Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at IPB Holds Workshop Towards International Recognition
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SIL) of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (Fateta) at IPB University organized a Workshop on Development and Education held at the Cyber Center Fateta (CCF), IPB Dramaga Campus. Themed ‘Development of SIL IPB University’s Education towards International Recognition,’ the event was attended and inaugurated by the Vice Rector of IPB University for Education and Student Affairs, Prof Drh Deni Noviana, and the Dean of Fateta IPB University, Prof Slamet Budijanto.
“IPB University provides space for enriching the learning content in each study program, especially in synergy with the Freedom of Learning – Independence Campus program (MBKM),” explained Prof Deni Noviana.
In his speech, Prof Slamet appreciated the Department of SIL for organizing this event. “Appreciation to the Department of SIL IPB University for continuously striving to improve the quality of its education,” he said.
During this workshop, several invited speakers were present, including Prof Manlian Simanjuntak from the Institute for Construction Services Development (LPJK) of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR), Director of Education Transformation and Learning Technology, Ir Lien Herlina, MSc, and Dr Elisa Anggraeni, a lecturer from the Department of Agricultural Industrial Engineering (TIN) at Fateta.
Ir Lien Herlina presented material on the Essence of the K2020 Multistrata Structure Integration with MBKM. “In relation to the curriculum, IPB University has implemented an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, giving students the right to participate in the MBKM program,” said Ir Lien Herlina.
Dr Elisa presented material and information on the experience of the Department of Agricultural Industrial Engineering in obtaining national accreditation and the various documents that need to be prepared.
Prof Manlian led a discussion on graduate competencies in the professional world. He stated, “LPJK is ready to collaborate with the Department of SIL IPB University to develop education, including journal management and the establishment of a Professional Certification Institute (LSP).”
The Chair of the Department of SIL IPB University, Dr Erizal, welcomed this offer and is ready to follow up on it. In this workshop, several agreements were reached, including the adoption of OBE in the education process for the Bachelor’s program at the Department of SIL IPB University, the preparation of all necessary instruments, including the measurement of learning objectives’ achievement, the initiation of the establishment of a doctoral (S3) program, the development of human resources (SDM), and the restructuring of division members within the department’s environment. (CHA/Rz) (IAAS/DSR)
