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Ketapang, 19-22 February 2025 – The D3 Electrical Technology Study Program of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) received a visit from the assessor team of the Independent Accreditation Agency for Engineering (LAM Teknik) for a field assessment as part of the accreditation process. This activity aims to assess the quality of the study program across various academic aspects and supporting facilities.
Based on the assignment letter from the Permanent Board of Engineering Program Accreditation Number 40/BATAP APK-PII/053/1/2025, this field assessment took place over two main days, Thursday, 20 February, to Friday, 21 February 2025, in the Meeting Room of the Department of Electrical and Informatics Engineering. The assessor team, consisting of Didi Susilo Budi Utomo and Heryanto, conducted an in-depth evaluation of the study program's governance, quality assurance system, and the engagement of students, lecturers, educational staff, alumni, and external users.
Field Assessment Proceedings
The activity began with an assessment opening meeting attended by the leadership of the Study Program Managing Unit (UPPS), study program heads, and other related units. In the subsequent session, the assessor team confirmed data related to governance, higher education tri dharma, facilities and infrastructure, as well as the study program's development plan.
On the first day of the assessment, the team also conducted interviews with various parties, including UPPS leadership, the accreditation team, as well as alumni and external users. This aimed to evaluate stakeholder satisfaction and expectations regarding graduates of the D3 Electrical Technology Study Program.
The second day of the assessment featured an on-site inspection session to verify the presence and functionality of the facilities and supporting documents previously reported. The assessor team also interviewed lecturers, educational staff, and students to ensure the quality of academic management and services provided by the study program.
Accreditation Outcomes and Expectations
During the closing session, the assessor team delivered recommendations based on their findings during the assessment. The minutes of the field assessment were signed as part of the accreditation administrative process. Subsequently, the accreditation report will be uploaded to the Higher Education Accreditation System (SAKTI) as part of the final evaluation stage.
Politeknik Negeri Ketapang hopes that the outcomes of this assessment will have a positive impact on the development of the D3 Electrical Technology Study Program, enabling it to produce graduates who are competent, superior, and ready to compete in the industrial world.
This activity reflects the commitment of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang to improving the quality of vocational education in Indonesia and supporting the government's Kampus Merdeka initiative. (Finn)
