Higher Education Units Research Articles

The Urgency of Disability Service Units in Higher Education as an Effort to Realize Inclusive Access to Higher Education

This research is based on the gap between theory, regulation and implementation of the fulfillment of rights for students with disabilities in higher education based on Law No. 8 of 2016. One of the important issues of rights fulfillment in the Law is the right to education in higher education. Explicitly, the law mentions several obligations of universities, public and private, to play an active role in fulfilling and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. In this literature study, we aim to study in depth the implementation of each policy and advocacy for the rights of students with disabilities carried out by several universities in Indonesia with the formation of disability service units that have a role in pursuing good practices to realize inclusive universities. Based on the results of the research, the disability service unit is one of the efforts to realize inclusive universities and become a forum for fulfilling the rights of students with disabilities to obtain the right to education, which includes the rights of persons with disabilities, fulfillment of equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, respect, protection and fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities, including the provision of accessibility and proper accommodation.

Talent management in educational institutions

Abstract The ability to manage talents is one of the most important managerial skills in the knowledge economy (GOW). The ability to recognize and manage one’s own talents is also a valuable competence. This is especially important from the perspective of changes in the labor market and the emergence of new professions that will require certain competencies. This article presents the implementation of talent management in higher education units. The main research problem is: How do higher education institutions implement talent management? The research was conducted using the case study method in the first half of 2023. The analyses indicated some attempts to manage talents among the investigated institutions’ research and teaching staff. Initiatives to implement activities among students to help them discover and develop their own potential were also reported. Conclusions: talent management motivates employees to develop and undertake activities for the institution and integrates the team. In the case of educational activities, students are able to use appropriate tools to work on their own personal development.

The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Task Performance Through Organizational Commitment

Performance is the value of a set of behaviors that contribute negatively or positively to the achievement of organizational goals. In the Higher Education unit, efforts to improve Lecturer Task Performance require a leader who has competence and quality and professionalism who can manage all operational activities in an effort to achieve organizational goals. Transformational leadership can be a leadership approach model at this time, meaning that leadership can turn the potential of the institution into energy to improve the quality of Higher Education institutions and their environment. In addition, the variable organizational commitment is also a factor that influences organizational performance. This study aims to determine the Influence of Transformational Leadership and organizational commitment on the Task performance of the Lecturers at the University Muhammadiyah Jakarta. The research used the quantitative approach with the survey. Technically analyzed data is the influence of exogenous variables on the endogenous variables, the path analysis was used. As for respondents, samples of 250 lecturers were taken. The result of the research indicated that: 1) Transformational Leadership had a positive direct influence on Task performance; 2) Organizational Commitment had a positive direct influence on Task performance; and 3) Transformational Leadership had a positive direct influence on Organizational commitment. Thus, improving task performance can be done with good Transformational Leadership and organizational commitment

The Urgency of Implementation and Challenges of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka: An Analysis Study at State Higher Education in Kalimantan

This study aims to describe and analyze the urgency of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka program along with its implementation and challenges of higher education in Kalimantan, which has launched the Merdeka Learn-Independence Campus. It also identifies and evaluates the indicators for identifying Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka, including student exchanges, internships/work practices, project assistance, economic activities, independent studies/projects, thematic KKN, and teaching assistance in education units. The research method used is descriptive analysis. Data was collected using literature and field studies. Interviews and observations were used in field studies. University-based data sources in Kalimantan include Tanjungpura University, Palangka Raya University, Lambung Mangkurat University, Mulawarman University, Borneo Tarakan University, and the Kalimantan Institute of Technology. The research findings show that the five tertiary institutions in Kalimantan have implemented the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka program by carrying out student exchange programs, apprenticeships/work practices, project assistance, economic activities, independent studies/projects, thematic KKN, and teaching assistance in higher education units. , while the implementation process is carried out highly sustainably by its singularity. The five tertiary institutions already have the capacity by the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka standards stipulated by laws and regulations.

