Wawancara- Dampak Slogan ‘Mencontek=0’ di Universitas Bina Nusantara

Summary

In this interview with Vanes, a fourth-semester student at Universitas Bina Nusantara, she discusses the university's anti-cheating slogan, 'mencontek sama dengan DO' (cheating equals expulsion). Vanes shares her thoughts on the importance of academic integrity and how the slogan influences students' behavior. While she feels it has made her more responsible, she notes that its success also depends on invigilator enforcement. Vanes believes the slogan is effective in preventing cheating but suggests further actions, such as addressing cheating facilitators, could enhance its impact.

Takeaways

• 😀 The interviewee is a 4th-semester student who describes themselves as 'just an ordinary student.'
• 😀 The student hasn't faced significant academic challenges in the 4th semester, describing things as 'EZ' (easy).
• 😀 The slogan 'mencontek sama dengan DO' (cheating equals expulsion) at BINUS University is well-known and serves as a reminder that cheating has serious consequences.
• 😀 The student understands the slogan as a reminder to uphold academic honesty, emphasizing the consequences of cheating.
• 😀 The purpose of the slogan, according to the student, is to foster honesty among students.
• 😀 The student believes the slogan is still relevant in the current environment, acknowledging that dishonesty is prevalent in modern society.
• 😀 Despite being aware of the slogan, the student didn't feel personally affected by it, as they had already known that cheating was prohibited at BINUS.
• 😀 The student feels the slogan has made them more responsible, rather than fearful of the consequences.
• 😀 The slogan has influenced the student's behavior, particularly in reducing the temptation to use 'jokers' or cheating aids during exams.
• 😀 The student has observed that the slogan has caused some of their peers to fear cheating, which has led to more responsible academic behavior among them.
• 😀 The student believes that the slogan is effective in preventing cheating, but notes that its success also depends on the vigilance of the examiners monitoring the students.
• 😀 The student views the slogan as a positive initiative and feels it contributes to a better academic environment, with no negative impact identified.
• 😀 The student suggests that the campaign could be strengthened by focusing on catching 'jokers' (cheating assistants) in addition to focusing on the students themselves.

Q & A

Can you describe your experience as a student during your fourth semester at Universitas Bina Nusantara?

The student, Vanes, describes themselves as an average student during their fourth semester, not mentioning any significant challenges or special experiences.

Have you faced any academic challenges during your time at university so far?

Vanes states that they have not faced any significant challenges and describes their experience as 'EZ' (easy).

What is your understanding of the slogan 'Mencontek Sama Dengan DO' (Cheating Equals Expulsion) at BINUS?

Vanes understands the slogan as a reminder that cheating is not allowed and comes with serious consequences, specifically expulsion from the university.

What do you think the purpose of this slogan is?

Vanes believes the slogan's purpose is to instill a sense of honesty in students and remind them that cheating is unacceptable and punishable.

Do you think the slogan is still relevant for the current campus environment?

Vanes finds the slogan relevant, especially in today's world where dishonesty is common, and feels it is an important reminder for students.

Has your attitude toward cheating changed after knowing about the slogan?

Vanes mentions that their attitude hasn't changed much, as they were already aware of BINUS' strict stance on cheating, but they feel more responsible due to the slogan.

Has the slogan influenced your behavior during exams or tasks?

Yes, Vanes acknowledges that the slogan has influenced them to avoid dishonest practices, such as hiring 'jokers,' and to approach their tasks with integrity.

Have you noticed any changes in the behavior of your peers since the slogan was introduced?

Vanes observes that their peers have become more cautious about cheating and likely fear the consequences outlined by the slogan.

Do you think the slogan 'Mencontek Sama Dengan DO' is effective in preventing cheating?

Vanes believes the slogan is effective, but they emphasize that its success depends on how well the examiners monitor students and enforce the rules.

Do you think the slogan has led to positive or negative changes on campus?

Vanes views the slogan as contributing to positive change, promoting a culture of academic honesty among students.

Do you have any suggestions to improve the effectiveness of the slogan or its enforcement?

Vanes suggests that catching 'jokers' (people hired to cheat for others) should have the same consequences as cheating, further strengthening the message of the slogan.