Students Perception of The Impact of The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program on Improving Graduate Quality at The Faculty of Education, State University of Jakarta

The government has stipulated that the management of higher education must refer to the National Standards for Higher Education (NSHE). This is intended so that the quality of education can be guaranteed. Along with the era of globalization, the quality of graduates is also directed to the quality of world-class graduates. This research is intended to describe the application of the NSHE to improve the quality of world-class graduates. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Education, University of Bengkulu. The research method uses case studies with a "multi case study" approach. The research subjects consisted of leaders of faculty, departments, study programs, and units within the faculty. Data was collected by questionnaire techniques, interviews, observation, and documentation studies. The collected data was analyzed by quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results of the study show that NSHE has been applied by the faculty in accordance with their capacity. However, the application of the NSHE is not optimal. There are a number of NSHE items that have not been fully met. Even so, there is a positive contribution to improving the quality of world-class graduates. Suggestions to this institution, so that the implementation of NSHE can truly be fully implemented through the provision of various resources, so that they can compete and take part, both nationally and internationally.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program in enhancing the job readiness of graduates from the Faculty of Education, State University of Jakarta (FIP UNJ). Employing a quantitative research approach, the study utilized a survey method with data collected through a structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The instrument, developed using a Likert scale, was administered to a sample of 323 FIP UNJ students selected through proportional random sampling to ensure representativeness based on the population's structure. The findings indicate that students perceive the MBKM program positively. It is seen as instrumental in strengthening experiential learning, enhancing both hard and soft skills, and preparing them for the professional world. The program has significantly contributed to aligning higher education outcomes with labor market demands, thereby improving the overall quality of graduates. Furthermore, MBKM has played a vital role in nurturing students' intellectual and personal development. Despite its benefits, the program faces challenges in implementation, particularly in terms of limited socialization and insufficient collaboration with industry partners. These barriers can be addressed through enhanced outreach, stronger institutional partnerships, ongoing monitoring and evaluation, and improved resource allocation to support effective program delivery.

Studies on Student Online Learning Readiness (SOLR) have been proliferating since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic world-widely. The results seem to vary accordingly in terms of students’ levels, complexity, and contexts of its implementation across regions and countries. Through an internet survey questionnaire, involving 139 EESP students at the faculty of education, at Jambi University, this study investigates the levels of SOLR and how they contribute to the improvement of the students’ soft skills. Adapting Yu and Richardson’s (2015) model, the results show a relatively high SOLR level with an average score of (3.64) (out of the maximum 5.0) in three aspects (technical, social, and communication). Technical competencies were the highest level with an average score of (3.70) and Communication appear to be the lowest (3.59) in the evaluation. The study also proves that all aspects of SOLR contributed significantly to the improvement of the students’ soft skills (self-regulated, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management) with an average score of (2.8) (out of 4.0). Despite the pessimistic claims in its implementation, the findings have displayed a reverse phenomenon, proving the fact that the student’s readiness at EESP along with its contribution to students’ soft skills far outweighs the expectation. Online learning, although, with several limitations, should be implemented wisely and thoroughly to obtain maximum results.

This study was conducted in Islamic Junior High school (MTs) throughout sub-district of Kadipaten, Majalengka, with a focus of research on aspects of organizational culture, school climate, quality of education services, and quality of graduates. This study aims at descriptively analyzing the organizational culture, school climate, quality of education services, and quality of graduate students. Moreover, it also aims at verily analyzing the effect of organizational culture and school climate on the quality of education services in Islamic Junior High school (MTs) throughout sub-district of Kadipaten, Majalengka, both partially and simultaneously, and the effect of the quality of educational services on the quality of graduates. The research method used is descriptive and verification survey methods. Data collection is carried out primarily and secondarily. The sampling method used is proportional sampling using the Slovin formula. The analysis technique used is path analysis. The results of this study indicated that the organizational culture was categorized as good, yet there were still weaknesses in the aspect of the teachers' aggressiveness. The school climate was considered good, yet there were still weaknesses in the aspect of the institutional environment. The quality of education services was quite good, yet there were still weaknesses in the aspect of responsiveness. The quality of graduates was categorized as good, yet there were still weaknesses in the aspects of affective abilities. The results of the verification study showed the organizational culture and school climate had a positive and significant effect on the quality of education services, as well as the quality of education services had a positive and significant effect on the quality of student graduates.

