FPIK, SEMARANG – Diponegoro University (UNDIP) is finalizing the scenario for the implementation of Face-to-Face Lectures (PTM) which is likely to be held in July 2021. PTM maturation is carried out to minimize the risks that may arise from these activities.
UNDIP Deputy Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Budi Setiyono PhD, said that it is possible that PTM will be held in July 2021. “However, UNDIP itself is still waiting for detailed implementation instructions from the Ministry of Education and Culture,” he said, Friday (9/4/2021).
According to him, the things needed to support the implementation of PTM continue to be identified and studied more deeply. Especially related to the possible risks it creates. University leaders are also discussing several scenarios for implementing PTM with the faculty and the Student Organization (Ormawa).
This process is important to anticipate the emergence of undesirable things in the implementation of PTM. However, currently the Covid-19 pandemic is still happening. “We are still talking about it, both in the UNDIP structural, academic senate, Semarang City Government and Central Java Provincial Government,” he explained.
Therefore, Undip did not want to rush in holding PTM trials, because there were a number of considerations. “One of the things that we have taken into consideration is, until last week there were still some of our staff who were positive for Covid-19. Two weeks ago, someone died, such as the late Prof. Miyasto (Professor of the Faculty of Economics and Business-Ed) due to Covid-19. So that we will take the safest steps.”
Photo: Deputy Chancellor 1 of Universitas Diponegoro
There are several steps to minimize the risk taken by the institution, such as vaccinating all lecturers and education staff. The university also suggested that students who want to take lectures offline must have been vaccinated. That way, the risks that may arise in face-to-face lectures can be reduced.
Another thing that is prepared by the university is the possibility of applying the odd-even system of chasing pattern model. A limiting model to reduce congestion and density in the PTM process. The model uses the student identification number that is owned, for example, when the PTM even number, the even number can follow it online. Vice versa. “It also considered the implications. For example, what is the nature of compulsory and additional offline lectures or what,” he added.
Interestingly, the university is also studying the Single Tuition Fee (UKT) related to the implementation of existing lectures. Input from students is currently being gathered to be processed as a consideration for the university in making UKT policies. (Source: undip.ac.id)