Analysis of the participation of the faculty in the PRODEP evaluation of a DES

Quality is a fundamental issue that occupies educational institutions at all levels, not only nationally but also internationally, teachers, as well as education administrators, assume a leading role with society every day, seeking to achieve the desirable profile. For its performance, this work exposes the experience of the evaluation of teachers that is applied in Mexico, called PRODEP desirable profile in a Higher Education unit, with the support of the historical-logical method and the hypothetical-deductive method, the present document was carried out. when observing a decrease in its historical indicators, whose trend in annual participations was on the rise, being the reason for the present work its analysis and discussion.

Synchronous in Merdeka Belajar Based Education Management Quality (EMQ

Educational accreditation qualifications in schools are the substantial part of education synchronous management. Synchronous management in the education unit can be based on the situation or condition of education at a certain period. This article aims to study of policy quality as the foundation of education in Indonesian’s policy quality by using the qualitative approach throught extensive literature, interviewing experts and personal experience. The situation or condition can be seen from the formation of policies and or the election of new leadership. 1) Merdeka Belajar is integrity and the result of policy, and there may be influence from the political elite as a means of fulfilling these situations and conditions. 2) In the management of basic, middle, upper and higher education units it is known as independent learning. 3) Freedom to learn is a reflection of the government in Era 4.0, which requires students to understand freedom as the actualization of human identity as a real human being, and not only freely expressing attitudes, thoughts, feelings and actions, but also free in accepting learning from all aspects of knowledge. 4) The actualization of Merdeka Belajarshould be based on student-centred learning, students as problem solvers, critical thingking, and decision maker.
 Keywords: Merdeka Belajar; EMQ; education management quality

The Use of Relational Data Model for Employee Evaluation: The Case of a University in Poland

The work presents a proposal to implement a database model, based on the relational data model used in PostgreSQL database management system (DBMS), designed to collect and process employee data in order to support the management of the employee evaluation process in higher education unit. The university employee evaluation system has not yet been included in IT resources, so proposed database as a module of existing databases or single web application that will support the employee evaluation process. Creating the model was performed in two stages. In the first stage, entity groups in the existing database regarding employee personal data were converted from Oracle DBMS schema to PostgreSQL DBMS schema, while in the second stage, the converted entities were modified and the schema was supplemented with two additional entity groups concerning evaluation activities and the employee discipline declaration. Created database can be used by the employee to monitor the achievements required in the university evaluation sheet, plan task time and generate an evaluation report as well as the superior to support decisions in staff management and planning activities for employees. The work also proposes the necessary organizational changes at the university that will allow the database to be kept consistent.

Impact of COVID-19 on the lives and mental health of children and adolescents.

Student mental health is an integral part of the fight against disease, and health was an evolving concern during the spread of COVID-19. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, physical distancing and social restrictions were introduced, and because of these, it was found a great impact on students' lives and their mental health. Adolescent mental health is focused on prevention, early detection, therapeutic innovation, and service development. In these circumstances, service providers can expand telemedicine Digital services that may help provide future mental health services to young people, particularly students. This study collects and analyzes data from students on the impact of these new online learning techniques, and by collecting and analyzing the challenges and issues faced by college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire was based on and extended the European Students' Union Survey and targeted higher education students concerning what student life looked like during the pandemic, including teaching and learning, their social contacts, habits/routines, as well as how they were coping with the situation emotionally and financially. The case of universities and distance learning education units in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic process. This article highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on students of all ages and their time schedules such as online learning and reflection, study environment, sleep habits, routines, and outcomes. It was found that the students generally require greater self-discipline and motivation to complete online classes. It was also reflected that the pandemic adversely affected student mental health, leading to an increased prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). This may have a significant impact on their mental health issues such as frustration, stress, and sadness. This will significantly lead to cooperation between various local authorities and the private sector.

