Makassar — The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening academic governance through a leadership transition ceremony for Heads and Secretaries of Departments as well as Chairs and Secretaries of Divisions/Units for the 2025–2029 period. The event was held in conjunction with the Socialization of Lecturer Workload (BKD) for the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year.

The activity took place at Swiss-Belinn Panakkukang Hotel, Makassar, on Saturday (December 20, 2025), corresponding to 29 Jumadil Akhir 1447 H. The event was attended by faculty leaders, lecturers, and administrators of departments and units within FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar.
The leadership transition served as a strategic forum to ensure continuity of leadership and alignment of academic governance vision at the departmental and unit levels. The forum was also utilized to enhance lecturers’ understanding of BKD implementation as an integral component of the faculty’s quality assurance system.

As part of the program, FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar presented awards to the Favorite Departments and Units/Divisions for the 2022–2025 period. The awards were granted in recognition of outstanding performance, dedication, and active contributions in supporting educational activities, academic services, and institutional development.

In the category of Favorite Departments for the 2022–2025 period, awards were presented to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Health Sciences (ENT-HNS) and the Department of Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah Studies. Meanwhile, in the Favorite Unit/Division category, the awards were conferred upon the UKMPPD Unit and the Clinical Skills Unit.

The Dean of FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), expressed her appreciation for the achievements of the awarded departments and units, describing them as the result of strong teamwork and sustained commitment.

“I extend my appreciation and gratitude to all departments and units that have demonstrated excellent performance. These achievements reflect a strong commitment, collaboration, and a shared spirit of continuous quality improvement at FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar,” Prof. Suryani stated.

She further emphasized that the socialization of BKD serves as an important instrument for aligning lecturers’ understanding of academic responsibilities, while also providing a foundation for objective, measurable, and sustainable performance evaluation.

Through this activity, FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar expects the new leadership for the 2025–2029 period to continue the faculty’s strategic programs, strengthen departmental and unit performance, and actively contribute to enhancing the quality of medical and health sciences education.
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FKIK Unismuh Makassar Tegaskan Penguatan Tata Kelola Akademik Lewat Lepas Sambut dan Sosialisasi BKD

Makassar — Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar menegaskan komitmennya dalam penguatan tata kelola akademik melalui kegiatan lepas sambut Kepala dan Sekretaris Departemen serta Ketua dan Sekretaris Divisi/Unit periode 2025–2029. Kegiatan ini dirangkaikan dengan Sosialisasi Beban Kinerja Dosen (BKD) Semester Ganjil Tahun Akademik 2026/2027.

Acara tersebut berlangsung di Hotel Swiss-Belinn Panakkukang Makassar, Sabtu (20/12/2025), bertepatan dengan 29 Jumadil Akhir 1447 H. Kegiatan ini dihadiri pimpinan fakultas, para dosen, serta pengelola departemen dan unit di lingkungan FKIK Unismuh Makassar.
Kegiatan lepas sambut ini menjadi forum strategis untuk memastikan kesinambungan kepemimpinan serta penyelarasan visi pengelolaan akademik di tingkat departemen dan unit. Forum ini juga dimanfaatkan untuk memperkuat pemahaman dosen terkait pelaksanaan BKD sebagai bagian dari sistem penjaminan mutu fakultas.

Dalam rangkaian kegiatan tersebut, FKIK Unismuh Makassar turut memberikan apresiasi kepada departemen dan unit/divisi favorit periode 2022–2025. Penghargaan ini diberikan sebagai bentuk pengakuan atas kinerja, dedikasi, dan kontribusi aktif dalam mendukung pelaksanaan pendidikan, pelayanan akademik, serta pengembangan institusi.
Pada kategori Departemen Favorit periode 2022–2025, apresiasi diberikan kepada Departemen Ilmu Kesehatan THT-KL dan Departemen Al-Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan. Sementara itu, pada kategori Unit/Divisi Favorit, penghargaan diraih oleh Unit UKMPPD dan Unit Keterampilan Klinik.

Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), menyampaikan bahwa capaian departemen dan unit tersebut merupakan hasil kerja kolektif yang patut diapresiasi dan dijadikan teladan bagi unit lain di lingkungan fakultas.
“Saya menyampaikan apresiasi dan terima kasih kepada seluruh departemen dan unit yang telah menunjukkan kinerja terbaiknya. Prestasi ini mencerminkan komitmen, kolaborasi, dan semangat peningkatan mutu yang terus kita dorong di FKIK Unismuh Makassar,” ujar Prof. Suryani.

Ia menambahkan bahwa sosialisasi BKD menjadi instrumen penting dalam menyamakan persepsi dosen terkait tanggung jawab akademik, sekaligus sebagai dasar evaluasi kinerja yang objektif, terukur, dan berkelanjutan.

Melalui kegiatan ini, FKIK Unismuh Makassar berharap kepemimpinan baru periode 2025–2029 mampu melanjutkan program strategis fakultas, memperkuat kinerja departemen dan unit, serta berkontribusi aktif dalam peningkatan kualitas pendidikan kedokteran dan ilmu kesehatan.