UNHAS Conducts Strategic MONEV for EQUITY Program to Boost International Recognition
Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), through the Directorate of Reputation Enhancement, conducted a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (MONEV) for the Enhancing Quality Education for International University Impacts and Recognition (EQUITY) program for the 2025–2026 cycle. The two-day session took place on February 5–6, 2026, at the Rectorate Building. The event opened with remarks from the Secretary of the University, Prof. Ir. Sumbangan Baja, M.Phil., Ph.D., who underscored that this evaluation is a vital mechanism for ensuring the successful implementation of the EQUITY initiative.
Following the opening, Prof. Rohani Ambo Rappe, Director of Reputation Enhancement, presented a detailed progress report. She outlined the targets achieved and the specific challenges faced by the UNHAS EQUITY team. While noting that achievements were still developing across certain program areas—consistent with it being the first MONEV of the cycle—Prof. Rohani expressed strong optimism for accelerated progress and higher achievement rates in the coming months.
The evaluation was conducted by a specialized team, including Prof. Badri, who joined on the second day, alongside representatives from the Directorate of Institutions and Research Facilitators from the Indonesian Education Endowment Fund (LPDP). The first day of the MONEV focused heavily on research output and budget management, specifically analyzing the percentage of fund utilization. A standout success highlighted during this session was the citation count of UNHAS lecturers; the team successfully met and even exceeded the planned targets for the period. Additionally, the evaluators reviewed the impact of UNHAS’s global promotional efforts, such as participation in the QS Summit and various international education exhibitions.
A significant portion of the first day was also dedicated to digital management, specifically the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) dashboard and website. The day concluded with a session on alumni and employer relations. Representatives from the Alumni Relations office demonstrated successful engagement strategies, highlighting the employer meetings held during the UNHAS anniversary celebrations at the UNHAS Hotel and Convention.
The second day featured a knowledge-sharing session with Prof. Badri, who provided extraordinary insights from Airlangga University (UNAIR). He shared best practices regarding SDGs program activities, specifically how to align research keywords with global sustainability goals to improve institutional ranking. This peer-to-peer exchange provided the UNHAS team with practical strategies to refine their own research and impact tracking.
The final evaluation phase focused on the International Office (IO). While several programs, such as the summer courses, were successfully implemented, the evaluators noted the need for more timely reporting. The IO pledged to complete all outstanding reports within 14 days of program completion. The MONEV concluded with a final directive from the evaluators, urging the UNHAS EQUITY team to maintain momentum and ensure all program renewals are fully implemented to meet global standards.