Covid-19 Vaccination as A Condition of Carrying Out Limited Face-to-Face Learning in Universities

This article aims to find out the reasons for Lecturers and Education Personnel who have not implemented Covid-19 Vaccination as a causal phenomenon and understand the behavior conditions in the community especially higher education units in Madiun City as a consequence phenomenon, viewed from a value perspective and community norms in accepting issue regarding Covid-19 Vaccination as one of the requirements for implementing limited face-to-face meetings learning. The method used is a qualitative method with the type of ecology psychology. Data analysis in this study was carried out inductively. The research subjects were determined purposively by considering the criteria are: Lecturers and Education Personnel at the University in Madiun City who have not been vaccinated for Covid-19. The results of the study show that positive verbal persuasion fosters efficacy for research subjects in making decisions regarding the perception of Covid-19 vaccination as a limited face-to-face meeting learning, otherwise, negative verbal persuasion increasingly makes research subjects carry out denial and self-defense the perception of Covid-19 vaccination as a limited face-to-face meeting learning. In Conclusion, is Covid-19 vaccination for lectures and education personnel, not a mandatory prerequisite for preparing and implementing limited face-to-face meeting learning in Universities in Madiun City.

Inclusive Excellence in Kinesiology Units in Higher Education

The aim of this paper is to emphasize the value of developing cultural awareness in kinesiology students to prepare them to enter the workforce in a world where the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are evolving. The authors provide examples of sustained and impactful practices from three kinesiology units in higher education that have been recognized with the American Kinesiology Association Inclusive Excellence Award. The case studies demonstrate that institutional support for inclusive excellence is instrumental in development of sustainable experiences. Kinesiology leaders can demonstrate commitment to inclusive excellence by supporting faculty who conduct teaching, research, and service activities that meet their institution’s inclusive excellence goals. Other areas where kinesiology units can influence student development include curriculum, student engagement activities, university and community partnerships, and leadership for inclusive excellence.

SPEECH ACT USED BY NADIM MAKARIM, THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY ABOUT INDEPENDENT LEARNING POLICY

This research was motivated by the use of simple, straightforward, and familiar language as well as an open communication pattern through various discussions and talks by Nadim Makarim (henceforth NM) in launching and conveying his policies as Minister of Education and Culture. On that basis, it is worth studying the speech acts used by NM in the Merdeka Learning program so that it can be implemented quickly by the implementers and users and has a positive impact on the implementation of the policies it makes. Therefore, this study aims to explain and analyze, (1) types of speech acts; (2) speaking strategy; and (3) implicature speech acts used in NM's talks and discussions as Minister of Education and Culture. This type of research is qualitative with a descriptive method. The data in this study are the utterances or sentences conveyed in the 2019 National Teacher's Day talk and the 3 Episodes of the Merdeka Learning policy discussion. The data source of this study was taken from the Youtube channel of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The results of this study are as follows. First, five types of speech act used by NM in the discussion and discussion of the Merdeka Learning policy, namely (a) representative, (b) directive, (c) expressive, (d) commissive, and (e) declarative; dominant speech acts were found to be representative, (state, mention, explain and report); and the dominant locus was found to explain. Second, the three speaking strategies used by NM, namely (a) TTBB, (b) TBKP, and (c) TBKN, were dominated by the TBKP speaking strategy. Third, there are two speech act implicatures used by NM, namely (a) conventional implicatures and (b) implicatures in the use of the figure of speech, the forms of the figure of speech contained are metaphor, tutology, rhetoric, and meiosis; The dominant implicature found is implicature in the use of the figure of speech, namely with tutology figure of speech. The implications of this research, for the world of education, are targeting (1) school units, namely changing the education system in schools, changing the National Examination, the effectiveness of zoning, providing easy sharing of BOS funds; (2) higher education units, in SKS, universities must do a lot of collaboration-collaboration with companies, facilitating the accreditation system; and (3) Teachers/Lecturers, improve the quality of learning, creative, innovative, varied; do a lot of discussions; understand IT.

