Managing Research Organization as a Strategic Management in Higher Education – An Experience at Politeknik Negeri Bandung
Ediana Sutjiredjeki, Carolina Magdalena Lasambouw, Neneng Nuryati

Politeknik Negeri Bandung

Abstract

With the advent of knowledge based economy era, there has been a shift in research paradigm within higher educations. Research was initially only emphasized on the development of science with scientific publications as the main output, but now it is encouraged to create technological products with economic values. This change therefore influences the pattern of research organization management at higher education. Starting from 2007, research organization at higher education is evaluated regularly by Directorate General of Higher Education (DGHE). The DGHE conducts evaluation on the performance of Research Management System at higher education institutions every three years. Based on the evaluation results, the higher education institutions are classified into one of four clusters of research: Mandiri, Utama, Madya, or Binaan. This policy applies to all universities in Indonesia, including vocational higher education such as the Politeknik Negeri Bandung. Unlike universities, vocational higher education such as polytechnics cannot be easily classified into the first three clusters, because at its early stages polytechnics were not mandated to perform research. This paper discusses the management strategy of research organization in the form of research and community service units at Politeknik Negeri Bandung. The management of research units is carried out by referring to 13 aspects of research management and setting indicators of achievement. By implementing management of the research unit and community service as a part of institutional strategic management for approximately 8 years, it has succeeded in supporting the Politeknik Negeri Bandung to achieve A-institution accreditation in 2016 that will be valid until December 2021.

Keywords: research organization, management of research unit, management strategy

Topic: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Contemporary Issues

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract-plain/wGFr7vbgBnDP

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