Student Alumni Research Articles

Enhancing the Diversity of Student Nursing Practitioners: A Formative Participatory Program Evaluation of a Northeastern Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Objective: This study aimed to provide a program evaluation of a longstanding Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program within an urban U.S. context. This study aimed to identify strengths and weaknesses in the current LPN program, gather participant feedback, and make recommendations for future improvements emphasizing culturally and contextually appropriate programming in the health sector. In this manuscript, researchers detail a final evaluation report of an external evaluation of an established LPN program. This study was guided by three key evaluation questions, an examination of multiple documents, including grant proposals, student evaluation survey data, attendance records, and interviews with student alumni and administrative staff. Methods: Using purposeful sampling, semi-structured interviews were collected to understand the experiences of participants and staff. Next, document analysis was utilized to examine the discourse and portrayal of the program. We provide a qualitative overview, and recommendations based on the experiences of students and staff involved in the LPN program. Four types of documents were examined in this Institutional Review Board (IRB) -approved study, including one grant proposal, 67 student evaluation surveys (n=67), two years of attendance records, two semi-structured interviews with student alumni, and three administrative staff to identify the goals of the evaluation and develop key evaluation questions to be answered by the data collection and analysis about the nursing program. Results: Findings yield an emphasis on supporting the social conditions of students and staff. Researchers suggest using a participatory framework which entails working closely with key stakeholders to advance social outcomes that might be appropriate for the altruistic norms embedded in the larger healthcare and social work arena. Conclusion: Findings highlight effective measures to refine and maintain a high-quality student-centered nursing program for working adults through contextually and culturally appropriate programming.

Analysis of Educational Curriculum Reconstruction Mining Vocational in Preparation of MBKM in Industry

The research aims to analyze empirical data concerning the competencies essential in the field of mining work, aligning them with industry needs, and assess the outcomes of the analysis in relation to the implementation of Mining Vocational Education and its curriculum, focusing on relevance to industry standards. The Delphi technique method was employed for this research, with participants including experts invited to the FGD forum, mining student alumni, students from the Faculty of Engineering at UNP, and representatives from the industry. Data collection utilized questionnaires and direct interviews. The research results substantiate the necessity for technical and managerial competencies, as well as other essential soft skills. It is emphasized that lecturers must possess teaching competence along with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, industry collaboration with the educational sector is imperative. The findings underscore the need for the development of a Relevant Competence-Based Curriculum (MBKM), encompassing curriculum design, industry-aligned learning activities, tools for MBKM implementation, and effective socialization of MBKM. Notably, only 46.3% of students graduated on time, with 77.1% securing employment. Language proficiency was identified as a challenge, with 30.4% facing difficulties due to foreign language skills. Personality aspects were deemed crucial by 93% of companies, and the research indicated a high demand for practical learning experiences, particularly in the laboratory setting, at 85%. The overall Learning Experience Assessment yielded a score of 78%.

PREDIKSI KELULUSAN MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI MATEMATIKA UNIVERSITAS UDAYANA MENGGUNAKAN BACKPROPAGATION NEURAL NETWORK

Based on the rules of the BAN-PT Study Program Accreditation Instrument 4.0 (IAPS 4.0), one of the study program accreditation assessment indicators is the percentage of students who graduate on time. The percentage of Udayana University Mathematics Study Program students who graduated on time during the graduation period from 2002 to 2019 was 52.5%. It can be seen that many students fail to complete their studies on time, which has an impact on the study program accreditation assessment. Based on these problems, this study aims to help academics increase the percentage of Udayana University Mathematics Study Program graduates by predicting the graduation of mathematics study program students using the backpropagation neural network method. This study uses data on alumni of students of the 2002-2017 mathematics study program. With the BNN 5-3-1 architecture, the predicted results of graduation for students of the Udayana University mathematics study program are 73%.

Pola Komunikasi Alumni Santri Pondok Pesantren Musthafawiyah dalam Membangun Sosial di Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan

Communication patterns are one of the fundamental aspects of communication in social development and can be used by anyone, including alumni of musthafawiyah students. The objectives of this research are (1) to find out the communication patterns of alumni of musthafawiyah students in social development at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan. (2) To find out what things alumni of musthafawiyah students do in social development at the North Sumatra State Islamic University of Medan. (3) To find out the connecting and inhibiting factors of communication patterns of musthafawiyah alumni students in social development at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. This research was conducted at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan. The results of this study indicate the objective condition of the communication patterns used by the alumni of the musthafawiyah students while still at the musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school and when they were already at the Medan North Sumatra State Islamic University, as well as the role of the IMA KAMUS Medan organization in helping alumni of the musthafawiyah students in social development at the Islamic university the land of north sumatra field. The things that the alumni of the musthafawiyah students do in social development, as well as the connecting and inhibiting factors of the communication patterns of the musthafawiyah santri alumni in building socially at the Medan State Islamic University of North Sumatra.

