BANYUWANGI – Chairman of the National Education Echo Association (Perpenas) Sugihartoyo kept his promise to appoint the university chancellor 17 August 1945 (Untag) Banyuwangi after the old chancellor's tenure ended at exactly 10:00 a.m 00.00 yesterday (17/3).
To protect the entire academic community of the Red and White Campus from a leadership vacuum, he officially appointed Drs. Andang Subahariyanto, M.Hum as Daily Executor (Plh) the Chancellor of Untag yesterday.
The procession of appointing Subahariyanto as the new skipper of Untag was carried out in room F-4 of the University campus which carries the jargon of Obedience and Full of Achievements.. Former Assistant Chancellor (PR) III Student Affairs, Jember State University (Unej), he was asked to become Acting Chancellor of UNTAG during 90 working day.
Yes, although previously the Waridjan camp which also claimed to be the legal chairman of Perpenas had appointed Dr. Sihar Simanullang S.H. MAP, Sugihartoyo felt the need to inaugurate a new Chancellor of Untag. Because, Waridjan's tenure as Head of Penas period 2010-2015 it's over since 21 October 2015 then.
It means, Waridjan does not have the right to appoint the Chancellor of Untag, which is a unit of educational institutions under the auspices of Perpenas. According to Sugihartoyo, he needed to appoint the Chancellor of Untag in order to protect the interests of the entire academic community on the campus which is located on Jalan Adi Sucipto.
It says, some time ago it has been coordinating with the Directorate General (Director General) higher education (Dictations) and Coordinator of Private Universities (Kopertis) Region VII East Java. The result of this coordination, Dikti and Kopertis “only” recognizes the chancellor who is appointed by the management of the governing body who has a legal-formal nature, namely a letter of approval from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkum-HAM).
"As the administrator of the organizing body that has a letter of approval from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, We are obliged to protect the entire Untag academic community,” he said. Why choose Anda? Sugihartoyo admitted that his party wanted to embrace all parties in the Untag environment after the emergence of factions within the internal campus due to the Perpenas conflict which had sharpened some time ago..
"We consider Pak Andang to have the capacity to embrace all parties in Untag,” he said. Besides that, added Sugihartoyo, Andang is considered to have the capability to advance Untag, especially in the field of Tri Dharma Higher Education.
Because, apart from being poor in the field of student affairs, Andang also has a lot of experience in research. “So far, Pak Andang has been very keen on empowering student affairs. We look forward to three months leading Untag, Pak Andang can provide breakthroughs so that the student affairs sector becomes Untag's branding,” he explained.
Still said Sugihartoyo, after Andang's tenure as Plh. Rector Untag ends, Perpenas will conduct an evaluation. Evaluation is needed to assess whether it is necessary to appoint a new rector or appoint Andang as the definitive rector.
"Before deciding that, We will also hear input from the Senate,” said the man who is familiarly called Pak Gik. In his speech, Andang admitted that he had considered before accepting “proposal” Sugihartoyo to become Plh. Chancellor Untag.
Main considerations, he wanted to save the public interest, especially the Untag academic community and bringing the red and white campus into a bigger institution. “The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has given Pak Gik the legality of Perpenas management. So I considered it. I don't see which group Pak Gik and Pak Waridjan are in, both are my best friends,” he said.
Second consideration, Andang said, as Acting Chancellor, it will work for the parties, not just for one side. He admitted that he was ready to glorify all parties in Untag's environment. “Other considerations, I want to aspire to develop Untag as a pioneer of education with national character.
We hope that we can give birth to a strong generation of camels. Generations that do not only master science and technology (science and technology), but also with national character and vision,” he said. He was asked whether he was ready to be appointed as the definitive rector of Untag. Andang answered diplomatically.
according to her, if when asked to become Plh. Chancellor he submitted a condition, then he will also submit conditions when appointed as definitive chancellor. “But in principle, if it is for educational purposes, I must be ready,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, The appointment of the Chancellor of Untag by the Sugihartoyo camp yesterday drew positive responses from students. Even, after the procession of Andang's appointment which was carried out on the second floor of the Red and White Campus was completed, the students intercept Andang in the campus yard.
Two student representatives, Head of Student Executive Body and Head of MPM, Nana, put a chain of flowers around Andang's neck. The students' response to Andang was in contrast to that given to the Chancellor of the Untag camp, Waridjan, namely Sihara.
Students rejected Sihar's appointment because they considered it unprocedural and not in accordance with the law (UU) that happened. "What we heard, the selection and appointment process is not in accordance with the applicable laws, and not in accordance with Untag's own statutes,” ujar Ketua BEM Untag, Siti Nur Cholisah Tuesday (15/3).(radar)
