Muhammadiyah Diktiltibang Council, in collaboration with Muhammadiyah Cadre Education (MPK) Council and LazisMu held Baitul Arqom of Muhammadiyah Scholarship Preparation Program (MSPP) Batch IV in Development of Quality Assurance for Vocational Education building (BBPPMPV) for Arts and Culture. The program, intended for Muhammadiyah cadres, aims to prepare for study abroad intensively and how to get the scholarship.

Prof. Dr. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, Rector of UM Surakarta, said that the policy regarding the rationalization of private education issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture in the future should be responded to positively. Including the number of private institutions with low quality and are headed for collapse. The rationalization is about the students and the qualified Human Resources (HR),, which can be seen from the quality or capacity of the Doctorates. He advised that the Muhammadiyah-‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (PTMA) not only increase the number of doctors but also improve the quality of doctors. “If MSPP Batch IV is only focused on study overseas, in the near future, the Council can innovate to develop the doctoral needs in the country,” he explained online (05/10).

As the keynote speaker and to open the program officially, Prof. Lincolin Arsyad explained that currently, what is required to be prepared to study abroad is the nature of being open-minded. Studying abroad is not only attending the lecture but also being able to see how other people and other cultures are. “You can look for the added value when you study abroad later,” he said. Prof. Lincolin continued, if observed in the COVID-19 condition, the current education map has changed. English proficiency is essential, especially with the rapid development of information technology. “In the future, we should control the world of information. Therefore, the opportunity to participate in the MSPP program is extremely beneficial and should be taken seriously and not to be wasted,” he said. 

On the same occasion, Dr. H. Ari Anshori, M.Ag as MPK representative, advised that the participants who later succeeded in continuing their studies could return to Muhammadiyah. “Become a doctor, master, or professor, but don’t forget to return to Muhammadiyah,” he explained. Dr. Mahli Zainuddin Tago, M.Si as LazisMu representative, also said that the MSPP program brought many Muhammadiyah cadres to reach their dreams. “The fund is the mandate of ummat, so please focus entirely on participating in the program. Especially for ones who already know, you can share with other colleagues who had no opportunity participating in this program, “he explained.

To discuss Muhammadiyah as a movement is likened to talk about Islam as fundamental values and Muhammadiyah ideals. That was a statement from Prof. Dr. KH. Haedar Nashir, M.Si. in the opening of Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (AIK) Public Lecture, Monday (04/10).

Prof. Haedar stated Islam means submission, safe, peace, and divine. Submission means wholly submitting oneself to God naturally. Islam also means safe, which every Muslim and who learns Islam can get safety in the life of this world and the hereafter. Besides that, Islam also means peace. Learning, believing, and practicing Islamic values can bring to a secure life both in this world and in the hereafter. Islam also means divine and pure by practicing the pure values and divine energy on the mind and soul. These four values in worshipping Allah, which are submission, safe, peaceful, and blessed, should become a spirit in the mind and orientation practice in a lifetime.

Islam also contains aqidah ‘fundamental beliefs’ values, which believe in the oneness of Allah. By the aqidah values, someone will have a life principle as everyone who declares as Muslim has a clear foundation which not easily attracted by the life pleasure but also living a life in the world. Those are the importance of aqidah as a worship foundation. “So that we have to believe in our religion without condemning other religions,” he explained. Secondly, to practice what Allah commands by following what Rasulullah p.b.u.h. did. Thirdly, moral values are the way, the spirit, and the model of the act to practicing religious values. Fourth, muamalah duniawiyah values relate to the relationship between people and the environment of the universe.