Introduction. In the conditions of deep transformations of modern society and labour market, the problem of revising qualification requirements for the content and level of training of professional personnel is being actualised. The main task of university education is to modernise curricula in order to form an independent subject of the educational process. The formation of such a specialist is possible through the use of individual scenarios for the educational and professional development of the student’s personality, both in basic and additional, including distance education throughout his/herprofessional biography. Only, in this case, the graduate will be ready to meet with the social and professional innovations of the future. Aim. The aim of the study is to theoretically substantiate, develop and test the acmeological technology of forecasting the individual professional-oriented trajectory of student personality development in the educational process of the university. Methodology and research methods. At the theoretical level, the article substantiates the concept of “individual professional-oriented trajectory of personality development”, develops the authors’ acmeological technology for predicting individual scenarios of educational and professional development of a student’s personality. The following tools and methods were applied: analysis, comparison, generalisation, authors’ interpretation of psychological and pedagogical literary sources in the field of individualisation and personalisation of education, construction of individual trajectories of educational and professional development of the student’s personality, and technological approach in education. The method of structural and functional modelling of acmeological technology was applied. The essence of the abovementioned method is to identify and describe the fundamental structural components and stages of technology that ensure the achievement of the desired result, identify the relationships between them and establish their functional characteristics. The experimental work included the initial diagnosis of a total sample of 180 first-year students of the Faculty of Psychology. The initial diagnosis was conducted before the implementation of the elective programme. As diagnostic tools for studying individual educational and professional trajectories, the following were used: the authors’ questionnaire “Individual Trajectories of Educational and ProfessionalDevelopment of Students” by E. F. Zeer, L. N. Stepanova; “Modified Questionnaire for the Diagnosis of Self-Actualisation of Personality” by A. V. Lazukin in the adaptation of N. F. Kalin; methodology “Investigation the Motivation of Studying at a University” by T. I. Ilyina; methodology “Meaning-Life Orientations” by D. A. Leontiev. To diagnose soft skills of students, a set of techniques was employed: “Coping Behaviour in Stressful Situations CISS” by S. Norman in adaptation by T. L. Kryukova; the test “Ability to Predict” by L. A. Regush; the methodology “Research of the Attitude of Personality to Innovation” by N. M. Lebedeva, A. N. Tatarenko; test “My Information Culture” by N. I. Gendin; self-test “Readiness for Self-Development” by V. V. Pavlov, T. A. Ratanova, N. F. Flakhta. Statistical data processing was carried out using the standardised IBM SPSS Statistics 17.0 software package. Results and scientific novelty. The concept of “individual professional-oriented trajectory of student’s personality development” is clarified; its structural components are highlighted: value-motivational cognitive, operational-activity and reflexive. The logical-evolutionary, system-dynamic, project-based and personal approaches of individual scenarios forecasting of educational and professional development of students developed by E. F. Zeer are presented. The following principles of forecasting the academic and professional development of the individual are substantiated: the principle of personal co-development, education and professional development; the principle of interaction of individual, personal and professional development; the principle of socio-professional mobility; the principle of alternative and multivariate forecasting of the professional future. The intrapersonal and environmental predictors of forecasting the individual educational and professional trajectory of student development during the period of professional training are determined, among which special importance is given to the educational environment of the university and its characteristics such as intensity, psychological comfort, democracy and openness. The acmeological technology of individual scenarios forecasting of educational and professional development of students has been scientifically substantiated, developed and tested. The results of testing confirm its effectiveness and the possibility of use in secondary and higher educational institutions. At the same time, the presented technology can be considered as a tool for improving students’ soft skills: innovative potential of the individual, willingness to solve problems and self-development, meaningfulness of life, development of a personal goal-setting system and time management. The obtained results expand the ideas existing in psychological science about the ways of individualisation of educational and professional personality development. Practical significance. The research results can be used in educational institutions of higher and secondary vocational education by psychologists, tutors, teachers who provide psychological and pedagogical support to students. Forecasting individual scenarios of educational and professional development promotes conscious entry into the profession and awareness of the personal meanings of the education received, which is of particular value as a prevention of negative scenarios of professional development of the individual in the future.

This study aimed to develop an appropriate standard instrument that can measure the influence of link and match learning and the availability of practical laboratory facilities on the quality of vocational school graduates. This instrument was prepared because no standard instrument based on this activity would theoretically improve the quality of vocational school graduates. The quality of graduates from an educational institution, including vocational schools, is influenced, among other things, by the competence of teachers, students, materials, methods, facilities and infrastructure, educational environment, curriculum, and costs. This research used a quantitative approach using survey research model with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis techniques. Factor analysis in this research used Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with the help of Lisrel 8.80 full version. The measurement model is based on Goodness of Fit criteria, namely, to test the suitability of the theoretical model with empirical data. The instrument is valid to measure the influence of link and match learning and the availability of practical laboratory facilities on the quality of vocational school graduates.

