Fifty esteemed professors representing 18 state universities across Indonesia have convened at UGM for a transformative leadership program tailored for professors.
Spanning three days from Feb. 29 to Mar. 2, 2024, the heads of the Council of Professors from these institutions are immersing themselves in The ALTITUDE program (Academic Leadership Training on Innovative Transformation for University Development and Empowerment).
This specialized program is designed to elevate the leadership acumen of professors through a comprehensive training of trainers (ToT) format.
“This initiative is pivotal in nurturing dynamic and forward-thinking academic leadership capacities that resonate with contemporary demands. It encompasses a series of training sessions, workshops, and focused group discussions,” articulated Professor Mochammad Maksum, Chair of the UGM Council of Professors, on Tuesday (Feb. 28).
Professor Maksum elaborated that The ALTITUDE program is a nexus for fostering mutual understanding and harnessing collective prowess among university leaders, particularly the professor councils across Indonesia.
It is crafted to augment professors’ capacities in knowledge-centric leadership and experiential learning for the betterment and prestige of the nation. Moreover, it serves as a blueprint for crafting models, media, and training modules for educators (professors) poised to ignite inspiration within the academic fraternity.
“The training models, modules, and media for The ALTITUDE leadership program will be tailored to reflect the unique character and academic ethos of each institution,” he underscored.
Throughout the program, professors will engage in a spectrum of exercises to foster innovative and transformative academic leadership, coupled with exploring the pivotal role of professors in enriching the national landscape.
Furthermore, the event will feature focused group discussions (FGDs) spanning four key domains: cultural & social ecosystem, technology & natural resources, agriculture, food & health, and education & governance.
Additionally, professors will embark on field studies at iconic landmarks such as Borobudur, where they will engage in discussions with archaeologists to glean insights from the past, reaffirming Indonesia’s historical leadership in civilization.
Further field studies will take place at Prambanan and Ratu Boko, offering a contextual backdrop for discussions rooted in the themes explored during the FGDs, with a keen eye on shaping present and future leadership trajectories.
Author: UGM Council of Professors
Editor: Ika