Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) inaugurated 12 new officials on Wednesday (Apr. 8) at the UGM Senate Hall. The inauguration was led directly by UGM Rector, Professor Ova Emilia, and attended by members of the university leadership.
The appointed officials come from various units, ranging from faculty-level positions and directorates to the Academic Hospital. This momentum forms part of efforts to strengthen organizational governance amid ongoing dynamic changes.
In her remarks, Professor Ova emphasized that managerial positions are a mandate requiring integrity, responsibility, and the ability to effectively mobilize teams. She stated that leaders must be capable of bridging the institution’s vision and mission with policy implementation that delivers tangible impacts on organizational performance. In addition, understanding data and regulations, as well as strong communication skills, are essential in navigating increasingly complex work challenges.
“Leadership is not merely a position, but a mandate to move teams collectively toward achieving organizational goals,” she said.
Furthermore, the Rector highlighted the importance of transformational leadership oriented toward positive, innovative change while upholding the institution’s values and dignity. She noted that organizational strength lies in solid collaboration, rather than internal competition between individuals or work units.
In this context, team consolidation and harmonization are crucial foundations for maintaining UGM’s competitiveness amid shifts in the strategic environment.
“The strength of an organization lies in strong collaboration to move teams toward a shared vision,” she stressed.
On the same occasion, the newly appointed officials took their oath of office and signed an integrity pact, committing to carrying out their responsibilities professionally. They affirmed their commitment to upholding integrity and moral values and to performing their duties in accordance with applicable regulations. These principles serve as the foundation for decision-making and task implementation within the university. Moreover, this commitment fosters a work culture that is transparent, accountable, and service-oriented.
This inauguration is expected to strengthen organizational performance across various sectors through adaptive and collaborative leadership. The presence of new officials provides additional momentum to enhance the effectiveness of work programs at both the unit and university levels.
Stronger inter-unit synergy is expected to support UGM’s vision of becoming a world-class university. This step also reinforces UGM’s commitment to delivering excellent and sustainable institutional governance.
Author: Triya Andriyani
Post-editor: Zahra
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