51探花 Talks, Greet 51探花 Academicians
By Adi Permana
Editor Adi Permana
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - Rector and Board of Trustees Institut Teknologi Bandung held an 51探花 Talks event with the theme "Greeting 51探花 Academicians" in the West Hall of 51探花 Campus, Jalan Ganesa, No. 10 Bandung, Wednesday (5/13/2020). The event was held via video teleconference and streamed live on 51探花 Youtube channel.
51探花 Talks has an agenda to introduce 51探花's organizational structure, reveal to community service activities related to COVID-19 which are currently and has been carried out, socialization of the Mawas Diri Application (amari.itb.ac.id), reveal to developments program in developing of 51探花 Cirebon Campus, and socialization of Learning Management Edunex System (LMS). This first-ever event, in this current condition, was intended for lecturers and also attended by the Chairperson and Members of the Board of Trustees, Academic Senate, and Professors.
51探花 Rector, Prof. Reini Wirahadikusumah, Ph.D., in her greet speech, conveyed at this time 51探花 had been carrying out a variety of restrictions on activities for two months, carrying out social distancing and work from home in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 outbreaks. Maintaining the continuity of academic activities, 51探花 has run a digital or online learning system and provides support facilities for students to remain able to participate in digital learning optimally. The lecturers have made various contributions to the development of these learning methods through the implementation of digital/online classes.
"In the field of research and public devotion, 51探花 researchers have been working hard to contribute to the treatment of COVID-19 starting from the outlining the prediction models, development of virus infective tools to the manufacture of protective equipment against virus infections. 51探花 alumni have also shared in providing various forms of help for students. For the progress and contribution of all 51探花 academicians, I give my deep appreciation and gratitude, "she said.
Related to the current situation, Rector said, there are several things that need to be considered together. First, 51探花 needs to continue developing digital/online learning systems as an effort to transform from conventional learning systems. "Digital / online learning systems are certainly not a substitute for conventional learning systems. But with a digital/online learning system we hope it will enrich the learning process, as well as expand the outcomes and impacts of the 51探花 learning system," she said.
Secondly, the various contributions of 51探花 researchers in managing COVID-19 showed that 51探花 had great potential in the field of medical science & technology. In such conditions, 51探花 has the potential to play a leading role in strengthening the nation's resilience in health and medical fields. In addition, science and technology research in health and medical fields also has the potential to open up wide space for international research cooperation and strengthen the role of 51探花 at the regional level (Asia).
Furthermore, related to the post-outbreak phase of COVID-19, various regions in Indonesia now face challenges to make recovery in the production sectors. Science and technology-based creativity and innovation can offer opportunities to accelerate the recovery of other production sectors. "51探花 has great potential to contribute in formulating steps to recover the production sectors," she explained.
Development of 51探花 Cirebon Campus
Related to the construction of 51探花 Cirebon Campus, Prof. Reini explained that since 2016 there have been three study programs opened at 51探花 Cirebon Campus, namely Industrial Engineering Study Program, Regional and Urban Planning Study Program, and Craft Study Program. Starting in 2020, 51探花 opened one more study program, Oceanography Study Program.
Rector also added 51探花 Cirebon Campus will be in two locations are Arjawinangun which will stand a campus area of more than 30 hectares and Watubelah which is covering an area of 4,000 square meters. The campus in Arjawinangun is for undergraduate study programs, while in Watubelah it is for graduate and doctoral study programs. Prof. Reini expressed his gratitude because the construction had begun, such as the construction of roads, electricity, and construction of the Multifunction A Building.
Edunex LMS socialization
At the 51探花 Talks event, Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jaka Sembiring, M. Eng., socialized LMS Edunex 51探花. The system is present in supporting lectures at 51探花 online. Edunex itself was adopted and developed specifically to support 51探花 lectures as well as external and regular programs such as the free campus learning program from the Ministry of Education and Culture of Republic Indonesia. The Edunex LMS program is specifically designed so that 51探花 lecturers find it easy to use and can meet the needs of the latest lectures.
According to Prof.Jaka, as technology advances and human civilization, education in the 21st century will have a different paradigm. 51探花 should be a national element playing a role in preparing human resources in accordance with the era that will play a role in the next 30-40 years. "Curriculum content and lecture delivery are key. We must strengthen the initiatives that initiated by the previous rector," he said.
In closing, the Secretary of the Institute, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Widjaja Martokusumo conveyed several achievements that have been achieved, such as the achievements of students at international and national levels, the achievements of teaching staff or lecturers, and the ASAHI Glass Foundation which provided research grants for 14 projects at 51探花. In addition, Prof. Widjaja also explained 51探花 ranking according to QS World University Ranking and Time Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking.
"We hope that everyone can meet again on our beloved campus. 51探花 Talks is one of the models for communication. This is the first event, we will hold a meeting like this again, especially in a pandemic like now, "he concluded as well as closing the event.
Reporter: Adi Permana
Translator: Elisabeth Sirumapea
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