17 November 2025
Anonymous Writer
FORESTRY PR — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), has completed a series of Internal Quality Audits (AMI) on November 10, 13, and 17, 2025. The three-day audit involved three main units: the Undergraduate Forestry Quality Control Group (GKM S1), the Graduate Forestry Quality Control Group (GKM S2), and the Faculty Quality Assurance Unit (GJM). The audit process was led by Dr. Handrizal S.Si., M.Comp.Sc. and Dr. Jos Timanta Tarigan S.Kom., M.Sc.
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The audit activities were attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, Prof. Dr. Ir. Rudi Hartono, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., along with the faculty leadership, including Dr. Ir. Alfan Gunawan Ahmad, S.Hut., M.Si. (Vice Dean I) and Dr. Ir. Pindi Patana, S.Hut., M.Sc., IPU. (Vice Dean II). Also in attendance were Dr. Ir. Tito Sucipto, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng. (Head of the Undergraduate Forestry Study Program), Dr. Evalina Herawati, S.Hut., M.Si. (Secretary of the Undergraduate Study Program), and Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng. (Head of the Graduate Forestry Study Program).
From the quality assurance units, the event was attended by the Faculty Quality Assurance Unit (GJM), represented by Dr. Nelly Anna, S.Hut., M.Si., as the Academic GJM Implementer. Meanwhile, the GKM units were represented by Deanova Frestiana Br Pelawi, S.Hut., M.Sc. (Academic GKM Implementer for the Undergraduate Study Program) and Dr. Agr. Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga, S.Hut., M.Si. (Academic GKM Implementer for the Graduate Study Program).
The audit serves as an important component of the university’s effort to maintain academic quality through the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI), a mechanism regulating standards for education, research, and student services. During the review, the auditors found that most aspects of SPMI were functioning well. Quality policy documents had been updated, academic processes remained stable, and scientific publications at the study program level showed improvement.
However, behind these achievements, the audit also revealed several challenges requiring attention. Some evaluation documents were found incomplete, while reporting formats across units were still inconsistent. The auditors noted the low optimization of document uploads in the quality system and the limited tracer study data used to track graduate activities. Additionally, monitoring of study duration for master’s students was deemed necessary to strengthen alignment with academic quality standards.
During the closing session, the auditees accepted all findings presented by the auditors. They also expressed their commitment to completing the follow-up actions within 30 days, a step expected to improve areas identified as needing further optimization.
The final audit results concluded that the overall implementation of quality assurance in the USU Faculty of Forestry falls into the category of “adequate with several improvement notes.” The auditors’ key recommendations highlighted the need for improved documentation and consistent reporting — two foundational aspects essential for maintaining the sustainability of the quality assurance system.
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