The Corruption Eradication Commission (Indonesian: Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi) abbreviated as KPK, made a visit to the University of Hasanuddin, on Tuesday (5/4). The visits that represented by Deputy Prevention of KPK to hear an explanation of the new status of Unhas as Legal Entity State Universities (Indonesian: Perguruan Tinggi Negeri – Badan Hukum) abbreviated as PTN-BH.
"Determination Unhas as PTN-BH done by the Government, together with three other universities, namely Undip, Padjadjaran University, and ITS," said Prof. Dr.Budu, Vice Chancellor IV, during the discussion.
He also explained that if the status is determined based on three main criteria, namely academic performance, governance, and the affirmation and student achievement. Academically, UNHAS has a track record as a nine college Indonesia with the best publications.
Fifty percent of the existing study programs at Unhas accredited A which proves Unhas have good governance. In achievement, student of Unhas won many trophies, both in the national and international arena. In addition, several scholarships affirmations, such as scholarships Adik and Bidikmisi also raised Unhas worthy autonomous.
"Therefore, Unhas deserve to be one of the universities with the status of PTN-BH with seven other universities," added Prof Budu.
Hasanuddin University Secretary (Indonesian: Sekretaris Universitas) abbreviated as Sekun, Dr. Nasaruddin Salam, adding if this status has spurred Unhas to reach the target as one of the 500 best universities in the world. That's why management scheme autonomous basis should be clear and correlate well. He also added that if there are three study program of Unhas in process to get international accreditation, while five labs Unhas for national accreditation.
"Target is given very high, that's why we need huge resources so that these correlations can run well," he said.
After this status change, Unhas began to form organs of PTN-BH, which consists of the Academic Senate, Rector, and the Assembly of Trustee. Furthermore, the plan of transition Unhas assets to PTN-BH was also marked by the development of Unhas assets.
Further, the KPK delegation headed by Mrs. Nike also asked the autonomy plan that will be carried out by any Unhas and support given Kemenristek to Unhas. "When Unhas considered to be independent?" Said Nike. DNA-PR
