The Rector of UTM inaugurated the launch and socialization event for the admission of new students through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway for the 2024–2025 academic year, covering undergraduate (S1) and master's (S2) degree programs.

The launch and socialization event was attended by the academic community of UTM and regional officials from Madura. It took place at the Syaikhona Kholil Auditorium, Graha Utama Building, UTM, on August 12, 2024.

In his address, the Rector of UTM, Dr. Safi’ S.H., M.H., explained that Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a mandate from the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) that should be embraced by higher education institutions.

The opening of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program is conducted in accordance with the Permendikbudristek Number 41 of 2021 concerning the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education institutions.

"The objective is to maximize the role of universities in enhancing the intellectual development of the nation and state", he stated.

At the very least, the presence of this RPL will provide an opportunity for those who are constrained by age but are interested in returning to learning.

"It is hoped that UTM will be able to more effectively contribute to academic services, namely in enlightening the nation and the country," said Safi’.

Meanwhile, Dr. Achmad Amzeri, SP, MP, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at UTM, explained that RPL is the acknowledgment of learning outcomes obtained from formal, non-formal, or informal education, and/or work experience, as a basis for continuing formal education and for aligning with specific qualifications.

"This is carried out through partial recognition of learning achievements and is provided in the form of earned credits,” he stated.

Amzeri explained that the requirements are as follows: candidates must be high school (or equivalent) graduates; they must have undergone learning either from formal educational sources or outside formal education. Then, they need to apply, select courses, and prepare evidence of the learning they have acquired. They must complete a self-evaluation form and present relevant evidence.

“Registration for this RPL program will be held from August 1 to August 30, 2024,” he concluded.

Attending this event were the University Senate, the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, General Affairs and Finance, Student Affairs, the Deans, Heads of the LPPM, the Chair of the LP3MP, the Chair of the SPI, the Heads of BAK &andBUK, RPL Assessors, the Head of the Library Unit, Language Unit, PTIK, and Integrated Laboratory, as well as several invited guests including the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkompinda) and Heads of Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD) throughout Madura.

Five lecturers from the Faculty of Education at Universitas Trunojoyo Madura had the opportunity to serve as guest lecturers at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on July 2, 2024.

For their achievements, the five lecturers from FKIP UTM received appreciation and an outpouring of praise.

The Vice Dean 1 of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at UTM, Mochammad Ahied, S.Si., M.Si., expresses pride in the achievements of his colleagues.

"This is a form of international recognition of the academic quality and expertise of our faculty," he stated.

In addition to guest lectures, five lecturers from the Faculty of Education have also initiated other programs that can be aligned with UTM's vision to become the basis for future collaborations. These collaborations encompass research partnerships, joint article writing, journal reviewing, the enhancement of teaching and learning quality through the exchange of best practices in the academic field, and program mobility.

Five of the lecturers included Dr. Mochammad Ahied, S.Si., M.Si.; Muchamad Arif, S.Pd., M.Pd.; Fachrur Rozie, S.Pd., M.Pd.; Fikri Nazarullail, S.Pd., M.Pd.; and Izzah Fijriyah, S.Pd., M.Pd.

"We hope that this collaboration will strengthen the relationship between our universities and open broader opportunities for both students and faculty members of the Faculty of Educational at UTM," he concluded.