Six students of the Institute for Islamic Studies of Muhammadiyah (IAIM) Sinjai passed as the recipients of a scholarship on Tuesday (23/11). The scholarship program was Hadji Kalla Foundation scholarship program in South Sulawesi. A hundred of seventy-two students from several universities have passed this program. The students carried out the selection process to achieve the financial aid for tuition fees, including the talent and achievement in sport and art. The selection process included Al-Qur’an recitation, social organization involvement, and many others.

The Student Affairs Department, Badiana MPd, received the announcement and informed the beneficiaries, namely Afif Abdurrahman (Hafiz Qur’an specification), Andi Muammar Kareba (Disability specification), Asisah Nur Fariana (Academic II specification), Faturrahman Fadli (Hafiz Qur’an specification), Rahmawati (Academic II specification), Sulastri (Academic II specification).

Andi Muammar Kareba, one of the beneficiaries, appreciated to Hadji Kalla Foundation. “The scholarship will assist our study,” he said. The Vice-Rector III for Students affair, Dr Muh Anis, MHum, mentioned the scholarship which supports IAIM Sinjai students in two consecutive years.

“Therefore, we said jazakumullah khairan katsiran (may God rewards you) to Hadji Kalla Foundation for the trust providing the IAIM Sinjai students. We wished the scholarship grantees will benefit it well,” Muh Anis said.

UM Parepare (UMPAR) leaders received a visit from the Chief of Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Universitas Hasanudin, Prof Dr And Alimuddin Unde, MSi in the Rectorate Building of UMPAR, Wednesday (24/11). Previously, UMPAR teams have visited one previous day to offer collaboration and have been accepted in the UNHAS Rectorate building. They were the Rector of UMPAR, Dr. Nasir S, M. Pd; the Vice-Rector I, Asram A. T. Jadda, S.H.I., M.Hum; the Vice-Rector IV, Muhammad Nur Maallah, S.Ag., M.A.; the Chief of LPPM, Dr. Iradhatullah Rahim, M.P.; and the Faculty of Engineering Lecturer of UMPAR, Dr. H. Hakzah, MT.

Afterwards, to follow up the meeting schedule of the Rector of UM Parepare with the Rector of UNHAS about the collaborative initiation in Tridharma implementation of Higher Education Institutions, the Chief of LPPM UNHAS, Prof Dr Andi Alimuddin Unde, MSi, planned research and community service collaboration. “We will collaborate with UMPAR researchers to conduct research, especially the commodity development industry, and will share research funding with UMPAR,” Prof. Unde said.

Moreover, Prof. Unde explained that UMPAR and UNHAS should be synergized to develop the Parepare region and elevate the community’s well-being. “UMPAR and UNHAS have to collaborate to improve Pare-pare quality and increase society’s welfare,” Prof. Unde highlighted.

The Rector of UMPAR, as reported, expressed his gratitude for the visit of Prof Andi Alimuddin Unde in Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare as a follow-up plan for the UMPAR collaboration with UNHAS ahead. “We, undoubtedly, appreciated the visit from Prof Andi Alimuddin Unde in Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare today as a follow-up plan for UMPAR and UNHAS collaboration ahead,” the Rector of UMPAR, Dr Nasir S, MPd said. [] UMPAR / Diktilitbang

A team from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Bandung students passed the final for Emergency and Disaster Nursing Student Champions (NSC). The category they followed was an in-hospital category. Poltekkes from the Ministry of Health Science (Kemenkes) Bandung held the competition. Student affairs staff of Poltekkes, Hanif Subagja, SST FT, mentioned the prideful achievement on Monday (8/11).

The team managed to pass a series of competition activities and compete with various groups of Poltekkes all over Indonesia. “The final, Insya Allah, will be held in Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung. The final stage will be conducted on 9-10 December 2021,” Hanif said. Previously, the Unisa Bandung team, which consisted of eight people, was divided into two groups.

Afterwards, the Chief of Unisa Bandung representative, Zamzam, explained the preparation to compete in the championship. “The preparations include the comprehension of the materials guided by our supervisor, Mrs. Santi,” he admitted. However, they have prepared various things for the competition. They have designed their public speaking and poster production. “Afterwards, there is also the preparation of in-hospital and pra-hospital activities,” Zamzam said, as reported on the official Unisa Bandung site.

