“Teaching employability is not my job!”: redefining embedded employability from within the higher education curriculum

PurposeThis paper introduces a new approach to embedding employability by extracting from higher education curriculum the knowledge, attributes, skills and experience that employers value. The Extracted Employability concept enables academics to surface the innate employability value of what they already teach across all curriculums, disciplines and programmes, enabling students to prepare better for work and make more effective career decisions.Design/methodology/approachManual textual analysis of all UK Quality Assurance Agency Subject Benchmark Statements surfaced a database of common descriptors for defining and articulating the innate employability value of higher education curriculum, enriching language in attributes and transferable skills.FindingsExtracted Employability enables academics to articulate the employability value of their existing curriculum without sacrificing rigour or integrity, which is particularly of concern in research-led universities. Piloting the concept, a database of attributes and transferable skills enabled academics to surface significantly greater value for students from curriculum in the language employers recognise, addressing the perceived “skills gap”.Practical implicationsStudents, particularly studying subjects not professionally-aligned, will find it easier to connect the extracted employability value of their curriculum with what employers are looking for. Academics can use richer language of skills for creating learning outcomes that also have employability value.Social implicationsSurfacing employability through curriculum makes it structurally unavoidable for all students to engage with, supporting social mobility and enabling students to realise more effectively the value of their higher education in work.Originality/valueResearch and practice on employability has derived from a position outside academic curriculum established by Knight and Yorke (2003), but this approach redefines employability from within academic curriculum.

Using Waterfall Method to Design Information System of SPMI STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember Jayapura

- Conventional filing of SPMI documents is a problem experienced by STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember Jayapura, archiving in this way can result in documents being lost or scattered, in addition to causing difficulties in finding documents during internal and external audits. This study aims to assist institutions in improving their filing systems, so that SPMI data or documents can be stored properly and easily obtained when needed. In designing the information system SPMI STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember Jayapura, using the waterfall method and data modeling using data flow diagrams, while in system testing using the blackbox method and user acceptance test. This research produces an SPMI information system that can be used to archive all types of documents owned by the internal quality assurance agency Based on table 2, as many as 86% of the answers of respondents who answered were very correct (SB), as many as 12% of respondents who answered correctly (B) and 2% answered doubtful or neutral.

PERANCANGAN DESAIN SISTEM BASIS DATA PENGELOLAAN ASET (STUDI KASUS: UNIVERSITAS GALUH CIAMIS)

Universitas Galuh adalah perguruan tinggi swasta yang memiliki 7 Fakultas, 1 Program Pascasarjana, Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM), Badan Penjaminan Mutu Internal (BPMI), Perpustakaan dan Kantor Kerjasama. Dari banyaknya tempat yang ada di Universitas Galuh itu menjadi permasalahan yang harus dihadapi dalam manajemen pengelolaan aset. Pengelolaan aset tersebut masih mengandalkan peran dari manusia yang tidak bisa melakukan pendataan aset yang sangatlah banyak. Jika orang tersebut lupa akan menjadi masalah apalagi terkait jenis aset yang melakukan pembayaran dan jika terlambat akan dikenakan sanksi ataupun denda. Penelitian ini untuk memudahkan dalam menghitung jumlah aset dan pencatatan perawatan aset tersebut. Aplikasi pengelolaan aset ini akan bebasis web-based dengan menggunakan bahasa pemerograman php dan MySql sebagai basis datanya. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa desain basis data yang nantinya akan di implemtasikan pada website yang bisa diakses oleh pengelola aset yang akan melakukan pencatatan perawatan aset dan juga sebagai pengingat akan perawatan aset-aset yang berada di Universitas Galuh. Kata Kunci: Sistem Informasi, Pengelolaan Aset, ERD, Desain Basis Data Abstract Universitas Galuh is a private university that has 7 faculties, 1 Postgraduate Program, Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), Internal Quality Assurance Agency (BPMI), Library and Cooperation Office. From the many places in Galuh University, it becomes a problem that must be faced in asset management. The management of these assets still relies on the role of human beings who can not do a lot of asset collection. If the person forgets it will be a problem especially related to the type of asset that made the payment and if it is too late will be subject to sanctions or fines. This research is to facilitate in calculating the number of assets and recording the maintenance of these assets. This asset management application will be web-based free by using php and MySql programming languages as its database. The result of this research is a database design that will be implemtasikan on the website that can be accessed by asset managers who will record asset maintenance and also as a reminder of the maintenance of assets located at the University of Galuh. Keywords :Information System, Asset Management, ERD, Database Design

