The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) held an Achievement Motivation Training (AMT) and Outbound on Saturday, September 11, 2021, in Tempel, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The first stage of training was attended by more than 40 FEB UNS academic support staff (tendik), the Deanery, and the Head of several Study Programs in FEB UNS.
Before the outbound start, Prof. Djoko Suhardjanto, M.Com., Hons., Ph.D., Ak., as the Dean of FEB UNS, reveals that this activity is not only for refreshment but also to provide motivation in strengthening the academic support staff teamwork in facing work challenges in FEB UNS. This year’s outbound was different from the previous year because participants will need to travel quite a distance around the foot of Mount Merapi and various obstacles, walking through Salak gardens, forest, and cruising along a riverbank.
The Dean hopes that after the training, the academic support staff can always collaborate harmoniously and maintain cohesiveness to achieve common goals. “Let’s keep a calm and peaceful life, urip sing urup memayu hayuning Bawana. Life should provide benefits for others, provide happiness, safety, and prosperity for the environment,” Prof. Djoko stated.
During the outbound, the academic support staff was divided into 3 (three) groups that must follow the directions provided by the travel guide. Each group must stay together and help each member in solving the challenges. Some of the rules that must be obeyed during the trip include not taking anything when entering the community’s plantation area, not throwing anything away, not killing any animals except in forced circumstances.
During the trip, the staff must be extra careful while going up and down hills with slippery soil, traversing the Krasak River with a fairly swift and deep-water level, as well as steep waterfall cliffs. The FEB staff are also required to cut through the Sempadan Forest. At the end of the trip, a Gayam tree was planted on the Krasak riverbanks to preserve nature.
After the outbound, FEB academic support staff took part in a gathering at the Pendhopo of Omah Noto Plankton to share and evaluate the outbound activities, which lasted for approximately 4 hours.
Overall, all of FEB UNS support staff had a pleasant impression on the experience on the trip through the gardens, forests, rivers, and the games provided by the guide team. The staff also gave suggestions and input to the Omah Noto Plankton team, as the outbound organizing and leading team, for future improvements. (Humas FEB)
This hybrid lecture, which combines two learning methods (online and direct learning), is an initial simulation carried out by FEB UNS to prepare Face-to-face Lectures (PTM) that will be implemented gradually by UNS. In the early stages, UNS will hold PTM for the first semester (class of 2021) students while prioritizing the residents of Solo Raya and vaccinated students to attend the PTM. Students are vibrant and enthusiastic about participating in the hybrid lecture simulation that will last for 2 hours.
At the end of his remarks, the Dean wishes that the two speakers will enlighten the Faculty members on the focal point of AQAS Accreditation to assist the study programs at FEB UNS in earning the international certification. According to BAN-PT criteria, if a study program has received international accreditation, it will automatically be granted superior status. Hopefully, by the end of this year, all undergraduate study programs will be internationally accredited.
Further, he explains that evaluation and budget implementation for the second half of the semester aims to improve education quality both in human resource development, teaching and learning facilities, including international-class laboratories, and various supporting facilities to encourage superior accreditation at both national and international levels.
Furthermore, according to Portales, there are four essential elements of a social entrepreneur. In a social entrepreneur, there must be a social mission within a systemic change. In order for the social mission to create systemic change, it must be explored along with social and economic activities. The end goal is how to create a positive impact.
In the next stage, study programs need to make technical guidelines for learning activities through humanitarian projects. It is necessary to form a strong task force to support the implementation, final evaluations, and equalization of student humanitarian project activities into relevant subjects. “Lecturers can help in identifying activities, finding program partners, assisting students until the final evaluation, equalizing humanitarian activities into relevant courses according to the faculty Semester Credit, and encourage sustainability of the program,” Wisnu said.
Through this method, students are required to conduct in-depth research to be able to answer complex questions and collaborate in teams to solve problems and find solutions.
“The Deanery of FEB UNS congratulate the new students. We are thrilled and proud because all of you have joined our Faculty as new students. Once again, congratulations, you have become the faculty members of FEB UNS. Please stay enthusiastic in your study, strengthen your capacity in the FEB UNS Candradimuka crater (t/n: Candradimuka represents an ancient stringent training ground for great champions in old Javanese manuscript), a cultivating place to nurture your competencies to achieve success,” said the Dean encouragingly.
“What may affect and crucial in fostering creative thinking is how one typically works, behaves, and acts. Additionally, the creative process begins with preparation, generating ideas, and selecting prioritized ideas for implementation. Ultimately, there must be a tangible outcome, whether a physical product, concept, or idea. Most importantly, the environment must be designed to facilitate creativity,” explained Dr. Leo.