Education Policy in the Era of Society 5.0: How is the Transformation of Higher Education Policy in Indonesia ?

Abstract

This study aims to analyze whether or not there is a revitalization of the role and function of the Kampus Merdeka as an effort to prepare the community for the era of Society 5.0. This study uses qualitative research with a normative analysis approach about the best policies that must be carried out to implement the MBKM Program. The type of data in this study is secondary data. Data analysis used descriptive qualitative techniques. Based on the results of the research analysis, it can be concluded that the revitalization of the role and function of the Kampus Merdeka to face the era of society 5.0 needs to be carried out in four main aspects, namely Infrastructure, Human Resources, Synchronization of programs in building partnerships, and Application of Technology. So the critical step that the government must take is to take several necessary steps to overcome this, namely competency-based education, Utilization of IoT, Utilization of Virtual Augmented Reality, Utilization of Artificial Intelligence, Formation of Leadership Character, and Building Partnership Skills.