On February 21 and 22, Diponegoro University (Undip) proudly conducted a field assessment for the accreditation of the Master’s Program (S2) in Chemistry. With a determination to enhance the quality of higher education, this assessment is expected to elevate the accreditation status of Undip’s S2 Chemistry program from “Very Good” to “Excellent.”
The festive opening ceremony of the assessment was graced by the presence of Undip’s new Rector, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E, M.Si. His presence provided a special motivation for the entire academic community of Undip in facing this evaluation process.
The field assessment was led by the new Head of the S2 Chemistry Program, Dr. Ngadiwiyana, S.Si, M.Si, who now leads the program for the upcoming period. Alongside him was the former Head of the S2 Program, Prof. Drs. Gunawan, M.Si, Ph.D., who also led the team in ensuring the smoothness and success of this assessment.
The assessors participating in this evaluation are experts in their respective fields. From the Independent Accreditation of Science and Mathematics (LAMSAMA) S2 Chemistry Undip, Prof. Dr. Didik Prasetyoko, M.Sc. from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) and Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Nurul Hidayat Aprilita, S. Si., M. Si. from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) were present to provide in-depth insights and evaluations of the program.
The success in this assessment is a great hope for the entire academic community of Undip. With collective spirit and hard work, it is hoped that the accreditation of Undip’s S2 Chemistry program can be elevated to a higher level, namely “Excellent.” This step will undoubtedly be a significant boost in maintaining the quality of higher education in the field of chemistry, as well as producing graduates ready to compete at the national and international levels.
This spirit serves as a driving force for all parties involved to continue innovating and adapting to the latest developments in higher education. With continuous efforts, it is hoped that Undip’s S2 Chemistry program will remain the top choice for prospective students interested in pursuing careers in chemistry.