IMPROVING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC COMPETENCE THROUGH COLLABORATION, MENTORING, AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES AT UNIVERSITY GEOMATIKA MALAYSIA

Abstract

This study aims to improve students' academic competencies through collaborative, mentoring, and teaching activities conducted at University Geomatika Malaysia. These activities are designed to strengthen students' capacity to face academic and professional challenges at the international level, while also serving as a means of implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education in terms of global community service. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and activity documentation. Data are systematically analyzed to illustrate the effectiveness of the collaborative program in improving students' analytical, communication, and adaptation skills to a cross-border academic environment. The results show that collaborative activities at University Geomatika Malaysia have a positive impact on increasing students' self-confidence, academic skills, and ability to integrate theory with practice. In addition, these activities also strengthen academic networks between universities and encourage the formation of an inclusive international learning ecosystem. The long-term impact of this research is the creation of a community service model based on the internationalization of higher education that can be replicated by other universities in Indonesia to support the global competitiveness of students and national educational institutions