The 2021 Student Charity Concert themed “UMY Kangen” on the Ground Floor of KH Ahmad Dahlan Mosque, Tuesday night (06/04) became the final commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY). Students from various UMY Student Activity Units (UKM) became charitable fundraising concert performers.

With LazisMu’s collaboration, UMY initiated fundraising for various regions in Indonesia to disaster-affected areas. “Related to the Charity Concert, UMY provides assistance to the disaster victims in a couple of months ago and in the recent time. I hope all good deeds have been measured,” said Prof Dr Hilman Latief, PhD, UMY Vice-Rector of Student Affairs, Alumni, and Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies.

Symbolically, UMY disbursed Rp 103.500.000 cash to LazisMu to help the victims affected by the disaster. At the same time, the donation for the 40th-anniversary commemoration still is open until 12 April 2021.

Moreover, competition winners should be announced from the last 1-27 March, which becomes a series of UMY Student Charity Concert 2021. Based on the committee data, the participants were enthusiastic about the concert, especially the students. It comprised the creative video challenge followed by 46 participants with 127.642 viewers, 92 participants in the photo challenges, and twibbon photo with a total of 26.923 likes, 17 videos in tiktok challenge with a total of 6.570.093 viewers, and 298 essays in online media for the writing contest.

According to Hilman, the agenda which has been conducted positively impacted UM Yogyakarta development because more people would discover UM Yogyakarta, the Global Youth campus. “The competitions are a little bit different than the previous year because we engaged students this year. The student creativity has been produced the number of video viewers from existing competition. It means that UM Yogyakarta has been more recognized by the broader community as this agenda was conducted,” he added. [] Public Relations of UM Yogyakarta

The recently established study program, the Islamic Library, and Information (IPII) Department, the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo (FAI – UMPO), improved the good collaboration networks at home and abroad and applied in the human resource quality improvement. In 25 Maret 2021, the IPII FAI UMPO has conducted an International Seminar of Religion Islamic Series 3 (ISOIR#3) and virtual call for paper program with the theme “Innovation and Development in Library Information Science (in Education and Practice).” 

The seminar discussed Islamic library, literacy, and information science that the materials were delivered by Irawati Setiawan, M.A., M.Sc from Texas A&M University at Qatar, Haslinda Husaeni, Ph.D from Teknologi Mara University Malaysia, Ida Fajar Priyanto, M.A., Ph.D from Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, Amirul Ulum, S.Sos., M.IP from Indonesian Higher Education Library Forum (FPPTI) Jawa Timur, Dr. Wiji Suwarno, M.Hum from Library and Information Science Bachelor Association, and Ayu Wulansari, S.Kom., M.A from IPII Department FAI UMPO.

Haslinda Husaeni, Ph.D. from Teknologi Mara University Malaysia, in her presentation entitled, “The Collaboration of Research Development in The Field of Library and Information Science,” persuaded the IPII Department managers to conduct visiting lectures program and student exchange to Malaysia.

Over 258 participants followed the agenda, and 20 participants came from Ghana, Turkey, Malaysia, and Qatar. Meanwhile, the rest were from the educational institution (university and school), boarding school, and professional library and information association.

The Vice-Dean of the Islamic Studies Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Sigit Dwi Laksana, MPd.I explained the ISOIR#3 purpose to provide experience and knowledge about Islamic challenges in morality crises. It aimed to encourage the contribution of lecturers, teachers, researchers, activists, and students to develop and disseminate talent, skill, and characters to elevate the Islamic education practitioners. “They should present, discuss, and arrange the recent research result in Islamic studies through multidiscipline of knowledge. It also becomes a gathering (silaturrahim) medium for the Islamic researchers, activists, and practitioners,” he said. [] Diktilitbang

The fighter contingent from Tapak Suci (Muhammadiyah martial arts) Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) won the championship again. Previously, they achieved the grand champion at the national competition level offline. Again, the UMP contingent has won the grand champion in two national competitions of pencak silat (Indonesia martial arts). It comprised a National Championship (Kejurnas) Live Virtual Competition conducted in Jakarta and Kejurnas UMKT Championship held virtually in West Kalimantan on 27-28 March 2021.

Dr Yudha Febrianata MOr AIFO, the Kejurnas Live Virtual Competition coach, mentioned the medal count for 11 gold, 3 silver, and one bronze medal. Meanwhile, for UMKT Championship, the UMP team won 4 golds and two silvers. “The total medals in Kejurnas followed by Tapak Suci UMP has achieved 15 gold, 5 silver, and one bronze medals,” he said on Wednesday (31/03) in Purwokerto.

