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Master’s Program (S2) in Animal Husbandry conducted a Webinar and Alumni Gathering as part of a coordination and synergy initiative with alumni of UNISMA’s Faculty of Animal Husbandry (Fapet). The agenda was held via Zoom Meeting on 5 August 2021.
Rector of Universitas Islam Malang, Prof. M. Maskuri, M.Si., outlined the potential map of UNISMA alumni across society, emphasising that UNISMA alumni hold a distinctive moral advantage. UNISMA currently ranks 44th among public and private universities in Indonesia, 14th in East Java, and 1st in Greater Malang.
UNISMA’s Animal Husbandry alumni have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs. The Rector recounted that during visits to various regions, UNISMA alumni consistently received him with open arms. According to the Rector, achieving success requires thorough preparation and solid grounding in higher education.
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Postgraduate Program Director, Prof. M. Mas’ud Said, MM., Ph.D., explained that UNISMA is currently undergoing a learning transformation, shifting toward more intensive research development.
Livestock potential in East Java continues to show an upward trend. This potential presents a shared responsibility for all stakeholders in the animal husbandry sector. On the educational front, UNISMA’s Animal Husbandry Program is committed to delivering superior and industry-relevant education.
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Dean of Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Dr. Ir. Inggit Kentjonowaty, M.P., highlighted the critical role of alumni in improving university quality. Alumni participation in tracer studies provides an evaluative space for measuring educational outcomes.
One of UNISMA’s most accomplished alumni is Dr. HM. Aftabuddin RZ, S.Pt., M.Si., currently serving as Head of UPT Livestock Breeding and Forage Feed Unit (UPT and HMT) Singosari, Malang. He expressed strong appreciation for UNISMA’s initiative in strengthening its alumni network while simultaneously driving improvements in the quality of UNISMA’s S2 Animal Husbandry Program. (AL/PPS)
Group photo of all webinar participants.
