Makassar, June 20, 2024 – The Institute for Quality Assurance and Educational Development (LPMPP) Hasanuddin University held a workshop with the theme “Building a Culture of Quality through the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI)” in the LPMPP Unhas Hall. This activity aims to explain the importance of quality culture to all heads of study programs at Unhas. The main focus of this workshop is to ensure that both new and old heads of study programs will be committed and consistent in implementing SPMI and Internal Quality Audit in each study program. This workshop is one of the work programs of the LPMPP Unhas Internal Quality Assurance Division.

The activity began with remarks from the Head of LPMPP Unhas, Prof. Dr. Ir. Musrizal Muin, M.Sc, who emphasized the importance of implementing a quality culture in all study programs to achieve better accreditation and improve the reputation of the university. Furthermore, the material presentation session by the LPMPP team included a detailed explanation of SPMI, Internal Quality Audit (AMI) procedures, and effective implementation strategies. The workshop participants also had the opportunity to discuss and ask questions directly to the speakers regarding challenges and solutions in implementing SPMI in their study programs.

The workshop mechanism is carried out through various sessions to equalize the perceptions of all heads of undergraduate study programs throughout Unhas. The Unhas LPMPP team acted as resource persons, providing explanations and guidelines related to SPMI and Internal Quality Audit. The output of this activity is the increased understanding and ability of the heads of study programs in applying quality culture in their academic environment. The workshop was attended by 70 heads of undergraduate study programs from various faculties in Unhas. During the discussion session, the Head of Internal Quality Assurance Division, Dr. phil. nat. Sri Widodo, ST. MT. acted as moderator, and discussed various issues and challenges in the implementation of SPMI in the scope of Hasanuddin University study programs by the heads of study programs. The LPMPP team provided various practical recommendations and solutions based on experience and best practices that have been implemented at Unhas. This interactive discussion is expected to motivate the heads of study programs to be more proactive in implementing and developing the internal quality assurance system in their respective study programs.

This workshop is not only a place to deepen understanding of SPMI and AMI, but also to strengthen collaboration between LPMPP and the head of the study program and socialize preparation for AMI implementation in 2024. Thus, Unhas hopes that the quality of tridarma can continue to be improved through a shared commitment to maintaining and improving quality culture. The output of this activity is expected to have a positive impact on the development of study programs and the achievement of superior accreditation in the future. This workshop is also an effort from LPMPP in implementing Continuous Quality Improvement.