Rapat kerja

Universitas Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta, one of the leading universities in Indonesia, held its Mid-Year Work Meeting (RKTT) on Tuesday and Wednesday (27-28). The event, which was held at SM Tower, was attended by the entire leadership of UNISA Yogyakarta, including the rector, vice rector, deans and heads of bureaus/institutions/agencies.

In her speech, the Rector of UNISA Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, M.Kep., Sp.Mat explained that the RKTT is part of the monitoring and evaluation (Monev) activities of the previous semester’s work program. The main purpose of the RKTT is to evaluate the achievements of the programs that have been implemented and formulate follow-up plans for the coming semester.

“Excellence has greater consequences or responsibilities. The system must run, activities are not just routine or on paper. RKTT is a vehicle to discuss and dialogue what we will achieve so that a culture of quality will be built. This is an important strategy to improve the quality of UNISA Yogyakarta,” said Dr. Warsiti.

In the discussion sessions during the RKTT, UNISA Yogyakarta leaders discussed various aspects, including strategies for developing and improving the quality of teaching and learning, strengthening research and community service, strengthening Islam and Muhammadiyah, university ranking strategies and efforts to increase cooperation with various related parties.

“By involving all leaders and other important elements, we hope this RKTT can produce concrete steps that will bring UNISA Yogyakarta to a higher level of excellence,” added Dr. Warsiti.

The work meeting at UNISA Yogyakarta is also used as a momentum to strengthen synergy between units and improve internal communication to support the realization of the vision and mission of the university in achieving higher educational quality standards.

Pelayanan prima

The Bureau of Human Resources Development (BPSDM), Bureau of Assets and General Affairs (BAU), and Bureau of Public Relations and Protocol (BHP) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta held a Refreshing Service Excellence event on Sunday (25/02). The event, which was held on the 4th floor of the Siti Moendjijah building, aimed to improve the understanding of UNISA Yogyakarta employees, including security guards, drivers, and cleaning service (CS), about the concept of excellent service based on Islamic values, as well as professional attitudes and behaviors in providing services to all UNISA Yogyakarta stakeholders.

In the event attended by 98 participants, there were 3 speakers who provided valuable material. Salisul Hakim, head of BPSDM explained the profile of UNISA Yogyakarta in detail. Meanwhile, Suprihatin Wijayanti, head of BAU, explained the responsibilities of each job on campus. Sinta Maharani, head of BHP, gave concrete examples of service excellence, both in dealing with stakeholders directly and through telephone lines.

Sinta expressed her hope for the participants of this activity, “This activity can improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills, so that they can interact with all university stakeholders effectively and friendly.”

It is hoped that after this activity, participants will have a better understanding of the importance of excellent service in the context of higher education and its impact on the image and reputation of the university.

The Excellent Service Refreshing event is UNISA Yogyakarta’s real step in improving the quality of service to all parties involved in the campus environment.

Kampus merdeka

TheBureau of Student Affairs and Alumni (BKA) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta held a coaching clinic on the 7th floor of the Siti Moendjijah building. This activity aims to support the Merdeka Campus in the Student Entrepreneurship Development Program (P2MW) and the Student Organization Capacity Strengthening Program (PPK ORMAWA).

This event is part of the university’s efforts to develop students’ soft skills while implementing the Merdeka Campus policy by encouraging students to actively contribute to the development of rural communities.

BKA UNISA Yogyakarta‘s Reasoning, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Coordinator, Ardiansyah Rahmat Hidayatullah, S.Ars., M.Arch. explained that the main purpose of this activity is to increase students’ interests and talents, especially in terms of PPK ORMAWA, by integrating direct learning activities with the community as partners.

“It is hoped that through this coaching clinic, students can be strategically assisted in preparing proposals,” said Ardiansyah.

He also added that the previous year only one sub-proposal was submitted, but this year, hopes are high with 11 proposals submitted. “We hope that 100% of the proposals submitted can pass this PPK ORMAWA,” he added.

