FMIPA UNEJ again held the 99th Judicial Session of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period 9 Academic Year 2023/2024 (25/4). 19 prospective graduates attended the open meeting of the FMIPA senate in the public lecture room of the FMIPA Biology Department. Led and opened directly by the Dean of FMIPA, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., the procession took place solemnly. In his judicial speech, the dean congratulated him and advised him to always remember the services of his parents. “Because of their services, now you are a graduate candidate, so make them happy; invite them to feel happy tomorrow when they graduate,” began the dean. It was also said that after graduation tomorrow, the graduates will enter the real-world community.

“That’s where persistence and toughness will be tested; if you still depend on your parents, then the education you have received so far has not been fully achieved,” he continued. So a transfer of skills is needed-a skill that can be transformed to face any challenge. Prof. Dafik said the key is not to complain easily and not to give up easily. “There is a lot that can be achieved; FMIPA alumni have flexibility because they have been equipped with basic sciences that can be adapted to various fields of work,” said the dean, who was accompanied by the Vice Deans at the senate meeting.

Furthermore, the dean appealed to prospective graduates to immediately look at job openings, especially start-ups, which are now increasingly mushrooming. For example, the Ruang Guru is where most of the experts are from the mathematics study program. Even for those who want to continue their studies, FMIPA has provided complete master’s study programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. “Because according to the press release from the Ministry of Education and Culture, from this year to 2030 there will be many lecturer positions offered, those who are interested will continue to study to fulfill the requirements,” said Prof. Dafik.

Opportunities are also open for FMIPA alumni in the fields of plantations, forestry, and several related agencies because they are more flexible with other graduates. “Likewise, those who become teachers, according to Minister of Education and Culture Regulation No. 2 of 2019, can become teachers as long as they pass the selection for the Program Profesi Guru or PPG,” said the Dean. So FMIPA will continue to communicate so that it can continue to help alumni with whatever they need to achieve jobs globally. “Hopefully you are enthusiastic; you will continue to look at the future with optimism by working hard and working smart. And remain a scholar with noble character,” he concluded.

Documentation Judiciary of FMIPA UNEJ

Next, the reading of the decision letter from the Dean of FMIPA regarding the 99th Judicial Conference of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Jember University, Period 9 Academic Year 2023/2024 by Vice Dean I of FMIPA, Dra. Hari Sulistiyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D. Followed by congratulations from the Dean, accompanied by the Deputy Dean and Heads of Departments, to all undergraduate candidates. In this period’s judiciary, Deviatul Indah Pramadhani from the Mathematics Department won the highest GPA graduate title with a commendation of 3.91. The woman born in Tulungagung completed 40.07 months of study with a thesis period of 5.07 months.

The motivational oration at this judiciary was delivered by Dora Indriana, S.Pd., M.Pd., Principal of SMA Negeri 2 Jember. Almost the same as the Dean, Dora also said that now FMIPA alumni also have the opportunity to become teachers like herself. “FMIPA graduates can also become teachers; of course they pass the PPG stage first; the term is prajab-PPG,” she said. Dora invited FMIPA graduates to immediately move after graduation. Those who want to continue their studies, become teachers, or work in institutions should prepare themselves immediately. “Manuk Glathik, my grandson, has just been inaugurated and is away. After graduation, move quickly to achieve your next dreams,” she concluded. Tomorrow prospective graduates will take part in graduation rehearsals, and on Saturday they will take part in the graduation process at the University of Jember’s Auditorium.