UNY Enhances Teaching Quality and Thesis Supervision in the Undergraduate Psychology Program (AY 2024/2025)

Yogyakarta – The Undergraduate (S1) Psychology Study Program at UNY posted positive results in the 2024/2025 Evaluation and Monitoring (E-Monev). Student participation rose significantly from 33.33% to 85.56% in the odd semester and from 17.57% to 73.84% in the even semester. Nonetheless, average participation remains relatively low (59.44% odd; 45.71% even), calling for sustained strategies to ensure more even representation throughout the semester.

For lecture delivery, evaluations show “very good” quality, with average scores of 4.55 at the start of the odd semester and 4.42 at the end of the even semester. Students reported that lecturers clearly and systematically conveyed course objectives, rules, scope, and alignment with graduate competencies. Top-rated aspects include clarity of objectives, relevance to competencies, and adherence to class rules. However, students request clearer explanations of reference sources and assessment mechanisms, including weights and criteria.

Regarding thesis supervision, students expressed positive satisfaction (avg. 4.29, “good”). Strengths include thorough feedback on revisions, support in resolving academic issues, and ease of communication. Topic alignment with lecturers’ research clusters also facilitates progress. Challenges remain in consistent use of supervision logbooks/cards and limited program-level monitoring of students’ thesis progress.

The Quality Assurance Team recommends sustained E-Monev outreach, optimized communication of references and assessment mechanisms in lectures, and stronger program oversight using supervision instruments to monitor thesis completion. These steps are expected to continuously improve teaching quality and final-project completion effectiveness.

E-Monev 2023/2024 Records Positive Outcomes

Yogyakarta – The Undergraduate Psychology Study Program achieved high levels of student participation in E-Monev for AY 2023/2024. Participation reached an average of 83.38% in the odd semester and increased to 89.19% in the even semester, reflecting active student engagement that supports continuous improvement.

Lecture evaluations were in the “very high” category, with top scores for clarity of classroom rules, alignment with the RPS (course plans), and lecturers’ subject mastery. Areas needing attention include effective time management, more varied assignments, and richer reference materials to better support learning outcomes.

Practicum courses were rated “good to very good,” particularly for clarity of objectives, adherence to rules, and alignment with the curriculum. Further reinforcement is needed for relevance to professional practice, availability of reference materials, and the intensity of lecturer guidance, ensuring greater applicability and effectiveness.

For thesis supervision, students rated support as “very good,” notably in thorough revisions, ease of communication, and academic problem-solving. Administrative aspects—consistent use of supervision cards, meeting schedules, and program monitoring—still need strengthening. Recommendations: approach 100% E-Monev participation, diversify teaching strategies, enhance practicum relevance to professional fields, and refine supervision administration to sustain academic quality improvements.

Teaching Quality Rated “Very High”; Student Participation Reaches 94%

Yogyakarta – Positive outcomes were recorded in E-Monev for AY 2022/2023 (odd & even semesters). Student participation was impressive: 93.97% (odd) and 89.19% (even). Teaching quality received high appreciation (clarity of objectives, rules, course relevance, mastery, and responsiveness), with “very high” scores at the start (4.42–4.47) and consistently high by the end (≈4.34).

Improvements are directed toward method variety, time effectiveness, technology use, and attentiveness to student difficulties. Thesis supervision started “very high” (4.24–4.26) but slightly dipped later (≈4.09), mainly in administration, scheduling, and program-level monitoring.

Recommendations: raise participation toward 100%, diversify teaching methods, strengthen digital supervision administration, and maintain regular program monitoring so quality continues to improve and graduates remain adaptive.