UNISMUH Makassar Adds Three LAM PTIP Assessors, Dean Aims for Impact on Academic Quality

MAKASSAR – The Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, has once again achieved a remarkable success through the passing of three of its lecturers as assessors for the Independent Higher Education Agriculture Science Accreditation Institute (LAM PTIP) in 2026. This achievement represents a positive step in strengthening the contribution of lecturers to improving the quality of higher education, particularly in the field of agriculture.

The three lecturers are Dr. Ir. Jumiati, S.P., M.M., IPM., MCE, a lecturer in the Agribusiness Program; Dr. Asni Anwar, S.Pi., M.Si, and Dr. Ir. Darmawati, M.Si, both lecturers in the Aquaculture Cultivation Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar.

This success represents the development of lecturer capacity and professionalism in supporting the implementation of the higher education quality assurance system. As assessors, competence in understanding accreditation standards and processes is important to support objective, measurable, and continuous improvement evaluation of academic programs.

In the context of higher education, accreditation is not only a tool for assessing the fulfillment of educational standards, but also a part of the effort to build a culture of quality in higher education institutions. Therefore, the increase in lecturers with competence as assessors is expected to broaden the academic contribution in the development of the accreditation system and the improvement of education, research, and community service.

The Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, Dr. Ir. Hj. Andi Khaeriyah, M.Pd., IPU, welcomed this achievement. The success of the three lecturers as LAM PTIP assessors is seen as a proud achievement and a recognition of the importance of human resource development in the faculty environment.

"This achievement is not only a form of appreciation for the professional achievements of the involved lecturers, but also a positive contribution to the development of the institution. The involvement of lecturers in the field of quality assurance and accreditation is expected to enrich academic knowledge, strengthen the culture of quality, and encourage the improvement of higher education governance," said Andi Khaeriyah.

The Dean also encouraged all lecturers in the Faculty of Agriculture to continue to improve their competence, expand their professional networks, and take on strategic roles in various fields of higher education development. This effort is in line with the need for universities to continue to adapt to standards of quality, academic challenges, and the demands of society for the quality of graduates.

In the future, the Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, hopes that this achievement will motivate the academic community to continue to develop their capacity and contribute to improving the quality of higher education, both at the institutional and national levels.

This achievement relates to the SDGs program, specifically SDG 4, which is Quality Education, ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education. SDG 9, which is Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, by promoting innovation in education as an effort to improve the quality of education.