Prof. Haedar also gave messages to the first-year students in PTMA all over Indonesia to be persons who love to learn. From an early age to the aged person in a lifetime, college students should continue to learn knowledge, religion, life lessons, and also be an autodidact. “The lecturers and PTMA leaders are the facilitators. The key to learning success is on yourselves. You should be a person who develops intelligence, mastering science and technology, and be professional,” he continued. Because Indonesia is still left behind in global competitiveness, students should become individuals with high responsibility and have above-average qualified competence. Because the student right now would be the future leader, they should not be careless and ignorant. They should be tenacious students and have a successful orientation in learning progress. “I hope the first-year students can make themselves religiously obedient, have a noble character, be intelligent, knowledgeable, independent, skilled students, and become people who are trustworthy and spread grace for the whole universe,” he concluded. [] Diktilitbang

If we delay making decisions for business opportunities, it means that we will be wealthy when we grow old. Consequently, PTMA students should be open-minded, learn new insight and broaden the horizon that there are a lot of business opportunities that can be accessed and understood. Those were the statements of Muhammad Sayuti, Ph.D. on Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council workshop towards ‘Implementation of Independence Learning with Community Empowerment on Export-based Ornamental Plants Agribusiness ’ Saturday (02/10). The webinar was attended by Irfan Nugroho from Institute Pelita Desa and Cici Melati Rahmawati from Ornamental Plants Exporter student.

As a plant exporter, Cici Melita mentioned that the idea to start was the curiosity of a business that would empower the communities. “The option to develop the ornamental plants is because it can be the first item suitable to all communities, especially the Millenials,” he said. Indonesia is a tropical country that currently dominates 0,1% of the global market, which communities can cultivate. She and the team developed the business model Tengkulak Sholeh ‘Sholeh Middleman’ with a social enterprise model. Not only to consider how this business is running but also the advantage and impact on the community. “We also did some community assistance; after that, we supported the capitals and were responsible for all processes,” he explained. The marketing strategy includes digital marketing, joining International Expo, and creating overseas agent networks.

Irfan added that when PTMA students were deployed in community services (KKN), the students were also allowed to develop a business so that the students could develop the business and be a cultivator that can earn profits. Besides making profits, they also assist the community, which previously got training to be the Community Leader. “It was what we are doing, and we developed the independent learning concept. So that we can collaborate with any universities for business development later,” he said.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) collaborated with the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Taxation I through MoU last Thursday (30/8). The collaboration has been established since 2015. Both parties signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the tax centre and cooperation on the agenda. Rector of UMSU, Prof Dr. Agussani MAP, attended the meeting. Meanwhile, the Regional Office of Directorate General of Taxation (Kanwil DJP) North Sumatra I presented the Head of Kanwil DJP North Sumatra I, Dr. Eddi Wayudi ST MM. The UMSU main campus in Mukhtar Basri street became the location of the MoU signing.

Prof. Agussani explained that the partnership had been going well. Previously, as reported on the official UM Sumatera Utara site, fifty students had become the tax volunteers in Kanwil DJP North Sumatra I in 2018. “In 2021, UMSU students become the best tax volunteers in Kanwil DJP North Sumatra I,” he added. Afterwards, Dr. Eddi hoped that UMSU could be the strategic partner in taxation education, socialization, and research. Moreover, as a higher education institution, UMSU could provide positive input in improving tax awareness and obedience.

Present on this occasion, Vice-Rector III, Assoc Prof Dr. Rudianto MSi; Head of Extension, Service, and Public Relations, Bismar Fahleri; Section Head of Counseling Guidance and Document Management, Josualam Sinaga; Dean of Economics and Business Faculty, Januri SE MM; and the Vice-Dean; Head of Tax Management Department, Elizar Sinambela SE MSi. [] Diktilitbang

Universitas Siber Muhammadiyah (Universitas SiberMu) officially received the operational permit from the Decree of Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Number 430/E/0/2021, Thursday (30/09). Universitas SiberMu previously obtained the principal permit after undergoing a virtual field evaluation by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia at MOU Campus on HOS Cokroaminoto Street, Wirobrajan, last March.

Chairman of Daily Advisory Board (BPH), Prof. Chairil Anwar, also appreciated Universitas SiberMu’s achievement. “After going through a long and tense journey, SiberMu finally received the operational permit. Alhamdulillah, I hope it will strengthen Muhammadiyah in education, science, and modern technology. We ask for support from all parties,” he explained.

He continued that SiberMu will prepare the management and conduct the socialization to the broader communities in the near future. “In the future, we will prepare for good and progressive governance. As well as socializing it to the public, Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (PTMA), and prospective students by carrying the tagline’ Learning in the whole time without limits,” concluded Deputy Chair of Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council.

