Pharmacy UGM – On Monday (2/3), the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM held a workshop aimed at discussing and evaluating the current systems in place for the implementation of Thesis (Tugas Akhir, TA) across various study programs. The event, which took place at the 8th-floor Auditorium of the APSLC Building at the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, was opened with remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, who emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in academic systems.
The workshop was attended by faculty members from the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, with each program head serving as a speaker, including the heads of the Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Clinical Pharmacy, Master of Pharmaceutical Management, Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences programs. The speakers presented overviews of the thesis systems and processes in place within each study program, along with the challenges faced by both faculty and students during these processes.
During the discussion, attending faculty members provided various inputs. Key issues raised during the forum included the implementation of hybrid exams, the determination of thesis advisors and examiners, as well as the current thesis evaluation system. The discussions aimed to explore solutions and suggestions for improvements that could enhance the quality and efficiency of the thesis process in each program.
This workshop not only focused on internal system improvements but also supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are part of the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM’s commitment. Through the evaluation and enhancement of the thesis system, the workshop supports the development of higher-quality education (SDG 4) and promotes the creation of more efficient and technology-based systems (SDG 9), particularly concerning the discussion on hybrid exam implementation. By ensuring that the thesis process is more transparent and fair, the workshop contributes to reducing inequalities among students (SDG 10), especially in terms of access to qualified advisors and examiners and objective evaluations.
The workshop is expected to contribute positively to the refinement of the existing thesis system, as well as strengthen the synergy between program managers, faculty, and students (SDG 17). With the feedback and improvements generated from this event, it is hoped that a better academic experience can be created for students and that the quality of education at the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM will continue to improve. (Rara/HumasFA)