The Education Process Viewed from the Standard-Based Education Paradigm in Public Schools: A Case From Central Java, Indonesia

This study aims to analyse Indonesia's education process using a standard-based education paradigm in the process aspect. The study focused on public high school students on four educational standards released by the Central Java Provincial Education Quality Assurance Agency. Methodology: Case studies were selected based on data from national education standards. Data analysis processed using ATLAS.ti version 8. The research findings: the results showed the absence of regulations regarding improving teacher qualifications had worsened the standard achievement. Excessive implementation of educational concepts and ignorance of collaborative assessment of spiritual aspects obscures religious tolerance as a hallmark of Indonesian education.

Evaluasi Kinerja Lembaga Penjaminan Mutu Institut Agama Islam Muhammadiyah Sinjai

<p><em>The purpose of the higher education quality assurance system is to ensure that all higher education standards run systematically and continue in a sustainable manner. Therefore, it is hoped that a quality culture will grow and develop in the university environment. In implementing the Quality Assurance System, Islamic Institute of Muhammadiyah Sinjai has a Quality Assurance Agency (LPM) which is tasked with implementing the SPMI. LPM as the organizer of SPMI acts as a tutor, facilitator, internal consultant, quality control and referee for the operations of all existing units. The evaluation was carried out in the form of distributing questionnaires filled out by the academic community which included the ability of LPM staff to meet document needs, the reliability of LPM staff in serving users, socialization of LPM product information, evaluation and monitoring of guidelines or standards, publication of evaluation results and monitoring of guidelines or standards, follow up evaluation and monitoring, service speed of LPM members, accuracy of service schedule implementation, and accuracy of completing tasks.</em></p>

Evaluation of a quality assurance framework for promoting quality research, innovation and development in higher education institutions in Zimbabwe

In the spirit of quality assurance, this paper presents a self-evaluation and peer review of the external quality assurance framework for research implemented by the national quality assurance agency for Zimbabwe. Documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews were used to develop a self-evaluation report which was then subjected to international peer review as is the norm in quality assurance evaluations. The evidence from self-evaluation indicates that the quality assurance framework generated significant improvement in the quality and quantity of research with gaps identified in doctoral training and supportive structures for research. Peer review recommended the inclusion of a performance-based research funding arrangement akin to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) used in the United Kingdom whilst throwing caution on the contentious nature of the REF. The paper recommends the development, implementation, and review of quality assurance frameworks for research to guide institutions, enhance research, and to maintain consistency and harmony in the research system. These findings can be adapted by different national quality assurance agencies involved in the regulation, promotion, and enhancement of the quality of teaching, innovation, knowledge production, and engagement/outreach in higher education.

The Role of the Education Quality Assurance Agency (LPMP) in the Education Quality Assurance System (Multi Site Study at 3 Assisted Junior High Schools in Manado City)

This study focuses on the role of the North Sulawesi Education Quality Assurance Agency (LPMP) in the education quality assurance system in 3 junior high schools (SMP) assisted in Manado City. This research includes quality mapping which refers to quality report cards, supervision activities, and facilitation activities carried out at the target schools that are the research locations. The problem of this research is formulated as follows: What is the role of the Education Quality Assurance Agency (LPMP) in mapping the quality of education in 3 assisted junior high schools in Manado City? 3) What is the role of the Education Quality Assurance Agency (LPMP) in facilitating education at 3 target SMP in Manado City?. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analytic methods designed by a multi-site study design. Data collected through observation and documentation. Analysis of the data used includes the flow of activities that occur simultaneously, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that: 1) The role of North Sulawesi LPMP in quality mapping in the target schools of Manado City is carried out with training and guidance as well as workshops at the target schools. Dissemination of filling in quality report cards and making quality report cards a reference in the preparation of school activity plans and budgets (RKAS). The 3 schools assisted by LPMP in North Sulawesi paid attention by inviting the target schools for each activity; 2) Quality supervision carried out by North Sulawesi LPMP at the target schools can be seen from the stages that are passed such as problem identification, recommendations, implementation assistance, monitoring and evaluation, and quality changes. During the Covid 19 pandemic, the implementation of quality supervision was carried out by utilizing information technology that could minimize the transmission of Covid 19. 3) The role of facilitation and assistance of LPMP in North Sulawesi was carried out by implementing the strategy for implementing the facilitation and mentoring activities of the target schools with three stages: preparation of the target school work program. SPMI, then the implementation and assistance of SPMI target schools, as well as dissemination activities.

