To Support the Implementation of Good University Governance, the UNHAS Graduate School Undergoes an ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audit
MAKASSAR— The Graduate School of Hasanuddin University (SPs UNHAS) underwent an ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audit on Monday (Oct. 5) as part of the evaluation and strengthening process of the quality assurance system within the UNHAS Graduate School. The audit involved the Hasanuddin University auditor team, as well as the leadership and quality assurance management of SPs UNHAS.
The audit process was conducted by two auditors, namely Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hasyim, M.Si. and Mashur Naufal Hamid, S.E., M.Si. The event began with opening remarks by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of SPs UNHAS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Nadiarti Nurdin Kadir, M.Sc.
The Internal Audit was also attended by the leadership and staff of the UNHAS Graduate School, which included the Vice Dean for Partnership, Research, and Innovation of SPs UNHAS, Prof. Dr. dr. Marhaen Hardjo, M.Biomed., Ph.D., the Head of the Quality Assurance and Reputation Enhancement Task Force (GPM-PR), Prof. Dr. Tuti Bahfiarti, S.Sos., M.Si., and the Secretary of GPM-PR, Ir. Evi Aprianti S., S.T., Ph.D. Also present were the Head of Administration of SPs UNHAS, Ir. Jumadil, S.T., M.M., Heads of Sub-divisions, and the ISO Team of SPs UNHAS.
The Internal Quality Audit is part of the quality assurance mechanism carried out to evaluate the compliance of activity implementation with the applicable standards and quality systems at Hasanuddin University. Through this process, various aspects of management and governance within SPs UNHAS can be systematically reviewed for evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
During its implementation, the auditor team examined and reviewed documents as well as the execution of the quality assurance system included in the audit scope. This process also served as a collaborative evaluation space to identify aspects that are already running well and areas that still need improvement.
"We feel that for the Graduate School, the reports we have audited so far are already good. For the future, an opportunity for improvement that can be focused on is the documentation of activities," commented auditor Mashur Naufal Hamid, S.E., M.Si.
The Internal Audit is not only seen as an administrative evaluation process but also as part of the effort to build a sustainable quality culture within the UNHAS Graduate School. The results of the audit process are expected to serve as evaluation material for management to strengthen governance, improve compliance with standards, and encourage improvements in various aspects of education delivery and academic services.
The implementation of this audit also strengthens the commitment of SPs UNHAS to consistently carry out quality assurance. Through coordination between the leadership, GPM-PR, unit managers, and all relevant elements, the evaluation and follow-up process of the Internal Audit is expected to significantly support quality improvement and strengthen the governance of the UNHAS Graduate School.