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igher education is playing a key role in transforming the way we lead our lives and also exceeding the limits of gaining knowledge. According to an international study on the world’s best education systems, more students across the globe are opting for higher education. The higher education system requires careful attention, resources, and organization to be recognized as the world’s best.

Higher Education: Gateway to an Excellent Career

Today, there are many institutes all across the globe, who is giving quality inputs to instill learning skills amongst students. Many of the best universities have some excellent departments and centers for imparting quality education. Their primary focus is on the investment in libraries, information technology, laboratories, and classrooms; to provide the top-quality knowledge and to invest in cutting-edge research.

Higher education could also offer other directions into which one wants to evolve. It has become a gateway to endless possibilities for the dreamers. It is gradually becoming the gateway that enhances the knowledge and introduces us with new concepts. In today’s era, internationalization has matured into a core strategic pillar and virtually aspiring the global significance of every university. Many institutions have already moved from connecting international strategy with international student recruitment to develop mature internationalization agendas that will incorporate recruitment, research collaborations, and capacity building. These international trends in higher education provide an overview of changes and also broaden the developments globally. T R

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STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FORWARDING FUTURE

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Cultivating Entrepreneurship in Education System

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The Changing Face of Indonesian Education System

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Indonesia 360o Experience

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TECH-TALK How is Technology RedeďŹ ning Teaching Methods at the Undergraduate and Post-graduate Levels?

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IPMI Graduate School of Business Topnotch Business School Producing Transformative Leaders

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TRIATMA MULYA STENDEN Serving Young Professionals to Make a Better World

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UNIVERSITAS AHMAD DAHLAN An Internationally Recognized Muhammadiyah University

UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA Cultivating Awareness to Uphold the Equality of Mankind

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UNIVERSITAS PARAMADINA Aiming to Create an Ideal Model for the Enhanced Education

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Higher Education Raising the Bar Higher for a Better Future

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n this 21st century, higher education has become a formidable tool which can be used to change the world. It is a gateway to a stage which is protective, sturdy, and likely to be fertile. Today, several innovations are compelling to accept the fact that post-secondary education is on the precipice of a major transformation. It’s becoming increasingly important to think about what the industry might look like in the future. Over the past years, most of the changes in higher education have been geared towards its proper implementation by ensuring the improved campus life.

To highlight such institutes which have come up with the innovative educative methods and solution to build extraordinary careers, we are introducing our special edition on “The 10 Best Institutes for Higher Education in Indonesia 2018” On the Cover of the edition, we have highlighted Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta; which aims to provide the world-class education with piety, autonomy, and intellectuality as the foundational values.

The issue also features Ahmad Dahlan University, IPMI Graduate School of Busines, President University, Swiss German University, Triatma Mulya Stenden, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, University of Paramadina, and Universitas Surabaya.

The enlightening article “How is Technology Redefining the Teaching Methods at the Undergraduate and Post-graduate Levels?” written by Prof. Balasubramanian. is also included in this issue.

Also, we have included “The Changing Face of Indonesian Education System”, “Cultivating Entrepreneurship in Education System”, and “Indonesia 3600 Experience” scripted by our in-house editors in the delightful pages of this magazine.

So, flip the pages for more information on these leading institutions and enjoy reading!

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We are establishing good university governance and clean university government in implementing the university autonomy

“The university aims to provide the world-class education with piety, autonomy, and intellectuality as the foundational values”

ABOUT THE RECTOR OF UNY

Prof. Dr. Sutrisna Wibawa was elected as the inaugural Rector of UNY, in the year 2017.

Born in Gunungkidul, September 11, 1959, Wibawa is a Professor in the field of Javanese Philosophy.

He did his Doctorate from the Gadjah Mada University. He became the Secretary of Directorate General of Learning and Student Affairs with his fourteen years’ of extensive experience in the management education. In 2015, he was entrusted with the responsibility of the Secretary of Director General of Learning and Student Affairs of the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia. The university ranking has risen significantly with his effective leadership. His motto is: more action, less word, collective and collegial leadership.

Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Sutrisna Wibawa shared the goals of UNY, such as: • To develop pious, autonomous, and intellectual graduates who uphold the values of Pancasila • To unearth and disseminate, to invent and disseminate technology, to create and disseminate arts, and to develop and disseminate sports which support the regional and national development and contribute to answering the global challenges • To conduct community service and empowerment activities which enhance the development of human, social, and natural potentials apparently achieve the social welfare • To establish a good university governance and clean university government in implementing the university autonomy

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niversitas Negeri Yogyakarta (formerly IKIP Yogyakarta or Yogyakarta Institute of Teacher Education and Educational Sciences) was founded on May 21, 1964. About thirty-six years later, on August 4, 1999, the President of the Republic of Indonesia officially declared that IKIP Yogyakarta has converted into Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). This university is also eligible to offer non-education study programs. The institute has achieved the topmost positions among the best universities in Indonesia, and it has acknowledged the ‘A’ accreditation from the National Accreditation Board of Higher Education.

The university is well equipped and facilitated in the field of sports with an indoor stadium, swimming pool, archery field, basketball courts, softball court, soccer field, athletic track, fitness center, and indoor as well as outdoor tennis courts. UNY aims to conduct professional education, academic education, and vocational education in the field of teacher training. It aims to establish good university governance and maintain clean university government.

UNY has succeeded in reaching the best rank position in the category of the best universities in Indonesia.

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We conduct professional, academic,and vocational

education to facilitate the development of students in becoming graduates

Annual Events and Extra-curricular Activities UNY conducts international seminars annually. Also, it conducts 23 activities, 28 international seminars of innovation for lecturers with the largest Scopus index. The series of agenda includes sports, arts, social, health, seminars or workshops, and dies natalis ceremonies. UNY is synonymous with a campus that focuses on education.

Therefore, character education with character building innovation also becomes an important part for organizing agenda series from dies natalis.

Some of the other events are the festival of Wayang puppeteer, opening of Digital Library Building, and launching handbook containing 10 instructional models as referral of UNY as a whole. There are over two lakh books in UNY’s central library consisting of public works, philosophy, psychology, religion, social sciences, languages, fundamental sciences, applied sciences & technology, arts & sports, literature, and history & geography.

