MAKASSAR — Hasanuddin University is restructuring the membership of the Faculty Senates and the Graduate School Senate to ensure that academic representation is proportional while clarifying institutional functions and authority. The restructuring refers to Unhas Rector Regulation Number 18/UN4.1/2026 on the Membership of Senates and Study Program Leaders of Faculties and Schools of Hasanuddin University.
The matter was discussed at a socialization session held on Monday (14 September 2026) in Hall A of the Institute for Quality Assurance and Learning Development (LPMPP) at Unhas. The session was attended by 72 participants, consisting of Deans of Faculties/Schools, Vice Deans for Planning and Resources, Senate Chairs, and Senate Secretaries of Faculties/Schools at Unhas.
University Secretary of Hasanuddin University, Prof. Dr. Eng. Amiruddin, S.Si., M.Si., said in remarks that senate membership should be restructured in line with the applicable provisions, including representation of every study program. The composition of the senates must also be arranged properly so that each element can carry out its academic function in line with its authority.
“The restructuring of senate membership needs to take into account the applicable provisions, including representation of every study program. A senate member also cannot sit in two senates, so the composition must be arranged properly according to the structure and needs of each faculty or school,” explained Prof. Amiruddin.
Prof. Amiruddin explained that Faculty/School Senates hold an important position in academic governance through their advisory and oversight functions. The advisory function covers various strategic matters, including the Strategic Plan (Renstra), academic norms, curricula, and candidates for leadership positions.
The oversight function, meanwhile, covers the implementation of the tridharma of higher education (teaching, research, and community service), learning quality, ethics, and academic freedom. These two functions make the senate an important element in maintaining the quality of academic governance at the faculty and school level.
“In the process, the senate gives advice on various academic matters, while the Dean proposes and the Rector decides. Each therefore has different authority and must perform its role in accordance with the provisions,” said Prof. Amiruddin.
Under the membership provisions presented, a Faculty/School Senate consists of ex officio members and lecturer representatives. The ex officio members include the Dean, the Vice Deans, and the Head of the Quality Assurance and Reputation Development Cluster (GPMPR). Lecturer representatives are elected from and by active permanent lecturers.
Every study program must be represented in the senate. The composition is arranged by considering the proportion of lecturers in each faculty or school, so that the resulting representation reflects the academic structure proportionally.
The process of determining membership is also intended to proceed in measured stages. After candidates meet the requirements, a team will be formed and assessments will be conducted. A psychological assessment has been prepared as one part of the process to support the evaluation of prospective senate members.
Beyond representation and authority, the process treats data validity and complete documentation as important elements. Membership data must come from official Unhas data, every study program must be represented, and all stages must be accompanied by the necessary instruments and verification evidence.
The restructuring of Faculty/School Senate membership is targeted to continue until December 2026. Once the new senate membership is formed, the procedure for subsequent elections will be determined based on the applicable organization and work procedure (OTK) provisions.
Through this restructuring, Unhas is promoting the formation of representative Faculty/School Senates with clearly divided roles. Clarity of authority among the senate, the Dean, and the Rector is expected to support an academic governance process that is transparent, orderly, and accountable. (*/dhs)
Editor : Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.