By To achieve significant progress in the higher education environment, both at the lecturer and university level, strategic steps are needed that are planned and sustainable. Here are some things that lecturers and universities need to do to advance their campuses:
- University Websites Must Be Filled with English Content University
Websites are one of the main communication media that can be used to promote institutions to the international world. Filling the website with English content will open up opportunities for wider collaboration with lecturers and universities from various countries. This can increase the visibility of universities on the global stage, enabling international collaboration in research, teaching, and academic cultural exchange. This content should include university profiles, study programs, scientific publications, and university achievements in English that is easy to understand and interesting for international audiences.
- Universities Must Maximize Research and Community Service Budgets
In order for universities to contribute significantly to the development of science and society, it is very important to maximize research and community service budgets. These funds must be allocated effectively to produce quality outputs, such as research reports and community service, as well as outcomes in the form of scientific publications in reputable journals. Research that produces scientific publications not only improves the reputation of the university, but also has a positive impact on society.
- Lecturers Must Become Necessary Academics
Lecturers should not only play a role in teaching, but also become an integral part of the international academic community. Lecturers who are often invited as invited speakers or keynote speakers at national and international conferences will increase the prestige of the university. This also strengthens networks and allows the exchange of ideas and innovations that can be applied in learning and research.
- Lecturers Must Work to Support the Vision and Mission of the University
Lecturers must be in line with the vision and mission of the university, both in the short, medium, and long term. By supporting the goals of the university, lecturers not only play a role in improving the quality of education, but also contribute to the achievement of institutional goals in academic development, research, and community service.
- Universities Must Publish Student Service Surveys
Universities need to conduct surveys to measure student satisfaction with the various services provided. The results of these surveys must be published for transparency and to demonstrate the university’s commitment to improving service quality. With direct feedback from students, universities can make continuous improvements in academic and administrative management.
- Lecturers Must Integrate Research and Community Service Results into Learning
Lecturers must be active in integrating research and community service results into learning materials. This not only enriches students’ learning experiences but also has a direct impact on improving the quality of education. Thus, students will gain up-to-date knowledge that is relevant to issues developing in society.
- Lecturers Must Have Collaborative Research Groups
To produce impactful research, lecturers must form collaborative research groups, both within the university and across disciplines. Collaboration between lecturers with various scientific backgrounds will create synergy that results in innovations that are beneficial to industry and society. Collaborative research also opens up opportunities for greater funding and increases opportunities for publication in international journals.
- Universities Must Prepare and Implement RIP, Renstra, and Renop in Harmony
The Master Development Plan (RIP), Strategic Plan (Renstra), and Operational Plan (Renop) must be prepared in an integrated manner and ensure that university policies can be implemented at the faculty or study program level. This alignment is important so that all parties in the university can move towards the same goal and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of policy implementation.
- Lecturers Must Actively Seek Research and Community Service Grants
Lecturers need to be active in seeking grants for research and community service. Collaboration with industry is also very important to obtain larger research funds, as well as to ensure that the research conducted is relevant and can be directly applied in the field. Collaboration with industry will also accelerate the application of research results in the real world.
- Universities Must Monitor and Evaluate Vision Achievement
Universities must routinely monitor and evaluate the achievement of their vision and mission. This evaluation must be carried out transparently and involve all stakeholders to identify areas that need improvement. Good monitoring will ensure that every program run by the university remains on the right track towards achieving its vision and long-term goals.
Khoirul Ngibad
Vice Rector III for Student Affairs, Creativity, Admission of new students, and Alumni