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Strengthening Program Sustainability, the Master’s Program in Cultural Studies of FIB Udayana University conducted Field Assessment for Re-accreditation
The Master’s Program in Cultural Studies Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, conducted the Field Assessment for the Re-accreditation of the Master’s Program in Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, held from February 2 to 4, 2026. The activity took place at the Ir. Soekarno Room, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, Denpasar, as part of efforts to maintain and enhance academic quality in accordance with national accreditation standards.
The remarks commenced with the remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, Prof. I Nyoman Aryawibawa, S.S., M.A., Ph.D. He emphasized that the Master’s Program in Cultural Studies aligns with the mandate of the Law on Cultural Advancement and is expected to serve as the front guard in academic development. He also noted that the program faces significant challenges due to the presence of similar programs, particularly on the island of Java, which has implications for the program’s sustainability.
Furthermore, Prof. Aryawibawa explained that based on a SWOT analysis, the Master’s Program in Cultural Studies is positioned in an aggressive quadrant. Strategic measures have therefore been undertaken, including curriculum revision facilitated by the Head of UP3M and broader program socialization to enhance visibility, which has contributed to increased student enrollment. Through this field assessment, the faculty expects external assessors to examine more specifically and deeply whether the quality of operational services meets established standards and to provide constructive input for continuous improvement.
The Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs of Udayana University, Prof. Ir. I Nengah Sujaya, M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., representative of the Rector expressed that accreditation is essential to improve educational services, particularly at Udayana University. It is a transition of the institution towards State-Owned Legal Entity University. He stressed that culture is the soul of Udayana University, making the Faculty of Humanities and the Cultural Studies program strategically important in maintaining the university’s identity amid globalization. He also conveyed full institutional support for the assessment process and welcomed recommendations for quality enhancement despite limited resources.
BAN-PT assessors, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rohmadi, S.S., M.Hum. from Universitas Sebelas Maret opened his remarks with a pantun and stated that he and Dr. Kastam Syamsi were fully prepared to conduct an in-depth assessment. He explained that the assessment focuses on reviewing and clarifying data previously submitted to BAN-PT, while fostering open dialogue with the academic community. He also expressed interest in observing the laboratories and scholarly focus that support the development and preservation of cultural studies.
The other assessor, Dr. Kastam Syamsi, M.Ed. from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, stated that external assessors function to collect and validate data from internal quality assurance systems. He expressed hope that the Master’s Program in Cultural Studies would continue to grow amid challenges faced by humanities disciplines and remain a program dedicated to cultural development so as not to be overshadowed by foreign cultural influences.
The opening session concluded with the agreement to sign for the field assessment statement by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and the BAN-PT assessors, accompanied by the Vice Rector I of Udayana University, the Head of UP3M, and the Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Cultural Studies. Through this field assessment, the Master’s Program in Cultural Studies expects to further strengthen its academic quality and contribution to cultural development and preservation.
UDAYANA UNIVERSITY