Quality Assurance (SJMF)

Introduction

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Syiah Kuala University was established through a series of decrees in 1989, marking the formation of its first four departments: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. FMIPA was formally recognized as a faculty in 1993 by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Since its establishment, FMIPA has consistently advanced the mastery and development of fundamental sciences to support progress in science, technology, and societal well-being, particularly in Aceh.

Over the years, the faculty has been led by distinguished scholars who have played key roles in its academic and institutional growth. Today, FMIPA USK manages 7 undergraduate programs, 2 Diploma-3 programs, and 4 Master’s programs, established between 1989 and 2014. Through education, research, and innovation, FMIPA USK remains committed to nurturing excellent, competitive, and future-ready scientists.

Organization Structure

SJMF FMIPA USK functions as the faculty-level unit responsible for coordinating and ensuring the implementation of quality assurance across academic and administrative activities. Through a structured approach, SJMF facilitates the development of quality documents, supports the implementation of academic processes in accordance with university standards, and coordinates monitoring and evaluation efforts to maintain quality consistency across study programs.

In carrying out its role, SJMF collaborates closely with TPMA at the study program level, enabling a more effective and aligned quality assurance process throughout the faculty. By adopting a continuous improvement cycle based on PPEPP principles, SJMF ensures that enhancement efforts are implemented systematically and contribute to strengthening academic governance within FMIPA USK.

Organization Structure

— SJMF LEADERSHIP ​—

HEAD OF THE FMIPA USK QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM

Irhamni leads the FMIPA USK Quality Assurance Team with a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through her leadership, the team ensures that quality assurance practices are systematically implemented and integrated into the faculty’s academic ecosystem.

SJMF Committee Member

Member

Rini Deviani, ST., M.Eng

Informatics

Member

Hafnani, S.Si, M.Si

Mathematics

Member

Bukhari, S.Si., M.T

Physics

Member

Muhammad Bahi, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Chemistry

Member

Dr. Risa Nursanty, S.Si., M.Si

Biology

Member

Misrahanum, S.Si., M.Kes.

Pharmacy

Member

Nurhasanah, S.Si., M.Si

Statistics

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Official Decree

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Organizational Structure of the FMIPA USK Quality Assurance Team

— SJMF DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

SJMF Responsibilities

SJMF is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating academic quality assurance activities within the faculty scope (UPPS – Study Program Management Unit).

Planning and Coordination

  • Serve as guarantor for the implementation of internal quality assurance system at UPPS level

  • Led by a Chairperson and assisted by members, reporting to Vice Dean I

  • Coordinate with LPM USK, Department Heads, Study Program Coordinators, and TPMA

  • Control quality documents through coordination with Vice Dean I

  • Prepare UPPS Procedure Manual based on University quality manual

  • Assist in preparing Faculty Quality Strategic Plan

  • Socialize quality assurance system through Academic Vice Dean coordination

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Monitor/record status and evaluate validity period and readiness of study programs for accreditation instruments

  • Monitor and evaluate surveys: vision-mission understanding, Customer Satisfaction Survey, Teaching-Learning Process Evaluation, alumni surveys

  • Ensure survey documents are fulfilled at program level

  • Conduct systematic and continuous academic quality monitoring across all Departments/Programs

  • Monitor/evaluate lectures conducted by lecturers and compile reports as recommendations for Faculty leadership

  • Conduct Self-Evaluation and prepare annual self-evaluation reports

Quality Document Management

  • Coordinate preparation, monitoring, and implementation of Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) evaluation at Faculty level

  • Coordinate preparation of quality documents consisting of: quality policy, quality manual, academic standards, and SOP at Faculty level

  • Control quality documents and documentation

  • Conduct audits (monitoring and evaluation) on quality document implementation, Quality Standard achievement, and SOP compliance at Faculty level systematically and continuously

Quality Improvement Actions

  • Evaluate lecturer teaching performance

  • Report management review results

  • Implement corrective and preventive actions

  • Conduct risk management analysis

  • Conduct customer service surveys

  • Conduct graduate tracer studies

  • Provide input and improvement recommendations to Dean and/or Vice Dean based on monitoring and evaluation results of program and faculty quality

  • Participate in preparation of Faculty accreditation and quality documents

Internal Quality Audit (AMI)

  • Act as responsible party for planning and implementing Internal Quality Audit within Faculty

  • Provide assistance or guidance for AMI implementation and/or accreditation

  • Socialize AMI implementation for study programs

  • Oversee AMI implementation process in Study Programs

  • Monitor follow-up/closing of AMI by study programs

  • Submit quality audit report including Corrective Action Requests (PTK) from Faculty AMI activities to Dean

Accreditation Support

  • Control study program accreditation proposal process

  • Monitor/accompany development of study program accreditation document preparation

  • Monitor/accompany study program accreditation visitation preparation

  • Provide supporting accreditation documents as reference for study programs

  • Provide assistance or guidance for AMI implementation and/or accreditation

  • Evaluate accreditation readiness and validity period of study programs within UPPS scope