Career Opportunities and Exposures Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, despite its new status as a university, has made a lot of efforts to improve its quality in

order to be a leading university. Those improvements are expected to support its endeavors to become a world-class university. The students of UNY are prepared to work as an educator at the level of basic, secondary, and higher education in both the public as well as the private sectors.

In carrying out the wider mandate, it offers 12 noneducation study programs at the bachelor level and threeyear undergraduate diploma levels in the following faculties: the Faculty of Languages and Arts Education, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, and the Faculty of Engineering and Vocational Education.

The non-education study programs include those offered in the Faculty of Sports Sciences and the Faculty of Economics.

The students are also equipped with vocational teachers, who guide them with the skills related to technical work, or vocational subjects. Vocational teachers teach in public and private schools, usually at the secondary education level (junior high school) and upper (high school level). They provide practical knowledge to their students, who can be directly employed after graduation.

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The students of the institute are exposed to the implementation of academic education and excellence, creative, and innovative educational professionals. Students are also acclimatized with the implementation of academic, professional, and vocational education in a superior, creative, and innovative non-educational field. This supports the development of the field of education to form people who have expertise in their field of work. There are two types of scholarship available for foreign students, one is Darmasiswa RI Scholarship Program, and another one is Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship.

UNY always pursues the implementation of superior, creative, and innovative research activities that support regional and national development, community welfare.

Also, it is contributing to the global problem-solving and the realization of cooperation with other institutions, both national and international level.

Notable Alumnus of UNY UNY pays attention not only to its current students but also to its alumni. Therefore, the alumni center is provided to keep it well connected with the alumni. Some agendas related to the university alumni are also organized by this center. Some of the notable alumni are as follows: Evan Dimas Evan Dimas Darmono is an Indonesian Professional Footballer. He plays as a midfielder for Selangor FA and for the Indonesia national team. His fellow gave him the nickname of Anak Ajaib (Wonderkid) because of his talents.

Mohamad Hery Saripudin Mohamad Hery Saripudin is a Consul General in Consulate General of the Republic Of Indonesia in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Words of Trust Lia Karina Mansuran International level Champion, “UNY always gives the academic climate that supports the students, especially the athletes to excel as high as possible on the sidelines of a student's main task to complete the study with a high GPA” Janu Muhammad-

Extensive Future Plans UNY is targeting to become a leading university at ASEAN level. In the next two years, it is planning to stand on the top 1000 World-Class universities. Furthermore, in 2025 it aims to become a World-Class University. Therefore, the whole team of UNY is innovatively and tirelessly transforming the institution into a superior campus; not only in Indonesia but also in Southeast Asia. T R

M.Sc from the University of Birmingham, UK, “UNY has provided me the special skills, such as; public speaking, leadership, and networking.

All of these are proved to be essential when we graduate”

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Name of the Institution

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Ahmad Dahlan University

uad.ac.id

Jalan Kapas No.9, Semaki, Umbulharjo, Semaki, Umbulharjo, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55166, Indonesia

IPMI Graduate School of Business

ipmi.ac.id

L. Rawajati Timur I/1, Kalibata, Jakarta Selatan

President university

president.ac.id

Jababeka Education ParkJl. Ki Hajar Dewantara, Kota Jababeka, Cikarang Baru, Bekasi 17550, Indonesia

Swiss German University

sgu.ac.id

The Prominence Tower Jalan Jalur Sutera Barat Kav 15, Alam Sutera, Kota Tangerang, Banten 15143 Indonesia

Triatma Mulya Stenden

triatmamulya-stenden.ac.id

Jl. Kubu Gunung, Banjar Tegal Jaya, Dalung, Kuta Utara Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Universitas Katolik Parahyangan

unpar.ac.id

Jalan Ciumbuleuit No.94, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia 40141

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

umy.ac.id

Kampus Terpadu UMY Jl. Brawijaya, Kasihan, Bantul Yogyakarta 55183

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

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Jl. Colombo No. 1, Karangmalang, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Universitas Paramadina

paramadina.ac.id

Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 97 Mampang, Jakarta 12790 Indonesia

Universitas Surabaya

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Ngagel Jaya Selatan 169, Surabaya 60284, East Jawa, Indonesia

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ccording to some reports, there are nearly 2.5 billion people on Facebook; in India, there are nearly 700 million people having internet access; there are over 3.5 billion mobile phone connections in the world. ‘Internet of Things’, or IoT as it is called, is no longer a myth but here to stay. Increasingly, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning seem omnipresent and coupled with Data Analytics, appear to govern the way we live and work.

I have started categorising people into two – BG and AG (no longer BC and AD!); ‘Before Google’ and ‘After Google’. These two are very different, as distinct as chalk and cheese! They are born into different environments, different worlds, and in different contexts. Their thinking is largely conditioned by the environment in which they live.

Their aspirations and expectations are vastly different. The AGs, in particular, appear to be aliens to those who are BGs. BGs do not understand the AGs – perhaps a very few do!

The AGs live in a world that is mostly uncertain, complex, unstructured, and ambiguous – many people call this the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world. Research studies on the so called ‘millennials’ or the ‘Gen-Y’ show that these AGs have perceptions that is based not on the past, but the present and the future; not on the theoretical foundations, but on practical applications; not on ‘what was/is’ but ‘what can be’. It is this group of AGs who are learners of today. So, how will conventional classroom delivery of syllabus contents meet the requirements and expectations of these AGs? Conventional classroom delivery or teaching methodology is largely based on the premise that the ‘teacher’ knows more and better than the student and hence he/she has to ‘teach’ what he/she thinks the student has to learn. This premise is no longer true. We are dealing with a completely different set of ‘learners’ today. They ‘learn’ best at their own pace, their own space, their own way, and their own contents. They want to decide what to learn, where, how, and when. Teaching methods, particularly in higher education – undergraduate and postgraduate levels – have to be tuned differently in order that the ‘learner’ benefits most from such ‘teaching’.

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Tech-Talk the next morning when he/she goes to the classroom to teach. Thanks to Wikipedia, Google, and such other technological tools, the latest and most recently updated information is available to the student at the click of a button. We are dealing with learners who are constantly in search of the latest and the most current. They have neither the patience, nor the inclination for the old. Teachers need to change their teaching methodology in order to be effective and successful.

In my view, particularly in management education, ‘lecture’ method should be restricted to not more than 30% of teaching and the remaining 70% should comprise methods that engages the learner in the process of learning. ‘Massive Open Online Courses’ or MOOCs provide a great opportunity to the learners for self-learning. MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills.

