FISIP UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta Strengthens Relationship with Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN) Through Collaborative Efforts

Yogyakarta, November 21, 2023 - In a significant step towards enhancing academic cooperation, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta conducted a productive visit to Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN) in Pontianak on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The main objective of this visit was to materialize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through Collaborative Exploration.

The delegation from FISIP UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta was led by the Dean, accompanied by the Vice Deans for Academic Affairs and General Affairs and Finance. The delegation also involved the Heads of the Communication Science and International Relations Study Programs, as well as the Secretaries of both departments. The welcoming team from FISIP UNTAN warmly received the delegation at the departmental level.

The event commenced with introductory meetings and discussions held by the Dean of FISIP UNTAN and their team at the FISIP UNTAN campus in Pontianak, West Kalimantan. Subsequently, the Signing of the Cooperation Agreement took place, involving Dr. Machya Astuti Dewi, M.Si., as the Dean of FISIP UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta, and Dr. Herlan, S.Sos, M.Si., as the Dean of Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak.

Beyond the formalities of signing the agreement, the UPN Yogyakarta team promptly followed up with the Implementation Arrangement (IA), engaging in teaching several courses attended by UNTAN students. Lecturers such as Retno Hendariningrum, Arif Wibawa, Siti Fatonah, and Sri Issundari from UPN Yogyakarta taught courses on Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Communication Science, Public Speaking, and Diplomacy, respectively.

The enthusiasm displayed by UNTAN students during the joint classes demonstrated a genuine interest in shared learning experiences.

This university-to-university cooperation and faculty exchange significantly contribute to achieving the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education for all higher education institutions. This initiative aligns with KPI 3 - Faculty Engaged Outside Campus, as faculty actively teach at other institutions or gain industry experience. Simultaneously, it supports KPI 6 - Study Programs Collaborating with World-Class Partners.

The positive reception and enthusiasm from all involved parties, including faculty leadership and students, highlight the success of this collaborative effort. Faculty exchange between campuses presents a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange and academic internationalization.