UIN Malang Rector Urges Faculty of Humanities to Accelerate in Enhancing Education Quality

HUMANITIES – (23/8/2024) The Rector of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Prof. Dr. H.M. Zainuddin, MA., attended the Coordination Meeting for the commencement of the Odd Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year for the Faculty of Humanities on Friday, August 23, 2024. During the meeting, the Rector delivered strategic guidance, emphasizing the importance of acceleration and collaboration in various educational aspects to solidify UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang’s position on both national and international stages.

In his opening remarks, the Rector expressed his pride in the university's achievement of ranking 16th among World-Reputable Islamic Universities according to UniRank and securing the top spot among Indonesian Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN). However, despite these commendable achievements, the Rector reminded everyone that the journey is far from over and requires faster and more massive efforts.

“UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang is now recognized everywhere. Our ranking has improved, but we must keep pushing forward. Therefore, I urge everyone to move faster and more massively,” emphasized Rector Zainuddin.

Furthermore, the Rector highlighted four key areas that need the attention of all leaders and faculty members of the Faculty of Humanities. The first aspect stressed was the importance of continuous evaluation of interest and applicants to the faculty, whether through the SNBP-SNBT, SPAN-UMPTKIN, or Mandiri Tulis-Prestasi channels.

“This evaluation is crucial to ensure that the faculty attracts high-quality prospective students who meet academic standards and to identify emerging trends and needs in the admissions process,” stated the top leader of UIN Malang.

In addition, the Rector, who hails from Bojonegoro, also emphasized that increasing the number of prospective students from both domestic and international backgrounds should be a priority, with open doors for students of various ethnicities, nationalities, and religions. To achieve this, the Rector instructed the Admissions Office and Vice Dean 3 to act swiftly and massively in attracting prospective students, utilizing alumni networks through collaboration with the Career Development Center (CDC).

“I encourage efforts to increase the number of prospective students both domestically and internationally. We must open our doors wide to students from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, nationalities, and religions. This is our opportunity to further strengthen the global reputation of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang,” he asserted.

Regarding academic services, the Rector emphasized that the Teaching and Learning Process (PBM) must be completed thoroughly, with the preparation of contextual materials, methods, and media in line with the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach. He considered the paradigm shift from Input-Based Education to OBE as an important step in aligning education with global needs.

Moreover, the Rector reminded the importance of faculty development, particularly for new lecturers, to ensure they actively contribute to PBM following the principles of AKHLAK (Accountable, Competent, Harmonious, Loyal, Adaptive, and Collaborative). This, he believes, can help foster a responsible and adaptive work culture, which is essential in facing modern educational challenges and ensuring an effective and efficient teaching and learning process.

Concerning the desired outcomes, the Rector emphasized that students should graduate on time with high GPAs, in line with study programs' competencies relevant to workforce needs (link and match). Additionally, the Rector underscored the importance of student development, encompassing academic, arts, and sports talents, to achieve national and international achievements.

Furthermore, in the effort to maintain the relevance and competitiveness of Humanities Faculty graduates amid the dynamic job market, the Rector of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang stressed the crucial role of alumni in building a positive image in society and the business world. The Rector highlighted the importance of Humanities Faculty alumni in making a positive contribution to society and being recognized by the business and industry sectors. To ensure this success, the Rector stressed the importance of regular alumni tracking.

“I strongly hope that Humanities Faculty alumni can become figures who contribute positively to society and are recognized by the business and industry sectors. To achieve this, consistent alumni tracking is a must,” he stated.

Concluding his remarks, Rector Zainuddin emphasized the importance of cooperation, collaboration, and synergy at all levels as a form of implementing the principle of silaturrahim, which is believed to extend life and enhance well-being. He also highlighted the crucial role of public relations in maintaining the university's image and reputation through social media and stressed the importance of maintaining a clean and green campus environment.

With this guidance, the Rector hopes that the Faculty of Humanities will continue to advance and make significant contributions in achieving UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang's grand vision of becoming an excellent Islamic educational center on a global scale. [al]