EKONOMI BERBASIS SPIRITUAL

This study aims to reveal the analysis of Salafiyah Santri in improving a decent life. This study uses the Social Observation approach. The data collection technique in this study was based on case studies on three alumni of Salafiyah students. Furthermore, observations on the life of salafiyah Islamic boarding schools, and the books of wisdom learned by the students. From the results of this study it was found that students in improving a decent life use special wisdom prayers in Surah al-Wakiah and Shalawat Nariah.

Peran Mahasiswa Calon Guru MI/SDIT dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Baca Al-Qur’an pada Mahasiswa Prodi PGMI Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

In order to produce professional teacher candidates for public and private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah and the favorite Integrated Islamic Elementary School for PGMI student alumni, a mature strategic plan is needed in order to get maximum results. One of the plans carried out by the PGMI Study Program is to place the outcomes of its students who will become PGMI alumni in the next 4 years, whose place of service needs to be considered. Through the UMRI PGMI FGD which was attended by representatives of the Pekanbaru city ministry of religion, representatives of the Integrated Islamic Elementary School Network (JSIT) and Disdakmen representing MI Muhammadiyah Pekanbaru city. This research was conducted using pure qualitative methods. The findings show that the role of PGMI/SDIT Teacher Candidate Students in Improving the Quality of Reading the Qur'an in PGMI Study Program Students at the University of Muhammadiyah Riau include: (1) Acting as a Demonstrator as well as an Educator. (2) Acting as an Educator with a learning style to peers. (3) Serves as a Mediator and Facilitator. (4) Serve as Evaluator. (5) Playing a role in improving the quality of reading the Koran. By taking on these roles, PGMI students on the tahfizh pathway have directly participated in the success of the final exam fast program because passing tahfizh at least one juz with standard tahsin reading is one of the prerequisites for being allowed to register for the PGMI final exam.

EKOMODERNITAS ISLAM: Kepemimpinan, Mobilisasi dan Gerakan Lingkungan Hidup di Dua Pesantren di Jawa Barat

This study explains how the AtQ, Garut Islamic boarding school and Mf H, Tasikmalaya Islamic boarding school approachs education through ecotheology which is carried out in response to the environmental crisis. The case boarding schools studied contained two environmental leadership and ecomodernity movements as well as santri pioneering in strengthening the local economy which had a different type. This study took two case boarding schools in West Java, namely the AtQ Ecology Islamic Boarding School, Garut and the MfH Islamic Boarding School, Tasikmalaya. This study aims to describe the process of leadership formation, resource mobility in the environmental movement which is integrated with strengthening the local economy in both Islamic boarding schools andthe role of santri alumni who have returned to the rural society. This study was conducted using a qualitative approach with a grounded theory method that is oriented to data from in-depth interviews, supported by field observations, documentation studies and literature studies. Result the research indicated that the environmental leadership of santri alumni was conduct from the tradition of Islamic ecotheology education in pesantren. The environmental movement carried out by pesantren is by utilizing a network of actors from various parties in mobilizing resources. Ecomodernity in the two pesantren has a different style. This is reflected in the alumni activities of AtQ, Garut students as pioneers of the environmental movement and local economic empowerment in the rural society through environmental education tours and advocacy. Meanwhile, the alumni of MfH students, Tasikmalaya, carry out da’wah on organic agriculture through the millennial santri farmer program and the agribusiness madrasa program.

Building Organizational Citizenship Behavior Through College Alumni Relationship Management

