Garut, October 15, 2026 – The Indonesian Institute of Education (IPI) Garut received a visit from the Education Program of the Indonesian Teacher Profession (PPG) of the Muhammadiyah University of Indonesia (UMID) in the context of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and the signing of institutional cooperation documents. This event, held on Thursday (15/10/2026), took place in the 1st Floor Meeting Room of the J IPI Garut Building, and it became an important momentum in strengthening institutional ties and strengthening synergy in the development of the quality of the implementation of the Teacher Profession Education.
This activity was carried out as part of efforts to build collaboration among higher education institutions, particularly in strengthening governance and preparing for accreditation of the PPG Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Indonesia. This meeting also serves as a platform for sharing experiences, knowledge, and best practices in the implementation of Teacher Professional Education that is oriented towards improving the quality and professionalism of prospective teachers.
The event was attended by the leadership and management of PPG IPI Garut, including the Vice Rector I, Dr. Galih Abdul Fatah Maulani, M.Kom.; the Vice Rector IV, Dr. Asep Suparman, M.Pd.; the Coordinator of the PPG Program, Dr. Irsyad Nugraha, M.Pd.; representatives from the Quality Assurance Agency, Dr. Tina Sri Sumartini, M.Pd.; and the personnel from the cooperation and PPG IPI Garut team, along with a delegation from the Muhammadiyah University of Indonesia.
Signing of the Cooperation Document as a Step to Strengthen the Partnership
One of the main agendas in this activity is the signing of a cooperation document between Institut Pendidikan Indonesia Garut and Universitas Muhammadiyah Indonesia. This signing is a manifestation of the commitment of both institutions to strengthen institutional relations and open up opportunities for collaboration in the development and improvement of the quality of the Teacher Education Program.
Through this collaboration, both universities are expected to build sustainable synergies, particularly in sharing experience in program management, institutional capacity development, and strengthening the quality assurance system for education. This partnership is also expected to serve as the foundation for the implementation of various collaborative activities that benefit both institutions.
Sharing Good Practices and Strategies for PPG Accreditation Preparation
In addition to signing the cooperation documents, the activity continued with a presentation of materials and discussion regarding the preparation of accreditation for the Teacher Education Program.
In the first session, Dr. Irsyad Nugraha, M.Pd., as the Coordinator of the IPI Garut PPG Program, delivered a presentation on the implementation and management of the PPG Program as part of efforts to prepare for accreditation. This presentation provided an opportunity to share experiences on the importance of planned, coordinated, and oriented governance of programs that aim to continuously improve quality.
Next, Dr. Tina Sri Sumartini, M.Pd., from the IPI Garut Quality Assurance Agency, presented an overview of quality assurance aspects in supporting the accreditation readiness of the PPG Program. Through this session, participants gained insights into the importance of strengthening the quality assurance system, managing supporting documents, and ensuring consistency in the implementation of evaluation processes and program quality improvement.
The presentations by both speakers were an important part of the FGD because they provided complementary perspectives, both from the perspective of the academic management of the PPG Program and from the aspect of institutional quality assurance. The discussions that took place also provided an opportunity for both institutions to exchange views on the various needs and challenges in preparing for accreditation.
Building Synergy for Quality Teacher Education
This visit and collaboration reflects the spirit of collaboration among higher education institutions in facing the challenges of improving the quality of teacher education. For IPI Garut, this activity is also an opportunity to share experiences in conducting PPG and expand partnerships with other universities.
Meanwhile, for Universitas Muhammadiyah Indonesia, this activity is expected to provide additional insights and references in preparing for accreditation and developing a quality and sustainable management system for the PPG Program.
Through the signing of the cooperation document and the implementation of this FGD, the two institutions are expected to continue strengthening communication, developing joint activities, and building partnerships that are not only oriented towards meeting institutional needs, but also provide a tangible contribution to improving the quality of teacher education in Indonesia.
Indonesian: IPI Garut is committed to continuing to open up spaces for collaboration, sharing best practices, and strengthening strategic partnerships as part of the institution’s contribution in supporting the provision of excellent, professional, and sustainable Teacher Professional Education.