Preparation and implementation of quality assurance system based on accreditation of study programs in higher education (Multi Case Study at the University of Tadulako at Palu, University of Sintuwu Maroso at Poso, STIE Panca Bhakti at Palu)

Mahfud Mahmud Gamar, Sondhadji, Mahfud Imron Arifin and Nurul Ulfatin
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Mahfud Mahmud Gamar: University of Tadulako, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sondhadji: State University of Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Mahfud Imron Arifin: State University of Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Nurul Ulfatin: State University of Malang, East Java, Indonesia

Journal of Social Sciences (COES&RJ-JSS), 2016, vol. 5, issue 3, 238-251

Abstract: This is a qualitative approach with the design of multi-case study using constant comparative method of analysis. Theis study was aimed at describing (1) preparation and implementation of quality assurance system of accreditation in higher education; (2) efforts to maintain and improve the predicate of accreditation in higher education; and (3) the impact of the quality assurance system of accreditation in higher education. This research was conducted in three universities in Poso and Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, which were English Department at the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Tadulako University, Management Department of the Faculty of Economics, Sintunuwu University, and Panca Bhakti Higher School of Economics. The data was collected by documents, observations and interviews. The results of this study were: first, The process of quality assurance system of accreditation was conducted by: (1) preparing the accreditation process covering forming Time Task Force accreditation, disseminating sustainable, training preparation of the accreditation forms, composing manuscripts accreditation and the accreditation forms sent to the National Accreditation Board of Higher Education (BAN-PT), (2) applying the BAN-PT accreditation standards, according to the seven's BAN-PT standards accreditation, (3) doing visitation, the study program with the preparation and implementation of accreditation visitation. Second, The efforts to maintain and improve the predicate of accreditation in higher education were: (1) comiting to quality institutional leaders. (2) changing the mindset of the implementation of accreditation. (3) establishing Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) study, and (4) maintaining the accreditation performance standards using BAN-PT criteria. Third, the impact of the quality assurance system turned out to be: (1) image enhancement of the departments, better instructional document, and enhanced customer services, (2) full learning participation, better the learning process, and credible assessments. (3) better cultural values of the academia, better leadership, and and better commitment to service improvement.

Keywords: quality assurance; accreditation; courses; higher education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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