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of low teacher performance which has an impact on the quality of graduates, presumably due to the low managerial ability of school principals and organizational culture. This study aims to determine: 1) the managerial ability of the principal; 2) organizational culture; 3) Teacher performance; 4) Quality of graduates; 5) The effect of principal managerial ability on teacher performance; 6) The influence of organizational culture on teacher performance; 7) The influence of principal managerial ability and organizational culture on teacher performance; 8) The effect of teacher performance on the quality of junior high school graduates in Majalengka Regency. Quantitative research methods with descriptive analysis techniques and verification. The descriptive method uses the calculation of frequency distribution, scoring and average value, while the verification method uses path analysis. The results of the descriptive study indicate that the principal's managerial abilities, organizational culture, teacher performance, and the quality of graduates are in good condition. The research results verificantly show that the principal managerial ability and organizational culture have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance either partially or simultaneously. Teacher performance has a positive and significant effect on the quality of graduates

This research aims to identify the soft and hard skills students need to improve the quality of human resources in the tertiary environment. The research was conducted in Bone Regency, focusing on IAIN Bone students and related stakeholders. The research method used is qualitative research, which involves interviews, observations, and questionnaires to collect primary data and documents and literature as secondary data. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative descriptive techniques and descriptive statistical analysis. It is hoped that the results of this research will be able to design practical and applicable skills development models and evaluate the effectiveness of the skills development programs that have been implemented. The ultimate goal of this research is to improve the quality of college graduates so that they are ready to compete in the world of work, support higher education policies, increase the competitiveness of universities, and prepare students to face increasingly complex future challenges. This research provides recommendations to universities regarding developing curricula and learning programs that are more comprehensive and relevant to industry needs.

This study aimed to examine and analyze the effectiveness of the implementation of the Teaching Assistance Program for the Merdeka Belajar Campus Merdeka (MBKM) Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) University of Riau at the MA Darul Hikmah School Pekanbaru in an effort to improve the quality of learning and graduates in the tertiary environment and to identify the obstacles that arise. arises from the implementation of Teaching Assistance for study programs that have participated in implementing the Independent Campus Learning Program (MBKM).Methodology/approach: This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method with observations and interviews with students who have carried out teaching assistance in an Independent Campus Learning Program.Results/findings: This study found that the implementation of teaching assistance for the Merdeka Belajar Campus Merdeka program with the aim of improving learning and the quality of graduates in its implementation was quite good. This is proven by the experience of students who gained experience in teaching, controlling the class, preparing syllabi and lesson plans, preparing learning media, and carrying out work programs that must be achieved during the program.Limitations: The obstacles in implementing Merdeka Belajar Campus Merdeka include socialization and interaction with students' understanding of teaching assistance and support program facilities that are not yet optimal.Contribution: This research is useful as an input and material for improving the system for implementing teaching assistance for the Independent Campus Learning Program (MBKM) to improve it in the future.

PurposeAlthough there has been an increase in the application of a variety of robust technologies and systems, the oil and gas sector relies on project managers’ soft skills for success because of their vital role. Therefore, this study aims to explore the profound influence of project managers’ soft communication skills on successful risk management within Libya’s oil and gas projects.Design/methodology/approachA review of relevant literature and a quantitative approach through the administration of a questionnaire were used to determine factors impacting risk management implementation related to managerial communication skills. A total of 246 valid responses were received from the oil and gas companies in Tripoli, Libya. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was used to examine the direct and moderating relationship drawn by the hypotheses.FindingsThe findings suggest that managerial soft skills may be used to improve continuous risk management processes and intra-project communication. It was found that the experience is strengthening the positive relationship between written communication soft skills and project risk management implementation among Libyan oil and gas construction projects.Originality/valueThis study defines project managers’ soft communication skills and analyzes project managers’ soft communication skills with the role of experience as a moderator. This paper presents a valuable contribution by offering original insights tailored explicitly to the Libyan context. The information presented in this paper is relevant to project managers operating within the oil and gas industry. It also offers a novel approach to risk management in the Libyan oil and gas industry that can improve project efficiency and effectiveness.

