In the Odd Semester of the 2021-2022 academic year, the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FIA UI) graduated 153 graduates (115 graduates from the undergraduate program, 35 graduates from the master’s program, and 3 graduates from the doctoral program). This result is not much different from the achievement of graduates in the previous Even Semester, with more than 50% of graduates having cumlaude predicate. This was conveyed by the Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs, Dr. Fibria Indriati, M.Sc., when opening the Yudisium event on Friday (28/1).
“Of the graduates, 76 graduates graduated with cumlaudepredicate, 74 graduates with very satisfactory predicate, and 3 people with satisfactory predicate,” said Indriati.
Meanwhile, the Dean of FIA UI Prof. Dr. Chandra Wijaya, M.Sc., M.M., also expressed his appreciation and congratulations to the 153 graduates. He also conveyed about policies related to privilegesfor alumni who graduated with cumlaudepredicate and outstanding graduates.
Especially for S1 graduates, he said, they can continue their studies to the Masters level at FIA UI without having to take the TOEFL or TPA exams, but still have to register at SIMAK UI. In addition, there is also a 50% discount from the existing base fee.
“My hope is that graduates can give their best work to their families, nations and countries in accordance with their respective scientific fields. In addition, graduates are expected not only to become job seekers but also to become job creators that are beneficial to others. Third, after holding the status as an FIA UI Alumni, graduates can give back or contribute to the alma mater in the form of reviewsand input to FIA UI in the implementation of tracer studies and assessments by alumni work leaders. And lastly, graduates can continue to improve their competence and competitiveness by continuing to learn. Because learning activities are lifelong activities to be able to increase existing competitiveness,” said Chandra.
On the same occasion, the Chair of the Faculty’s Academic Senate, Dr. Ning Rahayu, M.Sc., welcomed all the graduates while giving the message that the challenges for FIA UI graduates are related to the world of work during the Covid-19 pandemic and the importance of creativity and collaboration principles to be the basis for graduates to be able to create their own jobs.
“For FIA UI graduates, what is very challenging at this time during the pandemic is in the world of work, so it is necessary to adhere to the principles of creativity and collaboration. Take care of the network that has been built, you should not be busy looking for work but be innovative to be able to create your own jobs, so you don’t depend on existing jobs,” said Ning.
At the end of the event, the Chairperson of the FIA UI Alumni Association (Iluni) Dra. Sita Dewanto symbolically welcomed the members of ILUNI FIA UI, as well as congratulated the graduates and gave a message to be able to contribute actively in ILUNI FIA UI and make the name of the alma mater proud.
Writer: Debie Puspasari | Editor: Maudisha AR
