Institute for Research and Social Service (LPPM) UM Palembang was trusted by The Agency of Human Resource Development (BPSDM) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendragi) in conducting the technical guidance (bimtek) for 20 members of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Bangka Barat, in Batiqa Hotel Palembang, Tuesday-Friday (27-30/04).

By theme ‘Optimization of Role and Function for DPRD Leaders and Members in Supporting The Local Development” attended by Vivin Gunawas, S.STP., MA from BPSDM of Kemendagri; Drs. Lukman Nul Hakim, M.Si., from the Ministry of Village and Disadvantaged Regions; Benny Boy, S.PSi., MCH as Motivator, Psychological and Health Consultant as the resource persons.

The Vice-Rector IV, Dr. Antoni MHI, appreciated BPSDM Kemendagri and DPRD Bangka Barat, who have selected UM Palembang as the organizer of technical guidance. “We hope that the synergy between DPRD Bangka Barat and UM Palembang can continue to the other fields,” he said as reported on the UM Palembang site.

Oktorazsari, the Vice-Hade I DPRD Bangka Barat, expressed his gratitude and hoped this collaboration would continue not only the technical guidance but also the other programs in supporting the human resources development by the two parties. “I expect that this technical guidance result can be applicable to Bangka Barat communities,” he said. [] Diktilitbang

Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta (Unisa) held 1442 H Ramadhan sermon attended by Prof. Dr. Abdul Mu’thi, the Secretary of Muhammadiyah Central Board online, Tuesday (27/4). In his presentation, Prof. Abdul Mu’thi explained that the wasathiyah (moderate) movement of Muhammadiyah is about the Islamic wasathiyah (moderate) activity based on the Al-Qu’ran and As-Sunnah values. The civilization elements comprise beauty, cleanliness, knowledgeability in the Islamic teachings in Al-Qur’an and Hadits.

In front of Unisa academic civitas, he continued that the seven Islamic wasathiyah values in ‘Bogor Message on Wasatiyah Islam’ could be a priority. Bogor Message or the declaration of Bogor Message was the resulting deal of Islamic clergy who formulated the seven universal values accepted in the Islamic world. As reported on the Unisa site, the Bogor Message highlighted the seven central values in Wasathiyah Islam. It includes Tawazun (proportional in achieving material and spiritual matters); I’tidal (being proportionate and fair in full-responsibility); Tasamuh (understand and respect the difference in all aspects in life); Shura (deliberation and try to give solution together in full-consideration); Islah (continuously improving and transforming behavior for the common good; Qudwah (as an example, guidance and always provide initiative to create common welfare); and Muwathanah (admitting the country existence and becoming a nation which obeys the laws).

Mu’thi also added Muslims should understand their position to be khairu ummah (the best community) and wasathiyah (being moderate) by presenting what people, in general, exist as part of the civilization’s nature. These characteristics include the beauty and goodness which are physically observable; being knowledgeable and wise for their knowledge; practicing the religious teachings reasonably as taught without exaggeration; doing and upholding the law fairly; taking a middle way to give solution in every problem, and being moderate in dealing with differences.

“By this comprehension, Islam which is perfect in the physical appearance, delectation, and has its charm by its beauty. Because of Wasathiyah Islam should be represented Islam in creating other people grateful with what Muslims portrayed in their behavior, or physically observable,” he said. [] Diktilitbang

Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (Unimus) agreed to collaborate by signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last Thursday (22/04). The collaboration was between Unimus and the Council for Elementary and Secondary Education of Muhammadiyah Province Board Central Java (Dikdasmen PWM Jateng). The seventh-floor Auditorium of Medical Faculty Unimus became the location of the signing procession.

In the agenda, the Rector of UNIMUS, Prof. Dr. Masrukhi, MPd, attended the signing of the MoU. Also, the Chairman of Majelis Dikdasmen PWM Jateng attended this agenda. He expected that the collaboration would be a medium for teacher quality improvement in carrying out the education practice. “Shortly, Muhammadiyah education institutions in Central java can cooperate with all higher education institutions in Central Java, not only for Unimus,” he added as reported on the official Unimus site.

Afterwards, the four faculties in Unimus with fifty Muhammadiyah schools in Central java signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). These four faculties comprise Mathematics and Natural Science Faculty (FMIPA), Language and Foreign Culture Faculty (FBBA), Economics Faculty, and Engineering Faculty. The dean of each faculty signed the MoA delegated by Dr. Eny Winaryati, M.Pd.; Muhimatul Ifadah, M.Pd.; Dr. Haerudin, M.Si.; dan Dr. RM. Bagus Irawan, S.T., M.Si., IPM.

The signing procession was a deal to increase and develop the researches between Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang and Muhammadiyah schools in Central Java. Moreover, the social service was the primary point in the agreement. To follow up this signing procession, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang and Muhammadiyah schools in Central Java can improve learning quality through lesson study. Both signing processions aimed to support Independent learning, Independent campus implementation.