This activity was attended by 11 teams from PPK ORMAWA and 14 teams from P2MW, showing the high enthusiasm of UNISA Yogyakarta students in developing entrepreneurial skills and management of student organizations in Merdeka Campus.

Baitul Arqam Purna

LPPI (Institute for the Study and Practice of Islam) Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta held a Baitul Arqam Purna (BAP) event with the theme “Strengthening the Person for Professional Excellence in Progress”. The event took place from February 12 to 22, 2024 in a hybrid manner on the 4th floor of the Siti Moendjijah building at UNISA Yogyakarta.

In the opening of the BAP, Vice Rector III of UNISA Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Mufdlilah, S.S.IT., M.Sc, said that this activity aims to invite prospective alumni to strengthen their personalities in order to achieve superior professionalism and progress.

“This BAP activity is the main obligation that must be carried out. Alumni are expected to be the spreaders of the vision and mission of ‘Aisyiyah as a progressive women’s movement. Therefore, the role is how they can mobilize, move, develop, and strengthen the `Aisyiyah da’wah movement wherever they are,” said Mufdlilah.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of PP ‘Aisyiyah, Dr. Siti Aisyah, M.Ag, also expressed her hope that after the BAP event is over, the prospective alumni will have high enthusiasm in carrying out activities in Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah.

“This activity aims to prepare cadres through an ideologization process, which will ultimately produce responsible cadres. Ideology here is not only limited to ideals, but also the beliefs and ideals of Muhammadiyah,” said Aisyah.

Baitul Arqam Purna was attended by 725 students from various study programs at UNISA Yogyakarta, and was divided into 4 batches. They will follow the graduation procession in March. This event is expected to make a positive contribution in shaping the character and professionalism of UNISA Yogyakarta students for a better future.

Pembuatan Sunscreen

Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta (UNISA Yogya) through the Biotechnology Study Program held a series of EduBioLab (Educating Biotechnology & Laboratory) workshops.

The workshop, which was attended by high school teachers from the Biology Subject Teachers Association (MGMP) of Yogyakarta City, aimed to provide education about makingsunscreen, one of the biotechnology products made by students from the Student Creativity Program (PKM) research.

This workshop is the first step of UNISA Yogya’s Biotechnology Study Program in establishing cooperation with MGMP Biology teachers in Yogyakarta. Previously, similar visits and activities were held with DIY MGMP Biology teachers before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite being able to hold activities offline, UNISA Yogya still adheres to the protocol for conducting practicum in the laboratory of Siti Bariyah building on Friday (16/02), including the use of lab coats and gloves to maintain safety and health during the activity.

The workshop was welcomed by UNISA Yogya, especially by the Dean of FST Tika Ainunnisa Fitria ST., MT., Ph.D., who gave a speech to the high school teachers from MGMP Biology Yogyakarta City.

The Head of Biotechnology Study Program, Arif Bimantara, S.Pi., M.Biotech, explained the vision of Biotechnology Study Program which focuses on the application of halal principles in the field of Agricultural Biotechnology and Microorganism Biotechnology based on progressive Islamic values.

“The Biotechnology Study Program hopes to continue to collaborate with teachers to hold EduBioLab activities that guide students to become ‘Biotech Junior Scientists’ and continue several government programs such as Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka,” said Arif.

The Biotechnology Study Program also hopes to implement a Guest Teacher Program where lecturers can teach in high schools and conduct mini research together with teachers, and produce joint publications.

EduBioLab Workshop activities open insights and share information about making sunscreen using ingredients that are easily available on the market, with the addition of bayang flowers as the main factor. The utilization of bayang flower extract adds added value with antioxidant ingredients such as flavonoids and tannins that can be an antidote to free radicals, increasing the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in making ‘sunscreen’.

The presentation on sunscreen was also delivered by Biotechnology Study Program lecturer, Sharfina Mutia Syarifah, B.Sc., M.EngTech, who explained the utilization of extracts and the use of biotechnology in making sunscreen.