In an effort to increase the competence of higher education graduates through MBKM Internship Program, FMIPA University of Jember entered into a Cooperation Agreement with the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) of Jember Regency in the Meeting Room of FMIPA Dean (14/1). “This PKS aims to harmonize the joint program of activities in an effort to improve the knowledge, skills and competencies of FMIPA students at the University of Jember in Internship activities/student work practices, especially MBKM in the BPS district of Jember” Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D. It was further stated that the beginning of this collaboration was from the visit of Head of the Mathematics Department, Dr. Kiswara Agung Santoso, S.Si., M.Kom. to BPS’s office. “Following up on the visit of the Head of the Mathematics Department, we have prepared a cooperation agreement to establish collaboration between FMIPA and BPS Jember,” he said. On that occasion, Ir. Arif Joko Sutejo, MM. The Head of BPS gave appreciation to FMIPA who immediately followed up on the BPS cooperation offer. “BPS wants to collaborate with academics, as well as to introduce statistical literacy to the wider community. BPS is also concerned with developing sectoral statistics in order to improve statistical quality through coaching and with FMIPA one of them,” explained Arif. It was also conveyed the desire of BPS Jember Regency to establish a Statistical Corner within the University with the aim of conveying all information on statistics, especially BPS. On this occasion were attended by Vice Dean I and III of FMIPA UNEJ, the Head of the Mathematics Department and several expert staff from BPS. Continue reading
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Three Biology Students Complete MBKM Internship Program at Purwodadi Botanic Garden
Agustin Dinda Prameswary, Jocelin Andiana, and M. Afriyanto students of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember angkatan 2019 completed the Independent Learning Partnership Internship Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) for 6 months at the Plant Conservation Center of Purwodadi Botanic Garden. “They have participated in an internship program which is based on a cooperation agreement, all of which have been prepared by the study program and faculty,” explained Vice Dean I of FMIPA UNEJ Drs. Siswoyo, M.Sc., Ph.D. It was further stated that the MBKM Partnership Internship Program is equivalent to taking 20 credits. To note, the Purwodadi Botanical Gardens as one of the work units of Indonesian Science Institute (LIPI) previously offered the MBKM program in the form of a cooperation agreement. FMIPA UNEJ, which is concerned with the MBKM program, responded and stated it in a cooperation agreement with KR Purwodadi. The programs offered are Research Assistant and Biological Collection Curator. Interns will get mentoring facilities, co-working space, access to research facilities and plant collections and of course internet access. To note, FMIPA UNEJ in implementing MBKM has carried out several collaborations with agencies, state universities, and the private sector. Among them Pusat Sains dan Teknologi Akselerator (PSTA) BATAN, Pusat Penelitian Kopi dan Kakao Indonesia, RSD dr. Soebandi Jember, Bank Syariah Indonesia Jember Area, Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi (LSP) as well as several state universities such as UNAIR, UNNES, UB, UIN Malang, UIN Jakarta, UNJA, and Udaya University Bali. “We facilitate our students to choose and take several BKP for MBKM program through a cooperation agreement,” said Siswoyo. Continue reading
Initial Coordination Meeting for 2022 FMIPA UNEJ: Improving Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi in Achieving IKU
“It is necessary to formulate so that the world of work can quickly absorb alumni, one of which is by making the institution known, such as participating in international accreditation. Besides that, it is also necessary to optimize the role of alumni, so that more alumni get decent jobs,” said Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D. Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember in the introduction to the Leadership Coordination Meeting within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences with the theme of Improving Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi in Achieving IKU and technical services in the academic, general and financial fields as well as student affairs (10/1). In the coordination meeting held in the general lecture room of the Chemistry Department, the Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences hopes to seek international accreditation so that FMIPA can exist more. “Regarding the curriculum resume that has been submitted, we hope that the Department of Biology and Mathematics will continue with assistance from LP3M and involve the roles of UPM and GPM,” he hoped. Regarding Indikator Kinerja Utama (IKU), in terms of writing scientific articles, it is possible to achieve if they are designed properly, the number of research results will be more and more distributed by the community. In front of the Heads of undergraduate and master study programs participating in the coordination meeting, the Dean also said that GPA of FMIPA students was still below university’s GPA of 3.30. This requires an increase in learning instruments so that the achievement of the minimum score can increase without having to reduce quality. At the end of his speech, the Dean of FMIPA again touched on international accreditation to attract prospective master’s students. “It is necessary to strive for international accreditation so that it becomes the target of students, one of which is through the LPDP scholarship, so that the interest will be even higher,” he concluded. Continue reading