‘Flipped Classroom’ is another methodology for ensuring achievement of expected learning outcomes. This provides for the learners to be an integral part of the teachinglearning process through intense discussions and critical questioning. Use of audio and visual clips can enhance learning. In other words, it is of importance that the learner is actively engaged in the learning process. It is necessary for the teacher to recognise and use the conceptual framework of David Kolb and the learning styles.

‘Bring Your Own Device’ or BYOD has been a frequently word acronym in education. Recognising the impact of technology and the benefits that the teachers and learners gain from extensive use of technology, BYOD policy enables the teacher and the learner to communicate with each other and continuously learn without the constraints of physical space, time, and geography. It helps enhance critical thinking skills through discussions and debates.

Ultimately, the purpose of education, in my view, is to imbibe the ability to question critically, to distinguish between right and wrong, to learn and share new knowledge, to acquire new skills, and to internalise all these for becoming a vastly desirable human. Technology is impacting education in a big way. The ‘how’ part of education is undergoing never-before changes – the teaching methodology of the past is no longer adequate to meet the challenges thrown by advancements in technology.

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Prof. Balasubramanian

Director GRG Centre for Advanced Studies

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prof. Balasubramanian is currently the Director of GRG Centre for Advanced Studies, Coimbatore. He is a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras and holds PG Diploma in Management (MBA) from IIM Calcutta.

He has 30 years of experience in industry – private and public sector in India and abroad.

He has been in the academia since 1999. His focus in management education is in the design and development of curriculum, and faculty development. He is passionate on the effective use of technology in management education.

He serves as a Member of the Council of Management of All India Management Association (AIMA); Education Panel of CII Southern Region; Education Panel of CII Coimbatore Zone; and, the Managing Committee of Coimbatore Management Association.

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IPMI Graduate School of Business Topnotch Business School Producing Transformative Leaders

One of the first business educational institutions in Indonesia that teaches and share the learning to guide its students to be ready for the great journey of success is IPMI International Business School.

Located in Jakarta, the institute prepares its students for the exciting world of international business and let them evolve as successful business leaders. This business school implements “Participant-centered Learning Concept”, to meet the challenge of the global and borderless world. IPMI International Business School offers two master program options to its graduate students with a

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“A place for learning, nding solutions and developing knowledge in the management eld by providing strategic management which applies to academic rigor and business that will support the professional development.”

very strong international education quality: BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) and MBA (Master of Business Administration) programs.

IPMI is equipped with several theaterseated classrooms, discussion rooms, library, auditorium, canteen, social house, sports facility, bank, health & clinic. It has an academic partnership with several abroad business schools.

Additionally, it is proudly collaborating with STC International Rotterdam for MBA in Maritime & Supply Chain. IPMI has Investment Gallery, the place where student can learn how to analysis the investment

with stocks, mutual funds and other instrument investment. IPMI investment gallery cooperates with Indonesia Stock Exchange and reputable securities company.

Annual Events and Extra-Curricular Activities The institute conducts various events throughout the year. One of the most eye-catching events is BOLD. In this event, the yearly workshop and the competitions are held by IESB/IPME Executive Student Board. One of the most exciting and everyone’s favorite event i.e. Photography Competition event is conducted by the

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institute, along with the executive night event, also called as IESB Event. Some of the other extra-curricular activities such as Sports, interest, and Business activities are also organized.

Striking Alumnus Some of the accomplished alumni are Eko Putro Sandjojo, Minister of the Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Areas & Transmigration, Republic of Indonesia, Handry Satriago – CEO of GE Indonesia, Budi Janto – Country General Manager of Lenovo Indonesia and Iwanho – CEO RHB Indonesia.

Golden Career Opportunities and Exposures The students will be benefitted through the partnership, for their internships and many more outstanding opportunities at IPMI. The students and even the alumni hiring is done through the alumni association; and this hiring for an internship as well as for the job purpose. Even the institute offers the scholarship such as BFI: partial scholarship with MT Contract. While talking about the career exposures; the students will be benefitted with the Career Day, a Job Fair, conducted by the institute. Additionally, the Info Session is also conducted, where the several companies’ presents working opportunities available for the students.

“Words of Trust” “The beauty of IPMI curriculum is the case studies. IPMI gives me a lesson on how to work a lot of under pressures and to get things done.” –Eko Putro Sandjojo, batch of the year 1993, MBA Alumnus “IPMI will bring your leadership capacity to the next level.

You will be prepared to go through the critical transition in your career to senior leadership roles.” –Budy Janto, Batch of the year 2002, MBA Alumnus T R

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Bustanil Arifin Founder

The Creation of IPMI Bustanil Arifin is former Minister of Cooperative and head of National Agency of Logistic (Bulog) in 1978–1993 during the President Suharto’s era. In 1984, he opened IPMI Graduate School of Business —an educational institution. As Indonesian market is inextricably linked to the world economy and there is an increase in the competitive market both domestically and internationally, the logic of opening IPMI came to mind.

“I dream of a school that would train Indonesian Managers who can perform effectively in the face of rigorous competition, familiar with International Business Practices and yet remain solidly grounded in Indonesia”—stated Bustanil Arifin.

To implement the transformations, both the government and private companies need the managers who can deal with the new changes.

The institute optimisms that the education which students have received, that has prepared them to face the challenge, and at the same time, helped them to become one of the responsible members of a future society they will help to build and one they can be proud of.

On the other hand, the IPMI is planning to provide an educational environment, globally connected locally embedded, and strengthening the strategic partnership with international reputable institutions.

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Triatma Mulya Stenden: Serving Young Professionals to Make a Better World

In co-operation with Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands; STIE Triatma Mulya in Bali was established in 2009, to develop young professionals to become authentic leaders and problem solvers for the tomorrow. Personal guidance and a strong focus on practical learning play are an important part in the study programme offered at the institute.

At the campus site, all subjects are taught in English by lecturers from different parts of the world. The campus in Bali, Indonesia is located in the southern region of the island, where everyone will be welcomed in a pleasant, professional study environment with a friendly, familylike atmosphere. Being based in Bali not only gives the opportunity to study in one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world, but it also offers an inspiring environment, with its stunning nature and unique

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“By unleashing the potential in students, staff and surrounding communities; the institute represents a mix of nationalities, and creating a truly multicultural study environment”

Hospitality Management and International Business Management.