The Chemistry Department of Science and Technology Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi (UMMI) conducted the Chemistry Curriculum Workshop in Industrial Revolution 4.0 to implement Independent Learning, Independent Campus (MBKM) on Saturday (17/04).

It aimed to socialize the Industrial Revolution 4.0 in MBKM implementation to all Chemistry students, Alumni, and Stakeholders. The Head of Chemistry Departments, Lela Mukmilah, ST MSi explained that “The workshop was implemented as Chemistry Department response towards Independent Learning and Independent Campus by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Nadiem Makarim,” said Lela Mukmilah, as reported on the UMMI site.

The workshop was conducted online with 62 people and attended by the faculty leaders, lecturers, chemistry laboratory assistance, alumni, and stakeholders/partners from the Environmental Service Office (DLH) of Sukabumi regency and city, and the Village Head of Babakan Cisaat. Afterwards, the agenda has a follow-up program to produce Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) of internship, independent project, Implementation Agreement (IA) arrangement with collaborative partners, and deciding the Graduates Learning Achievements (CPL) with related partners.

The Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) inaugurated 35 dentists, which comprise five male co-ass and thirty female co-ass on Saturday (24/04) in Campus III Dentistry Department UMS.

Drg. Dendy Murdiyanto, MDSc, as the Dean of Dentistry Faculty, expected that the new dentists could work and contribute to the community. Although it is still pandemic, dentists may still contribute to the oral health of the community.

“I hope the new dentists can work and contribute to society although it’s still on Covid-19 pandemic,” the Dean of Dentistry Faculty.

The Rector of UMS, Prof. Sofyan Anif, M.Si explained that thirty-five dentists had been inaugurated to be eased in carrying out the duties. He also expected that the Dentistry Faculty plans the education quality improvement at home and abroad shortly to achieve the perfect score. The 2029 target was an acceleration of education quality to achieve a world-class university.

“I hope the new dentists can get the ease in carrying out the duties as the professional health workers. I also hope that in 2029, our target in education quality accelerates to reach the World Class University,” Prof.Sofyan Anif MSi said.

In his remarks in the opening ceremony, The Daily Advisory Board of UMS, Drs. H. Dahlan Rais, M.Hum also suggested to the Dentistry Faculty graduates to have goodwill for all humankind and uphold the ethics code of dentistry in carrying out duties to be professional health workers.

The Institute for Collaboration and International Affairs (LKUI) Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) facilitated an “Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards” (IISMA) socialization program conducted by the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud). Several students in various universities in Indonesia attended the student internationalization program online on Tuesday (20/04).

The Vice-Rector III, Dr Rudianto MSi, delivered his speech in the socialization program. As reported on the UMSU official site, Rudianto mentioned the internationalized program appeal for the students. This affinity includes the experience to learn and adapt to the global community. “I expect the agenda can provide information about the prestigious program strategy and details,” said Rudianto.

The IISMA socialization program was invited Elvira F Tanjung, PhD, the Coordinator of Administration and Collaboration, in the Sub-Team Work of Indonesian Students International Mobility, Kemendikbud, and Kenrick, ST, the Coordinator of Communication, in the Sub-Team Work of Indonesian Students International Mobility, Kemendikbud. Moreover, Dr Eng Rachmat Sriwijaya, ST IPM ASEAN Eng, the Vice- Chairman of Sub-Team Work for Indonesian Students International Mobility, Kemendikbud, also attended the meeting. Rachmat Sriwijaya explained that the IISMA program would be conducted in one semester.

The foreign higher education institutions involved in the program are in 300 top universities in the world. Later, the student internationalization program would facilitate Indonesian students to acquire knowledge and skills, exchange ideas and culture, and build networking with colleagues, academicians, and communities in overseas higher education institutions. Moreover, the program also would benefit from completing students’ competence and study program in general.

Muhammadiyah Higher Education, Research, and Development Council (Diktilitbang) held Tadarus Ramadan 1442 H with the theme “Towards Academic Excellence” online, Friday (23/04). The agenda was planned to come about in three series every Friday night with three different topics. “The aim of the agenda is not only to increase silaturahim’ friendship’ but also to encourage the vision and conception of PTMA leaders. It is essential to maintain the trust towards academic excellence in PTMA leaders,” said Prof. Edy Suandi Hamid as Deputy Chair of Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council.

Academic Excellence is one of the taglines of the Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council. Prof. Edy Suandi Hamid also emphasized that one of the goals of the Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council is to create superior, excellence, and progressive Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institution (PTMA). “Another purpose is to develop insight and become an alternative step for PTMA towards academic excellence,” he said.

Also present as a speaker, Amich Alhumami, Ph.D., delivered the theme “The Policy Directions for the Development of Indonesian Higher Education.” In his presentation, the Director of Religion, Education and Culture of Bappenas RI ‘National Development Planning Agency’ emphasized that education is the nation’s strategic agenda and becomes the context of national development. The issue of education is one of the main pillars that will determine the quality and competitiveness of Indonesia. Thus, a boost in human capital is needed. “Economic progress and achievements are correlated with human capital investment,” he explained. The high economic achievement will align with how much a country provides innovation in its human capital.

