Prof Dr. Agussani, MAP that, reappointed as the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) in the year 2022-2024, has been inaugurated by Prof Lincolin Arsyad, the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development (CHERD), Tuesday (24/05). The President of Muhammadiyah Central Board, Prof Dr H Haedar Nashir, MSi; the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Province Board, Prof Dr H Hasyimsyah Nasution MA; the Daily Advisory Board of UMSU, Dr Bahlil Datuk, MM; the Head of Higher Education Service Institute (LLDikti) Regional Sumatera, Prof Dr Ibnu Hajar, MSi dan Prof Dr Ir Djohar Arifin Husin; Muhammadiyah – Aisyiyah Province and Regional Boards in North Sumatera; and several invited guests attended in UMSU Auditorium.
In his remarks, Prof Dr. H Haedar Nashir, M.Si mentioned the inauguration of Prof Agussani as a Rector could be seen as trust and responsibility that had been completed. Three fundamental aspects are relevant: foundation, direction, and acceleration. These aspects could be indicators as a guarantee of achievement in another two years. “We would like to congratulate you. Also, we believe in the existence of collective and organizational collaboration between the Daily Advisory Board, Muhammadiyah dan Aisyiyah Province Boards, the government, and various institutes to extend the mandate,” he said.
Prof Dr. Ibnu Hajar, M.Si appreciated UMSU’s achievements in committing to increasing the number of associate professors and professors. He also expected that UM Sumatera Utara could be more concerned with maintaining the improvement, especially in human resources. “Moreover, UMSU can be a centre of excellence, especially in North Sumatera by implementing multi-discipline collaboration, fostering good character and identity, and becoming a transformation motto,” he said.
UMSU currently has three excellent study programs with A status of institutional accreditation. Prof Dr. Agussani MAP also mentioned what UMSU accomplished is closely related to Muhammadiyah synergy. Therefore, UMSU is committed to following various programs from Muhammadiyah Central Board. “Alhamdulillah, under the guidance of Muhammadiyah CHERD, UMSU achieved four stars in the QS Star. We deeply appreciate considerable assistance and great encouragement,” Prof Agussani said. UM Sumatera Utara also has a 21,8-hectares land area for an integrated campus. Also, UMSU renovates Medical Science facilities with International design standards to achieve A status in accreditation. [] CHERD/UMSU
