The Hasanuddin University Quality Assurance and Education Development Agency (LPMPP) received a visit from the Gorontalo State University (UNG) Quality Assurance and Learning Development Agency (LPMPP) for benchmarking and the signing of a cooperation agreement (PKS). The event took place on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the LPMPP Unhas Meeting Room A.

This activity was carried out as part of LPMPP UNG’s efforts to strengthen the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI), support the development of an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum in study programs, and encourage strategic steps towards international accreditation for study programs within UNG.

The event began with a welcome speech and opening remarks by the Head of LPMPP Unhas, Prof. Dr. Ir. Musrizal Muin, M.Sc.. Next, the Secretary of LPMPP Unhas, Prof. Rini Rachmawaty, S.Kep., Ns., MN., Ph.D., gave a presentation on the profile, role, and strategic programs of LPMPP Unhas in supporting the improvement of education quality. Also present at this event were Prof. Dr. Kasbawati, S.Si., M.Si. (Head of the LPMPP Unhas Accreditation Management Division) Dr. phil. nat. Ir. Sri Widodo, ST., MT. (Head of the Quality Assurance Division.

Meanwhile, the LPMPP UNG delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Elya Nusantari, M.Pd. as Head of LPMPP UNG. Also present were Prof. Dr. Margaretha Solang, M.Si., as Head of the International Accreditation Center of Gorontalo State University, as well as LPMPP UNG staff members Kiki Nurrizki Hunawa, SE., M.Pd., and Sri Susanti Yusuf, SE

The discussion was interactive, covering various topics related to SPMI strengthening strategies, good practices in OBE-based curriculum development, and experiences and challenges in facing the international accreditation process carried out by LPMPP UNHAS.

As a result of this activity, LPMPP UNHAS and LPMPP UNG agreed to establish ongoing collaboration in strengthening the quality of higher education. The signing of the Cooperation Agreement (PKS) is a manifestation of their joint commitment to encourage the development of SPMI, the implementation of OBE, and preparations for international accreditation within both universities.