FIKOM UG WELCOMES BENCHMARKING VISIT FROM UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA MAJU TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AND EDUCATIONAL QUALITY
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The Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Gunadarma, welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Maju, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-university collaboration in developing high-quality, adaptive, and future-oriented higher education.
This benchmarking activity served as a strategic platform for sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and discussing various best practices in higher education management. Through this forum, both institutions had the opportunity to learn from one another and broaden their perspectives in responding to the dynamics of education in the digital era.
SHARING BEST PRACTICES IN ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
One of the main focuses of the visit was the exchange of best practices in curriculum development, learning processes, and institutional management.
The discussion included the development of an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, an educational approach that emphasizes the achievement of competencies and graduate learning outcomes. This approach is essential in ensuring that the educational process focuses not only on delivering course materials but also on students’ ability to apply their knowledge, skills, and attitudes in real-world contexts.
STRENGTHENING THE QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
In addition to curriculum development, the benchmarking activity also provided an opportunity to strengthen understanding of quality assurance systems in higher education.
Quality assurance plays an important role in maintaining consistency in the quality of learning, academic services, institutional governance, and human resource development. Through the exchange of experiences between institutions, various quality improvement strategies can be reviewed and developed according to the characteristics and needs of each university.
ADAPTIVE GOVERNANCE IN THE DIGITAL ERA
The rapid development of digital technology has brought significant changes to higher education. Therefore, institutional governance must continuously evolve in order to respond to these changes effectively and appropriately.
This benchmarking activity provided a forum to discuss various approaches to technology utilization, academic process management, and the development of systems that are more effective, efficient, and adaptive.
Inter-university collaboration is an important step in broadening perspectives and fostering innovation in addressing increasingly complex educational challenges.
BUILDING SYNERGY BETWEEN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
This visit was not only an opportunity to exchange experiences but also a means of strengthening institutional relations between the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Gunadarma, and the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Maju.
The synergy established through this activity is expected to open up various opportunities for future collaboration in education, research, community service, human resource development, and other academic initiatives.
Such collaboration plays an important role in building a higher education ecosystem that is open, innovative, and mutually supportive.
TOGETHER IN ADVANCING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
The Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Gunadarma, remains committed to strengthening partnerships with various educational institutions as part of its continuous quality improvement efforts.
May this benchmarking visit serve as a concrete step toward creating productive collaboration, generating academic innovations, and making positive contributions to the advancement of higher education and society.
Through the spirit of sharing, learning, and collaboration, higher education institutions can continue to grow together in providing education that is increasingly relevant and impactful.