Previously, Muhammad Sayuti, Secretary of Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council, mentioned that the paramount goal of the SiberMu establishment is to expand access to Higher Education both at home and abroad at a more affordable cost. “In addition to being inexpensive and affordable, Universitas SiberMu is also expected to be able to reach external areas so as to encourage the expansion of access to education massively and of course strengthen other PTMA campuses as well,” he explained. [] Diktilitbang

Universitas Muhammadiyah Kudus (UMKU) held an opening ceremony of Community Service Activities, Monday (27/09). It was located in Aisyiyah Kudus Orphanage, 1 Kudus-Jepara Street. The agenda involved several UMKU lecturers and students collaborating with ‘Aisyiyah and Nasyiatul Aisyiyah Branch Board of Kudus City with applying a strict health protocol.

The first schedule was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing procession with the Chairwoman of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah Regional Board of Kudus, Aris Naini SPd, and the Chairwoman of ‘Aisyiyah Regional Board, HJ Khosifah SPdI. The themes of this activity comprised of “Pletekan (Ruellia tuberosa L.) leaves for antiseptic soap” and “The production of Parijoto (M. Speciosa) Lip Balm as a natural dye of Parijoto juice”. The agenda aimed to disseminate innovation and skill for collageus. It was expected that the members boost their finance. The Chairwoman of ‘Aisyiyah Orphanage, Hj Zahroh Chasanah, SAg, explained that it could be a future provision for the orphans, especially the specific targets of the agenda.

“The community engagement activities can be conducted by the 5th Batch of Muhammadiyah Research Grant in 2021,” Noor Hidayah SKep, MKep as the Vice-Rector of Academic Divison. She delivered the remarks representing the Rector of UMKU, as reported on the official UMKU site.

The following schedule was a procedure video display of the antiseptic soap production. The Committee displayed Parijoto Lip Balm (LIPJar) presentation video and distributed the product sample of LIPJar. Yayuk Mundriyastutik ST, MT, and Indah Puspitasari SSiT, MKeb as the Chiefs of Organizing Committee reviewed the procedure videos. Both of them expected that the activity would continuously run smoothly in approximately three months ahead. The agenda was closed by the prayer guided by Sri Utami SPdI and continued by the picture taking of all participants.

The new building of STIE Muhammadiyah Tuban located in Sugihwaras Village, Jenu, Tuban, is ready to occupy. The campus established in May 2021, which lies in a 2,500 square meter area with the third-floor building, is a Pimpinan Daerah Muhammadiyah (PDM) Tuban grant. The Chair of STIE Muhammadiyah Tuban, Yuanis, explained that the first floor is planned to be structural officers and lecturers completed with the consultation room for the thesis and academic guidance. There will also be academic and financial services, Management and Accounting laboratories, a library, and four large and comfortable classes.

The first floor, according to Yuanis, was scheduled to finish in October 2021. “InsyaAllah, it will be operated as a campus on this odd semester this year. Meanwhile, the second and third floors were under construction,” he said for pwmu.co, Sunday (26/09). By this building establishment, STIEM Tuban was hoped to attract prospective students and provide large and comfortable classrooms supported by adequate learning facilities. “I hope this building can motivate the students and lecturers to implement the learning process. So that in the future, STIEM Tuban can create an excellent generation in Management and Accounting,” he said.

The three members of the Daily Advisory Board (BPH), including Prof Achmad Jainuri MA Ph.D. (The Chairman), Dr. Hidayatulloh MSi (Vice-Chair of Academic affair), dan Dr dr Sukadiono MM (Vice-Chair of Financial and Facilities affairs), visited STIEM Tuban. They visited to survey the building construction progress. The three of them visited the new campus after fostering the lecturers and educational personnel in the Da’wah Building of Muhammadiyah Tuban, Saturday (25/09).

UM Surakarta (UMS) Megalodon team, which competed in Kontes Robot SAR Indonesia ‘Indonesia SAR Robotic Contest’ (KRSRI) succeeded in achieving 1st place and Best Strategy in the design and engineering competition on robotics. The competition is conducted by Pusat Prestasi Nasional ‘National Achievement Center’, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia announced on Saturday (25/9).

