Preparation Meeting for the Establishment of the Department of Marine and Fisheries: Finalizing the Academic Manuscript and Submission Strategy

Bengkulu, September 30, 2025 – The Marine Science Study Program and the Fisheries Science Study Program of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu, held a preparatory meeting for the establishment of the Department of Marine and Fisheries. The meeting was attended by all lecturers from both study programs and focused on finalizing the academic manuscript that will be officially submitted to the Faculty and University Senate for approval.

The discussion covered several key components of the academic document, including the background of establishment, current conditions of program management, the department’s vision and mission, organizational structure, human resource data (lecturers and students), and an overview of the department’s financial framework.

In addition to the academic manuscript, the meeting also discussed the preparation of presentation materials that will accompany the submission to the Faculty Senate of the Faculty of Agriculture and subsequently to the University Senate of the University of Bengkulu.

Lecturers from both study programs are committed to refining the proposal in accordance with university standards and academic governance principles. Through strong collaboration between the Marine Science and Fisheries Science programs, it is expected that the Department of Marine and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu, can be officially established within this year.

The formation of this new department marks a strategic step toward strengthening academic management, enhancing institutional capacity, and advancing education and research in tropical marine and fisheries sciences with national and international competitiveness.