Hindu religion. The campus has all the state-of-the-art facilities that are needed for professional learning such as Auditorium, Classrooms, Meeting room (PBL rooms), Computer lab, Library (and digital library), Wine tasting lab, Outside lounge area, Canteen, and a Meditation room.

While studying, students get an opportunity to become a member of the Student Representative Council and develop their organizational and leadership skills and organize the activities. This implies that the students are usually not only busy with their education life but are also busy with experiencing Bali’s culture and its offerings.

Career Opportunities at Triatma The institute offers renowned programmes specifically International

I. International Business Management (IBM) With the professional knowledge, management skills and organizational talent; one will surely ensure that the organizations run smoothly. Graduates in International Business Administration have excellent career opportunities in their chosen field. The training provides the student with the tools that needed to grow successfully.

II.International Hospitality Management (IHM) A bachelor’s degree from the International Hospitality Management programme puts students on the fast track to a career

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in the global hospitality industry. One can choose from any number of career paths, ranging from a management position at a hotel or restaurant, conference center or event planning company to any number of roles in corporate services. The degree that one has pursued will open up a range of career opportunities worldwide.

Ambitious Triatma Mulya Stenden graduates also have the opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree within 14 months.

In cooperation with the University of Derby (UK), Stenden also offers two international Master programmes, the Master in International Leisure & Tourism Studies and the Master in International Hospitality and Service Management. The students also get a double degree, a Dutch BSc and Indonesian Sarjana Ekonomi for IBM and a dutch BA for IHM and Indonesian Sarjana Ekonomi.

Superior Exposures Careers doors that opens after IHM, and IBM graduation includes Manager, Events Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Human Resources Manager, Business Owner, Consultant, Head of Internal Organization, and Export Manager.

Many of the renowned companies recruit the students for internship and for job purpose that includes Alila Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels, and Resorts Worldwide, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Unilever, Sinar Mas Group, HSBC Bank PLC, PT Senayan Trikarya Sempana, Procter & Gamble Co, BMW AG. Accomplished Alumnus The institute maintains regular interaction with its alumni.

Most of the alumni are placed at different levels in the pharma field. Alan De Jeer is currently working as a Guest Service officer, at Grand Hyatt Dubai and Andras Szemes is working as an Operations Manager, at Mandara Spa, Vietnam.

“Words of Trust” Michelle Jovina, 2nd-year student International Hospitality Management “International Hospitality Management programme has brought me to a whole new world of self-development. Not only does it enhance my creativity, but it also augments the

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I Ketut Putra Suarthana Chairman

Key Persona of the Institute The institute has grown multi-dimensionally under the adept leadership and guidance of I Ketut Putra Suarthana, who is the Chairman of Triatma Mulya Stenden. He was born in Gianyar, and has a very rich educational and corporate background. He accomplished his Doctoral Programme from Udayana University Tourism and has done his Master of Management (MM) from STIE Jakarta.

awareness of diversity in among the industry. In fact, I am a big fan of how Stenden has gathered the multinational students to less than 20 people in a class which supports the lecturers to deliver their knowledge equally to each individual.”

Ida Ayu Widja Patni aka Ling Ling, 2nd-Year student International Business Administration “Enrolling into STIE Triatma Mulya Stenden was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life!

I aspire to be an Entrepreneur; therefore taking Business Administration programme really addresses my needs.

Recently, I have been trusted to lead the Student Representative Council. This has greatly improved my leadership and practical life skills. Surely this all gives me a competitive advantage, I am forever grateful!” T R

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he only way to produce people like Bill Gates and Steve jobs is to educate aspiring students from the grass root level. Recently, one of the renowned report showed that many graduates worldwide are unemployed. It is observed that the government is also struggling to respond to this trend. It seems that radical transformation is steered at a local level. Change is anchored in the communities where even a smaller range of initiatives can also be focused on. So, the challenge is where these changes can be done.

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The idea of integrating entrepreneurship in education system has become increasingly popular these days. Some of the plausible reasons are as follows: Economic Advantages With better entrepreneurial understanding and actions, a country’s economic success and development will lead to the higher levels of economic output and productivity amongst the future workforce. Just for an example, one can look at the fast growth of the IT industry, which is becoming a major world force.

Societal Improvement Many of the social issues, like the problem of unemployment can be easily solved with this idea. Logically the country’s infrastructure improves as a necessity to support economic growth. Only the business minds can change the way of working, improve the standard of living, and break away from the traditional ‘ways of being’ to embrace new technologies and a more fluid working life. This would be a revolutionary movement for the country. Just for an example, one can note the wonderful impact that Bill Gates has made in the USA to finance improvements in schools and communities through his success with Microsoft.

Citizenship The political understanding of young people can also be improved by the entrepreneurial knowledge as future voters in a vibrant and fast-paced democracy leading to greater equality and opportunities.

Classroom learning The theoretical aspect of an education system can be improved with the experience of entrepreneurial activities and concepts by linking learning to the real world. Entrepreneurial education, therefore, is important and it matters to students.

In the today’s 21st century, an entrepreneurial education offers the potentials for the personal and community growth which is necessary. So, the institutes need to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and understanding in young minds. This can be done by identifying the key skills and qualities that encourage such understandings and infuse them into all areas of the school or college curriculum. Also, teaching entrepreneurship as a discrete activity through specially designed curriculum programs.

This gives the experiential constructive approach, which is required to foster skill development and the theoretical understanding. Thus, the students have the opportunity to come up with the original ideas. The identified skills include: taking initiative, intuitive decision making, making things happen, networking, and identifying opportunities, creative problem solving skill, innovating, strategic thinking and personal effectiveness.

Being an entrepreneur is not necessarily about making money, rather, it is about a mindset that develops personality and social identity, investigates personal ambitions and goals. It also enhances confidence and resilience and encourages self-discipline and organization. This allows the reflection on one’s own motivations, which is realistic. Even no uncertainties and risks can stop one from achieving their dreams. Thus, it is an education of the mindset that must be applied in all the aspects of education. A sense of enterprise and opportunity creation is essential to education.

