FIB USU PR - On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held a Training Program on the Development of Graduate Learning Outcomes (Capaian Pembelajaran Lulusan/CPL) and Outcome-Based Education (OBE). The activity was held at the FIB USU Multipurpose Building and attended by lecturers and administrative staff from across the faculty.

The training was organized as part of FIB USU’s ongoing efforts to strengthen academic quality and enhance the capacity of its academic community in developing and implementing outcome-based curricula. Through the OBE approach, the educational process is designed to ensure that learning activities contribute effectively to the achievement of graduate competencies in accordance with the expected graduate profile and the needs of relevant stakeholders.

The event was attended by Dr. Zulfan, S.S., M.Hum. (Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Relations); Ely Hayati Nasution, S.S., M.Si., CIT (Vice Dean for Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Academic Infrastructure); Andi Pratama Lubis, S.S., M.Hum. (Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization); Heads of Subdivisions within FIB USU; as well as lecturers and administrative staff of FIB USU.

The training provided participants with an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the development of measurable, relevant, and well-aligned Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL). These learning outcomes are an essential component in ensuring alignment between graduate profiles, learning objectives, teaching and learning processes, assessment methods, and the competencies students are expected to acquire upon graduation.

The implementation of OBE also encourages academic programs to place student learning outcomes at the center of the educational process. Accordingly, teaching and learning are not solely focused on the delivery of subject matter but also on ensuring that students acquire and demonstrate the competencies expected upon completion of their studies.

Through this training, FIB USU seeks to establish a shared understanding among lecturers and administrative staff regarding the importance of developing Graduate Learning Outcomes and implementing OBE as part of continuous academic quality improvement. The activity is expected to contribute to stronger curriculum management and the development of learning processes that are quality-oriented and responsive to the needs of students and the professional world.