Mataram, August 6–7, 2025 – The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at the University of Mataram conducted a Field Assessment (AL) for its Master’s Program in Elementary Education, welcoming two assessors from the Independent Accreditation Board for Education (LAMDIK), Prof. Dr. Sri Utaminingsih, S.Pd., M.Pd., and Dr. Gede Wira Bayu, S.Pd., M.Pd.
The event began with remarks from the Rector of the University of Mataram, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D., who highlighted the university’s remarkable achievements in recent years. “We recently faced a flood disaster, yet thanks to strong collaboration and teamwork, its impact was barely visible. A few years ago, we only had three study programs with an excellent accreditation status, but now we have more than 30. This is not merely about numbers, but about the quality we continue to build,” he stated.
The Rector also shared significant progress in Unram’s journey toward becoming a Legal Entity State University (PTNBH). “Our score has reached 321.56, surpassing the threshold of 300. However, we have not yet applied because we are focusing on increasing revenue sources, so we are not solely dependent on tuition fees. Once our income targets are met, we will immediately proceed to PTNBH status,” he explained.
In addition, the Rector emphasized Unram’s financial and institutional performance: ranked first among PTN BLU universities in budget absorption, second nationally in budget performance, awarded an A for performance accountability, and consistently receiving an unqualified opinion (WTP) from the State Audit Board. Unram was also named the best BLU in budget performance by the Indonesian Minister of Finance. Academically, the university now has 124 professors, including 26 from FKIP, making it the faculty with the highest number of excellently accredited study programs.
“FKIP, particularly the Master’s Program in Elementary Education, must continuously seek input and constructive criticism for improvement. We believe that good deeds will bring good results, and vice versa,” the Rector concluded.
Meanwhile, the first assessor, Prof. Dr. Sri Utaminingsih, expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome from Unram. “It is extraordinary that the Rector himself could attend despite his very busy schedule. Please keep us in your prayers so that this field assessment runs smoothly, and that all data can be verified and confirmed,” she said.
The second assessor, Dr. Gede Wira Bayu, emphasized the core principle of assessors’ work. “Assessors are companions, not people who take advantage of their position. Our principle is to walk alongside and synergize for the advancement of Indonesian education. We aim to accommodate key points that have a major impact, and even if we need to stay up late, at least it will be for something meaningful,” he explained.
This field assessment reflects FKIP Unram’s ongoing efforts to enhance educational quality, ensure accountability, and uphold its commitment to the university’s vision of becoming a world-class institution.
