On Friday, November 17, 2023, the Head and Secretary along with lecturers from the Informatics Engineering Program at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati (SGD) Bandung visited UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim (MALIKI) Malang. The purpose of this visit was to gather information about the process of establishing a new Master’s (S2) Program in Informatics.
The discussion was attended by several key figures from UIN MALIKI, including Prof. Dr. Hj. Sri Harini, M.Si (Dean), Dr. Hj. Akyunul Jannah, M.P (Vice Dean II), Dr. Dwi Suheriyanto, M.P (Vice Dean III), Dr. Cahyo Crysdian (Head of the Master’s Program in Informatics), Dr. Ririen Kusumawati, S.Si., M.Kom (Secretary of the Master’s Program in Informatics), Citra Fidya Atmalia, SH (Admin for the Master’s Program in Informatics), and Safira Machruza Amalia, S.S (Admin for the Dean’s Office).
Key points discussed included:
- Defining the Program Identity:
Establishing a unique philosophy for the Master’s Program in Informatics to provide a clear and distinct identity. - Developing and Reviewing the Curriculum:
Creating a curriculum based on the program’s philosophy and reviewing it with experts to ensure its relevance and quality. - Preparing Required Documents:
Forming a special team to complete the necessary documents for the SIAGA Application on the academic institutional services portal. - Updating Information and Latest Policies:
Keeping up-to-date with the latest policies related to the approval of new programs from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. - Program Management:
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- Saving operational budget, especially in managing laboratories.
- Optimizing the use of spaces such as classrooms, laboratories, lecture rooms, and administrative offices.
- Maximizing the utilization of existing administrative staff.
This visit is expected to provide valuable insights and experience for UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung in establishing a high-quality and relevant Master’s Program in Informatics.
