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UNISRI Holds Professional Training and Competency Certification to Produce Job-Ready and Certified Graduates
Solo — Universitas Slamet Riyadi (UNISRI) Surakarta, through its Professional Certification Institute (LSP UNISRI), organized a Training and Competency Certification Program from October 13–18, 2025.
The event was attended by 202 participants from various study programs, along with 28 top graduates representing each department. The six-day program took place at Building A, 3rd Floor Seminar Room, and aimed to enhance students’ professional readiness and ensure that UNISRI graduates are competent, certified, and ready to enter the workforce.
UNISRI Rector Emphasizes the Importance of Competency Certification for Graduates
In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Sutoyo, M.Pd., Rector of Universitas Slamet Riyadi (UNISRI), emphasized the importance of competency certification for graduates.
“We encourage students not only to graduate with a diploma but also with professional competency certification recognized by the job market. Through LSP UNISRI, we provide opportunities for students to assess and demonstrate their skills in a professional manner,” he stated.
According to Nike Larasati, S.E., M.M., Director of LSP UNISRI, the training program included intensive sessions tailored to certification schemes recognized by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP). The competency assessments were conducted by certified assessors and covered various fields such as office administration, information technology, entrepreneurship, and other areas relevant to each participant’s expertise.
“We hope this program will produce graduates who are ready to enter the workforce with the competencies demanded by industry—professionally competitive at both national and international levels—and equipped with official certifications that enhance their employability,” she added.
She also reaffirmed UNISRI’s commitment to continuously organize this program on a regular basis as a tangible contribution to supporting the government’s initiative to improve human resource quality through professional certification.
UNISRI’s PPKPT Task Force Strengthens Campus Violence Prevention through a Benchmarking Visit to Atma Jaya University
Yogyakarta – Universitas Slamet Riyadi (UNISRI) Surakarta, through the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in Higher Education Institutions (Satgas PPKPT), conducted a benchmarking visit to Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta (UAJY). The visit aimed to strengthen institutional systems, improve investigation workflows, and enhance legal protection for task force members in carrying out their institutional mandate (October 21).
UNISRI’s PPKPT Task Force Strengthens Campus Violence Prevention through a Benchmarking Visit to Atma Jaya University
The delegation from Universitas Slamet Riyadi (UNISRI) Surakarta’s Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in Higher Education Institutions (Satgas PPKPT), led by the Task Force Chairperson, Dra. Christy Damayanti, together with the Vice Rector III for Student Affairs, was officially welcomed by Theresia D. Wulandari, S.Fil., M.M., Ph.D., Chairperson of UAJY’s PPKPT Task Force, under the coordination of UAJY’s Vice Rector III, Yosef.
During the visit, Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta (UAJY) presented its task force structure, which includes the involvement of “Sahabat Satgas”—student representatives serving as a preventive education team, particularly in the areas of public outreach and social media management. Although they do not take part directly in assessment or investigation, student participation is considered a strategic effort to promote anti-violence awareness among the academic community.
UAJY explained its case-handling workflow, which includes:
- Report intake
- Reporter form submission
- Verification and investigation
- Internal task force meeting
- Report preparation and recommendation of sanctions
The reporting mechanism at UAJY is supported through multiple communication channels such as official university emails, a call center, social media accounts, and a barcode-based reporting form. This system ensures easy access, efficiency, and confidentiality for victims.
UNISRI’s PPKPT Chairperson, Dra. Christy Damayanti, expressed that the benchmarking visit provided significant insights, particularly regarding the independence of assessment processes and legal protection for task force members.
“We learned that in handling cases, assessment teams often face pressure—even counter legal threats. UAJY’s model of independent systems and access to legal consultation offers valuable lessons that we plan to integrate into strengthening UNISRI’s task force policies,” she said.
The Vice Rector III for Student Affairs of UNISRI also emphasized the importance of reinforcing the institutional system of the task force as a proactive step to protect students and the entire academic community from potential violence.