This study aims to (1) determine what factors influence alumni to carry out Organizational Citizenship Behavior in organizations they have participated in. (2) To find out how alumni relationship management at universities can stay competitive. This study uses a specific qualitative approach and uses a qualitative descriptive method. This research was conducted in the area of ​​one of the universities in Surabaya, because the university is a campus known as a warehouse campus for activists. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews (in-depth interviews) and observation. The subjects in this study were 4 people, 3 student alumni who had joined the organization and still contributed to the organization and the academic community at the University and 1 university leader. The results of the study said that the factor that influenced alumni who did OCB, namely Altruism IU intended to help students become confident and fluent in public speaking. Conscientiousness providing training never asks for anything in return, even though the subject is one of the national level trainers, because the subject wants to make the generations below him better. Sportsmanship Subject has a very tight schedule, once a week the subject goes out of the island to provide training, but still prioritizes students and for the sake of maintaining the name of the alumni association at the college. Courtesy at that time IU also served as chairman of the BEM and old seniors also often helped IU during her time. Civic Virtue hopes that the subject will always invite and provide training to the younger brothers of their own organization so that the next generation will follow in the footsteps of the subject. Proving the quality of yourself as an alumni of college graduates in Surabaya, so that there is bargaining value for outsiders who see the alumni of the college and there is bargaining value for outsiders who see it, the campus itself will also look for and see individuals if they have high capability.

Stakeholder perspectives on veterinary student preparedness for workplace clinical training – a qualitative study

BackgroundThe success of workplace clinical training (WCT) is important given that veterinary students are licensed to work independently upon graduation. Considering this, it is perhaps surprising that there is limited published work describing what it means to be prepared for this educational experience, particularly given that the transition to WCT can be stressful for students. This paper reports the results of a qualitative study aiming to generate a rich understanding of veterinary student preparedness for WCT using emic, or insider, perspectives of key stakeholders.MethodsFrom a constructivist standpoint, homogenous online group interviews were held with final year veterinary students, recent student alumni, clinical supervisors, faculty, and academic educationalists to discuss what it means to be prepared for WCT. The data was analysed using a template analysis approach.ResultsA three-tier taxonomy to describe preparedness for WCT was constructed from the data. At the topmost level, there were seven themes to illuminate different aspects of preparedness: students should be prepared 1) for the transition to learning and working in a clinical and professional environment, 2) for self-directed and experiential learning whilst working, 3) with a growth mindset, 4) with intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm for learning and working, 5) for communication, consultation and clinical reasoning, 6) with the knowledge for work, and 7) with the practical competence and confidence for work.ConclusionsThis study provides a deeper understanding of the tools we can provide, and the attributes we can nurture in, senior veterinary students to facilitate their learning and working during WCT. This improved understanding is a necessary precursor to refining pedagogical support and curriculum design within veterinary schools.

Pengembangan Wirausaha Marning Jagung Nuzea Terhadap Keahlian Berwirausaha Santri Pondok Pesantren Tarbiyah Islamiyah Desa Cinyawang Kecamatan Patimuan

Islamic boarding school is one of the Islamic education in Indonesia. Reform and reconstruction of Islamic education and its institutions need to be carried out, especially observing the development of the global world which requires every Islamic educational institution to continue to improve itself if it does not want to be abandoned by its devotees. There are still or not a few public perceptions that say that students have an image that is not positive enough in the entrepreneurial world. Another problem faced is the fate of the santri after 'study' from the Islamic boarding school. Employment opportunities for them are very small, especially if they do not have a general education provision. This research is a field research using a qualitative approach. The data in this study are primary data obtained from the Tarbiyah Islamic Boarding School and secondary data in the form of books that support this research. Methods of data collection using observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the Tarbiyah Islamiyah Islamic Boarding School in Cinyawang Village, Patimuan District, applied entrepreneurship to its students. Without eliminating its main characteristics as a boarding school, namely expertise in the field of religion. With this entrepreneurship, it encourages an economic independence in the Tarbiyah Islamic Boarding School environment. The impact in the development of entrepreneurship is not only felt by the students. But it also has an impact on the economy of Islamic boarding schools, alumni of students and also the surrounding community.

Triadic partnerships: Evaluation of a group mentorship scheme

We synthesised views and experiences of three teams (student mentees, alumni mentors, and staff) in our pilot mentorship scheme within a distance learning MSc, evaluated the scheme, and developed a conceptual model of “triadic partnerships.” Thematic analysis of our qualitative data revealed a strong consensus across all teams. The triadic partnerships were reported to help reduce the feeling of “distance” in distance learning. Through developing triadic partnerships, our mentorship scheme provided added value beyond that offered previously by staff alone: credible and relatable authenticity within supportive mentoring by alumni. Since the scheme’s launch, student engagement has increased, with high levels of reported satisfaction and positive feedback and greater confidence among all teams. Our research connects the framework developed by Healey et al. (2014, 2016) to the literature on mentoring, offering a conceptual model on triadic partnerships. We encourage readers to consider the different relationships within multidimensional student partnerships in their own contexts.