PPEP

Quality Improvement Cycle

Penetapan

Establishment

Pelaksanaan

Implementation

Evaluasi

Evaluation

Pengendalian

Control

Peningkatan

Improvement

— STUDY PROGRAM QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM (TPMA) —

TPMA by Program

TPMA (Tim Penjamin Mutu Akademik) operates at the study program level, working closely with SJMF to implement quality assurance processes. Each program has a dedicated Head and Committee Member.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Postgraduate Mathematics Program
TPMA Committee Member
Postgraduate Physics Program
TPMA Committee Member
Postgraduate Chemistry Program
Postgraduate Biology Program
TPMA Committee Member
Postgraduate AI Program
Head of TPMA
TPMA Committee Member
Postgraduate Statistics Program
TPMA Committee Member
Pharmacist Proffesional Program

Proffesional

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Mathematics Program
TPMA Committee Member
Undergraduate Physics Program
Undergraduate Chemistry Program
TPMA Committee Member
Undergraduate Biology Program
Head of TPMA
TPMA Committee Member
Undergraduate Informatics Program
Undergraduate Pharmacy Program
Undergraduate Statistics Program
Head of TPMA
TPMA Committee Member

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Informatics Management Diploma Program
Head of TPMA
TPMA Committee Member
Electronics Engineering Diploma Program
TPMA Committee Member

Download Official TPMA Appointment Decree (SK)

— TPMA DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

TPMA Responsibilities

TPMA is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating academic quality assurance activities at the Study Program level.

Document Management

  • Manage quality documents at department and program level and assist study programs in preparing quality documents

  • Control quality documents of Department/Program

  • Collect and document lecturer teaching materials

  • Control program activity implementation report documents and archive them

  • Prepare Program Study Specifications: Legality (Establishment Decree and accreditation), Educational Objectives, Graduate Profile, Program Learning Outcomes, and curriculum (total credits, courses, study period and graduation)

Quality Standards Development

  • Develop Department/Program Study quality standards

  • Responsible for preparing:
    – Program Study Specifications (SP)
    – Department Manual Procedures (MP)
    – Work Instructions (IK)

  • in accordance with Academic Standards, Quality Manual, and Faculty-level Manual Procedures

  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions aligned with Academic Standards, Academic Quality Manual, and Faculty SOPs

  • Responsible for preparing academic guidelines and curriculum guides under department/program coordination

Academic Monitoring

  • Conduct systematic and continuous academic quality monitoring at department/program level

  • Assist department/section managers and program managers in smooth semester academic activities

  • Monitor and evaluate ongoing teaching and learning processes

  • Conduct semester learning process evaluation

  • Prepare learning process evaluation reports

  • Conduct monitoring and evaluation of quality standard achievement, performance indicators, student service satisfaction, lecturer and staff satisfaction with management, lecturer tri-dharma performance, new student admission process

Evaluation and Reporting

  • Prepare program activity and study program reports
  • Prepare tracer study reports, curriculum development, learning processes, cooperation activities, budget management at department/program level
  • Conduct service/satisfaction surveys at program level if not yet conducted at UPPS/University level
  • Prepare annual satisfaction survey reports for students, lecturers, staff, alumni, and graduate users
  • Evaluate Quality Standard Achievement and provide improvement recommendations to leadership
  • Prepare annual quality target evaluation reports/Key Performance Indicators achievement
  • Prepare Self-Evaluation and annual self-evaluation reports

Internal Quality Audit (AMI)

  • Manage facts/evidence related to quality standard measurement (AMI Activities) and accreditation materials
  • Record Internal Quality Audit (AMI) preparation documents for each cycle
  • Assist Department/Program Head in AMI preparation
  • Assist Department/Program Head in follow-up/reporting management review of AMI findings
  • Prepare Management Review reports on annual AMI results
  • Prepare annual internal quality audit reports to LPM and/or SJMF
  • Hold meetings at least once per semester (end of semester). Evaluation reports sent by Department Head to Dean for discussion in SJMF

Accreditation Support

  • TPMA is led by a Chairperson assisted by members
  • TPMA Chair coordinates with Department Head and coordinates with SJMF and University LPM
  • Prepare TPMA Annual Work Program
  • Control study program accreditation proposal process
  • Prepare vision, mission, objectives and targets understanding survey reports at least every two years
  • Conduct analysis and prepare risk management reports at program level
  • Provide input to Department/Program Head and Secretary regarding academic quality and quality-based planning
  • Prepare semester learning process monitoring and evaluation reports

TPMA Coordination Structure

Working with SJMF, LPM, and Department

TPMA

Department

SJMF

LPM USK

Vision

To become an innovative, independent, and leading socio-sciencepreneur faculty globally by 2035.

Mission

  • Producing graduates who are excellent, independent, diligent, creative, innovative, entrepreneurial-minded, and have integrity in developing and applying science and technology.
  • Improving and expanding access to education, as well as enhancing the quality of learning, research, and educational services in the fields of science, formal sciences, and pharmacy supported by a transparent and accountable institutional governance system.
  • Expanding national and international cooperation actively and productively with various parties in the fields of science, formal sciences, and pharmacy based on a spirit of mutual benefit.

Goals

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Target

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Internal Quality Assurance System Document (SPMI)
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