The Master’s Program in Social Welfare (MKS), Faculty of Da’wah and Communication, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, participated in the Kick-Off Meeting for the Preparation of the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year, organized by the Faculty of Da’wah and Communication on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 08:00 to 16:00 WIB at ArioTel Hotel Yogyakarta. The meeting served as a coordination forum to prepare for the implementation of academic activities and learning processes during the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The meeting was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Da’wah and Communication, Prof. Arif Maftuhin, and attended by all Vice Deans, Heads/Secretaries of Study Programs, and lecturers who will teach during the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The participation of faculty leaders, study program management, and lecturers provided an important opportunity to establish a shared understanding, strengthen coordination, and ensure the readiness of all academic units for the upcoming semester.

The main session featured presentations by the Vice Deans on various activities and programs that had been implemented in their respective areas of responsibility. The presentations covered academic affairs, student affairs, finance, and cooperation. These reports provided an overview of the achievements and developments of the faculty while also serving as a basis for evaluation and follow-up planning for the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year.

The meeting was also followed by internal coordination within each study program. At the MKS Study Program, the Head/Secretary of the Study Program presented the program’s work plan and coordinated with lecturers regarding the preparation of each course they would teach. Particular attention was given to the preparation and refinement of Outcome-Based Education (OBE)-based Semester Learning Plans (RPS) to ensure clear alignment among learning outcomes, course content, learning methods, student learning activities, and assessment. The Head/Secretary of the Study Program also ensured that each course had prepared an appropriate assessment tool to systematically and measurably assess students’ achievement of the intended learning outcomes. This coordination was expected to strengthen the readiness of the learning process and support consistent academic quality at the study program level.

In addition to academic and program coordination, the meeting included a session on health management and strategies for maintaining a healthier lifestyle and managing stress. The session was delivered by Dr. Dianan from the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Polyclinic. The session highlighted the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being, managing stress effectively, and adopting healthy lifestyle practices to support optimal performance in academic and professional activities.

The participation of the Master’s Program in Social Welfare in the Kick-Off Meeting for the Preparation of the Odd Semester 2026/2027 reflects the study program’s commitment to ensuring the readiness and quality of academic activities. Through coordination between the study program management and lecturers, particularly in preparing OBE-based RPS and assessment tools for each course, the MKS Study Program aims to ensure that learning during the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year is well-planned, measurable, effective, and oriented toward achieving students’ learning outcomes.