Improved Management Teacher Professional Education Program Surabaya State University Through Alumni Tracer (Tracer Study)

Abstract: The mandate of Law Number 14 of 2005 concerning Teachers and Lecturers states that teachers are required to have academic qualifications, competencies, educator certificates, physically and mentally healthy, and have the ability to realize national education goals. The preparation of teachers as professional educators is also stated in Government Regulation Number 19 of 2017 concerning Amendments to Government Regulation Number 74 of 2008 concerning Teachers. The State University of Surabaya has been trusted to implement PPG In Position (Daljab) starting in 2018 – now which is being funded by APBN funds. The purpose of this study is to identify and obtain various information related to the level of satisfaction of PPG graduates who participate in PPG activities at the State University of Surabaya. The type of research used is descriptive research. The population in this study is all PPG participants in the range of 2018 - 2020. The samples used in this study are representatives of PPG who have graduated in 2018-2020 for the Madiun, Ngawi and Magetan areas along with the principals where PPG alumni teach. Data collection methods used are interviews and questionnaires. The data obtained will be analyzed descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. Based on the results and discussion of the data obtained, it can be concluded that the level of management in the implementation of PPG Unesa received a good - very good response. This is indicated by the responses given by PPG Unesa student alumni through a questionnaire distributed using the google form.

DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE COLLEGE YEARBOOK

Every year, for each College it is a part of the curriculum to showcase the tasks, achievements completed by students, manually, it is not suitable chores take longer time to prepare. The main aim of development of Online College Yearbook project is to provide an online platform to the college management, staff and student alumni. This is the online application for colleges to maintain the yearbook of whole year, which events are occurred and how many students have participated are listed in this application. This is the application for the college management. A committee has to be drafted for this work which collects all the information from the students, aftermath they compile the existing information.

Practical Wisdom Reasoning through Deliberative Pedagogy

Deliberative pedagogy holds promise for improving democratic society by cultivating practical wisdom in students as a means to tackle the problems of democracy, such as polarization. This study embraced an opportunity to consider civic education in the 21st century through deliberative pedagogy by considering practical wisdom in a synchronous, virtual deliberation among university stakeholders and local political candidates concerning our role in 21st-century politics. This civic site enabled an analysis of practical wisdom across three student roles: facilitators enrolled in a deliberation course; students from the wider university; and student alumni of the university’s deliberation center, who had been exposed to deliberation in curricular and cocurricular practice. Using a constructive rhetorical analysis to understand practical wisdom within deliberative pedagogy discourse, we contend that students in these three different roles demonstrated three key aspects of practical wisdom through their discursive responses to rhetorical exigences that arose during deliberative engagement. This analysis offers insights beyond outcomes and informs deeper thinking about curricula and better pedagogical practices. Additionally, such studies, focused on the discourse itself, contribute to understandings concerning the connection between rhetoric and deliberative pedagogy.

LITERASI INFORMASI LINTAS BUDAYA KUNCI KESUKSESAN BERBASIS DARING (KOLABORASI DOSEN DAN ALUMNI)

The purpose of this webinar with the theme Interkulturelle Landeskunde, which is conducted virtually or online, is to provide information on how important cross-cultural communication is in building a good relationship with individuals or communities with different backgrounds. This webinar activity was attended by 2nd semester students who took Interkulturelle Landeskunde, numbered 18 peoples and high school or vocational students, namely from SMAN 9 Ambon, SMAN 4 Maluku Tengah, SMAN 1 Seram Bagian barat, SMAN 44 Maluku Tengah, and SMKS Tourism Pamahanunusa in Masohi, a total of 62 peoples. The methods used in this webinar activity are the presentation of material, questions, and answers, filling out questionnaires distributed during the webinar, and playing videos about German and its language knowledge. The questionnaire distributed contained questions related to the material provided by the speakers. At the end of the competition, there is a quick and precise competition in the form of a quiz for students. Students who can answer quickly and accurately are given prizes in the form of credit data. The webinar was carried out by presenting material by three German speakers, and three alumni of German Language Education Study Program students who were already working and living in Germany. And one lecturer of the German Language Education Study Program FKIP Unpatti who is currently studying further in Dresden (Germany). The results of the questionnaire answers obtained showed that the activities carried out succeeded in making students learn to continue their studies or work in Germany as well as important cross-cultural understanding.

