Papua International University collaborates with Papua Yapis University for MBKM implementation
Jayapura, August 19, 2023 Papua International University (IUP) and Yapis University Papua (UNIYAP) have officially collaborated on the Tridharma of Higher Education in the context of implementing the Independent Campus Learning (MBKM) program. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between these two institutions took place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10 o'clock Papua Time at the Auditorium of Yapis University Papua.
The signing of this MoU was carried out by Dr. H. Muhdi B. Hi. Ibrahim, SE, MM, as the Rector of Yapis University in Papua, and Dr. Izak Morin, MA, as the Rector of the Papua International University. In his remarks, the Chancellor of Yapis University in Papua, Dr. H. Muhdi B. Hi. Ibrahim, SE, MM, welcomed this collaboration and expressed UNIYAP's readiness to cooperate with IUP. As one of the private universities that has long contributed to Papua, UNIYAP is ready to support the growth and development of Papua International University in educating Indonesia's young generation in the Land of Papua.
The Chancellor of the Papua International University, Dr. Izak Morin MA, expressed his gratitude to the Chancellor and the leadership of Yapis University in Papua, who have supported this collaboration from the start. IUP, as a relatively new university, is committed to learning from UNIYAP's experience as an older and more experienced university.
Deputy Chancellor for Development and Cooperation at Papua International University, Abinus Sama, S.Sos, M.I.R., stated that cooperation between universities in Papua is a must. Abinus Sama emphasized that IUP is not here to compete with other universities but to complement and collaborate, because collaboration is considered the key to the strength and progress of education in the Land of Papua. Personally, I thank UNIYAP for the very good welcome when I first communicated with Dr. Andri Irawan, and he connected me with the UNIYAP Director of Cooperation to express their desire for UIP cooperation. With this good response, in a short time, the signing of the MoU on cooperation could be realized.
The MoU signing event was also attended by all vice chancellors, cooperation directors, postgraduate directors, and all deans from Yapis University Papua. From the Papua International University, there was the Deputy Chancellor I for Academic and Student Affairs, Yane Ansanai, Ph.D., as well as the Head of the Bureau of Cooperation and International Office, Drs. Piter Upessy, M.A.
This collaboration covers various aspects of the Tridharma of Higher Education, such as credit transfers, student exchanges, publication of scientific periodicals, lecturer exchanges, joint development of curricula and learning methods, exchange of digital learning information, holding scientific seminars or conferences, joint research, community service, and the formation of joint incubation for student career and business development through entrepreneurship programs and non-academic creative classes.
It is hoped that this collaboration will bring great benefits to the development of higher education in Papua, as well as provide wider opportunities for students at both universities to develop their potential in a diverse and collaborative educational environment.
Abdiel Fortunatus Tanias
Head of Public Relations of IUP
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