Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton (UM Buton) held a training for the first batch of School Experience Program (PLP) Academic Year 2022/2023 on Thursday (15/09). It was located in the UM Buton Convention Center. Specifically, the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) collaborated with the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FAI) UM Buton in organizing the program. The Rector, Dr. Wa Ode Alzarliani SP MM opened the training program by delivering her material “Directions and Policies for UM Buton Development”.

According to Dr. Wa Ode Alzarliani, UM Buton should overcome several challenges. “One of our challenges is to prepare for competitiveness in the globalization era. We currently need to elevate our university’s quality and quantity,” she said. She also expected the students to follow the training seriously and carry out the School Experience Program optimally.

In addition, the Rector also prompted the students to be professional teachers. “I hope Allah SWT blesses you all with a strong solidarity and togetherness,” she said.

The Committee Chief of School Experience Program (PLP) 1, Basri, mentioned that 670 FKIP and FAI students follow the first batch of PLP. Later, the program will be conducted for a week, from Monday (19/09) to Saturday (24/09). The students will be deployed in Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School in Baubau. “The PLP is a developed program to allow you to gain classroom experience in elevating the knowledge, building skills, and strengthening behavior through a learning by doing method,” he said. Therefore, all participants who follow the program should play as motivators, facilitators, dynamists, and problem solvers.

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) organized in-person training and convocation for the prospective graduates on Thursday (15/09) located in the Second Campus’s Sports Center UMS.

Of 705 prospective graduates, 157 students received cumlaude predicate. There were 291 male students and 414 female students. The most numerous graduates came from the Management department with a total of 378 graduates, meanwhile, the Developmental Economics department had 199 graduates and the Accounting department had 126.

The Dean of FEB UMS, Prof. Dr. Anton Setyawan, S.E, M.Si advised the prospective graduates to use their time effectively to start pursuing their dreams to be successful in the professional world.

“So it is the right time, the right momentum after the next Saturday (the first-period graduation 2022/2023) to pursue your dreams. You can be optimistic because you have competency, expertise, and life skill to be applied in the employment. I hope you all, 705 prospective graduates will be successful in the professional world,” he said.

On the same occasion, one of the 2003 Accounting department Alumni, Nugroho Edi Purno Atmojo, delivered several directions to the students.

The Branch Manager of BRI Wonogiri prompted all students to take constructive criticism. “With our confidence, by the good name of UMS, we believe that you can have your dream job and a good career. I hope in the future, God will ease your way, not meet any obstacles and slander. Do not be arrogant and boastful. Because we can not take constructive criticism and ideas by doing so,” Nugroho said. The program ended by taking group photos accompanied by Wamsinomi, a Student Activity Unit in music and event organizer.

The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) held the 7th Progressive and Fun Education (the 7th ProfunEdu) International Conference in UNAMIN Sorong, Thursday (08/09). The annual conference was initiated by the Association of Educational Institutions of Muhammadiyah – ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (ALPTK-PTMA). This year, the 7th ProfunEdu raised the theme “The Role of Educational Researchers in Facing VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) in Post-Covid-19 era. The program aimed to disseminate the latest education research, especially on facing challenges in VUCA. 

The host, the Rector of UNAMIN Sorong, Dr. Muhammad Ali warmly welcomed all participants. Afterward, the international conference was opened by Muhammad Sayuti, Ph.D., the Secretary of Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development (CHERD). Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, the Vice-Rector I UMS as the Chairman of ALPTK-PTMA became a Conference Chair of this 7th ProfunEdu. He reported the conference was followed by 166 researchers from 76 institutions. The selected articles would be published in reputable Scopus-indexed international proceedings, Scopus-indexed international journals, and National accredited journals in SINTA.

The International Seminar also invited 7 world-class speakers from 5 different countries, including Prof. Amra Sabic-El-Reyes, Ph.D. (Columbia University, USA), Prof. Dr. Ratu Ilma Indra Putri (Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Chan Yuen Fook (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), Prof. Dr. Zakiyuddin Baidhawy (UIN Salatiga, Indonesia), Dr. Jenny Buckworth (Charles Darwin University, Australia), Dr. Parmin (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia), and Dr. Gamal Abdul Nasir Zakaria (University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam). In short, the conference aimed to elevate the publication performances of the lecturers and researchers from ALPTK-PTMA members.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Kudus (UMKU) held Fun Walk on Sunday (11/09). Twenty-five thousand participants gathered on the Main Campus of UMKU and continued to walk on the main street of Kudus. The starting point and the finish line were on the Ganesha, Purwosari Kudus, in front of the UMKU Main Building. On this fun walk, the President of Muhammadiyah Central Board, Prof. Dr. KH. Haedar Nashir, and the Secretary of Muhammadiyah Central Board, Prof Dr. Abdul Mu’ti presented. They were also accompanied by the President of ‘Aisyiyah Central Board, Dra Hj Siti Noordjannah Djohantini MM MSi. The Kudus Regent, the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Regional Board, the UMKU Rector, Indonesia Ambassador to South Korea, commissioners, and the National bank directors also joined the Fun Walk.

