Faculty of Economic and Social Science (FEIS) of Sultan Syarif Kasim Islamic State University (UIN SUSKA) Riau visited FEB UNY, Tuesday (10/10). The delegation is led by The Dean Dr. Hj. Mahyarni, M.M., and accompanied by a number of officials and the head of the department. FEB UNY was represented by the Vice Dean of Academic, Students Affair, and Alumni (AKA), the Vice Dean of Research, Cooperation, Information, and Business, the Head of the Bachelor of Accounting Department, and the Quality Assurance Unit of FEB UNY. As stated by Mahyarni, this visit was intended to discuss various things to support the accreditation of their institute. 

"This visit is intended to benchmark our three study programs that will be accredited in our faculty. We want to know the governance, curriculum, and developments carried out at FEB UNY," explained Mahyarni.

The Vice Dean of AKA FEB UNY, Dr. Sutirman, welcomed the delegation from Sumatra gladly. "Hopefully it can be beneficial to establish collaboration in developing each institution," said Sutirman.

Dr. Siti Umi Khayatun Mardiyah from the Quality Assurance Unit of FEB UNY emphasized that the challenge of accreditation is not only to get a score. "Accreditation is not just about collecting information to answer the criteria of accreditation standards, but it is also our part to improve the quality of institutional management," she explained.

Umi continued, FEB UNY has received a number of accreditation achievements. "The internal quality assurance system is well-running. As the unit of quality assurance we map out which instruments are different between LAM (Independent Accreditation Agency) and BAN-PT (National Accreditation Board-Higher Education). Then we encourage each study program to complete each instrument," added Umi. (ell-fdhl)