Makassar (ANTARA) - The International Office (IO), Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) welcomed the visit from Academic Senate Members of the University of North Sumatera (USU), Medan, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at IO’s Meeting Room.
The visit was welcomed directly by Andi Masyitha Irwan, Ph.D (Head of IO), Muhammad Ridwan (Secretary of IO), and other IO staff.
The team of USU’s senate members consisted of Prof. Dr. Suwanto, S.H., M.H. (Head of Academic Senate), Prof. Dr. Rudy Sofyan, S.S., M.Hum (Head of Commission A and USU IO), Doli M. Jafar Dalimunthe, S.E., M.Si. (Secretary of Commision C), Prof. dr. Badaruddin, M.Si. (Member of Commission B), Prof. Dr. Eman Munir, M.Sc. (Member of Commission C), Sinta Azhari Br. Ginting S.Sos and Windi Adwina Siregar, S.Sos (Academic Senate Staff).
The welcome visit began with an office tour where the team had a chance to observe the office, including the gallery walk showing pictures of all activities organized by the IO. The team also saw the back office in which the administration is planned and organized. The USU team heard the explanation from the Head of IO. The welcome visit continued to the meeting room.
Both parties had a fruitful conversation regarding both parties' activities implementation. In terms of governance, both UNHAS and USU have different management in international offices.
Another issue discussed was global student mobilization and management. The UNHAS IO manages and organizes several activities to engage them in pursuing their study at the university non-academically, like dealing with culture shock, improving their Bahasa Indonesia skill, and recruiting students to volunteer to assist the IO operation daily.
Another important thing was Indonesia International Student Mobility (IISMA). The UNHAS IO had strategic preparation for the prospective students, beginning with IISMA socialization, IISMA Camps, pre-departure training (PDT), and many more. The USU team was impressed with the programs implemented by the UNHAS IO.
The welcome visit ended with a token exchange and photo session.
The visit was welcomed directly by Andi Masyitha Irwan, Ph.D (Head of IO), Muhammad Ridwan (Secretary of IO), and other IO staff.
The team of USU’s senate members consisted of Prof. Dr. Suwanto, S.H., M.H. (Head of Academic Senate), Prof. Dr. Rudy Sofyan, S.S., M.Hum (Head of Commission A and USU IO), Doli M. Jafar Dalimunthe, S.E., M.Si. (Secretary of Commision C), Prof. dr. Badaruddin, M.Si. (Member of Commission B), Prof. Dr. Eman Munir, M.Sc. (Member of Commission C), Sinta Azhari Br. Ginting S.Sos and Windi Adwina Siregar, S.Sos (Academic Senate Staff).
The welcome visit began with an office tour where the team had a chance to observe the office, including the gallery walk showing pictures of all activities organized by the IO. The team also saw the back office in which the administration is planned and organized. The USU team heard the explanation from the Head of IO. The welcome visit continued to the meeting room.
Both parties had a fruitful conversation regarding both parties' activities implementation. In terms of governance, both UNHAS and USU have different management in international offices.
Another issue discussed was global student mobilization and management. The UNHAS IO manages and organizes several activities to engage them in pursuing their study at the university non-academically, like dealing with culture shock, improving their Bahasa Indonesia skill, and recruiting students to volunteer to assist the IO operation daily.
Another important thing was Indonesia International Student Mobility (IISMA). The UNHAS IO had strategic preparation for the prospective students, beginning with IISMA socialization, IISMA Camps, pre-departure training (PDT), and many more. The USU team was impressed with the programs implemented by the UNHAS IO.
The welcome visit ended with a token exchange and photo session.
Group photo at the end of the visit of the Academic Senate Members of the University of North Sumatra (USU) to Unhas.(ANTARA/HO/Hasanuddin University)