The Effectiveness of Da'wah Approach Through Multimedia Among College Students Alumni of Ibrahimy University, Indonesia

Today we have been living with multimedia, something that we can not ignore. Even, most of us can not live without it. Multimedia have changed many things in our lives. We can listen to the music, view pictures, and watch videos from various platforms. Despite offering so many facilities, multimedia can be very dangerous for college students in the booming of social media and social chat. College students alumni in East Java prefer to enjoy multimedia through Facebook platform rather than another conventional platform. Therefore, da'wah in the present of time has a very big challenge among college students. Without the right approach, da’wah by utilizing multimedia has no significant impact. This research is a quantitative research that tests the effectiveness of da'wah approach through text, image, and video and through facebook platform as a mediator among college students alumni. The purpose of this research is to know the effectiveness of da'wah approach that college students alumni are interested in. The population of this research is college students alumni who use facebook located in the province of East Java, Indonesia. Respondents of this research amounted to 100 people as samples taken from alumnus of Ibrahimy University. Questionnaires are used as data collection methods. Data analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using IBM SPSS Amos software. The result of this research show that facebook platform has a significant impact on college students alumni interest in da'wah approach through multimedia. It’s mean video, picture, and text had a significant effect on Facebook platform. The results of this research can be used as a reference by the Islamic practitioners both individual and institutional who want to make da’wah through multimedia have positive impact.

Involving older people in inclusive educational research

Young people entering the workforce will increasingly be working alongside older people and developing strategies to meet the needs and aspirations of older people. Students can be supported to understand the experience of ageing through Intergenerational contact programmes. Newcastle University Ageing Generations Education (NUAGE) is an example of an intergenerational programme in a higher education environment, bringing together undergraduate students and older people to discuss the subject of ageing. NUAGE was designed and delivered in collaboration with students and older people, and this article reports on the outcomes of an inclusive approach to pedagogic evaluation. Older people contributed to a series of consultations to assess the feasibility of an inclusive approach to evaluation of NUAGE and agree on research objectives. Older people subsequently contributed to the methodological plan, gathered data through questionnaires and interviews with student alumni and analysed the data alongside academic staff, providing intuitive and valuable contributions. We found that NUAGE alumni were positive about the impact of participation and cited examples of outcomes such as improved confidence in communicating with older people. Older people who took part in the inclusive evaluation found it to be a rewarding experience, despite some challenges. Our project demonstrates that an inclusive approach to pedagogic research in higher education is feasible and effective.

Goddess Puja in California: Embodying Contemplation Through Women’s Spirituality Education

This essay conveys an embodied, relational view of contemplative practice in education through my experience of a “Goddess puja.” I undertook this puja with two other women in the context of exploring and documenting the experiences of seven faculty and student alumni, myself included, within a Women’s Spirituality Master of Arts (WSMA) degree program located in the San Francisco Bay area. I highlight a holistic, ritual scope for considering “contemplative practices,” by engaging an embodied view of contemplative practice based from Women’s Spirituality education. The practice of Goddess puja or worship is a devotional, contemplative ritual offering of flowers and substances made to the deity in order to receive her blessing. The practice of supplicating Goddess impacts my work in midwifery and my lived philosophy, where ritual contemplation evokes further learning and inquiry about the nature of birth and birth-giving.

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Kecemasan Komunikasi Mahasiswa saat Bimbingan Skripsi

Tegar Aprilio Armanda, NPM: 1532010014. “Student Communication Anxiety During Thesis Guidance (Analysis of Communication Anxiety To Alumni of Students of the Communication Studies Program Merdeka Madiun University Class of 2015). Communication Studies Program, Merdeka Madiun University, Supervisor : Maria Madgalena W., S.Sos, M.Si, Supervisor 2: Zulin Nurchayati, S.Psi, M.Si. Year 2020. The purpose of this study was to determine the cause and effect of communication anxiety between students of the Merdeka Madiun University Class of 2015 with the supervisor when conducting thesis guidance, forms of communication anxiety itself that have been experienced by students of Communication Studies Merdeka Madiun University Class of 2015, anticipatory steps taken by the Communication Sciences Merdeka Madiun University Class of 2015 students, how important is the handling of communication anxiety, data related to communication anxiety among final year students. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. Research data obtained through observation techniques, literature studies, interviews, and documentation. The informants came from the 2015 Communication Merdeka Madiun University alumni students. The results of this study are modeling and skill acquisition factors causing the emergence of communication anxiety, the type of communication anxiety perceived by informants is generalized context communication apprehension and situational communication apprehension, the form of communication anxiety perceived by informants is state anxiety, the most anticipatory step recommended by informants is to better understand the thesis material before the guidance and remain calm during the guidance.Keyword: Anxiety, Communication anxiety, Students of the Communication Studies Program Merdeka Madiun University Class of 2015,Thesis Guidance.