Dr Yudha also appreciated the achievements. “I hope UMP fighters can improve the achievements in the following championship and make pursuing achievements as campus students’ identity,” said Dr Yudha. The Chairman of Tapak Suci UMP, Ade Irawan, also explained that the grand champion accomplishment is the first good step to face the Student Sports Week (POM). Because the primary purpose is to compete in the National Student Sports Week (POMNAS),” he concluded. [] Diktilitbang

The Director-General of Higher Education (Dirjen Dikti) of the Indonesia Ministry of Education and Culture, Prof. Ir Nizam M. Sc., Ph. D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., conveyed that the task of a university is like being spring for the environment, the community, the nation, and country. It should be with the ‘Independent Campus’ spirit. “Students can use the ‘independent campus’ to improve themselves, their talents, and their potential to be better,” he explained. It was conveyed during Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah (UNIMUDA) Sorong, yesterday (29/03). In his speech, he also mentioned that the Director-General of Higher Education in Sorong said that the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia highly appreciated all programs carried out by the private universities, especially UNIMUDA Sorong campus. “By the existence of UNIMUDA Sorong, I hope that it can produce people with high dedication to improving human resources quality, especially in the 3T (frontier, outermost, and underdevelopment) area in Sorong Regency, West Papua,” he concluded.

He also explained that UNIMUDA Sorong has truly implemented the Tri Dharma “Three Values” of Higher Education. UNIMUDA became a dynamic university because it was able to compete side-by-side both nationally and internationally. “I highly appreciate the private higher education institutions, especially UNIMUDA which has been side-by-side with the state universities, to jointly improve nations competence, develop innovation, creativity, and technology inventions in Higher Education,” said Nizam.

Meanwhile, Rector of UNIMUDA, Dr. Rutamadji M. Si., in his speech, expressed his appreciation to the Director-General of Higher Education for a visit, because according to him, this is a rare moment. Hence, the visit is also a form of appreciation and recognition for UNIMUDA Sorong. “We express our gratitude to the Director-General of Higher Education who has been willing to visit our campus (UNIMUDA). It is also a form of appreciation and proves that the existence of UNIMUDA Sorong has been recognized both academically and non-academically.” said the Rector of UNIMUDA. [] Diktilitbang

The Physiotherapy Profession Program of the Faculty of Health Science (FIKes) Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta conducted the Inauguration and Physiotherapist Oath-Taking online on Saturday (27/03). The inauguration and oath-taking were followed by 225 physiotherapists on the 4th floor, Baroroh Baried Hall, Unisa Yogyakarta campus.

The students have attended the procession offline, which is limited to the representatives of the different religious views of the students, the religious figures, and invited guests from the Health Office of Yogyakarta and the Regional Board of Indonesian Physiotherapy Association (PDIFI) Yogyakarta.

In his speech, Ali Imron, MFis as the Dean of FIKes Unisa Yogyakarta explained that all inaugurated students have taken National Competency Test (UKOM) as the requirement to have a registration letter before undergoing the professional practice with an 81,3% pass rate.

“By the oath-taking, today, the Physiotherapy Profession Program inaugurated 550 physiotherapists. Alhamdulillah, they have served as Civil Servant, Industries, Private Hospitals, and mostly on the personal practice,” said Imron.

The Health Office (Dinkes) of Yogyakarta Province, on this occasion, was represented by the Secretary of the Dinkes, Dra Siti Badriah. She also explained that the physiotherapists had played essential roles in the pandemic including promotive, preventive, and health service.

The Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Warsiti, SKp, M Kep, SpMat prompted the physiotherapists to adapt to the pandemic condition, technology development, and working world challenges.

“I believe that all of you can develop yourselves offering solutions, be the role model, and provide benefits for broader communities,” said Warsiti to the graduates.

Muhammadiyah Higher Education, Research, and Development Council held socialization of RisetMu Research Grant Batch V online, Saturday (27/03). RisetMu (Muhammadiyah Research Grant) conducted in the 4th period has resulted in 325 researchers, which accounted for 3,7 billion. Ahmad Romadhoni Surya, a member of Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Assistant Team, mentioned RisetMu Research Grant Batch V would try to open several schemes, including community services and grants for the publication manuscript writing. “In addition to increasing knowledge, through the research, Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institution (PTMA) hopefully can achieve eight National Standards of Higher Education regarding research. Additionally, it is beneficial for measuring the Key Performance Index in each PTMA,” he added.