Megalodon team is a robotic team under Heru Supriyono, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. with his students, namely Wahyu Yuli Aldianto; Aron Widiatmoko; Untung Budi Utomo, and Aldi Yulianto, which are the students in the Electrical Engineering study program, UM Surakarta.

Wahyu Yuli Aldianto showed his gratitude and readiness to compete in the next level on October 12th, 2021. “We are so thankful and ready to compete in the next level,” Wahyu, the leader of the UMS Megalodon team, said.

Head of Student Affairs Bureau, Ir. Ahmad Kholid Al Ghofari, S.T., M.T. mentioned that the Student Affairs Bureau (Bagmawa) is proud of the Megalodon team’s achievement of getting 1st place and the best strategy team in the Indonesia Robotic Contest in the SAR division. It showed the result of effort and Robotic Research development which ran well. “Bagmawa UMS is so proud of this achievement. The robotic contest is conducted by Pusat Prestasi Nasional, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia,” Cholid explained. [] Humas UMS / Diktilitbang

Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Muhammadiyah ‘Muhammadiyah Technology and Business Institute’ (ITBM) Wakatobi held Campus Life Introduction to New Students (PKKMB) Tuesday (21/9). The agenda invited various speakers, including Wakatobi Regent, Haliana and Secretary of Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council, Muhammad Sayuti, MPd, MEd, Ph.D. Sixty students were attending PKKMB Orientation as the second generation of ITBM Wakatobi. Dharma Wanita building, Wangiwangi district became the PKKMB location.

The first-year students who attended consisted of 3 study programs, including Information Technology, Entrepreneurs, and Fisheries. The addition of the 60 students increased the number of students in ITBM Wakatobi to 160 students.

In his speech, Haliana explained that the ITBM existence, where there is a business study program, would benefit the community. “I ensure the students here also have an entrepreneur mindset and have the advantage for others in offering job opportunities,” he admitted on Sultranesia. Haliana also stated that ITBM might be the place to develop and enhance intellectual competence.

After that, Sayuti, in his speech, expressed his gratitude to Pemda Wakatobi for the address. He explained that it was the form of Muhammadiyah collaboration with the local government. Because Muhammadiyah plays a role in educating the nations’ lives and Wakatobi can develop with Muhammadiyah higher education institutions. “All of Muhammadiyah higher education institutions have networks which can be helpful for improvement,” he said in Zonasultra.com

Then, the remark from the PPKMB ends to put on the alma mater coat to fresh-year student representatives by the Rector of ITBM Wakatobi, Arusani. UM Buton leaders; Chief of Wakatobi police AKBP Suharman Sanusi; lecturers; education personnel; and senior students who also attended in the procession.

UM Bulukumba collaborated with the District Police (Polres) of Bulukumba to conduct vaccination in the First and Second Campus in UM Bulukumba, Wednesday (22/09). The vaccination process was a national program held concurrently on the fifteen points all over Indonesia, one of them in UM Bulukumba, South Sulawesi.

The program involved several parties, comprised of the district police, higher education institutions, students, Student Executive Board (BEM), and Youth Organizations representatives. The vaccination was freely opened for the public and greeted directly by the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, conducted online centralized in Bogor Agriculture Institute (IPB). The President mentioned the 253,000 vaccines for the program acceleration. ”Currently, the two essential things to conduct were to accelerate the vaccination and the health protocol implementation. I prompted to give vaccines to the public until the last stock to prevent people from the Covid-19 transmission,” Mr. Jokowi said when he greeted all participants and committees of the vaccination program.

The program located in Universitas Muhammadiyah Bulukumba was followed by a broad community, lecturers, college students, and students in Bulukumba Regent with total vaccines of 2000 dosages. Moreover, as a humanitarian act for the Covid-19-affected people, UM Bulukumba provided 1000 packages of groceries. “The vaccination to protect ourselves and our health. The assistance will also support us, the underprivileged people,” Eni, one of the participants, said. The students also enthusiastically followed the vaccination program. They hoped to learn effectively in school again.