Depok, December 1, 2025 – The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Universitas Indonesia (UI), through the Department of Environmental Health, held a Round Table Discussion (RTD) on the Review of the Vision, Mission, and Graduate Competencies of the Environmental Health Undergraduate Program (SKL) at the FPH UI Professors’ Room. This forum served as an important strategic platform for FPH UI to ensure that the program’s curriculum and academic direction remain aligned with societal needs, scientific developments, and cross-sector workforce demands.
The Head of the Environmental Health Undergraduate Program, Dr. Ema Hermawati, S.K.M., M.Si., opened the discussion by emphasizing the importance of regularly reviewing the program’s development direction. “We aim to produce adaptive graduates who can become agents of change in society. This activity is intended to realign the vision and mission of the Environmental Health Study Program, ensuring we remain in line with community needs and continue contributing meaningfully,” said Dr. Ema.
Meanwhile, Dr. Laila Fitria, S.K.M., M.K.M., Education Manager of FPH UI, stated in her remarks that this RTD is part of a five-year evaluation cycle conducted ahead of accreditation. She noted that the timing is ideal, as it coincides with UI’s new institutional vision under newly appointed university leadership. “This activity is highly strategic because we are currently adjusting to UI’s new vision. It is an important opportunity to ensure that the vision and mission of FPH, as well as the graduate competencies, remain relevant and meet the expectations of the professional world,” she explained. Dr. Laila also highlighted the history of the Environmental Health Study Program and reaffirmed that curriculum alignment is part of FPH UI’s commitment to maintaining educational quality.
During the presentation session, Dr. Ema elaborated on the profile of the Environmental Health Undergraduate Program, established in 2014 and now holding an Excellent accreditation from LAMPTKes. She also introduced the student organization ENVIHSA and the alumni association ILUNI KL FPH UI, both of which serve as active partners in academic development. Dr. Ema outlined the core scientific areas of SKL, including climate change, built environment, agricultural practices, occupational risks, air pollution, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). “Evaluating the vision and mission is a fundamental process that we conduct at least every five years, while our curriculum is reviewed annually to ensure continued relevance with scientific developments and field needs,” she added.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Al Asyary, S.K.M., M.P.H., Secretary of the Environmental Health Undergraduate Program, and attended by stakeholders from various sectors, both onsite and online. The review session on the vision, mission, and graduate competencies featured insights from multiple representatives of the workforce sector. From government institutions, Yulia Fitria Ningrum, S.K.M., M.K.M. (Depok City Health Office) emphasized that SKL graduates must possess strong mastery of professional standards, as they work alongside both health and non-health personnel.
From the hospitality sector, Jemima Fajarin Putri, S.K.L., Multi-Property HACCP Manager at Marriott Hotel Kuwait City, highlighted significant opportunities for Environmental Health graduates in hospitality. “In the hotel industry, the need for Environmental Health graduates is actually very high. The current curriculum is highly relevant—graduates can serve as hazard managers or hygiene managers because the analytical, technological, and intervention skills they learn already match industry needs,” she explained.
From the hospital sector, Ema Fiki Munaya, S.K.M., M.K.M. (RSUI) affirmed that the study program’s vision and mission are already aligned in the right direction. Meanwhile, Ir. Zulkirman, M.M., representing the Indonesian Pest Control Companies Association, offered input on competencies related to pest control and environmental risk management, which are increasingly needed across service sectors.
The diverse inputs from government agencies, industry, the hospitality sector, professional associations, students, and alumni enriched the process of aligning the vision, mission, and learning outcomes (CPL) of the Environmental Health Study Program. These insights will serve as a foundation for SKL to strengthen its curriculum and prepare graduates who are excellent, adaptive, and globally competitive in addressing the increasingly complex challenges of environmental health. (wrk)