Abstract
Purpose – This study aims to evaluate the impact of AUN-QA (ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance) certification on strengthening Internal Quality Assurance Systems (SPMI) in Indonesian higher education institutions, specifically in relation to aligning educational outcomes with industry needs. Given Indonesia’s global competitiveness ranking and challenges in aligning higher education with labor market demands, the research focuses on how AUN-QA certification affects quality assurance practices at the program level, aiming to close methodological and empirical gaps in the literature on quality assurance in Indonesian universities.
Methods/Design/Approach – A comparative case study approach is used, focusing on two Mechanical Engineering programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), which have and have not attained AUN-QA certification. Qualitative data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews and document analysis, with participants involved in SPMI implementation. Thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns and themes regarding understanding, implementation, and commitment to SPMI and its alignment with industry needs.
Findings – AUN-QA certification enhances the effectiveness of SPMI, promoting better alignment between educational outcomes and industry demands. UGM's certified program showed significant improvements in curriculum development, student outcome measurement, and stakeholder engagement compared to the non-certified program at UNS. However, challenges remain in fully integrating international standards into SPMI practices..
Originality/Value – This study provides empirical evidence on the positive impact of international certification on quality assurance in Indonesian higher education, offering insights into how AUN-QA certification can drive continuous quality improvement and closer alignment with industry expectations, addressing gaps in both theoretical and practical knowledge.
Practical Implications – The findings suggest that higher education institutions should prioritize internal quality assurance alongside international certification to produce industry-relevant graduates. Policymakers and university administrators are encouraged to support the adoption of AUN-QA and similar certifications to enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesian graduates..
Keywords AUN-QA certification, internal quality assurance, higher education, industry alignment, curriculum development, Indonesia
Paper type Research paper
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Altbach, P. G., & Knight, J. (2009). The internationalization of higher education: Motivations and realities. International Higher Education.
Arikunto, S. (2010). Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik. Rineka Cipta.
Cao, Y., & Li, X. (2013). Quality and Quality Assurance in Chinese Private Higher Education. Quality Assurance in Education, 22(1), 65–87.
Cartin, T. J. (1999). Principles and Practices of Organizational Performance Excellence. Quality Press.
Eisenhardt, K. M. (1989). Building Theories from Case Study Research. Academy of Management Review, 14(4), 532–550. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1989.4308385
ENQA. (2009). Standars and Guidelines for Qulity Assurance in The European Higher Education Area (3rd, Ed.).
Goetsch, D., & Davis, S. B. (2006). Quality Management: Introduction to Total Quality Management for Production, Processing and Services. Pearson Prentice Hall.
Hancock, B., Ockleford, E., & Windridge, K. (2009). An Introduction to Qualitative Research. The NIHR RDS EM.
Harackiewicz, J. M., & Elliot, A. J. (1993). Achievement goals and intrinsic motivation. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65(5), 904–915. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.65.5.904
JOHN DEWEY. (1938). EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION. http://archive.org/details/ExperienceAndEducation
Juran, J. M. & Gryna. (1993). Quality Planning and Analysis (Third Edition). McGraw-Hill Inc.
Kenny, G. (2005). An ORACLE chronicle. A Decade of classroom research. Teaching and Teacher Education, 3, 29–31.
Kleijnen, J., Dolmans, D., Willems, J., & Hout, H. V. (2011). Does internal quality management contribute to more control or to improvement of higher education?: A survey on faculty’s perceptions. Quality Assurance in Education, 19(2), 141–155.
Knight, J. (2004). Internationalization remodeled: Definition, approaches, and rationales. Journal of Studies in International Education, 8(1), 5–31. https://doi.org/10.1177/1028315303260832
Marginson, S. (2011). Higher education in East Asia and Singapore: Rise of the Confucian model. Higher Education, 61(5), 587–611.
Miroiu, A., & Vlasceanu, L. (2012). Relating Quality and Funding: The Romanian Case. In A. Curaj, P. Scott, L. Vlasceanu, & L. Wilson (Eds.), European Higher Education at the Crossroads: Between the Bologna Process and National Reforms (pp. 791–807). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-3937-6_41
Morse. (1997). Designing funded qualitative research. Sage Publication.
Nazir, Moh. (2005). Metode Penelitian. Ghalia Indonesia.
Sallis, E. (1993). Total Quality Management in Education. Kogan Page.
Sallis, E. (2006). Total Quality Management in Education. IRCiSoD.
Satori, D., & Komariah, A. (2009). Methodology Penelitian Kualitatif. Alfabeta.
Stiglitz, J. E. (2002). Globalization and its discontents. W.W. Norton & Company.
Suharsaputra, U. (2015). Manajemen Pendidikan Perguruan Tinggi. PT. Refika Aditama.
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©️ 2024 The Author(s). Published by Global Educational Research Review.
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