UNS – The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr. M.Si., officially inaugurated four new Vice-Rectors for the 2024-2029 period. The Inauguration and Oath-Taking ceremony was held in Meeting Room 4 of the dr. Prakosa Building at UNS on Thursday (15/8/2024).
The four newly appointed Vice-Rectors are Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si, M.Si., as Vice-Rector for Academic and Research Affairs; Prof. Dr. E. Muhtar, S.Pd., M.Si., CfrA, as Vice-Rector for Resources; Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T. Ph.D., as Vice-Rector for Student and Alumni Affairs; and Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., as Vice-Rector for Planning, Cooperation, Internationalization, and Information.
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, with praise to Allah SWT, the Almighty, for His guidance, I hereby, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, officially appoint you to the position of Vice-Rector of UNS. I trust that you will carry out your duties to the best of your abilities, in accordance with the responsibilities entrusted to you. May Allah SWT, the Almighty, be with us, Amen,” Prof. Hartono said during the inauguration.
In his remarks, Prof. Hartono explained that several considerations and notes were taken into account in the appointment process. The first was in accordance with Presidential Regulation Number 56 of 2020, particularly Articles 37 and 45, Paragraph 3, which broadly state that the Vice-Rectors are appointed and dismissed by the Rector. The second consideration was based on competence, as these four individuals were deemed the best candidates for the positions.
“As part of our initiative for unity and cooperation, and after conducting evaluations, we determined that these four individuals could effectively work together and collaborate with the Rector. We express our gratitude to the Vice-Rectors for their willingness to assist me in my duties,” Prof. Hartono stated.
Prof. Hartono emphasized that there are many tasks ahead, with numerous programs yet to be implemented, and that the challenges in the future will be increasingly difficult, making it impossible for the Rector to work alone. “Starting today, we will gradually appoint and inaugurate the elements under the Rector, with the hope that they will assist in implementing the Rector’s programs,” he added.
There has also been a slight shift in the main duties and functions of the Vice-Rectors. For example, the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs is no longer combined with Student Affairs but is now focused on Academics and Research, as Student Affairs has become more demanding.
“This change will reduce the burden on the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, allowing the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs to focus more on student matters. This way, all four Vice-Rectors will have proportional duties,” Prof. Hartono explained.
This term also marks the first time UNS has appointed a female Vice-Rector, with Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si, M.Si., taking the role of Vice Rector for Academic and Research Affairs. “Alhamdulillah, today UNS has its first female Vice Rector,” he added.
Prof. Hartono expressed his gratitude to the previous Vice-Rectors, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S., and Prof. Dr. Kuncoro Diharjo, S.T., M.T., who served UNS with dedication over the past five years. “Insyaallah, their efforts will be blessed, and they will achieve a good end. Once again, thank you for your support and dedication. We ask for your prayers so that we can work together to make UNS even better,” Prof. Hartono concluded.
For your information, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si, M.Si., is a professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), previously serving as the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) at UNS. Prof. Dr. E. Muhtar, S.Pd., M.Si., CfrA, is a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and previously served as Acting Vice-Rector for General Affairs and Human Resources at UNS. Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T. Ph.D., is a professor at the Faculty of Engineering (FT) and formerly served as Vice-Dean for Academics, Research, and Student Affairs at FT UNS. Lastly, Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., is a professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) and previously served as Acting Vice-Rector for Planning, Cooperation, Business, and Information at UNS.
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Reporter: Dwi Hastuti
