Dian Normalitasari Purnama, M.Pd., a lecturer in the Department of Accounting Education at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Yogyakarta State University (FEB UNY), successfully defended her dissertation on Tuesday, July 23, during an open examination for the doctoral program in the Educational Research and Evaluation Study Program at the Postgraduate School (SPs) UNY. The examination took place in the Examination Room on the third floor of the Sugeng Mardiyono Building, SPs UNY, and was led by Chief Examiner Prof. Dr. Siswantoyo, M.Kes., AIFO. The board of examiners included Dr. Ir. Priyanto, M.Kom. (Examiner Secretary), Prof. Dr. Samsul Hadi, M.Pd., M.T. (Promoter), Prof. Sukirno, S.Pd., M.Si., Ph.D. (Co-promoter), Prof. Dr. H. Nugraha, SE., Ak., M.Si., CA., CPA., CFP (Main Examiner 1), and Prof. Dr. Endang Mulyani, M.Sc. (Main Examiner 2).

Dian earned her doctoral degree with distinction, achieving a GPA of 3.86. In recognition of her accomplishments, she has been appointed as the Ambassador of the Graduate School, tasked with enhancing the science and reputation of the UNY Graduate School.

Her dissertation, titled "Development of Computer-Based Testlet Instruments to Detect Basic Accounting Learning Difficulties in Vocational High School Students," introduces an innovative tool designed to identify learning challenges in accounting among vocational high school students. This instrument aids accounting teachers in implementing the independent curriculum, which necessitates diagnostic assessments to better understand student difficulties.

By employing a computer-based testlet instrument, teachers can identify specific learning difficulties among students, which can then inform improvements in the learning process. The instrument has undergone testing and has demonstrated high quality based on qualitative reviews, content validity, construct validity, question characteristics, and practical implementation. The study's findings suggest that this computer-based testlet instrument is suitable for use in diagnostic assessments to support the independent curriculum.

The Dean of FEB UNY, Prof. Dr. Siswanto, M.Pd., also attended the doctoral promotion hearing. In his remarks, he expressed his hopes for Dian, stating, "I hope Dr. Dian Normalitasari Purnama can apply her knowledge to advance the world of education and her institution." This achievement not only brings pride to Dr. Dian but also to UNY, which remains committed to enhancing the quality of education and research.

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The Community Service (PkM) Team from Yogyakarta State University (UNY) conducted an evaluation and brainstorming session on the sustainability of waste management initiatives for the Dasawisma Women's Group in Kepatihan Village, Tamanmartani. This event was held on Sunday, June 30th, at Bale Kawruh in Kepatihan, Tamanmartani, Kalasan District, Sleman Regency, D.I. Yogyakarta. It marked the third of four planned activities by the PkM Team. The initial session took place on June 7, focusing on motivation and brainstorming around waste management, while the second session, on June 21, involved a benchmarking visit to the Berkah Alam Waste Bank in Ponggok, Klaten.

The PkM Team comprises Prof. Dr. Sri Handayani, M.Sc. (Lecturer at FMIPA), Arum Darmawati, M.M. (Lecturer at FEB), and Dr. Lismadiana (Lecturer at FIKK), supported by five students: Satrio Dwi Kuncoro and Helena Christia Deshediany from the Management Study Program, and Dayu Arinda, Muchammad Ikmal Abdillah, and Oktavia Pratiwi from the Chemistry Study Program. In her opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Sri Handayani, the Head of the PkM Team, expressed her gratitude for the participants' support and enthusiasm throughout the program. Alongside Dr. Gunawan, M.Hum, the Head of RW, they conducted an evaluation of previous activities and discussed plans for the program’s next steps.

During this event, information about the upcoming Waste Management Competition in Kepatihan Village was also shared. This competition, the final activity in the PkM series, will run from July 1 to July 21, 2024, with assessments scheduled for July 19 to 21, 2024. The jury will include Agus Hartono, S.S. from the Institute for Independent Study and Management (Lestari), Dr. Gunawan, M.Hum, and the UNY PkM Team. The evaluation criteria for the competition cover factors such as house/yard area, waste reduction efforts, availability of waste sorting facilities, presence of processing infrastructure, and the waste processing methods used.

