Medan, July 13, 2026 — The Diploma Program in Accounting at the Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held an information session on completing the Tracer Study for alumni as part of an effort to strengthen the connection between the program and its graduates while supporting alumni career development. The event was led by the Program Chair, Dr. Sambas Ade Kesuma, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., who emphasized that graduation is not the end of the journey, but rather the beginning of a new phase in one’s professional life.
In his presentation, Dr. Sambas Ade Kesuma encouraged alumni to view the tracer study not merely as an administrative obligation, but as a tangible contribution to improving the quality of education. Through the data provided by alumni, the academic program can gain insight into the alignment of the curriculum with the needs of the workforce, the competencies of graduates, and the challenges they face upon entering the professional world. This information serves as a crucial foundation for the curriculum evaluation and development process, ensuring it remains relevant to the changing times.
In addition to discussing the importance of tracer studies, this event also motivated alumni to continue their personal development. Dr. Sambas Ade Kesuma noted that a graduate’s success is determined not only by academic ability but also by competence, integrity, digital skills, communication skills, and a professional attitude in navigating the dynamics of the workplace. These values serve as essential tools for graduates in building sustainable careers across various sectors.
The academic program also encourages alumni to maintain ties with their alma mater through various forms of engagement, such as sharing experiences, building professional networks, providing feedback on program development, and creating collaboration opportunities for both current students and fellow alumni. According to him, a strong relationship between alumni and their alma mater yields mutual benefits—both for the institution’s development and for enhancing graduates’ capabilities in the future.
During the information session, it was also explained that tracer studies play a strategic role in supporting the improvement of educational quality. Data collected from alumni is used to evaluate the curriculum, enhance the quality of the learning process, develop partnerships with the business and industrial sectors, and support the accreditation process for academic programs. Therefore, alumni’s active participation in completing the tracer study is a crucial component of efforts to continuously improve the quality of the Accounting Diploma Program.
Closing the event, Dr. Sambas Ade Kesuma encouraged all alumni to continue embracing a spirit of lifelong learning, keep up with technological advancements, expand their professional networks, and uphold integrity at every step of their careers. He expressed his hope that alumni would not only become successful professionals in the workforce but also maintain close ties with their alma mater and contribute to the future development of the Accounting Diploma Program.