In the context of sustained growth and diversification of Higher Education Systems, civil society is increasingly concerned about the quality of programmers offered to students. As a result, there is an increase in public assessments and international comparisons of Higher Education Institutions, not only within the higher education sector but in the general media (OECD, 2008). However, evaluation methods tend to overemphasize research and the use of research performance as a yardstick of an institution’s value. Although this is very paramount in academia, it has got insignificant contribution to the quality of graduates who precede from such breeding grounds. There is need to appreciate the fact that the quality of graduates is largely determined by the way they are taught thus calling for a rationalized intended approach to the evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning in higher education institutions (Kaneko, 2008). The current study investigated the quality of teaching in Bishop Stuart University in Uganda with the aim of encouraging practices that could enhance the quality of teaching and thereby checking the quality of graduates. The study adopted a cross sectional comparative study design using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. This study was conducted at Bishop Stuart University (BSU), Mbarara in the Faculty of Education where a comparison of the teaching and learning process of students in two programme sessions of study (recess or distance learning and regular sessions) was carried out. Randomized samples of 362 out of a population of 1501 and 78 out of a population of 201 students were obtained from both the regular and recess sessions respectively for the quantitative data. An evaluation was done of the teaching and learning process in the two programme sessions in the classes taught by the same lecturers using the same instrument which had 9 items related to lecturers’ punctuality, attendance, mastery of subject content, teaching methods, enthusiasm and commitment, lecturers’ being dependable and approachable, respect and meaningful feedback. The findings thereof were mutually exclusive; it was found that the lecturers from students of the regular programme had very good scores whereas from students of recess or distance learning programme, the same lecturers had low scores. This finding compelled the researchers to find out why this was so. They thus conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and three Key Informants’ Interviews (KIIs) which revealed that the programme session conditions and terms of work affected the teaching and learning processes. It was concluded that under a given outlay of conditions, the same lecturers performed differently. It was thus recommended that using both qualitative and quantitative data approaches, there should be continuous student evaluations in ensuring effective teaching and learning, particularly for students in higher institutions of learning.Keywords: Higher education institutions, student evaluation, teaching and learning.

In general, the majority of the people of North Padang Lawas Regency (PALUTA) are Muslims with a population of approximately 269,845 people. However, according to a survey conducted, researchers found a fact that the majority of people in North Padang Lawas Regency did not even pay zakat to BAZNAS and gave zakat directly to mustahiq, not to institutions to be managed. In 2019 there was only 1 muzakki, in 2020 there were none at all and for 2021 again there was only 1 muzakki. And the survey conducted, the researchers found that the driving factors for the people of North Padang Lawas Regency were reluctant to pay zakat to the Baznas office including location factors, lack of socialization, lack of trust, and lack of knowledge. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of location variables, lack of socialization, lack of trust, and literacy on muzakki's reluctance to pay zakat to the National Amil Zakat Agency of North Padang Lawas Regency. This research method uses a quantitative approach and uses SPSS version 20.0 program assistance. This study used a questionnaire with a sample of 100 respondents. The results showed partially that location had an effect, lack of socialization partially had an effect, lack of trust partially had an effect and literacy partially affected the reluctance of muzakki to pay zakat to the National Amil Zakat Agency, North Padang Lawas Regency. From the results of the significance test, it was found that location, lack of socialization, lack of trust, and literacy had a significant and significant effect on muzakki's reluctance to pay zakat to the National Amil Zakat Agency of North Padang Lawas Regency. 
 
 
 Keywords: Location, lack of socialization, lack of trust, literacy, and reluctance.

This study discusses the influence of leadership style on human resource (HR) performance and the quality of student graduates at ABCD Jakarta Polytechnic. This study aims to analyze the impact of leadership style applied by institutional leaders on HR performance and the quality of student graduates. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to lecturers, administrative staff, and students, as well as in-depth interviews to gain further perspectives. The results of the study indicate that the dominant authoritarian leadership style in this institution contributes to employee performance which is only at a moderate level and the quality of graduates that is not optimal. In contrast, transformational and participatory leadership styles have been shown to have a significant positive influence in increasing motivation, HR performance, and graduate quality. The main recommendation of this study is the need for a shift in leadership style from authoritarian to a more inclusive and supportive style to improve overall institutional performance.

The number of public and private vocational school graduates in the Greater Bandung area who are absorbed and working is still below ideal, around 57%. Nationally, SMK graduates who are able to enter the workforce are ideally 80% -85%. This fact shows that there are problems in the quality of graduates. This is thought to be related to organizational culture and partnership issues. This study aims to examine the influence of organizational culture and partnerships on the quality of SMK graduates. The research method used is a survey method, namely verification. The unit of analysis is the Public and Private Vocational High Schools in the Greater Bandung area, West Java Province. The observation unit is the leadership of public and private vocational schools. The research sample was 280 vocational high schools in 3 (three) areas of the City of Bandung Raya, West Java Province. The sampling technique used proportional allocation stratified random sampling. The analytical tool used to test the hypothesis is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through the Lisrel software. The results of this study indicate that the importance of developing organizational culture as a pillar of improving the quality of graduates is supported by partnerships.

This empirical study aims to investigate the impact of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program on the development of students' soft skills in universities. The MBKM program, introduced by the Indonesian government, aims to enhance students' soft skills and prepare them for the challenges of the professional world. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative approaches to gather data from students who have participated in the MBKM program across various universities in Indonesia. The research findings reveal that the MBKM program has a significant impact on the development of students' soft skills. Out of the 83 respondents who participated in the program, 85% reported an improvement in their soft skills after participating in MBKM. Specifically, the program was found to enhance students' communication, empathy, socialization, creativity, problem-solving, and cultural respect abilities. The study highlights that students with work experience tend to have more developed soft skills.