Makassar, May 7, 2026 – Alif Afriansyah Secar
The Aquaculture Study Program has once again demonstrated its commitment to maintaining international-quality higher education through the implementation of a re-accreditation visitation by the German-based international accreditation agency, ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik). The event, which took place on May 7th, serves as a crucial momentum to validate the study program’s academic and managerial achievements.
- Student Perspective: Voices from Every Cohort
The visitation process commenced with an in-depth discussion session with student representatives from various cohorts. This session aimed to explore their learning experiences, laboratory facilities, and the overall effectiveness of the curriculum implemented thus far.
- Industry Synergy: Sustainable Strategic Partnerships
The strength of a study program is inseparable from its network of industry partners. In the following session, the assessor team conducted interviews with strategic stakeholders that have long collaborated in hosting student internships and collaborative research. Representatives from the Maros Brackishwater Aquaculture Development Center (BPAP Maros, PT. Esaputlii Prakarsa Utama and various other institutions attended, reinforcing the current curriculum’s relevance to the aquaculture sector’s needs.
- Alumni Impact: The Success Track Record
A study program’s success is directly reflected in the achievements of its alumni. Graduates who now hold strategic positions across various fisheries sectors were present to share their testimonials, highlighting how the knowledge gained during their university years provided a solid foundation for professional careers directly aligned with aquaculture
- Wrap-up and Closing: Future Aspirations
The visitation concluded with a series of final interviews and the presentation of the preliminary draft report by the peer reviewers. An atmosphere of optimism filled the closing session, marking the successful completion of the entire field evaluation agenda.
With the completion of this visitation, the Aquaculture Study Program aspires to maintain its international accreditation status while continuously innovating to cultivate exceptional human resources in the marine and fisheries sector.
