
Yogyakarta (17/01), Gadjah Mada University’s Directorate of Student Affairs held a socialization roadshow and workshop regarding the application of the Diploma Companion Certificate (SKPI) and recognition of student achievements. This activity was carried out at the UGM Central Hall Building by inviting all faculties and schools divided based on scientific clusters.
Postgraduate School (SPs) academics actively participated in this activity which was attended by study program admins, academic coordinators, as well as deputy deans for academic, student affairs and cooperation. This activity is a momentum for SPs to dig information related to the application of SKPI for master’s and doctoral levels.
The SKPI system has been running for 5 years and requires evaluation, especially regarding the achievement limits. It that can be claimed by students as well as more dynamic data on graduate learning outcomes. Evaluation and planning changes to extracurricular recognition for students is also an option that provides utility for academics and students.
Prof. Dr. Widyanto Dwi Nugroho, S.Hut., M.Agr. also ensure whether this SKPI standard can be applied to the master’s and doctoral levels. Social activities and student publication activities can also be claimed in the certificate accompanying the diploma.
Aziz Hendra Atmaja, stated that the SKPI activity areas were grouped based on student activities including organizations, student affairs, scientific activities, supporting activities, achievements and entrepreneurship. There is a possibility for social activities such as PkM and KKN to be claimed in the SKPI document. Furthermore, student publications are one of the outputs of research in scientific activities and can also be included in student recognition in the SKPI document.
The activity continued with technical training regarding the process of filling in study program data such as study program graduate learning achievement (CPL) data and accreditation. Study program admins also join the socialization of processing and verifying SKPI data through Simaster UGM in a systematic and structured manner.
Author: Siti Muyasaroh