Celebrating the 10th Anniversary, Dean Emphasizes the Importance of Collaboration and Innovation

Medan, Humas Fasilkom-TI — The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (Fasilkom-TI) of the University of North Sumatra (USU) celebrates its 10th Anniversary. This activity was carried out in a hybrid manner which was attended by lecturers, several educators and committee members offline at the USU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. Meanwhile, participants took part in an online webinar via Zoom Meeting on Saturday (04/12).

This activity began with remarks from the Dean of the USU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Dr. Maya Silvi Lydia B.SC., M.SC. On this occasion, the Dean of the USU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Dr. Maya Silvi Lydia B.SC., M.SC. said that at the age of 10, Fasilkom-TI has tried to adapt to the times, from time to time, there have been many achievements. USU's Fasilkom-TI currently manages 5 study programs. Of the 5, 2 study programs have been accredited A. The number of active students is 2,030 people, 2504 graduates have successfully graduated, and 3076 have graduated.

“Fasilkom-TI students also play an active role in various types of competitions in the IT sector, Business Plan, as well as sports competitions at the national and international level, and have even won the world-class programming competition program. Fasilkom-TI alumni have also taken part in various fields including government, education, BUMN, and as entrepreneurs. It's been 10 years since we collaborated to produce innovative products. For the 10th Anniversary of Fasilkom-TI, we will increase collaboration for innovation," said the Dean of Fasilkom-TI.

USU Chancellor Dr Muryanto Amin, SSos, MSi, advised Fasilkom-IT to continue to shape the character and competence of strong human resources in the world of IT and computer science. "Fasilkom-TI has played a role in increasing the advancement of computer science in a new industrial culture that is urgently needed at this time," said the Chancellor at the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Fasilkom-TI which was broadcast via YouTube.


The Chancellor of USU also conveyed important insights so that Fasilkom-TI can produce the Tridharma transformation. One of them is to design an institutional arrangement that is in line with the 2021-2026 priority work program and the 2020-2024 USU Strategic Plan.


"Transformation in the implementation of Tridharma's duties must be a new mindset for the entire Fasilkom-TI academic community," he said. According to the Chancellor, computer science and information technology are the things that are most needed to find concrete ideas to solve problems in the industrial world and today's society. "Therefore, in relation to the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) program, lecturers must have a learning method that hones student creativity and project based learning," he continued.


He emphasized that the classrooms at Fasilkom-IT must have been designed to meet these two indicators. In addition, the scientific transformation of lecturers and students must focus on designing programs to produce research and innovations that are directed to downstream and commercialization products.
“Business changes in any field today have used artificial intelligence and IoT, requiring all scientific disciplines to collaborate with the IT world. IT discipline will never disappear, even other disciplines are needed to improve university programs," said the Chancellor.


This year's preparation for the Anniversary of the USU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology also involved various parties in its implementation, ranging from lecturers, students and all staff at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. This collaboration itself is also intended to strengthen the friendship and sense of brotherhood of the entire Fasilkom-TI academic community. In accordance with what was stated by the Student Governor of Fasilkom-TI, Muhammad Rivaldi. "Hopefully this Anniversary, it can strengthen the brotherhood and friendship of the entire Fasilkom-TI academic community, University of North Sumatra. Come on, let's all bring Fasilkom-TI to become a superior accreditation and when it is superior, we will maintain it together," said Rivaldi.