Cultivating a young entrepreneurial mind is moving from the passive learning to the active learning. One of the best ways of doing this is to link it to a strong program of community service where the students are supported to go ‘beyond their comfort zone’. The entrepreneurial spirit can change the society, and indeed it should do, for the betterment of all in society. T R

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Universitas Ahmad Dahlan An Internationally Recognized Muhammadiyah University

Universitas Ahmad Dahlan(UAD), is one of Muhammadiyah Higher Educations located in Yogyakarta. It was first known as a B1 course of Muhammadiyah Education in 1956 after which it became Institute of Teacher Training and Education in 1972. It was officially changed into Universitas Ahmad Dahlan in 1994. It has been striving to be one of the best universities in Indonesia, by applying its trademark tagline, “Moral and Intellectual Integrity”.

UAD has six buildings located in the strategic areas of Yogyakarta. · Campus 1 (Main Campus), Jalan Kapas 9, Semaki, Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta · Campus 2, Jalan Pramuka No. 42 Sidikan · Campus 3, Jalan Prof. Dr. Soepomo, S.H. Janturan, Yogyakarta · Campus 4, Jalan Ringroad Selatan, Tamanan, Bantul

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“The university is endeavoring to improve the quality of human resources and creating an awareness of the independence and good governance university (Good University Governance). It also focuses on developing specic values –Integrity, Solidarity, and Innovation.”

Interpreter, Chef, Photographer, Nutritionist, Entrepreneur, Auditor, and so on.

· Campus 5, Jalan Ki Ageng Pemanahan No. 19 Sorosutan, Yogyakarta · Campus 6, Jalan KHA Dahlan KM 1, Wates, Kulon Progo Regency, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Career Opportunities UAD aims to conduct quality academic programs, which are relevant to the sustainable development in the Islamic campus atmosphere. It has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 11 faculties and 43 academic departments. As a result, it is expected that the graduates can work in any field relating to the programmes they adopt in UAD such as Teacher, Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant, Editor, Author, Journalist, Civil Servant, Psychology, HRD, Programmer, Software Developer, Guide, Translator, Pharmacist, Judge, Attorney, Lawyer, Broadcaster, Public Relation, Anchor, Presenter, Critic,

In order to maintain the quality of education, UAD provides educational, co-curricular, and health facilities, which are easily accessible to the entire academic community. The improved quality and quantity of higher education are done along with the development of science and technology.

Notable Scholarships UAD provides two kinds of scholarships for students, one for those students who are brilliant at academics and the other one for the students who are actively participating in interesttalent or scientific events. The scholarship which is for good academic background students can be accessed through the New Student Academic Achievement Scholarships, Academic Achievement Improvement

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Scholarships, Aid Scholarships for Academic Achievement Improvement Education Fees, scholarships for Al-Quran Hafiz (memorizer) students, BIDIKMISI government scholarship, and ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS).

Ahmad Dahlan Islamic Boarding School (PERSADA) PERSADA is only provided to UAD students, built with the assistance of the Ministry of Housing of the Republic of Indonesia through the Rusunawa scheme and is located in Campus IV. It is built on an area of 2.1 hectares, consisting of one twin block building with a total floor area 2,568 sq.m. There are four floors with a total of 96 residential units, including one unit for disabled students. Each residential unit has an area of 21 sq.m and can accommodate 3-4 students.

Mosque and Spiritual Guidance UAD has a mosque in each campus and the Islamic Center in Campus IV. It has a moral commitment to foster the Islamic spirit in the entire academic community. The activities of mental guidance counseling are also conducted among other activities. These activities include invocation and call to perform mandatory worship and Sunnah, monthly regular Islamic recitation of the academic community by the Institute for Islamic Studies Development, weekly Islamic studies on all campuses coordinated by the Takmir (Chief) of each campus’s Mosque and Al Quran Educational Park (TPA).

Future Plans of UAD UAD routinely arranges the target plan in order to maintain its quality. By arranging the agenda every year, the institute expects to achieve its goals by 2020. These goals include Regional and International Reputation Achievement, Strengthening National Reputation, Implementation of International Standard Academic Activities, Implementation of Superior Research and International Recognition, Performance-Based HR Management, Integrative Asset Management, Strengthening Institutional Management Capacity, and Financial Independence.

Dr. Kasiyarno Rector

The Rector’s Contributions towards the Institution’s Remarkable Achievements Dr. Kasiyarno is the Rector of UAD. Since Dr. Kasiyarno became the Rector of UAD, there have been many rapid and sustainable physical and qualitative developments. Under the guidance of Dr. Kasiyarno, recently it was short-listed in a respective ranking “A” by the National Accreditation Board recognized by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education the Republic of Indonesia since 2017. It has grown cooperation networks with national and international institutions. It has established cooperation with a large number of countries, such as Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Turkey, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Japan, South Korea, China, The Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand.

“Universitas Ahmad Dahlan has given me a huge scope of opportunities. It is a high quality state-university that creates a high-quality-student. I am blessed for being the part of this university. I would like to thank Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, for providing me such international type of platforms to channel my passion.”

“Universitas Ahmad Dahlan is a university expertised in technology and socio-humanities. It has a strong commitment to provide the best educational services in various fields such as Health, Education and Technology. It also supports students’activities such as attending the National Dance Competition, International Level Choir National Student Achievement Competition, Innovator Competition and Student Creativity Competition. It also provides scholarships for the students.”

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The Magical Indonesia A Southeast Asian nation, Indonesia is made up of thousands of volcanic islands. It is a home to the hundreds of ethnic groups, where many dierent languages are spoken. It's well-known for the beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. Indonesia's vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, lies on the Java Island. One of the melodious cities in Indonesia, Yogyakarta is known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.

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SPOT LIGHT

Indonesian Travel & Tourism

Indonesia has beautiful countryside, interesting cultures & historical remnants, beaches, nightlife, and much more. It has achieved its target of welcoming near about 10 million foreign visitors. The country is providing employment opportunities to the Indonesian people. Based on the latest research, the country’s unemployment rate stood over 5%. It is estimated that 9% of country’s total national workforce is employed in the tourism sector.

Bali is for beaches. It has a number of cultural landmarks and traditions that make a visit here worthwhile.

KOMODO NATIONAL PARK Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, encompasses five main islands and a number of smaller ones, as well as the surrounding marine areas. The waters off these islands are some of the richest and most diverse in the world.

SACRED MONKEY FOREST, UBUD Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali. Here one will get the Sacred Monkey Forest, a serene space where one can feel the ancient majesty of the island.

