Lampung Selatan, 19 Mei 2025 – The Study Program (Prodi) Food Technology at Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA) held the Group Discussion (DKT) on Monday, May 19, 2025, in the Meeting Room of Building C ITERA. The activity aimed to update the curriculum to be more relevant to the development of science, industry needs, and global food challenges.
This DKT was attended by experts and stakeholders, including Dr. Nono Agus Santoso, ITERA’s Curriculum Coordinator; Dina Fithriyani, S.T.P., M.Si., Food Technology Curriculum Coordinator at ITERA; Deputy Dean of FTP, IPB University, Prof. Dr. Feri Kusnandar, M.Sc.; Bambang Priyanto, S.T.P., Head of PPIC and QA at PT. Sinar Pematang Mulia 2; Chairman of PATPI Bandar Lampung Branch Prof. Dr. Ir. Samsul Rizal, M.Si.; and Food Technology alumni Luthfi Maulana, S.T.P. Their presence enriched the discussion with various perspectives to produce a responsive and applicable curriculum.
The discussion focused on reviewing the Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL), the course structure, and strengthening the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) element. Participants constructively discussed various important aspects, starting from aligning graduate competencies with industry needs, integrating current food issues, to strengthening soft skills and project-based learning.
In the discussion, Dr. Nono Agus Santoso presented the general framework of the curriculum structure at ITERA, while Dina Fithriyani explained the current Food Technology Study Program curriculum and its development plan.
Prof. Dr. Feri Kusnandar from IPB University provided guidance on developing an ideal curriculum methodology and emphasized the importance of adapting to national and international standards, as well as the need to instill an innovative spirit and independence in graduates.
Industry input was conveyed by Bambang Priyanto, who highlighted the importance of graduate readiness in facing the world of work, including problem solving ability and experience through effective internship. Similarly, Prof. Dr. Ir. Samsul Rizal from PATPI emphasized the crucial role of soft skills such as communication and professional ethics. The alumni, Luthfi Maulana, also shared practical experiences that provided a real perspective on the relevance of the curriculum in the field.
All DKT participants showed enthusiasm and commitment to follow up on these valuable inputs. The discussion results will be formulated into a new, more comprehensive curriculum and are expected to be implemented in the next academic year. This step confirms ITERA’s dedication to producing outstanding, characterful, and globally minded food professionals.
