President of Muhammadiyah Central Board, Prof Haedar Nashir, appreciated the Special Branch of Muhammadiyah (PCIM) Hungary recently established according to the Decree of Muhammadiyah Central Board last February. Haedar also gave Muhammadiyah cadre in Hungary messages to demonstrate the identities and progressive characters of Muhammadiyah. “The progressive character icluding inclusive works, offered problem solution and productive in presenting the rapid development of the times to all mankind,” Haedar said as reported on Muhammadiyah.id, Tuesday (09/03).

The establishment was also supported by the UM Purwokerto English lecturers, Feisal Aziez and Listiani. Also, Githa Fungie Galistiani as a Pharmacy lecturer was selected to be a member of PCIM in Hungary. Three of them continued studying doctoral in Hungary. Feisal also explained that in the beginning, several lecturers and Muhammadiyah members had a communication. Then, the number of members of PCIM Hungary increased after a couple of months. “Because we joined the online sermon which was conducted by another PCIM, the PCIM Germany. After the leaders election, we proposed to Muhammadiyah Central Board to establish PCIM Hungary,” Feisal admitted.

Feisal also explained that shortly, they would promote progressive Islam to the world, especially in Europe. “We will participate into dialogues and movements related to religious views, environmental issues, health, and social education,” he said.

Moreover, Achmad Hidayatullah, the Secretary of PCIM Hungary, explained Hungary’s da’wah challenge was about the different cultures and languages. “There are so many youths in Europe who do not believe in God. It is our challenge ahead how to introduce Islam as rahmatan lil ‘alamin (the mercy for the whole universe),” he said. To conclude, Hidayat expected that PCIM Hungary could serve various perspectives towards Islam in Europe in progress Islam identity in the near future. “Moreover, we hope that the Special Branch of Muhammadiyah of Hungary can be accepted by Europe community,” he concluded.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin (UM Banjarmasin) became the first Higher Education Institution in South Kalimantan to use the accreditation instrument of Higher Education 3.0 version. Moreover, UM Banjarmasin achieved “Commendable” (Baik Sekali) accreditation status in the accreditation assessment. The Head of the Institute for Quality Assurance, Apt Hendera highlighted the “Commendable” accreditation status as a collective achievement in all academic civitas, all related staff involved. Not only the team who is currently in charge but also all staff and the previous leader elements involved in this achievement. “Therefore, the contributions of all academic civitas should be appreciated,” said Apt Hendera.

He continued that a long accreditation submission process of UM Banjarmasin used the Higher Education Institutions Accreditation (AIPT) Instruments 3.0 version. It included the accreditation forms arrangement, self-evaluation report, higher education performance report, and many other forms.

The self-evaluation report arrangement was over 500 pages also became a particular experience for UM Banjarmasin. Especially, it was the first accreditation for the institution. The form arrangement also has been conducted in early 2018 with various experiences and the transformation regulations of accreditation instruments. In August 2020, this instrument was uploaded, while the field assessment or the visitation from The National Accreditation Board of Higher Education (BAN-PT) has been conducted in February 2021. Consequently, BAN-PT should release the letter of extension temporarily in September 2020 until the new regulation is issued. However, all processes have been paid after Tuesday (23/02) on the Online Higher Education Accreditation System (SAPTO) page. UM Banjarmasin has been stated as “Commendable” with the high-rank achievement.

“About the accreditation status, it was a result of BAN-PT assessment, comprised of Excellent, Commendable, Accredited in the accreditation regulations of Study Program Accreditation Instrument (IAPS) 4.0 and Higher Education Institutions Accreditation (AIPT) 3.0,” he said. It was expected that the accreditation status achieved as measured quality assurance in all fields in UM Banjarmasin. “The accreditation score should be approved by the institutions in providing services to the students and stakeholders. The institution should demonstrate the standardized and qualified implementation of Tri Dharma ‘Three Values’ of Higher Education Institution,” he said.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai (UM Sinjai) becomes the first university that has an Agribusiness department in Bachelor Progam in the Land of Panrita Kitta, Sinjai Regency. The Decree of Study Program was handed virtually by the Rector of UM Sinjai, Dr. Umar Congge, SSos, MSi over Prof Dr. Jasruddin, MSi as the Head of the Institute for Higher Education Service (LLDIKTI) Regional IX, last January.