MOUNT BROMO Indonesia sits on the Ring of Fire, an area with some of the most active volcanoes in the world; famous for their violent eruptions and their stunning, but dangerous beauty.

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Destinations Highlights

TANA TORAJA A visit to Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi Province will not only feel like we have stepped far back in time, but also offers a look at the richness and diversity of Indonesia's long-standing cultures.

LAKE TOBA Another of Indonesia's natural wonders, Lake Toba is both a body of water and super volcano. The lake, which sits in a crater, was formed between 69,000 and 77,000 years ago and is believed to have been the result of a catastrophic eruption.

PURA TANAH LOT This is one of Bali’s most popular temples, built on a rock formation in the sea. This temple compound is found on the southern coast of Beraban village, and one can walk out to the temple at low tide. Once the sun goes down, it is memorable moment to browse the stalls at Tanah Lot market to purchase unique Balinese souvenirs.

JATILUWIH RICE FIELDS, BALI The beaches may be the first thing of Bali, but the verdant rice fields are a close second.

So lush and life-giving are the terraces of the Jatiluwih Rice Fields that they were designated a UNESCO Cultural Landscape as part of Bali's Subak System.

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Education Landscape A Passion for Education - A global Force in Education

The national education system of Indonesia is developed from the struggle for independence and the renaissance of the nation.

Many influences, local or global, contributed to the changing nature of the curriculum, education, valuation, and teacher professionalism, during its development.

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Indonesia is a large country with a population of almost 235 million, covering an area of 1,910,931 sq. km. The population is still dominated by the young generation, whereby close to 50% of its population is younger than 25 years. As an emerging economy, Indonesia is considered as a low middle-income country, which is entering the third stage of economic development, called the “Efficiency Driven Economy” by the World Economic Forum (WEF 2012).

Official Tag Republic of Indonesia

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The higher education system in Indonesia is largely influenced by the American model except in some areas such as medical and vocational education where some forms of European model were also adopted.

Capital Jakarta

Religion Islam

Location Southeast Asia Population 267 million Currency Indonesian Rupiah

Area 1.9 million km2

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More to Explore

Name INDONESIA MEANS INDIAN ISLAND One of the interesting facts about Indonesia is that, the country got its name from the combined Greek terms Indós and nèsos, which means “Indian Island”. Indonesians started to use the term widely after World War I.

• Indonesia- one of the largest Muslim Populaces in the world • Luxurious Living: Half of Indonesia's Population Lives on Less than $2 a day • The country lies on the Equator • It has over 150 Volcanoes • It is the Home to the World's Largest Flower • It produces one of the Most Expensive Coffees in the World • Weirdest Naming Traditions still followed in Indonesia's Islands Bali and Lombok • The Famous French Frogs’ Legs Come from Indonesia

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Interesting Facts Climate INDONESIA HAS ONLY 2 SEASONS An interesting fact about this country is that it has only two monsoon-driven seasons i.e. the wet and dry season. Even the dry season has just less rain than the wet season, and this what the difference. The dry season persists from May to September and the wet season persists from October to April. The temperature is quite stable in each part of the country throughout the year, but regional climates sometimes vary greatly. If one likes high temperatures and lots of rain, then Indonesia is definitely the perfect place!

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Population IN THE WORLD US COUNTRY LO PU PO le ST op O M pe 250,000,000 THE FOURTH hibited by over currently the is It . n) Indonesia is in tio ld popula or w e th ith 1.4 of 5% y 3. , after China w (approximatel y in the world tr un 1.3 co ith us w lo a pu tion), Indi fourth most po world popula e th with of SA 9% U (1 e and th billion people ld population) or w e th . of n) tio 8% la (1 billion people the world popu people (4% of over 300,000 Language Flora L MORE THAN 700 LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN! O HAVE MORE TROPICA NG CO D AN IL AZ BR LY ON Although Indonesia is recognized only for one ESIA FORESTS THAN INDON official language i.e. Indonesian (a variant of a, Indonesia are al forest With the biggest tropic Malay, locally known as Bahasa Indonesia), there n 340,000 sq.

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Geography ONE OF THE LARGEST ARCHIPELA GO IN THE WORLD! Indonesia is the largest archipel ago in the world.

It consists of around 18,000 islan ds, of which around 6,000 are inhabited. Mos t of the islands are completely Indonesian, whil e some (Borneo, Sebatik, Timor and New Guinea) are shared with the neighboring countries.

History AR II R WORLD W ENCE AFTE D ry, that N E to P is E h D IN mely rich re xt e an y has ecame an The countr ago, but it b s ar , ye n io ill 0th century started 1.5 m in the mid-2 ly n o y e tr n th u , 17 nt co , on August independe II. Every year ar lebrated W e d c rl is o W ay after dence D n e p e d In nesian official Indo the country. throughout

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Tourism INDONESIA IS DIVIDED IN TO 7 REGION The country, S Indonesia is so big that it divided into is first seven regions , and these re then further gions are divided into 34 official Indon provinces. M esian any tourists st ill know the co by its seven untry only regions such as Sumatra, Sunda Island Java, Lesser s, Kalimanta n, Sulawesi, M al uku Islands and Western New Guinea.

New Discovery “WALKING SHARK” SPECIES Did you know, the sharks can walk too? Well, according to the Indonesian facts, they can.

Hemiscyllium Halmahera is a newly discovered shark. It is a species of the bamboo shark family.

The sixth species of walking shark in Indonesian waters is the Hemiscyllium Halmahera.

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UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA Cultivating Awareness to Uphold the Equality of Mankind

Founded in 1968, with the delivery method of ‘Learning beyond the Classroom’ the University of Surabaya (Ubaya) is one of the leading private universities in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region, as proven by an ‘A’ institutional accreditation score from the Indonesian National Accreditation Board of Higher Education. With 8 faculties, 1 Polytechnic and 31 study programs, the university provides best-in-class facilities with generous teaching and research support for its 12,000 students.

Ubaya is a multicultural campus which gives the real hands-on experience to students coming from 34 provinces in Indonesia. In order to support its philosophy, it has developed Ubaya Training Center that provides various training for students and the public. Its other distinct facilities include Student

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“Aspires to be the rst university in heart and mind with a mission to advance business and industrial society by developing services of higher education and continuingly for the welfare of human being”

Sports Center and Student Center. The university has also developed some labs including a Ginseng Tissue Culture lab under the partnership with industry and a foreign university.