The structured learning of valuation modelling

ABSTRACT Active learning compels non-academic students to employ deeper learning strategies. Unfortunately, established activities to encourage active learning are resource intensive and do not suit physically distanced modes of delivery. This research presents an active learning module and proposes a novel structured approach to enhance the learning and teaching of financial modelling in property education, during and after COVID-19. A review of past research presents ways to encourage deeper learning. This research is primarily based on findings from published property education research. It builds on that knowledge as it shares the design of Valuation Modelling online module and the application of Petronzi and Petronzi’s (2020) Online and Campus (OaC) model, as a response to COVID-19. The OaC model is adapted to bring forward an applied learning activity, the development of a working valuation spreadsheet. The result is higher education unit, or subject, with an Apply, Evaluate, and Solve (AES) structure that aligns with academic frameworks, and has the potential to accommodate case-based and problem-based learning activities with less reliance on human resources. The Valuation Modelling module and its incorporation into an AES framed unit of study are demonstrated as contributions of this research.

TRAINING OF MORPHOLOGICAL UNITS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS THROUGH THE TECHNOLOGY "STAGE COMPLEX TRAINING"

The article shows the scientific-methodical system of teaching the field of morphology of linguistics in higher education, focused on the tenth level of technology "Technology of step-by-step complex training" with the purpose of preserving the continuity of educational systems. In order to maintain the continuity of the education system in schools and universities, the effectiveness of teaching the field of morphology of linguistics in higher education with the technology of "Step-by-step integrated learning" is discussed. Comprehensive step-by-step teaching of morphological units in higher education is analyzed in detail about the impact of students on the system of logical thinking, increasing cognitive activity. It is said that one of the main requirements today is the practical application of educational technologies in the work in the field of pedagogy, methodology, the development of a methodological system of teaching.

The Specialization Institute in Dentistry from Bucharest: 1928-1948

Abstract The Specialization Institute in Dentistry (Dental Clinic), both the one that operated in Colțea Hospital and especially the one that operated in Colentina Hospital, both in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, were the first such higher education units in dentistry from Romania, they are in fact the vanguard of the future faculties of dentistry established in our country according to the Soviet model, in 1948. Thus, in this material we tried to highlight some of the most important moments in the existence of those reference units of dental education, period 1928-1948.

Construção de bacterioteca em instituição de ensino superior para fins didáticos e de pesquisa

Introdução: As bacteriotecas possuem um para grande relevância para Instituições de Ensino Superior, tanto para uso didático, quanto para uso em pesquisas. Os métodos de estocagem visam preservar os aspectos morfofisiológicos dos espécimes para sua utilização a qualquer momento. As técnicas de para conservação microbiana podem ser a curto prazo, médio prazo e longo prazo. Dentre os princípios de cada técnica, os métodos de criopreservação com congelamentos comum e ultracongelamento associados a aditivos crioprotetores para redução e proteção dos danos relacionado ao congelamento. Ao longo dos anos a construção das bacteiotecas vem sendo consolidadas por proporcionar a biodisponibilidade bacteriana para os fins didáticos e de pesquisas. Objetivo: A presente pesquisa objetivou a construção da bacterioteca para o laboratório de Microbiologia da Unidade de Ensino Superior de Feira de Santana. Metodologia: Foram introduzidas no decorrer da pesquisa 14 bactérias, aplicando a estocagem pelo congelamento a -20° C com glicerol a 20% e leite desnatado a 15% em caldo TSB, além da gestão para manutenção, viabilidade e controle de qualidade executadas em paralelo. Resultados: a técnica adotada para a criopreservação em médio prazo com o uso de dois crioprotetores, bem como os procedimentos adotados para viabilidade, poderam garantir durante 1 ano e 4 meses a pureza das cepas disponíveis sem perda da viabilidade. Conclusão: Notou-se que a inserção da bacterioteca conseguiu suprir as necessidades acadêmico científico da Instituição, logo as bacterioteca podem ser inseridas com técnicas de fácil execução e de baixo custo.

