The Determinant of Student Decision to Continue Their Study on Postgraduate Sharia Economic Study Program of Uin Alauddin Makassar

This research aims to examine and partially and simultaneously the effects of (1) socialization, (2) study program accreditation, (3) tuition fees, and (4) job opportunities for students' decisions to continue their education on Postgraduate Sharia Economic Study Program of UIN Alauddin Makassar. This research is an ex-post facto research that examines causal associative relationships with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique is done by proportional random sampling. Techniques of analysis and processing of research data using multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that socialization partially does not have an effect, study program accreditation has a positive and significant effect, tuition fees has a positive and significant effect, and job opportunities do not have an effect, and simultaneously socialization, accreditation, tuition fees, and job opportunities have effect on students' decisions to continue their education in the Postgraduate Sharia Economic Study Program of UIN Alauddin Makassar. It indicates that the all factors in this study can be determined as the factors for the students to choose Postgraduate Sharia Economic Study Program in UIN Alauddin Makassar; thus, in order to increase the decisions of other students, the university needs to increase aspects that this research has been conducted. The recommendation for future researchers is conducting research with other variables to know other reasons and aspects of students to continue their study at Postgraduate Sharia Economic Study Program of UIN Alauddin Makassar.

The Tension Between Regulation and the Pursuit of Quality in Canadian Nurse Practitioner Education Programs

Nurses in advanced practice roles have existed in Canada for over 100 years, yet only in the last two decades, have nurse practitioners (NPs) been recognized as advanced practice nurses (APNs). During this time, NP educational programs have increased and transitioned from post-baccalaureate level to graduate level. Legislation and national NP regulatory approval processes have contributed to existing barriers to NP role implementation and full scope of practice. While regulation is mandatory and focused on public safety, an emphasis towards quality has led to the introduction of a national voluntary NP program accreditation process. The purpose of this paper is to initiate a discussion between Canadian NP regulators and educators related to proposed regulatory approaches and accreditation processes that balance public safety while promoting quality and excellence in NP education. Having two separate and costly processes has led to tension during a time of provincial fiscal restraint on university budgets coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on nursing education. An integrated pan-Canadian approach of regulation and accreditation may ensure public safety, continuity, and consistency in quality NP education, enhance mobility of the NP workforce, and systematic planning to guide successful future NP role development and practice.

Changing the landscape of cybersecurity education in the EU: Will the new approach produce the required cybersecurity skills?

Recruiting, retaining, and maintaining sufficient numbers of cybersecurity professionals in the workplace is a constant battle, not only for the technical side of cybersecurity, but also for the overlooked area of non-technical, managerial-related jobs in the cyber sector. The problem is the lack of cybersecurity skills in the European labour force. This paper presents the results of a study carried out with the aim to identify how much the cybersecurity education system within the high-level educational institutions and the industrial sector meets the needs for graduate students to gain the required cybersecurity skills. The method applied in the study is based on data collected from surveys carried out by the European competence centres on cybersecurity and the European Cybersecurity organisation. The problem of common educational program accreditation in Europe is highlighted and discussed. The actions undertaken to improve the education in both sectors are described and the emerging educational landscape is commented. The main cybersecurity knowledge specified by the industrial needs is presented in the form of five knowledge pillars. The study’s findings show that there are missing topics in high-level institution’s cybersecurity programs and that that there is a need to re-shape the content of the courses provided by the professional education providers.

The Extent of Applying Quality Assurance and Program Accreditation Standards from Students’ Perspective in the Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences – Tobruk University

The study aimed to investigate to what extent quality assurance and program accreditation standards are applied from students’ perspective in the accounting program at the Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences at the University of Tobruk in accordance with the standards of the National Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Educational and Training Institutions. The study used the descriptive and analytical method based on the evaluation form issued by the National Center for the undergraduate programs. The survey forms were distributed to the entire study population of 36 male and female students. Major study findings revealed that quality assurance and program accreditation standards regarding the evaluation aspects of the university study program (educational program, faculty members, educational support services, student affairs, facilities, quality assurance and continuous improvement) are not applied in the accounting program. The study recommended the need to pay attention to quality assurance standards in all items and themes.

Evaluasi Context, Input, Process, dan Product Program Permata di Lembaga Layanan Pendidikan Tinggi Wilayah I Sumatera Utara

This evaluation research was conducted to analyze and find out how the Permata Program was carried out in LLDikti Region I during the period 2016 to 2018. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach combined with the CIPP Evaluation Model (Context, Input, Process, and Product). The data collection consists of semi-structured interview method, literature study, and documentation. The informants of this study consisted of three elements; managers of the LLDikti’s HES Program, Managers of the HES Program at universities, and alumni of the HES Program. Informants were determined purposively, with special criteria coming from universities that were consistently active in the HES Program during the three years of its implementation. The results showed that the program has benefits for its participants and requires some improvements in its implementation. Program inhibiting factors: funding administration, control of input aspects; the availability of information of study program curriculum information, and communication between institutions. The supporting factor for implementing the Permata Program is the political will. Benefits of the Permata Program: the occurrence of scientific cultural exchanges to enrich and strengthen the uniqueness of each university; the occurrence of regional cultural exchanges to strengthen patriotism; gain student’s insight and experience; and probability of increasing the quality of study program accreditation.

Academic Planning Functions as Predictors of Goals Achievement in Colleges of Education, Kwara State, Nigeria

Academic planning is an essential function of Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). The extent towhich academic planning functions are performed determines to a large degree the attainment of the goals of HEIs in Nigeria. This research was conducted toexamine if academic planning functions as a predictor of goal achievement in the Colleges of Education in Kwara State, Nigeria. Survey research method was used to establish the relationship between academicplanning functions and goal achievement in/for the above mentioned colleges. A sample size of 421 out of 1,668 staff was determined using research advisors. The sample size of 421 participants comprised 147 academic staff and 274 non-teaching staff selected using a stratified and proportionate samplingtechnique. Two instruments were designed and used to collect the relevant data for this study. These instruments were Academic Planning Functions Questionnaire (APFQ) and Goals AchievementQuestionnaire (GAQ). The data collected were analyzed using Smart PLS 3.1.4. The findings showed that program accreditation, information processing, and monitoring functionspredicted goal achievement in the said colleges, while program initiation, internal quality assurance, resourceprojection, and financial planning functions did not predict goal achievement. Based on the findings, recommendations weremade to improve the academic planning unit for increased efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity in these colleges.

Academic Planning Functions as Predictors of Goals Achievement in Colleges of Education, Kwara State, Nigeria

Academic planning is an essential function of Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). The extent towhich academic planning functions are performed determines to a large degree the attainment of the goals of HEIs in Nigeria. This research was conducted toexamine if academic planning functions as a predictor of goal achievement in the Colleges of Education in Kwara State, Nigeria. Survey research method was used to establish the relationship between academicplanning functions and goal achievement in/for the above mentioned colleges. A sample size of 421 out of 1,668 staff was determined using research advisors. The sample size of 421 participants comprised 147 academic staff and 274 non-teaching staff selected using a stratified and proportionate samplingtechnique. Two instruments were designed and used to collect the relevant data for this study. These instruments were Academic Planning Functions Questionnaire (APFQ) and Goals AchievementQuestionnaire (GAQ). The data collected were analyzed using Smart PLS 3.1.4. The findings showed that program accreditation, information processing, and monitoring functionspredicted goal achievement in the said colleges, while program initiation, internal quality assurance, resourceprojection, and financial planning functions did not predict goal achievement. Based on the findings, recommendations weremade to improve the academic planning unit for increased efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity in these colleges.