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.
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.
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.
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 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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