Moreover, the Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Bandung team who competed in Emergency and Disaster NSC prepared more for the final ahead. The final was planned to be conducted offline.

UM Jakarta (UMJ) Senate inaugurated two professors in Engineering, namely Prof Budiyanto and Prof Tri Yuni Hendrawati, on the 4th floor of the Faculty of Economics and Business Auditorium, Tuesday (23/11). The inauguration increased the professor number to 14. The procession was attended by the Deputy Chair of Muhammadiyah for Higher Education, Research, and Development (CHERD), Prof Chairil Anwar; the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Province Board of Jakarta, Sun’an Miskan, Lc; the General Secretary of Muhammadiyah Central Board, Prof Abdul Mu’thi; and the Head of Institute for Higher Education Service (LLDIKTI) Regional III, Prof Agus Setyo Budi; and all Faculties leader in academic civitas of UMJ.

Two professors inaugurated were UMJ alumni and cadres. “Undoubtedly it is special chance for Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta,” the Rector of UMJ, Dr Ma’mun Murod, said. It created an optimism to UMJ for producing professors from their own alumni ahead. “The two professors will be a positive trigger to the other lecturers for being a professor. I expect that in the following year, the other faculties will follow,” he said.

Accordingly, Prof Budiyanto, in his speech entitled “The Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institutions potency on the Renewal Energy Research on The Sustainable Development Goals achievement in Indonesia”, revealed that this procession was a prideful achievement for himself, his families, and UMJ in general, especially for the Faculty of Engineering. It was because of an exceptional opportunity to be a Professor from Electrical Engineering study programs from the alumnus who devoted 21 years. He expected that the inauguration was a new milestone that would benefit all academic civitas in the Faculty of Engineering of UM Jakarta. 

Meanwhile, for Prof Tri Yuni Hendrawati, her journey in teaching, research, and services in the community were integral to Islamic and Muhammadiyah values that are complete in her journey to be a professor. “To be a professor in Muhammadiyah was a trust to disseminate the real positive impacts for the society,” she said. Prof Tri Yuni Hendrawati delivered her inaugural speech entitled “Agroindustrial Process Engineering in Chemical Engineering to Elevate Natural Resource Values in 5.0 Society Era”. [] UM Jakarta / Diktilitbang

The Rector of Unmuh Babel, Fadillah Sabri ST MEng, congratulated the 21st Bangka Belitung Province Anniversary in the commemoration celebration last Monday (22/11). He expected that all components in Bangka Belitung Province strengthen the education sector progress. Shortly, it aimed to Bangka Belitung to be a preeminent province in its young age, until the 40 years-phase.

“Bangka Belitung should prepare to be a province that finished in learning, which then, might actualize the knowledge they achived,” he said. As reported on the official Unmuh Babel site, Fadillah Sabri, the Rector of Unmuh Babel, is one of the pioneering figures of the Presidium for Bangka Belitung Province establishment in 1999-2000. He also encouraged all parties to collaborate in establishing a top and ideal province. To initiate to be a progressive, community well-being, and example for the other regions.

The commemoration celebration of the 21st Bangka Belitung Anniversary was conducted in Belitung Island. This celebration aimed to keep and elevate the unity spirit in Bangka Belitung. Fadillah prompted Babel community and leaders to continue the efforts to be an independent province that can compete with other regions and lead in the economic sector. “Bangka Belitung needs to be a more solid, harmonious, and conducive province to get investors’ trust to invest in Babel. It can affect the derivative positive impacts to the community development in Bangka Belitung,” he said. [] Unmuh Babel / Diktilitbang

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) won in the national competition of Indonesian Student Entrepreneurship (KMI) Expo conducted blended on 17-18 November 2021.

Previously, the UMS International student Khalid Wamala won 3rd place in 2021 Essay ISS-UM iFest conducted by Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) collaborated with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemenristekdikti). One of four teams funded by Business Activity of Indonesian Students (KBMI) achieved 3rd place at the national level for the food and drink category. The team consisted of Ahmad Apriyanto, Hawangga Dhiyaul Fadly, Jacob Jordan Noerrochman, and Khoirunnisa Dyas Fajriati initiated to present Batik Brownies under Dias Azis Pramudita as supervisor, and Umi Fadhilah as the entrepreneurship supervisor.

