Internal and External Analysis of Lecturer Development Formulation Strategy at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, Banda Aceh – Indonesia

Abstract

A strategic formulation for lecturer development is based on internal and external analyses. A valid data analysis will produce appropriate recommendations for lecturer development strategies. This study aims to analyze internal and external factors as the basis for formulating a strategy for lecturer development at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University (UIN Ar-Raniry), Banda Aceh. Using a qualitative research approach, the techniques used for data collection were through interview and document analysis. A cross-side analysis was conducted to compare and analyze the data in-depth and draw conclusions based on the analysis. The findings revealed that the numbers of lecturers are increasing every year including overseas graduates. On the other hand, the quantity of doctors and professors remain small. In term of learning aspect, integration-based learning has not fully implemented. In addition, research productivity, publication, and community service are still low. The transformation from Islamic institute (IAIN) to Islamic university (UIN) supposed to increase these factors. However, the biggest challenge is the availability of qualified and professional lecturers.