How Do Indonesian Islamic Higher Institutions Perceive Independent Campus Policy? A Perspective Analyses.

Abstract

Indonesia is committed to enhancing the standard of living for its citizens. One of the ways to get there is to improve the quality of education. In spite of the impact of the COVID-19 spread, the government continues to invest in improving educational opportunities for all students. There are both benefits and drawbacks to the policy's implementation in higher education. The purpose of this article is to provide light on the perceptions of the Independent Campus (Kampus Merdeka) Policy of the Islamic Universities of Indonesia. The following are the most important aspects of this regulation: Opening new study programs, an accreditation system for higher education, ease for universities of becoming PTN-BH, and a three-semester extension on the right to take classes outside the curriculum are all included in this bill. Furthermore, this strategy included both pro and con views. Positively, the regulation aids in the growth and improvement of the institution's quality. The policy's implementation, on the other hand, necessitates greater care and consideration. This study is used to find out positive and negative perceptions about Independent Campus Policy. Mix Method design was used in this study. The quantitative data was collected via a Google form questionnaire. Interview was used to collect qualitative data. This study focuses on twenty-five members of quality assurance in Islamic University. According to the findings, 78% of respondents had a favorable opinion of the autonomy of university policy, while only 22% had an unfavorable opinion of it. The data and discussion clearly illustrate both positive and negative perceptions of independent campus policy.