Prof. Suyanto, Ph.D., in his presentation, explained from a different perspective. Bringing the theme of “The Future of Indonesian Higher Education, “the UMY Professor explained that the phenomenon of Information Technology advances and today’s revolution is indeed unpredictable. “COVID-19 phenomenon is one lesson for our Universities to change their learning method by using technological advances,” he said. The internal conditions, including regulations and socio-economic conditions, are currently the face of higher education in the future.

The Institute for Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (LSIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung (Unmuh Babel) conducted the Ramadhan Roadshow of Unmuh Babel 1442 H themed “To strengthen faith in the pandemic by sharing in Ramadhan 1442 H”. The roadshow was started with gathering (silaturrahim) with Rhaudatus Sholihin Mosque leaders and prayers in Air Gegas Village, Air Gegas district, South Bangka Regency, Friday (16/04).

KH Hasan Rumata, as the Chairman of the Daily Advisory Board (BPH) Unmuh Babel, delivered his Islamic sermon and disseminated groceries packages to 22 underprivileged families around Rhaudatus Sholihin, Air Gegas Village. The symbolic distribution of the Al-Qur’an package, cash assistance for orphans was handed over to the participants. On this occasion, Unmuh Babel also shared New Student Enrolment (PMB), Unmuh Bangka Belitung, in 2020/2021 with applying the Covid-19 protocols. Afterwards, the agenda was continued by a social gathering session.

Besides the Chairman of BPH Unmuh Bangka Belitung, the Institute for Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (LSIK) Unmuh Bangka Belitung, lecturers, academic staff Unmuh Babel, community and religious figures, the village secretary, and other government officials also attended the meeting. The Chairman of LSIK Unmuh Bangka Belitung, Adi Saputra MPdI, admitted that in the future, a similar agenda would be conducted in several mosques in the Bangka regency, Central Bangka and West Bangka. “InsyaAllah, I ask your blessing for the implementation of Ramadan Roadshow Unmuh Bangka Belitung 1442 H to run well in all regions, as we all expected,” said Adi.

Muhammadiyah Cyber ​​University (SiberMu University) officially received the principle permit Number 0269/E.EI/KB.01.00/2021, Tuesday (20/04). The program initiated by the Muhammadiyah Central Board had previously undergone a virtual field evaluation by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia at the MOU Campus on Hos Cokroaminoto Street, Wirobrajan, last March.

Muhammad Sayuti, Secretary of the Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council, on behalf of Muhammadiyah, is grateful and glad for the issuance of the campus principle permit launched at the 108th Muhammadiyah Anniversary in 2019. Since it was officially launched by Prof. Haedar Nashir and Minister of Education and Culture, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, in 2019, the name of this campus was Muhammadiyah Online University (MOU). Then it was asked to change to Muhammadiyah Open University (MOU), later requested to change to Muhammadiyah Cyber ​​University. “SiberMu University underwent various processes for approximately two years. With the issuance of this principle permit, hopefully, it can expand Muhammadiyah’s da’wah and also soon be prepared with some improvements to accelerate the issuance of an operational permit, “he explained.

He continued the paramount goal of establishing SiberMu University to expand access to Higher Education both at home and abroad at a more affordable cost. “In addition to being inexpensive and affordable, SiberMu University is also expected to be able to reach external areas to encourage the expansion of access to education massively and of course strengthen other PTMA campuses as well,” he explained.

SiberMu University must complete three conditions: the Building Permit (IMB), server, and an IT proficiency test. These three conditions are expected to be fulfilled immediately so that the next odd semester, SiberMu University officially opens registration. “Muhammadiyah already has one campus that holds the full distance learning programs (fully online). Hopefully, this campus establishment can increase the interest of the wider community both inside and outside Indonesia,” he concluded.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) collaborated with several foreign agencies and institutions. The latest collaboration was with the Center for International Cooperation in Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD), France.

The signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIRAD France was located on the local campus and attended directly by the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Dr Jebul Suroso; the Head of International Affairs Bureau, Condro Nur Alim PhD; Prof Sisunandar; and several Deans, located in the CourtRoom, the 2nd floor, UMP Central building, Tuesday (20/04).

The Head of International Affairs Bureau, Condro Nur Alim PhD explained that CIRAD France is an institute of the French government for Agriculture. However, the collaboration was for Agriculture in general, not only for the Coconut Sport variety.

“UMP, by far, has collaborated in almost all regions in Asia, Europe, and Australia. We had approximately 160 MoUs and alhamdulillah, the majority of them has an active collaboration program and will be brokedown to Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in another agenda,” said Condro.

In detail, Condro also mentioned the collaboration with other countries comprising research, student exchange, publication, and community services.

“We expect that by various foreign institution collaborations, UMP will progress. WIth the internationalization program, it drives international reputation due to the international partners,” he said.

The Rector of UMP, Dr Jebul Suroso, explained that UMP continues to collaborate with the top universities in various countries, especially in elevating the education quality in UMP. “Through the collaboration, the academic quality will increase through various programs which have been collaborated with,” he concluded.