UGM Rector, Prof. Ir. Panut Mulyono, M.Eng., D.Eng. inaugurated 24 new officials on Thursday (28/9) at Senate Hall UGM. Those new officials include Directors and Heads of Units in UGM main office, Director of Hospital, as well as Vice Dean of Faculty of Engineering.
Before inaugurating new officials, UGM Rector delivered his gratitude and appreciation towards the former officials. Those former officials, according to Panut, had given meaningful contribution to UGM during the five years of their working period.
Through this inauguration, the new officials are expected to be able to continue the good performance and achievement of the former officials and even increase it in order to encourage the advancement of UGM in the future.
Panut said the involvement of UGM in the development of various regions in Indonesia through the implementation of Tri Dharma of the university (education, research, and community service) has brought UGM an essential role in the society. It is also a challenge that has to be addressed by every person who has a responsibility as UGM leaders.
“The presence of UGM in the society is always waited where it has been proven from the community service and other programs that UGM is capable to give motivation and inspiration for the advancement of the region. It is the task for the new officials, how UGM can continue contribution, thus the presence of UGM can be perceived in Yogyakarta and also other regions,” said Panut.
In order to realize its vision as well as face challenges in the future, Panut emphasizes the leaders of the university to be able to manage and engage human resources of UGM, including the students and staff in order to create a conducive situation.
The new officials who were inaugurated for this period were Dr. R. Suharyadi as the Director of Student Affairs replacing Dr. Drs. Senawi, M.P., Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, S.Si., M.Sc. as the Director of Partnership, Alumni, and International Affairs replacing Dr. Anna Marie Wattie, M.A., Amin Wibowo, M.B.A., Ph.D. as the Director of Finance replacing Drs. Haryono, Ak., M.Com, as well as Arif Nurcahyo, S.Pi., M.A. as the Head of Centre for Occupational Security, Safety, Health, and Environment replacing Dr. Noorhadi Rahardjo.
Meanwhile, the officials who still continue their tenure for the next 5 years are Executive Secretary, Drs. Gugup Kismono, M.B.A., Ph.D., Dr.agr. Ir. Sri Peni Wastutiningsih as the Director of Education and Learning, Prof. Ir. Irfan Dwidya Prijambada, M.Eng., Ph.D. as the Director of Community Service, Widyawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. as the Director of Information System and Resources, as well as Dr. Ratminto, M.Pol.Admin as the Director of Human Resources.