He continued, the research also has a good influence on the researchers, including the excellent accreditation for improving the qualities of PTMA’s lecturers, the incline of the lecturer’s scientific works (scientific articles, intellectual property rights, and Scopus), which becomes the lecturer’s asset to try another grant. “As an example, the previous Research Grant about COVID-19 which has a huge impact for the communities, so that we (the researchers) can give solutions for the existing problems,” he added.

Prof. Lincolin Arsyad, in his speech, said that currently, there are 70% outputs which hopefully the Research Grant is getting a lot of attention. “In higher education institutions, the lecturer is required to do research. If the lecturer cannot do the research, s/he should not become one,” said the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Higher Education, Research, and Development Council. He continued, a lecturer has 4 duties that should be accomplished consist of teaching, educating, dedicating, and developing the Islamic and Muhammadiyah studies. He hoped that the research which the participants do could be published in the available journal. “So the research that you did is not only an exploration but also the research which has the benefit of improving knowledge so that the ideas should be accessible to read by everyone,” he added. [] Diktilitbang

Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP), Banyumas, Central Java hosted the 22nd Muhammadiyah Student Association (IPM) Congress (Muktamar), Thursday-Sunday (25-28/03).

The opening ceremony was attended by the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Central Board, Dahlan Rais; the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Regional Board (PDM) Banyumas, Dr Ibnu Hasan; the Rector of UMP, Dr Jebul Suroso; the Chairman of IPM Central Board, Hafiz Syafaaturrahman; and the Chairman of IPM Province Board of Central Java, Nurul Huda.

On this occasion, the Rector of UMP, Dr Jebul Suroso, provided 2,2 Billion for the organization cadres. “We facilitated the young cadres to continue studying in UMP. Forty-eight study programs and eleven faculties in UMP, starting from Diploma-III, Bachelor, and Postgraduate programs, have already prepared 2,2 Billion for the nation’s future generations,” said Dr Jebul Suroso.

The Rector highlighted to all cadres all over Indonesia to pursue the study in UMP. “We should not let the potential cadres stop studying. It will be disadvantageous to all of us,” he said. Meanwhile, the Chairman of IPM Central Board, Hafiz Syafaaturrahman explained that the congress in UMP would be history due to the virtual realization of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I think it surpasses the contemporaries’ approach. The congress will be history, but also can be Islamic da’wa symbols generally, that the progressive students are equity and play as role models,” said Hafiz. He also persuaded all cadres all over Indonesia to contribute to providing an excellent idea so that a good history is created and written collectively. “The physical evidence may be lost, but the intellectual history and movement will be memorized. I hope the good memories will occur in Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto ahead,” Hafiz concluded.

Ten new doctors from Medical Science Faculty (FK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) were inaugurated on the 5th Hippocratic Oath in the Medical Science Faculty Hall, Tuesday (23/03). They comprised five female doctors and five male doctors. The Dean of FK UMP, dr Muhammad Mansyur Romi SU, PA (K), said that the oath-taking was a part of the medical student process to take on the next steps.

“The Hippocratic oath was not only ceremonial procession but also how a doctor start his profession as to commit to Allah SWT, to himself, to the community and his colleagues where the colleagues will be a lifetime partner,” he said.

As mentioned, the 4th Hippocratic oath was followed by the new doctor from the Medical Science Faculty UMP with ten new doctors who passed the general doctor competency test nationally on February 2021 with a 71,42% pass rate.

“The gratitude and pride with these graduates, although we face the challenge during the pandemic, the encouragement to take the Hippocratic oath keep going with its limitations,” he said.

On the other hand, the Rector of UMP, Dr Jebul Suroso appreciated the Medical Science Faculty of UMP that succeeded in producing new doctors, passing through the long period of studies, and taking a Hippocratic oath.

“We congratulate all graduates; currently, you all succeeded and be ready to be the new doctor. You have dedicated yourself to being a humanitarian doctor. So be the good doctor and hold on to the oath. You should become the doctor that upholds humanity and carry the da’wah mandate,” he said.

The Rector expected that UMP graduates be outstanding doctors with noble character and benefit others. “Be a good-heart doctor, be nice with parents, communities, and colleagues. There are high hopes from your parents for you to pursue your dreams. So it would be best if you made them happy,” he said.