Ubaya’s following study programs received international accreditation: · Faculty of Business and Economics is AASBI and ABEST21 (for Master of Management study program) accredited · Departments of Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering under Faculty of Engineering are IABEE accredited Ubaya’s Success Timeline The alumni of the university have occupied senior positions at national and international level organizations.

These instances of successfully

achieved careers include Ir. Soekarwo (Master of Law alumni - 1993) East Java Governor, Ituk Herarindri (Bachelor of Economics – 1984) – Director of Services and Facilities Angkasa Pura II. Some other accomplished alumni include Hermawan Kartajaya - Marketing Guru, Henky Kurniadi (Bachelor of Economics – 1983) – Member of Republic of Indonesia Parliament, and Adi Toegarisman (Bachelor of Law1980) - Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes.

Deeper Insights about the University “Ubaya cares and actively involves in the cultivation, rescue, and improvement of the environment, utilizing technology for all educational and administrative processes” asserts Parung. The university is committed to providing unique programs to students

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and maintaining its teaching and delivery method excellence. It intends to implement the Inter-Professional Education by integrating faculties based on three major scientific fields of: · Life sciences that integrate faculties of Pharmacy, Medicine, Biotechnology, and Psychology · Business, Economics, and Law that integrate faculties of Business and Economics and Law · Engineering and Computer Sciences through Faculty of Engineering In order to differentiate Ubaya graduates from other university’s graduates, the university instills the educational process with a multicultural value from the humanistic perspective. The university has established a Career Assistance Center that implements three stages of Initiation, Growth, and Maturity. This Center is consistently assisting the students to choose their careers and withstand the business and industrial complexities.

Annual Events and Extra-curricular Activities Ubaya conducts various extra-curricular activities and annual programs to develop overall persona of an individual and staff. This includes the Graduation Ceremony with a total of 2,000 graduates inaugurated, the Open Senate Meeting, New Student Orientation program, and Parent Meeting programs. The university also plays a key role in organizing Student Development programs, International Symposium on Management (INSYMA) and International Conference on Informatics, Technology, and Engineering (InCite). Ubaya also annually participates in the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) international conference and activity.

Road Ahead Ubaya is on a mission to develop various continuing education programs.These would be especially related to certification of professions program, quality improvement, and lecturer development by financing, helping the students to pursue a higher degree. Its future plan is to develop and improve facilities, develop an integrated system and nurture organization culture that is adaptive to the development of era, science, and technology.

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Prof. Joniarto Parung Rector

Meet the Judicious Rector Prof. Joniarto Parung is consistent in being the Rector of the University of Surabaya for the periods 2011-2015 and 2015-2019. He aims to set a wellknown and trusted foundation of Ubaya for its stakeholders. Parung says, “The key personality behind the success of Ubaya is I strive to management by example. I invite all Ubaya members to be disciplined with high commitment and integrity means I must first do and show it first. I ask the lecturer to conduct many researches and community service programs, and then I gave an example first.” His participatory strategy to enhance the contribution of the staff towards Ubaya is by knowing their strengths and weaknesses, and also by encouraging and motivating them in tough times.

and organizing process” - Charlos Putra Yoseano, Tourism Service Management student “I am very proud as a graduate of the popular Ubaya study program. Then to strengthen my management skill before entering an industry, I am now taking Master of Management study program. I chose to continue my study aims to equip myself and ready to compete in the real business world” - Grace Yuwono S.T, Ubaya Alumni T R

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THE CHANGING FACE OF INDONESIAN Education System I

n today’s modern age, education plays a crucial role in building a nation. Counted as the basis for human character development and knowledge, imparting quality education has become a basic necessity in order to build a better tomorrow.

Standing amongst the top few populated countries of the world, the education system of Indonesia is witnessing a paradigm shift as the Government is determined to showcase Indonesia as one of the most preferred choice for educational institutes. Having an educated and a skilled pool of resources is a prerequisite for a sustainable economic growth. Demographic changes, rising income levels, and recent reforms incorporated in the educational sector has assisted the growth trajectory to new heights.

Out of various factors that attribute towards establishing a ‘world-class’ educational institute is Technology. Over the last decade, technology has assisted to cultivate new concepts and has broadened the perspective of education among the masses.

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Cultivating Childhood Education People are becoming more aware about the significance of early childhood education. As such, the nursery schools, playgroups, and kindergarten are boosting the Indonesian education and going beyond the traditional forms of learning. According to an independent survey, the number of Indonesian children enrolled in kindergarten is heightened in the recent years.

programmes to local rules, culture and conditions including using Indonesian names. It also deals with the language and being an Indonesian legal entity, restricting the proportion of foreign faculty to forty percent, and the need to operate on a not-for-profit basis. This in turn has enhanced the attractiveness of the Indonesian higher education sector. It also enhances the economic potential and unlock new doors, where bigger universities would invest in Indonesia.

Acknowledging the necessity of education, the parents in Indonesia are willing to pay a much higher value to enroll their children in reputed preschools and develop a curated potential to withstand the complexities of life. Additionally, more women are getting engaged in teaching and entering the doors of workforce which is successfully empowering the playgroup and day care services. This scenario is creating prominent business opportunities for private as well as government institutions to go an extra-mile and create a one-of-its-kind history.

The E-Learning Approach Researchers reveal that the number of internet and smartphone users in Indonesia is increasing da-by-day. As such, the educational institutions are opting for newer strategies to engage more and more students along with the foreign and domestic investors. Today, the Indonesian startups in the education sector are receiving funding from the investors. Moreover, the foreign startups in this sector are also eyeing Indonesia’s tech-savvy students and teachers and creating a platform of e-learning with an aim to deliver expert tutoring.

The Primary and Secondary Schools The advent of technology and its implementation has empowered a huge number of schools with best-in-class qualities and facilities, thereby supporting the middle-class families. The boom of elite primary and secondary schools has remarkably filled the voids of traditional and new-age learning in Indonesia. Established to cater to the demands of urban, middle-class families, these schools are painting a distinctive canvas of knowledge for the children. They even offer a boarding programme which suits the needs of the families, where both parents are usually working. Offering bucketful of amenities and professional teachers, these schools are embracing the changes and transforming the students into the building blocks of tomorrow.

