Cooperation among Private Universities

The existence of private universities (PTS) has given a real contribution in the world of education in Indonesia. They have produced many scientists and practitioners. However, besides producing top quality graduates, cooperation must be held among private universities.

This was revealed by the Rector of Widya Kartika University (Uwika) Dr. Ir. Gembong Baskoro, M.Sc. while talking to Dr. rer. nat. Feliana Santoso, the Vice Rector Academic Affair Swiss German University in Uwika, Tuesday, October 23, 2012. “Thus, private universities don’t have to compete each other. A sharing and cooperation can also be made to give benefits to both sides, “he said.

According to him, one of the obstacles faced by private universities in self-developing is the human factor. Because in managing educational institutions, it is very difficult to find a figure that has a double-capability.

The definition of multiple abilities is skills in the field of academic and managerial. “For example, a Head of Department. He must be proficient in academic as well qualified to manage his department, “he continued.

The thought was agreed by Dr. rer. nat. Feliana Santoso. She saw, private universities must be smart to find a way to solve a problem. “Hence, we also try to explore the possibilities that can be reached between the private universities,” she said.

According to her, one of the steps that may be carried out in cooperation between the private universities is student exchange. Thus, students can get new experience that much more useful when they’ve graduated.

The meeting between the leaders of two campuses lasted warmly. Besides Uwika’s rector, the Vice Rector I, Drs. Darmanto, M.Sc., and the Vice Rector II Dra. Felicia O Dien Koeswanto were also there. Not only that. Shirleyana, ST, M.Sc.RDP., lecturer of architecture who has ever studied in Germany were also present.