Poverty's Effects on the Ability to Engage with Education Actively

The research investigates and understands how poverty creates risk and affects the ability to actively engage with education using a case study from an alternative provider's perspective—the research considered case study methods where data was collected using the qualitative research approach. The collection of data used data triangulation (focus groups and interviews of the students and senior staff members) using open-ended questions at the undergraduate level. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel to assess the impact poverty has on educational attainment. Different ethical aspects and challenges were considered during the research process to ensure anonymity, confidentiality, power, and authority. Based on the case study research, the institution developed their five years strategic plan, which submitting to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), and also Office for Students (OFS) for their approval. The institution also introduced the Employers' Forum, which will continue to be effectively utilizing to enhance the student experience and retention and progression rates. The research only considered one case study institution and thus was limited to the data set. The research could have produced a comparative study if more institutions were choosing with a more significant data set.

Are rankings and accreditation related? Examining the dynamics of higher education in Poland

Purpose This paper aims to analyse the relationship between two measures of university quality, the outcome and other characteristics of a mandatory accreditation and the university position in the national ranking. Design/methodology/approach Natural language processing (NLP) models are used to calculate the sentiment indicators for 1,850 accreditation reports from the Polish Accreditation Agency. The sentiment indicators, accreditation frequency and outcomes for 203 HEIs are used in correlation analysis, automated linear regressions and quantile regressions with the university position in the Polish Perspektywy rankings as the outcome variable. Findings High/low frequency of accreditation visits, excellent/poor accreditation outcomes and low/high frequency of negative inclination words in the accreditation report are followed by high/low university rankings. Quantile regressions reveal that these relationships vary with the quality of the university. Practical implications Publishers of university rankings may consider adding the accreditation features to the set of indicators used in such rankings. The machine learning methodology presented allows cross-country inconsistencies to be identified in the approaches used by accreditation agencies in Europe. The authors of the accreditation reports should be aware they can be mined by machine learning models and this should be considered when the reports are drafted. Originality/value This is a novel application of NLP models for analysing the relationship between the accreditation and rankings of universities. In other research, the author has applied NLP models to test whether quality assurance agency (QAA) accreditation in the UK can predict how students rate their university on whatuni.com website.

Effect of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) and Trichoderma harzianum (Rifai) on Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White) in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.)

Two isolations of fungi from a bank of microorganisms in the Biological Sciences Laboratory at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo were tested on the galling caused by Meloidogyne incognita in tomato seedlings grown in pots with substrate infested with a suspension of nematodes, with approximately 2000 juvenile stages (J2) from root galls of plants infested with M. incognita, taken from the Nematology laboratory of the Ecuadorian Agricultural Quality Assurance Agency (AGROCALIDAD). Pleurotus ostreatus was a fungus with nematicidal characteristics through production of toxins; while Trichoderma harzianum is a widely known fungus, although it is a plant growth promoter rather than a nematicide. The two fungi were formulated in wheat straw and rabbit manure. A complete randomized design (CRD) with three replications was used, with a chemical control (Fenamiphos) and an absolute control. Five grams of each formulation was applied per plant before the transplant. The number of galls in the roots, plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves and fresh and dry weight of the aerial part and roots of 180 tomato plants grown in greenhouse were evaluated at 60 days after transplant. The results showed that the two fungi reduced the number of galls and made it possible to obtain dry weights of the aerial and radicular part very close to the chemical control (10.09 and 3.39 g) with 8.68; 8.04; 2.96 and 3.25 g respectively. Besides Trichoderma harzianum proved to be a good promoter of root growth, therefore, the use of these bioformulates is a promising measure for the control of this phytonematode