In addition to discussing case-handling mechanisms, the meeting also highlighted UAJY’s best practices, including:
– Regular coordination meetings with university leadership
– Periodic campus violence surveys
– Cross-faculty collaboration
– Involvement of legal advisors and psychologists in victim recovery processes
– Honorarium schemes for task force members as a form of institutional recognition
This benchmarking activity is expected to serve as a strategic step in strengthening a campus ecosystem that is safe, survivor-centered, and upholds the principles of justice and gender equality. As a follow-up, UNISRI’s PPKPT Task Force will conduct an internal consolidation meeting with university leadership to adapt and implement relevant practices suited to the campus context.
FISIP UNISRI Builds Network in Timor Leste, Rector Personally Leads Delegation
Surakarta, August 22, 2025 – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Slamet Riyadi (UNISRI) Surakarta took a strategic step in expanding its international network through an official visit to Dili, Timor Leste, from August 18–20, 2025.
The delegation was personally led by the Rector of UNISRI, Prof. Dr. Sutoyo, S.Pd., M.Pd., accompanied by the Dean of FISIP, Dr. Herning Suryo Sarjono, M.Si., along with the heads of study programs: Ganjar Widhiyoga, S.I.P., M.Si., Ph.D. (International Relations), Drs. Buddy Riyanto, M.Si. (Communication Studies), and Endang Yuliana, S.H., M.H. (Law). The presence of faculty and program leaders reflects that UNISRI’s mission of internationalization is carried out collectively, not limited to a single field of study.
The delegation departed from Yogyakarta to Denpasar, Bali, before continuing their flight to Dili. The transit in Bali was utilized for final coordination, including refining presentation materials, university profiles, study program brochures, and cooperation proposals. This thorough preparation became the key to ensuring that each meeting would result in concrete preliminary agreements.
Meeting with Strategic Partners
During the three-day visit in Dili, the FISIP UNISRI delegation carried out a series of intensive activities:
Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosae (UNTL)
Discussions focused on potential collaborations in faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and co-publications in international journals. UNTL warmly welcomed the ideas and encouraged follow-up through the drafting of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Dili
The UNISRI delegation was warmly received by the Indonesian Embassy officials. The discussion centered on opportunities for promoting UNISRI in Timor Leste and enhancing educational diplomacy. The Embassy expressed readiness to facilitate promotional efforts through diplomatic channels and the Indonesian community network in Timor Leste.
Indonesian Cultural Center (PBI) Dili
Discussions included possible collaborations in art, cultural, and academic training programs. The fields of communication, law, and international relations were considered highly relevant to be developed through joint seminars and workshops with Timorese students.
Collegio Sao Miguel School
UNISRI presented the university profile and offered scholarship opportunities for outstanding students. The students showed great enthusiasm, indicating strong potential for recruiting international students from Timor Leste in the future.
UNISRI Towards a Global Campus
The Dean of FISIP, Dr. Herning Suryo Sarjono, stated that the visit represented the complete identity of FISIP.
“We did not come representing a single program, but FISIP as a whole. Hopefully, each study program can benefit from the networks we’ve built in Dili,” he explained.
With full support from the rectorate, FISIP UNISRI is preparing concrete follow-up steps, including establishing special scholarship programs for Timorese students, initiating cross-country research collaborations, and promoting education more widely through diplomatic networks.
This visit marks an important milestone showing UNISRI’s increasing commitment to strengthening its international role. FISIP—with its three flagship study programs: International Relations, Communication Studies, and Law—is ready to contribute to building cross-national collaboration for the advancement of education and culture in Southeast Asia.
Although the visit was relatively short, the results were highly encouraging. All parties expressed positive responses, and several initial agreements are now being followed up online. UNISRI remains committed to maintaining close communication to ensure that these collaborations reach the implementation stage soon.
Rector of UNISRI, Prof. Dr. Sutoyo, emphasized that the visit represents the university’s strong commitment to preparing students and lecturers to face global challenges.
“Campus internationalization is not just a slogan—it must be realized through real collaboration. Timor Leste is a highly potential partner for UNISRI to begin this step within the ASEAN region,” he stated.