Agus Hartono, S.S. led a Follow-up Plan session, dividing participants and students into two groups. Each group was tasked with presenting their plans for ongoing waste management activities and the establishment of a Waste Bank in Kepatihan. This included identifying necessary facilities, setting target timelines, and assigning responsibilities for each activity. The groups then presented their Follow-up Plans, ensuring that all participants shared a common understanding of the requirements for managing and preparing the Waste Bank.

The event concluded with a discussion and Q&A session, allowing participants to share their feedback and suggestions for enhancing the waste management program. It is hoped that this initiative will empower the residents of Kepatihan Village, Tamanmartani to take a more active role in waste management and environmental stewardship. (Ar/Is)

The Directorate of Partnership and Alignment of Business and Industry (MITRAS DUDI) plays a crucial role in developing programs that align vocational education with industry needs. To implement this mission, the MITRAS DUDI Directorate has partnered with the Directorate of Research and Community Service at Yogyakarta State University (DRPM UNY) to develop an alignment instrument. According to Dr. Sulistio Mukti Cahyono, S.E., M.B.A., Coordinator of MITRAS DUDI Alignment, this initiative is part of an ongoing effort aligned with the roadmap for Vocational Education Alignment. The collaboration with UNY has been active for several years, contributing to these efforts.

Prof. Dr. Samsul Hadi, M.Pd., M.T., Director of DRPM and head of the 2024 Vocational Education Alignment Instrument Preparation Team, emphasized UNY’s commitment to supporting the alignment of vocational education with industry needs (DUDI). He also highlighted that this collaboration helps achieve UNY's Main Performance Indicators (IKU) 3 and IKU 6 through partnerships with government agencies.

Eka Ary Wibawa, M.Pd., Secretary of the Preparation Team, explained that the 2024 instrument development builds on research activities from the previous year. These earlier studies identified six key dimensions crucial for aligning vocational education with industry: curriculum, learning, educators and educational personnel, students, facilities and infrastructure, and partnerships. This alignment framework is applied across three vocational education units: Vocational High Schools (SMK), Universities Implementing Vocational Education Programs (PTPPPV), and Course and Training Institutions (LKP), as well as their partner industries.

Eka Ary further outlined the stages of the alignment instrument development process, which include drafting the instruments and scoring guidelines, validating these instruments, conducting readability tests and limited trials, providing technical guidance for instrument usage, and carrying out large-scale trials. The goal of this process is to ensure that vocational education meets industry needs, fostering stronger alignment between educational institutions and the job market.

The DRPM UNY team working on this initiative includes Prof. Dr. Samsul Hadi (Director of DRPM), Dr. Khusni Syauqi, M.Pd. (FV), Eka Ary Wibawa, M.Pd., and Arum Darmawati, M.M. (FEB). Additionally, postgraduate students Rahmat Darmawan, S.Pd., Yolandaru Septiana, M.Pd., Kartianom, M.Pd., and Andi Harpeni D., M.Pd. are also involved, contributing to the success of the project.

Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis (FEB) UNY menerima kunjungan FEB Universitas Cenderawasih (Uncen) Selasa (24/9) lalu. Rombongan tamu dipimpin oleh Wakil Dekan Bidang Akademik FEB Uncen, Dr. Arius A. Kambu, S.E., M.Si., didampingi para pejabat administratif di FEB Uncen. Rombongan dari Kota Seribu Pinang ini merupakan kunjungan pertama ke FEB UNY. "Kami ingin mengetahui bagaimana FEB UNY melakukan pengelolaan keuangan dan administrasi keseharian lainnya, supaya nantinya yang baik bisa kami terapkan di kampus kami," terang Arius. Pihak tamu diterima oleh Wakil Dekan Bidang Akademik dan Alumni FEB UNY, Dr. Sutirman, M.Pd., beserta pejabat dan staf layanan administrasi di FEB UNY baik di bidang akademik, kemahasiswaan, alumni, hingga keuangan.

Sutirman menyambut baik kunjungan ini. "Terima kasih sudah memilih kami sebagai mitra diskusi. Mudah-mudahan hal ini tidak berhenti di sini saja. Kami berharap bisa melakukan kunjungan balasan, dan juga bisa melaksanakan kerjasama lebih lanjut di masa mendatang," urai Sutirman.

Kedua pihak saling berdiskusi terkait pengelolaan ruang, perencanaan anggaran, hingga manajemen pelayanan kemahasiswaan. FEB Uncen juga memiliki sejumah kemitraan dari pihak dalam dan luar negeri guna mendukung dan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan bagi semua kelompok.(fdhl)