Análisis de la evolución de las Asesorías Académicas en el periodo 2014-2019 en una DES

Concerned about a quality education, with challenges of growing uncertainty about the future of Higher Education Institutions, overcoming the challenge of entering and successfully transitioning students to this level of studies, has been the reason for this analysis, in the institutions Academic studies is an effect that has been generalizing and spreading, achieving a result where what has been learned can be made to last, understanding the issues that are addressed in class, Academic Advising has been, in effect, the resource to guide the student. The purpose is to obtain school success with the Institutional Program of Academic Counseling in a Higher Education Unit, so that the analysis of the trend and evolution of approval and disapproval is the way in which it has been carried out by collecting data about the failure rates, approval, population of advised in the courses taught. Once these data were obtained, they proceeded with their organization and analysis using a statistical model that shows us the positive impact, in turn, there is a period of contributing to improve the indicators of the academic competitiveness of the Unit

Evaluating leadership, wellbeing, engagement, and belonging across units in higher education: A quantitative pilot study

Students are increasingly diverse, with traditional pedagogies and instructional approaches lacking effectiveness in engaging a variety of student cohorts. This study takes a behavioural approach to examining students in the classroom, seeking to better understand the relationships between authentic leadership, wellbeing, belonging, and engagement among students in an Australian Associate Degree program. This paper reports on a quantitative survey conducted at the beginning of a teaching period, with longitudinal data points expected as this cohort progresses. Preliminary findings are that while students’ self-reported authentic leadership scores had associated gains in their psychological wellbeing, and classroom belongingness and engagement, their informal influence played the largest role. This could indicate that supporting students to develop deeper psychological behavioural capabilities (such as self-awareness and sincerity) would have the potential to strengthen the relationship between authentic leadership and student outcomes, by supporting a self-reinforcing effect among the authentic leader behaviours.

Communicating science in higher education and research institutions

PurposeThe paper reports on a research project exploring the change in the organizational context of communicators and communication units in higher education and research institutions (HERIs), the importance of informal processes within their daily work and the great diversity of expectations communicators have to tackle.Design/methodology/approachBased on a literature review, a mixed-methods study combining expert interviews with 54 German HERI heads of communication units, an online-survey and a document analysis of organizational characteristics was conducted. Findings were validated in four focus groups.FindingsThe study illuminates the impact of organizational and operational structures of HERIs on communicators and their boundary spanning activities. Due to varying expectations of stakeholders, communicators constantly have to switch roles. Members of HERIs' executive boards affect status and working conditions for communicators in the organization.Research limitations/implicationsInterviews with other HERI actors, especially members of the executive board, are proposed to get more thorough insights into the organizational context of HERIs and the mutual expectations of different internal stakeholders.Practical implicationsInsights from the project may help HERI actors to reflect their organizational context and to identify potentially contentious structures or processes.Originality/valueCommunicating science sometimes clashes with complex organizational and operational structures. Despite the “organizational turn” in HERI research, there is a lack of data on the relation between communicators, their communication units and the larger organizational context. The exploratory study addresses this gap.

Energy Efficiency and Luminotechnique Analysis in a Higher Education Unit in Manaus - Amazonas

This paper presents an energy efficiency analysis at a unit of a private higher education institution in the city of Manaus. In this case study, we sought to analyze the lighting system of the educational institution, promoting a simple and effective way to contribute to the improvement of energy efficiency in the institution that is the replacement of fluorescent lamps with LED lamps (Ligth Emitting Diode). In addition to increasing efficiency, LEDs bring significant benefits to the power grid, such as improved installation power factor and power quality, and reduced maintenance due to their longer service life. This case study presents a case study to be implemented in a higher education institution. The benefits that the use of LED brings in various aspects will be analyzed in detail.

Responsabilidad social universitaria, diagnóstico en dependencia de educacion superior

The purpose of this article was to diagnose in the responsible campus axis, the prevalent situation in the area of Social University Responsibility (SUR) in 2018, from the perspective of teachers in a Higher Education Unit (HEU) settled in the State of Queretaro, the methodology used was a study case with field research under the focus of a descriptive scope, the instrument used was a survey structured with the Likert scale, which was answered by 28 teachers from different Faculties with a total universe of 284. The founded results were that the HEU under the study is a dependence that is found in an advance development on their SUR practices, due to 35% of their indicators, were seen as not accomplished of deficient and a 45% were seen as being accomplished with the characteristics of being socially responsible, it is count that 20% of items were seen as initiatives half accomplished and that they have to do better.