The Dean of FISIP UM Sinjai, Dr. A Djamaluddin Ramli, MSi; the Dean of Science and Technology UM Sinjai, Dr. Abdul Hakim Fattah, MSi; the Vice-Dean of Science and Technology, Ridha Alamsyah MSi; the Head of Quality Assurance Institute, Muhammad Lutfi, MA; and all UMSI academic civitas. “We expected that the new study program became the favorite program in UM Sinjai,” the Public Relations of UMSi, as reported on Suara Muhammadiyah.

In his remarks, Dr. Ahfandi Ahmad MSi, the Secretary of UM Sinjai as a person in charge explained that Sinjai has potential in agriculture, fisheries, and plantation. The alumni would be agricultural entrepreneurs and support to elevate the marketing strategy with the surrounding agriculture products.

The agribusiness students were expected to have soft-skill and the responsibility to self-actualize and realize agribusiness entrepreneurship with a global orientation for sustainable agribusiness management. Moreover, the students were also expected to master the theory and concept of agricultural economics, sociology, entrepreneurship, organization, knowledge, and technology to provide solutions and make decisions based on scientific and sustainable agribusiness systems.

The development of a learning system would be comprehensive and competitive based on the informational technology with the local wisdom consideration and industrial revolution 4.0 development. As for the agribusiness graduates, they were expected to have careers as professional agribusiness managers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, research, and agribusiness consultant, agribusiness counselor, community empowerment facilitators, and agriculture development designers.

“It has already been 11 months that we can not conduct the face-to-face learning method. However, while it is still in the pandemic, the campus operational system can hopefully run again with a strict health protocol. Also, the most important thing is we can engage with the students again,” said Dr Ir Gunawan Budiyanto, MP, IPM, on the soft-launching of UMY basketball court construction.

Located in UMY basketball court, the Institute for Student and Alumni Development (LPKA) invited the Student Activity Unit (UKM), and UMY student organization institutes to do some physical activities together. Gunawan inferred the soft launching as a concrete step in supporting the interests, talents, and achievements of UMY students. “The court has been established 8 years ago and required repair, but more than that, we should provide the best facilities for the students. Therefore, they will be protected from the rain and the sun when exercising in the court, especially the student achievements in Basketball and Tennis that should be considered,” he said.

As reported on the UMY site, Prof Hilman Latief, MA, Ph.D. as the Vice-Rector of Student, Alumni, and Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (AIK) Affairs, said that the agenda had been planned long ago. “The agenda has been designed for two years. Finally, at the moment, we can realize it due to the obstacle in the pandemic. Besides assembling the students to do physical activities, we can intensively interact and exchange perspectives with students about the UKM programs, and many others,” said Hilman. Moreover, he also provided reassurance that the campus life had been started again.

Moreover, he also mentioned the campus’s intention to provide the best facilities for the students. “I expect that the students can be more active on campus. They do not have to go far from UMY, we already provide them with an indoor fitness gym, sports gym, and other sports facilities. We have a strong desire to provide the best and the student can freely access the facilities,” he concluded.

Teacher Profession Program (PPG) of Faculty Teacher Training and Education Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (FKIP UMS) underwent the field accreditation assessment online on Friday-Saturday (26-27/02). The Rector of UMS, Prof. Dr. Sofyan Anif, MSi, explained that the accreditation assessment was the first assessment. “Because PPG involved in the new profession program, so currently, it is its first accreditation,” he said.

