Tracer Study Alumni: Upaya Pengembangan Prodi Bimbingan Konseling Universitas Negeri Makassar

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of research to determine: (1) the profile of alumni student guidance and counseling; (2) a waiting period of alumni guidance and counseling; (3) the relevance of courses to the needs of the labor market; (4) the alumni users. This study is a qualitative research using descriptive survey method. The analysis conducted by the percentage and using three stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study through the instrument tracer study provides an overview achievement graduate GPA average of 78% or between 2.75 to 3.50 and there are 22% or 3.50 to 4.00 cum laude. The study period of Prodi Guidance and Counseling alumni is fairly fast 3.5-year study period, there were 13% and 68% of alumni completed the study precisely in the time period in 4 years. Similarly, waiting period to get their first job is very quick, the longest is 5 months with a percentage of 88%. The job mostly occupied by the alumni is as a Guidance and Counseling Teacher (66%). Users suggest competence enhancement of graduates in the field of foreign languages, especially English, skills or personal development skills, and mastery of technology needs to be developed.

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui: (1) profil alumni mahasiswa bimbingan dan konseling; (2) masa tunggu alumni bimbingan dan konseling; (3) relevansi program studi dengan kebutuhan pasar kerja; (4) tanggapan pengguna alumni. Penelitian bersifat deskriptif kualitatif menggunakan metode survei. Analisis yang dilakukan dengan persentase dan menggunakan 3 tahapan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil Penelitian yaitu penelusuran melalui instrumen tracer study memberikan gambaran pencapaian IPK lulusan rata-rata 78%  atau di antara 2,75-3,50 dan terdapat 22% cum laude atau 3,50-4,00. Masa studi alumni Prodi Bimbingan dan Konseling terbilang cepat yaitu masa studi 3,5 tahun terdapat 13% serta 68% alumni menyelesaikan studi dengan tepat pada masa waktu yaitu 4 tahun. Demikian halnya masa tunggu mendapat pekerjaan pertama sangat cepat yaitu paling lama 5 bulan dengan persentase 88%. Pekerjaan yang paling banyak ditempati oleh alumni adalah Guru Bimbingan dan Konseling dengan data 66%. Pengguna menyarankan peningkatan kompetensi alumni dalam bidang bahasa asing khususnya bahasa inggris, kecakapan atau keterampilan pengembangan diri, serta penguasaan teknologi perlu lebih dikembangkan.

Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um001v2i12017p032