Deputy Dean 1 FEB UNAIR Dr. Wisnu Wibowo , SE, M.Si. when explaining policies for adapting the online teaching and learning process (27/3/2021). (Photo: Special)

Lectures that are held online mean that students cannot fully adapt to new digital things. Realizing the importance of coaching regarding the Teaching and Learning Process (PBM) adaptation policies, the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UNAIR held a Casual Talk 2 with the Deputy Dean I on Saturday (27/3/2021).

Dr. Wisnu Wibowo , SE, M.Si., as Deputy Dean 1 FEB UNAIR said that in the second series of Casual Talks, there will be four main discussion topics, namely how to improve the quality of online PBM, the Fast Track (acceleration of S1-S2 education), conversion achievements in Semester Credit Units (SKS) as well as how to improve student competency through the competency certification program.

“There must be an adaptive transition process in dealing with online PBM. "If not, then online PBM will have the potential to reduce student competency achievements," he said.

In improving these achievements, all FEB UNAIR academics must work together. Lecturers, educational staff and even students must unite to achieve quality improvements even though PBM is online. FEB Unair is the third best faculty in Indonesia and ranked 401-450 in the world according to QS WUR.

"When there is a distance from space, there are technological and infrastructure factors that have an influence so that the level of acceptance of the material for students will also be different. "One of the things that needs to be emphasized is related to student discipline in undergoing online ," he added.

Dr. Wisnu explained that at the start of online PBM, the requirement for student attendance of at least 75 percent was temporarily relaxed. However, in this even semester, based on campus policy, a minimum attendance system of 75 percent has been implemented.

“This is to improve student discipline. "Even though PBM is online, we already have a sophisticated platform at AULA ( Airlangga University Learning Application, ed. )," he added.

To carry out the Chancellor's mandate, FEB UNAIR will implement the new policy as well as possible. FEB UNAIR will continue to consider the real conditions of students which vary greatly.

"It is hoped that the normalization of the online system will ensure that student learning outcomes do not decrease compared to when they are offline, and can even increase student outcomes," he explained.

Dr. Wisnu said that one of the programs launched by FEB UNAIR was the Fast Track . Through the fast track , opportunities to complete and improve human resources can be more efficient. Student preparation to take part in this program does not only involve academic achievement, but also mental attitude and financial aspects.

Fast Track program can also be combined with a double degree program, " he added. FEB UNAIR also launched a program to convert student achievements into relevant student credits as well as a student certification program. Student achievements can be converted to credits, to Real Work Study (KKN) courses, and can even be converted to thesis courses.

"But of course later there will be guidelines and SOPs regarding this matter," he concluded.

Source: http://news.unair.ac.id/2021/03/29/feb-unair-paparkan-pmb-daring-fast-track-kepada-mahasiswa/