On Wednesday, 15 January 2025, the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) held a socialization event on the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from 09.00 to 11.00 AM at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. The event was moderated by Desi Utami, S.P., M.Env.Sc., Ph.D., a head of Information System and Media Unit, Faperta UGM and featured Dr. Hatma Suryatmojo, S.Hut., M.Si., Director of the Directorate of Academic Innovation and Studies at UGM, as the main speaker.

This session was specifically aimed at faculty members of Faperta UGM and focused on introducing UGM Online as a platform for professional development and teaching skill enhancement. It also addressed UGM’s commitment to inclusivity by opening opportunities for the public to access and participate in learning processes alongside UGM lecturers through the UGM Online platform.

Dr. Hatma Suryatmojo emphasized that this initiative aligns with the university’s goal of embracing micro-credentials, stating that UGM must now fully integrate micro-credentials into its learning systems. “MOOC is essential to be pursued at UGM because micro-credentials support flexible learning, address labor market challenges, expand access to education, increase the university’s competitiveness, and strengthen collaborations with industries and government,” he explained.

He also elaborated on various aspects of MOOC, particularly its benefits in enhancing teaching competencies in the digital era. Lecturers at Faperta UGM were encouraged to view MOOC as an effective medium for delivering course materials and engaging with the broader public.

Dr. Dyah Weny Respatie, S.P., M.Si., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, added that faculty members are welcome to utilize faculty grant programs and collaborate with the Faperta Media Team for assistance in video content production.

This initiative reflects Faperta UGM’s commitment to developing innovative and adaptive education in response to the evolving demands of higher education, especially in the context of increasing reliance on information technology. Moreover, this activity demonstrates the faculty’s support for Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Author: Rani Nur Rochim, Ghorizatu Shofra
Editor: Desi Utami

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing the quality of education through regular lecturer performance evaluations. One of the key steps in this process is the joint submission of the Lecturer Workload Report (BKD), which took place on Monday, 13 January 2025, at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture UGM.

This event was attended by lecturers from various departments within Faperta UGM, both in person and virtually via Zoom. The BKD submission serves not merely as an administrative obligation, but as a strategic tool to assess the lecturers’ achievements in implementing the three pillars of higher education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi): teaching, research, and community service.

Beyond fulfilling academic responsibilities, the BKD process represents a comprehensive effort to evaluate performance, reinforce accountability, and promote transparency in managing educational resources. During the session, lecturers were guided through the BKD submission process on the sister.go.id platform by Dr. R.A. Siti Ari Budhiyanti, S.T.P., M.P., Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources. This session also allowed space for discussion and mutual assistance among lecturers to better understand the proper submission procedures.

Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., urged all lecturers to complete their BKD submissions accurately and punctually. Through transparent and quality-oriented evaluations, Faperta UGM aims to continuously produce graduates who are competent and well-prepared to face global challenges in the agricultural sector.

“This activity is expected to assist and ease lecturers in completing their BKD. Hopefully, the process runs smoothly and can be finalized before the deadline on 19 January 2025,” stated the Dean.

This joint BKD submission initiative also reflects Faperta UGM’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Authors: Agrit Kirana Bunda, Ghorizatu Shofra
Editor: Desi Utami

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) held a graduation ceremony for 140 undergraduate students in the first graduation period of the 2024/2025 academic year on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. The graduates comprised 40 male and 100 female students who earned their respective degrees in Fisheries and Agriculture. One of the graduates, Fika Tri Andaini (from the Agricultural Microbiology study program), was named the best graduate at the faculty level with a cumulative GPA of 3.90, completing her studies in 4 years, 1 month, and 1 day.

In addition, awards for the fastest graduates were given to Sinta Sekar Larasati, Zirly Uswatun K., and Zukhfira Firdausa, all from the Agronomy study program, who completed their degrees in just 3 years, 10 months, and 4 days. The youngest graduate award was presented to Radityo Arkacesar Dermawan from the Plant Protection study program, who completed his degree at the age of 21 years, 3 months, and 9 days.

In this joyful occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the parents and guardians for their continued support and collaboration with the faculty throughout their children’s academic journey.

“Thank you to the parents and guardians who accompanied and supported their children so they could graduate on time. With your support and cooperation with us, your children have succeeded and that is truly an outstanding achievement. I pray that the future holds even better things for all of you,” said the Dean in his speech at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium.

The successful graduation of 140 outstanding students from the Faculty of Agriculture in this first graduation period of the 2024/2025 academic year stands as concrete evidence of UGM’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 15: Life on Land, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Writer: Khairani Nabilah, Agrit Kirana Bunda

Editor: Hanita Athasari Zain

Photo: Media Faperta UGM