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The Chancellor of Malikussaleh University, Dr Herman Fithra Asean Eng, hopes that all parties, both internal and external, will support the construction of a number of strategic buildings starting in 2021, the funds will be sourced from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan.
When opening the working meeting of the leadership of Malikussaleh University, the Chancellor conveyed a number of agendas that would take place physically in the near future. There are a number of changes in the atmosphere in the development so he expects all parties to adjust.
“We have conducted socialization to the provincial Forkopimda and also the Forkopimda of North Aceh and Lhokseumawe Regencies as well as to the mass media and environmental community leaders. We hope for all of your support so that development from ADB loan funds can run smoothly," said Herman when opening a leadership meeting in Takengon, Central Aceh, Sunday, August, 1, 2021.
On that occasion, the Chancellor also reminded that many did not support Malikussaleh University running fast. However, with the support of all parties, all these activities can run smoothly. "We don't want to imagine it. But if Unimal fails this time, I don't know when it will get back up again," Herman reminded.
He also invited the entire academic community of Malikussaleh University to change their mindset as servants on campus, both to serve students, lecturers, staff, and the community. “I receive a lot of input from students to improve services. This is a record for all, including tendik in order to provide understanding to the staff. You have to smile a lot, even when you're angry," added the Chancellor.
The improvement in service quality is an important note related to the improvement of Malikussaleh University's performance in various fields, and the latest is the increase in Malikussaleh University's Webometrics ranking to 30 from 40 previously at the Indonesian level. "Unimal has now become the main choice, including students from big cities in Indonesia," said Herman Fitra.
Regarding online learning, Herman admitted that it could not run optimally both in terms of infrastructure, lecturers, and students. According to him, the implementation of online lectures continues to be evaluated and a number of improvements are made so that it is expected to be better. "For the next odd semester, first and third-semester students will be held face-to-face," said Herman.
To carry out face-to-face learning, Herman appealed to all lecturers, education staff, and students to take part in the vaccination program, both in their respective areas and vaccinations conducted at Malikussaleh University.
The Chancellor of Malikussaleh University also reminded that there are many independent campus learning programs (MBKM) that involve students so that they cannot attend lectures normally. "For students who take part in various MBKM programs, lecturers must understand so they are wiser in giving grades," concluded Herman, reminding him.[ayi]
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Rektor Universitas Malikussaleh Dr Herman Fithra Asean Eng, mengharapkan semua pihak baik internal maupun eksternal mendukung pembangunan sejumlah gedung strategis mulai 2021 yang dananya bersumber dari loan Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Ketika membuka rapat kerja pimpinan Universitas Malikussaleh, Rektor menyampaikan sejumlah agenda yang akan berlangsung secara fisik dalam waktu dekat. Ada sejumlah perubahan suasana dalam pembangunan tersebut sehingga ia mengharapkan semua pihak menyesuaikan diri.
“Kami sudah melakukan sosialisasi kepada Forkopimda provinsi dan juga Forkopimda Kabupaten Aceh Utara dan Lhokseumawe serta kepada media massa dan tokoh masyarakat lingkungan. Semua kami harapkan dukungannya agar pembangunan dari dana loan ADB bisa berjalan lancar,” ungkap Herman ketika membuka rapat pimpinan di Takengon, Aceh Tengah, Minggu (1/8/2021) malam.
Dalam kesempatan itu, Rektor juga mengingatkan banyak tidak mendukung ketika Universitas Malikussaleh berlari kencang. Namun dengan dukungan semua pihak, seluruh kegiatan tersebut bisa berjalan lancar. “Kita tidak ingin membayangkannya. Tapi kalau Unimal gagal kali ini, entah kapan bisa bangkit lagi,” kata Herman mengingatkan.
Dia juga mengajak seluruh sivitas akademika Universitas Malikussaleh agar mengubah mind set sebagai pelayan di kampus, baik untuk melayani mahasiswa, dosen, tendik, dan masyarakat. “Saya banyak menerima masukan dari mahasiswa untuk peningkatan pelayanan. Ini menjadi catatan bagi semua, termasuk tendik agar memberi pemahaman kepada para staf. Harus banyak senyum, meski sedang marah,” tambah Rektor lagi.
Peningkatan kualitas pelayanan tersebut menjadi catatan penting terkait dengan peningkatan kinerja Universitas Malikussaleh di berbagai bidang, dan yang terbaru adalah meningkatnya peringkat Webometrics Universitas Malikussaleh menjadi 30 dari 40 sebelumnya di tingkat Indonesia. “Unimal kini sudah menjadi pilihan utama, termasuk mahasiswa dari kota besar di Indonesia,” ungkap Herman Fithra.
Terkait pembelajaran daring, Herman mengaku tidak bisa berjalan maksimal baik dari aspek infrastruktur, dosen, dan mahasiswa. Menurutnya, pelaksanaan kuliah daring terus dievaluasi dan dilakukan sejumlah perbaikan sehingga diharapkan menjadi lebih baik. “Untuk semester ganjil ke depan, mahasiswa semester pertama dan ketiga, akan dilakukan secara tatap muka,” ujar Herman.
Untuk melaksanakan perkulihan tatap muka, Herman mengimbau semua dosen, tenaga kependidikan, dan mahasiswa mengikuti program vaksinasi, baik di daerah masing-masing maupun vaksinasi yang dilakukan di Universitas Malikussaleh.
Rektor Universitas Malikussaleh juga mengingatkan banyak program merdeka belajar kampus merdeka (MBKM) yang melibatkan mahasiswa sehingga mereka tidak bisa mengikuti perkualiahan secara normal. “Untuk mahasiswa yang mengikuti berbagai program MBKM, dosen harus paham sehingga lebih bijak dalam memberi nilai,” pungkas Herman mengingatkan.[ayi]
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