Jacob Jordan Noerrochman as a Batik Brownies team member, explained their concept benefit. “We expect that this brownies business which in batik motive has more recognition and beneficial for broader parties in preserving Indonesia culture, especially batik,” Jacob said, Monday (22/11). This activity supported the Independent Learning and Independent Campus program. It encouraged students to be graduates with a strong character, full of innovation, and ready to compete at national, regional, global levels. The Head of Students affair office, Ir Ahmad Kholid Alghofari, ST, MR, expected shortly, UMS Students more contributed to the entrepreneur world to be an employee and entrepreneurs.

Besides Batik Brownies, UMS students presented DASDES MEDIA (care and design service), Increativv (content writer and instastory designer of the Instagram business account), and Adu Wedhang (culinary product of frozen Food). The entrepreneurship supervisor, Umi Fadlilah, ST, MEng, wished that the Batik Brownies were better in taste, wider in distribution, more varied, and blessed the benefits. [] UMS / Diktilitbang

The Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh (Unmuha), Dr Aslam Nur MA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Financial and Development Supervisory Board (BPKP) Aceh Representative last Friday (19/11). The agenda was held in the Unmuha Building, Meeting Room of the 2nd Floor Rectorate Building. The Head of BPKP Aceh Representative, Indra Khaira Jaya SE Ak MM CA QIA CGCAE attended with the Chief of Administrative Officer, Hanhan Hudaya Ak MM CA. The Head of General Division, Muklis, and The Sub coordinator of Personnel Affairs, Ari Pradana Putra, also attended the agenda.

The Rector of Unmuha, accompanied by the Vice-Rector I, Dr H Fadhlullah SH MS; the Vice-Rector II, H Almanar SH MH; the Vice-Rector III, Ir H Zardan Araby MT; and the Head of International Affairs and Collaboration, Dr Febyolla Presilawati SE MM. The Deans, the Heads of Bureau, and the Heads of Unit also attended the MoU ceremony. “The essential element in Independent Campus is collaboration to support the learning activities and outside activities,” Dr Aslam said.

Indra Khaira expressed his gratitude and appreciation. “Alhamdulillah, I appreciate the collaboration because we are sure that we can not establish everything independently. We need collaboration. Today, we have the same intention to develop a nation, and several sectors in infrastructure and education,” he said as reported on the official Unmuha site.

After the MoU signing ceremony, it was continued by the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in four faculties, including the Faculties of Economics, Law, Islamic Studies, and Psychology. The Economics Faculty was divided into four study programs, Accounting, Management, Digital Business, and Entrepreneur. InsyaAllah, there would be a new study program, Agribusiness. [] Unmuha / Diktilitbang

Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA (Uhamka) on Monday (22/11) officially established the first doctoral program of Indonesian Education in Jakarta by the issuance of the Ministerial Decree of Indonesia Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Number 494/E/O/2021 about the permit. The Head of the Institute for Higher Education Service (LLDIKTI) Regional III, Prof Dr Agus Setyo Budi, MSc, handed the decree over to the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof DR. HAMKA, Prof Dr Gunawan Suryoputro, MHum who accompanied by the Daily Advisory Board Uhamka.

The doctoral program of Indonesian Education in Uhamka would support LLDIKTI Regional III to complete the Key Performance Indicator and to keep enthusiasm to compete in doing the good deeds. “Alhamdulillah, Uhamka have long waited for this good news and coincided with the 64th Uhamka anniversary. It could be a special present for us as the first university in Jakarta which has established the doctoral program of Indonesian Education,” the Rector of Uhamka, Prof Dr Gunawan Suryoputro.

The Rector explained that shortly, the campus would commit to producing the graduates who have spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social intelligence to create a progressive civilization. The campus vision is to create a prophetic teaching university bringing the campus located in Jakarta to keep innovating and adjusting the rapid development. “The number of doctors is still low; even the lecturers with the doctoral degree can not fulfill the 21% target accounted for 58,000 lecturers which have a doctoral degree. The number of doctoral students in the Indonesian Education Department is still very limited in number. Undoubtedly, it can influence the education quality,” he said.  [] Uhamka / Diktilitbang

In the Upbuilding of Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (MHEI)s’ leaders and the Inauguration of The Office of Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development on Monday (22/11), Prof Dr KH Haedar Nashir MSi, the President of Muhammadiyah Central Board highlighted six points for MHEIs and all components.