As a professor in the education field, Prof. Dr. Sofyan Anif, MSi, was so excited to develop the teacher profession program established in the last 2018. “It should be well developed,” he said. In his opinion, the PPG became the way to create excellent and professional teachers. The alumni, later, could be worked in schools to build students’ good character.

The Head of Study Program of PPG UMS, Siti Zuhriah Ariatmi, MHum added the accreditation for the first time for PPG; they prepared it for two days. She and her teams underwent the field assessment procession divided into several sessions, starting from the university session and the faculty and study program session.

Zuhriah expected that the accreditation would improve the quality and performance of the Teacher Profession Program (PPG) in Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta that ensued in an excellent result. (Bangkit N / Public Relation)

Unismuh Palu achieved 1st place of the best private universities in Palu and Poso in Unirank (4ICU) version, the international higher education institution ranking based in Australia.

Meanwhile, as reported in Suaramuhammadiyah.id, Wednesday (03/03), the universities ranking in Sulawesi Tengah comprises of Universitas Tadulako in the first place, Unismuh Luwuk Banggai as the second, and Unismuh Palu in the third place, followed by Universitas Al Khaerat, Universitas Sintuwu Maroso, Universitas Madako Toli Toli, Universitas Tompotik, and Universitas Kristen Tentena.

Unismuh Palu is in the 213th of the national best Islamic campus ranking from 408 campuses registered in Unirank. “The ranking report becomes motivation for academic civitas to continue developing Catur Dharma ‘four values’ of Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institutions,” the Rector of Unismuh Palu, Dr H Rajindra Rum, SE, MM, said.

He continued that Unismuh Palu’s achievement in the best private university was Catur Dharma implementation and would be evaluated continuously to improve qualified academic performance. “Shortly, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu would be recognized widely and become a reference for prospective students,” the Head of Family Planning and Women Empowerment Agency Donggala 2008-2014 said.

“The ranking achievement can not be responded exaggeratively and immersed in this recent achievement, however the evaluation and improvement needed,” he concluded. 

Jorong Rumbai people, Kanagarian Muaro Tais, submitted the grant of 3-hectare land for Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat (UMSB) located to Jorong Rumbai Mosque on Friday (19/02). The symbolic submission was conducted by the representative of Niniak Mamak (a customary institution in Minangkabau) Jorong Rumbai to Prof Dr Rusydi AM, Lc, MA as the Daily Advisory Board (BPH) of UMSB.

In his remarks, the Jorong Rumbai community leader mentioned the grant to trust UMSB. It aimed to develop the human resource development center, especially for Jorong Rumbai generation, and Kanagarian Muaro Tais and Mapat Tunggul Pasaman in general.

Moreover, the Head of Mapat Tunggul district appreciated the community leaders’ initiative and Niniak Mamak of Jorong Rumbai for the good deeds and high hope to UMSB in developing campus and land granted. “Mapat Tunggul district is a border territory directly adjacent to Riau province and North Sumatera, so the district becomes strategic to developing higher education area. We ensure that UMSB establishment here will affect positively for the local development and economic advancement of the community,” he said.

In his remarks, Dr Riki Saputra, MA, highly appreciated all Jorong Rumbai and Muaro Tais community, especially Pasamanan people, for their good deeds in disseminating positive acts and preventing the negative (amar ma’ruf nahi munkar). “UMSB also becomes one Muhammadiyah service that insyaAllah will be optimized with the grant to improve campus services,” he said.

On this occasion, the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat accompanied by the Vice-Rector III of Collaboration affairs, the Secretary of Daily Advisory Board UMSB, Special Taskforce team of UMSB, the Head of Mapat Tunggul district, community leaders, Bundo Kanduang, and all Muhammadiyah Regional, Branch, and Local Boards.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) collaborated with the Kejapanan village government conducted a Reading and Watching Movie program in Kejapanan village ‘Kejapanan Membaca dan Nonton Film’ (Kancanofi) on Thursday (25/03). Kancanofi program was started with the English Young Learner (EYL) program for children in the afternoon which continued by watching ‘Dua Ulama’ film in the evening.

