As the year comes to a close, specifically on December 21, 2023, the Mechanical Engineering Study Program of the Faculty of Engineering at President University (Presuniv) received good news. The program successfully obtained an Excellent accreditation from the Independent Accreditation Agency for Engineering (LAMTek), marking the highest level of achievement.

This accomplishment holds significant importance for the Mechanical Engineering Program, as well as for the Faculty of Engineering and Presuniv as a whole. According to Dr.Eng Lydia Anggraini, ST, M.Eng., Head of the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, there are several key points regarding the attainment of the Excellent accreditation. Firstly, “By obtaining the Excellent accreditation, it is a recognition that the quality of education in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program meets the standards set by LAMTek and national standards.”

Secondly, with the Excellent accreditation, the sustainability of the program is further guaranteed. Lydia explains, “A program might face closure if the quality of its educational delivery is subpar. Achieving Excellent accreditation proves that the quality of education in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program is excellent. Therefore, the likelihood of closure is minimal, ensuring its sustainability.”

Thirdly, Lydia emphasizes that students feel more confident studying in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program at Presuniv. “This is because the quality of education is guaranteed and aligns with LAMTek standards. Therefore, the course delivery in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program is as excellent as that of any other university, including state universities. Students no longer need to search for alternative places to study Mechanical Engineering,” she elaborates.

Preference in Career Opportunities

There are additional advantages for students who enroll in a program that has achieved an Excellent accreditation, especially concerning their careers in the professional world. Lydia explains, “If students aspire to work as Civil Servants (Pegawai Negeri Sipil or PNS), those who graduate from programs with Excellent accreditation will be prioritized over those accredited as Very Good or Good. This is advantageous for graduates seeking PNS positions.” Excellent accreditation, Lydia continues, also benefits students who wish to pursue higher education.

This situation differs for graduates aiming for careers in private companies. In the private sector, Lydia notes, whether graduates are accepted or not depends largely on the results of tests conducted by the company.

The journey of the Mechanical Engineering Study Program to achieve Excellent accreditation was quite extensive. Lydia recounts that all accreditation documents were submitted to LAMTek in May 2023. Subsequently, assessors conducted a visitation two months later, on July 4-5, 2023. “Two assessors came. Although the schedule was initially three days, the evaluation and assessment process practically took place over two days,” Lydia reveals.

After the visitation, obtaining Excellent accreditation was not immediate. Lydia explains, “Following the visitation, the assessors provided feedback in August 2023, including requesting additional supporting documents. Therefore, we had to respond to the assessors’ feedback and supplement it with various other documents.”

Finally, after undergoing this process, on December 21, 2023, the results of the evaluation and assessment were released, confirming that the Mechanical Engineering Study Program at Presuniv had successfully achieved Excellent accreditation. This achievement, Lydia expresses, aligns with the hard work put in by the Mechanical Engineering Study Program team and the full support from the Faculty of Engineering and Presuniv. (JB Susetiyo, PR team. Photo: JB Susetiyo).

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Electrical Engineering Program at the Faculty of Engineering, President University (Presuniv), visited Huawei ICT Training at Cibis Park, Jl. TB Simatupang, Jakarta. The delegation included the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr.-Ing. Erwin Sitompul, M.Sc., the Head of the Electrical Engineering Program, Mia Galina, ST, MT, a team from the Internship & Career Center, and several other faculty members. During the visit, the Presuniv team was received by Adrian Kusuma Rahardjo, HR Talent Acquisition at PT Huawei Tech Investment, and other company members.

Mia Galina stated, “Through this visit, we aim to update ourselves on recent developments in the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) industry.” Throughout the visit, Adrian and his team provided insights into multiple aspects of ICT, including Huawei’s business in Indonesia and globally, and addressing security issues. Adrian also mentioned that “We have collaborated with the National Cyber and Cryptography Agency (Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara).” Other topics discussed included the wireless and network industries. Then there was a demonstration of how to climb a base transceiver station (BTS) tower. (JB Susetiyo, PR team. Photo: JB Susetiyo).

On Monday, February 12, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine at President University (Presuniv) organized a hybrid seminar titled Advancing Precision Medicine through Genome Mapping: Pros and Cons for Society. The event took place with dozens of participants, including both healthcare practitioners and media personnel attending offline at the President Lounge, Menara Batavia, Jakarta, while hundreds joined online through the Zoom application.

The seminar was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiabuawan, dr. Sp.A.(K), M. Kes., the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Presuniv, who also spoke about the ethical considerations. The guest speakers included Prof. Dr. Amin Soebandrio W. Kusumo, Ph.D., Sp.MK (K), a Professor of Clinical Microbiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, and Dr. dr. Ivan Rizal Sini, FRANZCOG, GDRM, MMIS, Sp.OG, who is also the Chairman of the Indonesian Genomics Association. The seminar was graced by the presence of DR SD Darmono, Chairman of Jababeka and founder of President University.

During his presentation, Prof. Amin discussed the significance of genetic information in the therapy and treatment of cancer. “With genetic information, doctors can identify specific genes or gene mutations that may increase the risk of cancer,” explained Prof. Amin. Meanwhile, Ivan Rizal Gini highlighted the genomic market potential, which was valued at US$46,2 billion in 2023 and is projected to soar to US$83,1 billion by 2028. In addition to market potential, Ivan addressed several issues regarding the importance of genetic information. For instance, he emphasized the significance of Polygenic Risk Scoring, and genetic testing to address prenatal diseases and reproductive health, including the prospect of extending human lifespan. (JB Susetiyo, PR team. Photo: JB Susetiyo).

The Business Administration study program Global Business concentration from the Faculty of Business, President University (Presuniv), visit the ASEAN Secretariat office on Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta, on Friday, January 26, 2024. “This visit aims to encourage students to better understand and delve into the roles and responsibilities of ASEAN member countries, especially in the areas of trade and economic diplomacy,” said Agus Fernando, Ph.D., a lecturer in the Business Administration study program who also accompanied the students during the visit. At the ASEAN Secretariat, the Presuniv team was received by Assistant Director, Head of Community Relations Division, Candy Hernandez, MA, FAPR, Trade Bureau Coordinator, Aji Bhaskara, and their team.

During the visit, Aji presented various trade and economic diplomacy activities taking place among ASEAN member countries and with countries outside ASEAN. Following the presentation, a Q&A session took place. The visit continued with a tour of various divisions and the facilities at the ASEAN Secretariat office. Andhie Novien, a staff member of the ASEAN Secretariat, mentioned that this newly built office is an expansion of the previous one. “This office is open to any educational institution wishing to conduct research or gain a deeper understanding of ASEAN,” said Andhie. (JB Susetiyo, Agus Fernando’s report. Photo: Agus Fernando).