 

Source: Suara Muhammadiyah

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat (UMSB) became the first campus in West Sumatera to recommend Usmar Ismail to confer as national hero. The Rector of UMSB, Dr Riki Saputra, ensured that Usmar Ismail is very reasonable to be National Hero.

He continued that this recommendation was based on a strong reason that he was originated on Bukittinggi. “From the intellectual aspect, he has played several roles in developing Indonesia,” said Riki, Monday (22/03).

Riki added that the recommendation was already submitted to the local government and expected to be realized. “His families also asked for our supports. Later, we will conduct several agendas, including workshops to strengthen his existence,” said the Rector.

UMSB also conducted a National Seminar entitled the first-century commemoration of Usmar Ismail by inviting his child, Senior Journalist, Hasril Chaniago; A Filmmaker, Arief Malin Mudo; and the Assistance-III Local Government of Bukittinggi, Drs Melfi, MSi, (23/03).

The petition signing to support Usmar Ismail as the National Hero was conducted to end the agenda. He was a film director, litterateur, and journalist born on 20 March 1921. He was a multitalented figure, originated on Bukittinggi, and passed away on 2 January 1971.

He also fought for independence in three different ways: physical/guns, perspective, and artwork. He also became a senior journalist and served as the Indonesian journalists’ organization (PWI) Central Board (1947-1949). Afterwards, he also becomes military officers with a Major title at 25 years old, a member of the House of Representatives, and was known by the Father of Indonesian film. His name was glorified at the National Film Center in Kuningan, Jakarta.

UM Pontianak, through the International Affairs Office (KUI), held a webinar themed “Study Program-Based Internationalization and Independent Campus Policy” through Zoom Meeting attended by 229 participants from various Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia (17/03). The webinar invited two resource persons, Firman Hidayat as Sub-Coordinator of Collaboration from Directorate-General of Higher Education Kemdikbud and Yordan Gunawan as the Chairman of International Affairs Office Association of Muhammadiyah – ’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs). It was presided by the Head of KUI, Ulfi Ruhama as moderator.

In his remarks, Eko Dewantoro, the Vice-Rector of Academics, expected all UM Pontianak academic civitas could synergize to conduct study program-based internationalization. It was included in the vision and mission of University leaders to develop UM Pontianak as an excellent campus and could compete at both national and international levels. On behalf of the institution, he was proud of the International collaboration by KUI. “In the near future, it will improve by the active contribution of study programs and faculties to implement the study program-based internationalization,” he said.

Moreover, Firman Hidayat explained the importance of Internationalization based on study programs was related to the Minister of Education and Culture policy. It was portrayed by the opportunities given to the students in 3 semesters to experience learning in the outside study program. “For 3 semesters, the independent campus program provides the student the freedom to learn the outside study program, or the outside faculty, even the outside university. It is in line with the purpose to develop creativity and competitiveness in rapid development of the times,” he said. Firman highlighted eight forms of agenda that could be conducted in the international collaboration and suitable with independent campus policy. It consists of the student exchange, internship, teaching assistant in education units, research involvement, humanitarian project, entrepreneurship agenda, independent project, and thematic community service programs. In his opinion, the independent campus policy could be synchronized to the innovation and creativity demands that the students should master to compete in the development of the times.

In his presentation, Yordan Gunawan, Chairman of the International Affairs Office Association (ASKUI), explained the importance of the development roadmap from the Internationalization program of Higher Education Institutions. The study-program based Internalization could be begun with the invitation to the foreign lecturers for conducting visiting professors. It could be an alternative if the institutions lacked the competent human resources to hold student exchange programs. To achieve international collaboration, he continued that the institution should undergo several stages, including the collaboration initiative, prospective partner introduction, substantial discussion, collaboration draft arrangement, partnership communication, and the signing of MoU and MoA. “Undoubtedly, the process should be continued by the collaborative implementation and monitor evaluation progress. If there was a difficult component in implementation such as joint research, it can be started with the program which suitable for the institution’s competence,”

Both speakers admitted that higher education institutions should consider mastering the international language, especially English, to improve the international collaboration quality. This English mastery requirement can be started from the English competency improvement program for lecturers, staff, and students. Moreover, it should have support from the institution leaders, a significant academic environment improvement, international publication from the lecturers, and broader global networking.