Accelerate Undergraduate Thesis, FMIPA UNEJ Formulate Strategy and Integration with MBKM Program
“Through Bentuk Kegiatan Pembelajaran Studi/Proyek Independen, MBKM Program can be an effort to speed up thesis period and will have an impact on student’s study period in order to increase graduation standards” said Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D. Dean of FMIPA, University of Jember. This was conveyed at the Focus Group Discussion of Perumusan Strategi Percepatan Tugas Akhir S1 dan Integrasi dengan Program MBKM at Meotel Jember (14-15/12). The Dean also conveyed that as a guide for students and study programs, Studi/Proyek Independen Team (S/P-I) has launched a guide that can be downloaded on the FMIPA UNEJ website. In the FGD which was attended by the Head of the Department, Komisi Bimbingan Team, and Studi/Proyek Independen Team, the Dean also mentioned the Dean’s expectations for all study programs at FMIPA to prepare ASIIN accreditation. ASIIN’s international accreditation that leads to IKU is international recognition,” he hoped. Also attending the FGD, Fenny Indriani, S.Si. alumni of Department of Biology angkatan 2016 which tells the experience during the final project. “I hope that the implementation of the final project at FMIPA will be accelerated, especially at the results seminar stage, maybe through this activity this can be discussed,” said Fenny who is now working at PT. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya, Tbk (Alfamart) Jember in HRD position. The next session, Vice Dean for Academic FMIPA UNEJ Drs. Siswoyo, M.Sc., Ph.D. present about the acceleration of the final project at FMIPA UNEJ. “Relevant issues that led to the final project period were a visible thesis model, study program/faculty efforts to reduce thesis period, simple and fast thesis procedures and integration of thesis with Independent Studies/Projects through the guidelines that have been released,” he explained.. Continue reading
FMIPA UNEJ launched Pedoman Pelaksanaan Program MBKM BKP Studi/Proyek Independen
After consignment some time ago, FMIPA University of Jember launched Pedoman Pelaksanaan Program MBKM BKP Studi/Proyek Independen (10/12). This guide was prepared by a team appointed by Dean of FMIPA UNEJ who came from representatives of the study program. “With this guide, it is hoped that students and their supervisors can carry out these BKP activities well, effectively, efficiently, and of quality in accordance with the national MBKM BKP activity standards,” said Deputy Dean I FMIPA UNEJ Drs. Siswoyo, M.Sc., Ph.D. Furthermore, guidelines were given explaining the stages of implementing BKP for Independent Studies/Projects, from preparation to evaluation of activities, for FMIPA students at University of Jember, especially for activities involving FMIPA partners who already have a cooperation agreement document (PKS). To note, FMIPA UNEJ has 2 partners for the implementation of BKP Study/Independent Projects, Kebun Sentool Jember and Desa Sumberwaru Situbondo. “In the next few days FMIPA will hold a discussion on integration of Tugas Akhir with MBKM BKP which brings all elements of Bachelor Study Program, Kombi S1 and FMIPA Independent Study/Project team,” he continued. This guide is a “dynamic guideline” that can always be updated, improved, and refined in accordance with the development of national MBKM program. Continue reading
Registration for Program Talenta Inovasi Batch 2 has been extended, these are the conditions
Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi, Riset, dan Teknologi Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Diktiristek Kemendikbud) has extended the registration for Program Talenta Inovasi Batch 2, 2021 until October 31, 2021. Quoted from the official website of Ditjen Dikti Kemendikbudristek, Friday (22/10), students S1, S2 or S3 levels who have not registered for Program Talenta Inovasi Batch 2 do not need to worry. Because Dirjen Diktiristek extended the registration period until October 31, 2021 at 23:59. Program Talenta Inovasi 2021 is a funding program in the form of incentives given to students who are actively studying in Bachelor, Master or Doctoral programs. Both in the academic and applied fields in realizing independent innovation and creativity and appreciation for students’ creative innovative work that supports the development of science and technology that is beneficial to society. This program is a continuation of Program Penguatan Talenta Inovasi Indonesia Tahun 2020 which was previously managed by Kementerian Riset dan Teknologi/Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (Kemristek/BRIN). Incentive funding for this program is to help finance the realization of innovation in order to increase the nation’s competitiveness, develop Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM), and accelerate the completion of the study period. And the output is a tangible form of the academic process produced by students in the context of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) and is declared eligible based on the criteria set to receive funding support. Continue reading