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Interested in Opening RPL Pathway, UKSW Conducts Benchmarking Study Visit to UHW Perbanas

Thursday, 13 February 2025 View: 473

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) has become a desirable pathway for individuals seeking to continue their studies in higher education. Several universities have already opened RPL pathways following the qualifications established by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas has been implementing the RPL Type A program since 2024, initially supported by government education grants.

This program has attracted the attention of a renowned university in Central Java, prompting them to conduct a benchmarking study at UHW Perbanas. The visiting institution was Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW) Salatiga. The benchmarking session took place in Room C401 at the Wonorejo Campus, where the UKSW study team, led by the Vice Rector for Teaching, Academics, and Student Affairs, Prof. Fredy S. Rondonuwu, S.Pd., M.Sc., Ph.D., was warmly welcomed by the Rector of UHW Perbanas, Dr. Yudi Sutarso, S.E., M.Si., along with his team and the RPL program administrators.

"We have received many requests at UKSW to provide higher education services through the RPL pathway. Therefore, we are eager to learn from UHW Perbanas about its management and implementation so that we can appropriately value the practical experiences of prospective students who wish to continue their studies," explained Prof. Fredy when stating the purpose of their visit on Thursday (February 13).

Meanwhile, UHW Perbanas Rector, Dr. Yudi Sutarso, S.E., M.Si., expressed his appreciation for the visit from the UKSW Salatiga delegation. He considered this event an honor, as it allowed both institutions to exchange experiences in managing higher education.

"I believe that UHW Perbanas and UKSW Salatiga have a close relationship. Moreover, UKSW Rector, Prof. Intiyas, is also a close friend of Prof. Luciana. In the future, we can advance together in managing higher education by producing competent and competitive graduates. To improve higher education, we must collaborate," said Dr. Yudi Sutarso during the meeting.

Following the signing of the official report and the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), the event continued with a discussion on the implementation of the RPL program at Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas. The Head of the RPL Grant Program Implementation at UHW Perbanas, Dr. Anggraeni, S.E., M.Si., accompanied by Dr. Linda Purnamasari, S.E., M.Si. (RPL administrator), shared insights into the program's establishment and its operation through the information system available at rpl.perbanas.ac.id.

Additionally, they outlined several administrative preparations required before opening student registration through the RPL pathway. These preparations include the RPL Implementation Guidelines, University Rector’s Regulations, Implementation Team, Registration in the SIERA System, and other necessary arrangements. (eko/pr)