The Higher Education Framework The existing as well as the emerging campuses are working in association with the foreign universities through the student and teacher exchange programs. Adding value to these operations are the grants and scholarships, dual degree, joint research, training, and publication, and many others. For smooth improvement in the quality of the higher educational institutions, the Indonesian Government is taking necessary strides to embrace technology and offer state-of-the-art learning experience to the students.

Currently, the e-education and e-learning are taking newer forms of website services and mobile app platforms on a large-scale. It is consistently revolutionizing the educational space with the growth of online and digital businesses.

These efficient efforts are crafting out essential openings in the learning, where a child is developed as a responsible human and can fight to attain his basic needs.

The Next Big Thing While 2017 was a challenging as well as opportunistic year for the Indonesian education sector, 2018 would be a year where it would trek to newer success heights. Taking on tech-enabled changes the education system would be developed as a high-quality brick capable of constructing strong learning outcomes. The future will witness more augmented, technocratic, and donor-sponsored education policy reforms that would frame better resourcing for schools and HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) along with better teacher training programs. This will grant secured institutional autonomy and decentralization of managerial responsibility in the coming years.

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UNIVERSITAS PARAMADINA Aiming to Create an Ideal Model for the Enhanced Education

Situated at the heart of South Jakarta, Universitas Paramadina was established on January 10, 1998. It has two main campuses; one is Gatot Subroto campus for Undergraduate Program and another is Palmerah campus for Graduate Program. The institute is established on the two foundations; the Wakaf Paramadina Foundation, chaired by Prof. Dr. Nurcholish Madjid, and the Pondok Mulya Foundation, headed by Sudwikatmono.

Values, Character, and Competence Universitas Paramadina holds Islamic, Modern, and Indonesian values. The academicians continually encourage broadening the knowledge, to gain a deeper understanding of technology and business, and to absorb the true meaning of a religious existence. They aim at transforming students into holistic human beings. Academicians conduct various activities to produce future scholars, leaders, and entrepreneurs with the high regard for

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“The University aims to respond to the challenges that are being faced by the nation in these ever-changing times, by developing a center of learning and culture that encourages creativity, and fosters the spirit of humanityâ€? ethical and moral values. Also, through these activities, the university builds the capacity to exploit existing opportunities for the beneďŹ t of the nation. However, the institute is committed at all times to think creatively, and works hard and diligently to translating idealism, noble principles and grand ideas into reality.

The vision of the university is manifested in its endeavor to develop knowledge by creating an environment for the campus as a center of knowledge and culture that appreciates and respects academic freedom.

Universitas Paramadina strives to create graduates, who are not only adept at meeting the challenges but also have the depth of faith, inner sensitivity, broad insight, and an independent spirit.

Unique Academic Activities Universitas Paramadina consists of three faculties, with eight study programs for undergraduate studies

and four study programs for postgraduate studies. All the programs are accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education with excellent predicate.

In the year 2014-15, the university was granted the Best School of Communication award by SWA Media Group for Communication and Visual Communication Design Program.

These are two popular academic program of the university. International Relations and Philosophy and Religious Studies programs are also popular among the students and have become the uniqueness of Universitas Paramadina.

Accomplished Alumnus The University maintains regular interaction with its alumni. The institute collaborates with some business entities and assists in providing internship opportunities to many of the students and alumni. Some of the noteworthy alumni include Moreno Soeprapto who is currently

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serving as Member of Legislative Bodies of the Republic of Indonesia. Rinni Wulandari is a Singer and winner of Indonesian Idol. Tsamara Amany Alatas is a Young Politicians from Partai Solidaritas, Indonesia. Cholidi Asadil Alam is an Actor and Islamic Activist. Tatyana Sutara is a renowned Businesswoman.

Annual Events and Extra-Curricular Activities Annually, Universitas Paramadina conducts many events among which the most popular are: 1. Grha Mahardhika Paramadina is a welcoming ceremony for the new students.

2. Paramadina Leadership Camp is a leadership training program for all the students after they successfully complete their first year.

3. Anti-Corruption Festival consists of Investigation Report, Integrity Campaign, and Poster Exhibition.

4. Students Community Service is also carried out in certain remote areas in Indonesia.

Remarkable Educational Facilities Following are the some of the faculties at Universitas Paramadina: The faculty of Business and Management include the undergraduate studies for Management along with the postgraduate studies, which embraces school of business for Islamic Business and Finances, Strategic Finance, Marketing Management, and Human Resource Management.

The faculty of Philosophy and Civilization include the undergraduate studies for Communication, Philosophy, and Religion, Psychology, International Relation, along with the postgraduate studies. This embraces School of Communications for Corporate and Political Communication, School of Diplomacy, Magister of Islamic Studies.

The Faculty of Engineering Science includes the undergraduate studies for Informatics, Visual Communication Design, and Industrial Product Design.

The University’s Roadmap “Paramadina 2025” is a blueprint of its future plans which is consist of three parts of development milestone.

1. In the year of 2011-15, the university expects to become a Great Teaching University 2. In the year of 2016-20, they expect to become a Great Teaching and Professional University 3. In the year of 2020-25, they plan to become a Great Professional and Research University “Words of Trust” “Small but giant is the right title for Universitas Paramadina. Paramadina is a great place to seek knowledge, get along with a friendly environment, and

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Personalities behind the Success of the University An eminent leader working for the development of the university is Prof. Dr. Nurcholish Madjid. He is the founding father and also the first Rector (1998-2005) of the institute. He is a prominent Muslim intellectual, who was eager to introduce the concept of alternative higher education institution, which has another important role as a center of knowledge, culture, and civilization. He has supported the creation of a campus environment that enriched with the creative scientific tradition and upholds the freedom of academic forum. He has built the values of Universitas Paramadina, Islamic-Modern-Indonesia, as a basis of the university development. Some of the other leaders behind the success of Paramadina are Sudirman Said, Ak., M. Sohibul Iman, Anies Baswedan, and Prof. Firmanzah.

develop myself. As an international relations student, the courses I get are very interesting and encourage myself to always learn actively through real cases and dynamic discussion about international relations issues” - (Melati Frisukmadina Mauluddini, International Relations program) “The lectures activity at Paramadina was unique and exciting, the campus is small, but I get tremendous memory here. Small but Giant. I think the curriculum especially at Communication Studies is very updates and provides a broad and informative insight” - (Lintang Akbar Gumilang, Communication program) T R

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