MHEIs Require To Develop The Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (AIK), Research, and Preeminent Programs

First, strengthening and development of Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (AIK) quality in all MHEIs. It is a fundamental and paramount goal in Catur Dharma ‘Four Values’ of MHEIs. The MHEIs’ leaders could develop and upbuild the AIK program as an absolute value or the internalized values based on Manhaj Tarjih (Preference Methodology) of Muhammadiyah. “The Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies was a progressive Islam. It was required to be an institutionalization process in the MHEIs’ identity,” Prof Haedar Nashir said.

Second, to establish and develop the epistemology of science. Prof Haedar appreciated the doctoral and professor lecturers in MHEIs. Afterwards, the epistemology needed to build in MHEIs is a holistic and integrative framework. “When discussing Islamic epistemology, we can not only restrict from the normativeness of the verse of Quran and Hadis. We take the substance and then develop it,” he continued.

Third, to develop multidisciplinary research centers. “To MHEIs with the research institutes, do not run it independently. Because MHEIs can synergize with collaboration,” Prof Haedar said. The large institutions have had excellent research development, but it was a starting point, and the other MHEIs need to follow to create the strength of a unity.

Fourth, to create centres and preeminent programs based on the MHEIs’ characters. “We need an acceleration of it (centres and preminent programs) by 165 MHEIs,” he said. He also added about the business development of MHEIs to not depend on the students’ achievement.

MHEIs Can Contribute To The Development of Human Resources and The Communities

Fifth, the human resources. Prof Haedar Nashir suggested to MHEIs to unlock the cadre potentials of Muhammadiyah youths. “The developed nations will have qualified human resources,” Prof Haedar said. He explained that Indonesia is in 6th place in the Human Development Index ranking in Southeast Asia. However, it does not mean that Indonesia has no potency, but there is no acceleration. “Education is tied up with the unsuitable fields. The higher education world has to keep a distance with the political projects and the other projects which are not integrated with the education and technology world.”

Sixth, to develop the science communities. Muhammadiyah has initiated the development of a scientific movement that requires practical strategies, which is the digital world. It included the fundamental values in religious issues, Pancasila, cultural issues, and basic knowledge. “In implementing the freedom of expression, the cadres and leaders from Muhammadiyah have to express it based on their study field. The most important thing is a straight logical basis,” Prof Haedar Nashir said.

The Inauguration of The Office of Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development

Prof Haedar Nashir also led the symbolic ceremony in front of the Office of Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development, Monday (22/11). In his remarks, besides the six highlights for all Muhammadiyah HEIs, Prof Haedar also congratulated (Tahniah) for the building establishment of Muhammadiyah CHERD.

In establishing the acceleration of Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs)’s performances, Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development (CHERD) held ‘Upbuilding of Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions and the Inauguration of Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development Office’, Monday (22/11). The official ceremony was conducted live by the President of Muhammadiyah Central Board, Prof Haedar Nashir, witnessed by the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs, Prof Muhadjir Effendy online; the Chairman of Muhammadiyah CHERD; several Rectors; and the invited guests.

In his report, Prof Lincolin mentioned that the building construction located in Brawijaya Street, Menayu Kidul, Tirtonirmolo, Kasihan, Bantul resulted from Taawun (Cooperations) and auction collected from 111 contributors of MHEIs and personal donors. In elevating the trust and performance professionality, the Office of Muhammadiyah CHERD has certified ISO 9001: 2015 by the number 824 100 19006 from TUV Rheinland Indonesia. “The ISO Certification is our attempt from Muhammadiyah CHERD to keep improving the quality and provide the optimal services for the MHEIs,” he said.

On the same occasion, Muhammadiyah CHERD also launched three Application Systems comprised of (1) The Report of MHEI leaders, (2) The Questionnaire and Evaluation of Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (AIK) Quality Standard, and (3) The Database of MHEIs’ Scholarships. “The System of Management Information developed to track the database of the foundation to create a good governance and elevate comprehensive service for 165 MHEIs,” Muhammad Sayuti, the Secretary of Muhammadiyah CHERD, said. He expected that the systems would increase the performance of The Council, MHEIs, and also the Foundation.

Prof Muhadjir Effendy explained that CHERD has a central role in handling several situations regarding education issues and MHEIs. This new office inauguration was more representative and expected to increase the MHEIs’ national and international affairs role. “I appreciate and express my gratitude to all the hard work conducted by Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development to improve Muhammadiyah’s roles, especially in Higher Education,” he concluded.