The Coordinator of the UMM Rector assistant, Prof Dr Syujono, MKes , that greeted Kejapanan people in the Zoom Meeting, mentioned the literacy condition of the communities is a common concern. However, in the Covid-19 pandemic, it should be improved. 

“The literacy program should keep ongoing and could not be stopped during the pandemic. Also, the activities of watching movie could be an important part of literacy movement,” said the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang.

The Village Head of Kejapanan, Randi Saputra, highlighted the first program in 2021. He expected it would improve the literacy and knowledge of Kejapanan children. “I hope that this program became a trauma healing process for the children who were left behind by their families or neighbors who conducted self-isolation as they confirmed as the Covid-19 patients,” said the Alumni of Teaching and Education Faculty (FKIP UMM. [] Public Relation of UMM

Coinciding with the 64th Anniversary, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) officially launched the Library Volunteer Motorcycle. The launching ceremony was led by Dr Rudianto, MSi, the Vice-Rector III UMSU, in the Postgraduate Campus courtyard on Saturday (27/02). The innovation was conducted to solve aliteracy problems due to the book and library access.

The library volunteer motorcycle of UMSU would directly present in the community providing books that could be read anytime, everywhere, as this motorcycle was located in the visited areas. As reported on Suara Muhammadiyah, Rudianto expected that this motorcycle could enlighten the nations in loving science and books. “The idea is brilliant, very extraordinary, that should be developed. Today, perhaps, we launched one unit, but in short, we should improve the quantity. It is part of UMSU vision and mission to establish civilization in providing book access to the broader community,” he said.

The Head of Technical Implementation Unit of Library UMSU, Muhammad Arifin, MPd, explained the program as a suggestion and recommendation from the library volunteer group, and input from the Indonesia National Library assessor requested to elevate the role of library volunteer in the pandemic period. The Chief of Library, Oktia Elfriza Batubara, explained that this program included the no-charge reading as teaching collaborated with Kampung Outbound, no-charge for Qur’an Education (TPA) students in Sampali Village, book delivery (for the students around campus to borrow and return the books). It was planned that when the pandemic was ended, the motor would be visited Muhammadiyah schools in Elementary School and Junior High School.

“Take advantage of the pandemic to invest in the post-pandemic. To develop soft skills by using the time properly. Mastering the technology to support academic, plan everything in details,” said Dr Muhammad Samsudin, MPd in the Talkshow with the theme “The Investation of Milenial Generation in Post-Pandemic” held by the Mathematics department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Dahlan (UAD) online, Sunday (21/02).

As an introductory, he explained that a mathematics teacher brought someone to measure the future life in heaven because every day, the students learn about the specific activities. It includes zakat (the obligatory alms tax), rakaat (a single iteration of prescribed movements in Mulism prayer), and accurate prayer time. It could be living in a world like mathematics because life is exact, factual, and contextual. Therefore, teaching mathematics could deliver students to pursue heaven. Be the mathematics teachers that would be missed by the students, not the hateful.

Samsudin prompted the students in developing soft skills by enlarging the positive networks, mastering one of the world languages, enjoying the productive hobby, and positively utilizing social media. To deepen the spiritual and mental needs by analyzing the better worship quality and increase the religiosity aspect. Maintain health with routine exercise, create a clean and healthy environment, and consume halal and thoyyib (good) food.

“You will be rejected by the world if you do not prepare to face changes. There were two reasons someone has changed, first, the open-minded perspective and the widening the heart. Not only to transform the unproductive action to be productive. Try hard to be existing as a human being when the pandemic ends. Be careful, the most dangerous part is a comfort zone because it may captivate,” said the Secretary of Muhammadiyah CHERD.