Dr. Hilal Majdi, the host, appreciated all participants that joined the fun walk. “Your participation brings success for all. I hope Allah SWT blesses this program,” he said. Afterward, the Kudus Regent and the President of Muhammadiyah Central Board delivered their remarks, respectively.

Prof. Haedar Nashir mentioned that Muhammadiyah Kudus were progressive and enlightening. “We are ready for the 48th Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah Muktamar (National Congress) in Surakarta. This fun walk becomes our chance to be healthy physically and mentally,” he said.

In an interview, the Rector of UMKU appreciated and fully supported the fun walk organized by the Muhammadiyah Regional Board of Kudus. “This is an appreciation for UMKU to be the starting point in the preliminary agenda of Muktamar Muhammadiyah ‘Aisyiyah. UMKU and all Muhammadiyah community service in Kudus are ready for succeeding in this monumental event,” he said.

The enthusiastic participants became a kind of support for Muhammadiyah Kudus members in the 48th Muktamar that would be held in Solo two months ahead. Besides being healthy physically and mentally, the fun walk also offered various door prizes, including free accommodation tickets for Umrah worship, Honda PCX, Yamaha Mio, Honda Scoopy, refrigerator, washing machine, TV, bicycle, and other prizes.

Muhammadiyah – ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) were currently bustling to welcome the new students. Including Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (Unismuh Makassar), they had prepared a unique way to welcome freshmen in the Academic Year of 2022/2023. Located in the parking lot of the Medical and Health Science Faculty (FKIK), the campus provided a free service for motorcycles, medical checks up, and Household Loan Credit (KPR) exhibition. Besides varied programs, the campus also shared special gifts through games. The programs specifically targeted lecturers and educational personnel in Unismuh Makassar for two days, from Wednesday to Thursday (14-15/09).

The programs were opened by the Rector of Unismuh Makassar, Prof Ambo Asse, that collaborated with CIMB Syariah Bank, and PT Suraco Jaya Abadi Motor. On the other hand, Prof Andi Sukri Syamsuri, the Person In Charge, explained that Unismuh has always prepared great service to the students. Therefore, the lecturers and staff should always be in a good condition before the academic learning process starts. “The lecturers, staff, and the cleaning service’s vehicle should be ready as they can not be late to work. The free motor service has been prepared for 100 vehicles, specific for the Yamaha. But we have prepared for the change of motor oil on the other brands,” said Prof Andi when delivering his remarks.

The staff who have no vehicle, he added, could loan a motor with some exemptions. “In this event, the staff can pay in installments without the down payment (DP). They can even directly bring the motor home with its Vehicle Ownership Certificate (BPKB),” he said. On this occasion, CIMB Syariah also offered Household Loan Credit with a low-interest rate. In addition, it also provided bullion ownership service.

Interestingly, FKIK Unismuh also provided medical checkups for blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and blood pressure. “We mainly planned that the lecturers and staff will always be in good condition to welcome the incoming students,” Prof Andi Said.

In his remarks, Prof Ambo Asse reported that the total of Unismuh Makassar’s new students was over 4,000 students. A day before this article was released, 4,027 freshmen were ready to study at Unismuh. On this occasion, Prof Gagaring Pagalung also attended the program accompanied by the CIMB Syariah Branch Area Head of Eastern Indonesia, Herry Usman; the Dean on FKIK Unismuh, Prof. Suryani As’ad; the Secretary of Daily Advisory Board (BPH), Mustakim Muhallim; the Head of Financial Bureau, Shahabuddin Nanda MM; and several Vice-Deans. As a plan, the new student inauguration will be conducted in the Muhammadiyah National Congress Courtroom, Unismuh Makassar, on Thursday (15/09).

Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram (UMMAT) held a Capacity Building Program of Student Organization (PPK ORMAWA) from June to December in Pengenjek Village. One of the programs was the Maturing Ages of Marriage (PUP) program conducted on Thursday (01/09). The program was also assisted financially by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. On this occasion, the Regional and Urban Planning department Student Association (HMPWK) organized the program. It aimed to build awareness of suppressing the Child Marriage rate. Fifteen students were involved in the program with approximately 26 participants who came from Pengenjek people.

Meanwhile, the PUP program targeted to provide an understanding of the negative impacts of child marriage. The socialization invited the family planning officer (penyuluh KB), Supritatni, as a speaker. She represented the Regional Office of Women Empowerment, Child Protection, Citizenship Control, and Family Planning in Central Lombok. “The program was expected to improve communities’ awareness of the negative effect of child marriage. So, we can suppress the child marriage and stunting in Pengenjek village,” she hoped.

Similarly, Baiq Harly Widayanti, ST. MM, the supervisor from UMMAT, also explained that the program was socialization to prevent child marriage and helped to form communities network. “We, from UMMAT, highly hope for all women in this women’s school. I hope they can share this information with other communities. So, the problem of child marriage (in Lombok) can be reduced and suppressed,” she said.