Universitas Bung Hatta Conducts OBE Curriculum Workshop to Strengthen Academic Quality

Universitas Bung Hatta organized a Technical Guidance Workshop on Outcome Based Education (OBE) Curriculum titled “Designing an Outcome Based Education Curriculum” at Bung Hatta Convention Hall, Campus 1 Ulak Karang, on December 17, 2025.

The event featured Prof. Dr. Rika Ampuh Hadiguna, S.T., M.T from Universitas Andalas and was attended by all Deans, Vice Deans, and Heads of Study Programs. This initiative contributes directly to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by enhancing curriculum standards and learning outcomes.

Rector Prof. Dr. Diana Kartika emphasized that OBE implementation is essential in modern higher education. She stated that OBE ensures academic quality, strengthens graduate relevance to industry needs, and improves institutional competitiveness. The Rector also highlighted alignment with national higher education standards and stakeholder expectations.

Through this workshop, participants gained practical guidance on formulating Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL), mapping program outcomes, designing Semester Learning Plans (RPS), and developing measurable evaluation systems. The revised curriculum is expected to be implemented consistently starting in the upcoming even semester. The program also supports internal quality assurance and continuous academic improvement.

In her presentation, Prof. Rika Ampuh Hadiguna underlined that curriculum design must be aligned with clearly defined graduate profiles and national or international standards. Evidence-based assessment enables objective measurement of course and program learning outcomes. She stressed that rational performance indicators are crucial to avoid under- or over-estimation.

The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) mechanism, she concluded, must be applied to learning outcomes that do not meet targets. By conducting this OBE workshop, Universitas Bung Hatta reinforces its commitment to sustainable education reform, contributing not only to SDG 4 (Quality Education).