In Indonesia, acts of corruption are already entrenched. Many board members and politicians were caught while doing corrupt practices. In addition, the corruption methods used are also increasingly diverse.

As a form of concrete action to prevent corruption, the Professional Certification Institute (LSP) of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) collaborates with LSP of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) to hold a certification competency test for anti-corruption extension agents.

The event, which took place from September 19-21, 2018, at the hall of UAD campus 2 B was attended by 25 participants from various institutions and agencies, from officials, lecturers, to activists. Eko Ari Wibowo, S.T., M. Kom. The Head of LSP of UAD said that the process of competency testing to obtain the certification for anti-corruption extension agents would be facilitated directly by Indonesian KPK LSP.

On this occasion, the Vice Rector I of UAD, Dr. Muchlas, M.T., in his speech stated that being an anti-corruption extension agent is a calling of the soul. This profession has the most important role of the process of increasing the dignity of the nation.

"Not everyone wants to be an anti-corruption counselor, and only some of them are certified. This profession plays an important role to make the nation more dignified," he explained.

Muchlas added that every institution and agency, including UAD, has the responsibility to prevent corruption. Therefore, more guidance and understanding related to corruption is needed. For example, understanding about types of corruption, legal aspects of law, and preventive actions are needed.

On the other hand, Busyro Muqoddas, S.H., M.Hum., from board of directors of KPP RI LSP, said that the corruption methods found in Indonesia had developed with various models. "What KPK has to do now is an integrated corruption prevention and eradication dialogue. KPK cannot do it alone, it must cooperate with other institutions," he said. (ard)

 

Sebanyak 23 mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar (PGSD) semester lima Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) Yogyakarta akan mengikuti transfer kredit ke Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (Unismuh).

Transfer kredit merupakan sebuah mekanisme pengakuan beban kerja dan prestasi pada suatu lembaga pendidikan tinggi dengan lembaga pendidikan tinggi lainnya. Dalam program ini, komponen kualifikasi dapat disetarakan dengan kualifikasi lain dengan menyatukan kredit yang sebanding untuk pencapaian akademis dan prestasi individu.

Ke-23 mahasiswa tersebut akan berada di Makassar selama 40 hari untuk mempelajari mata kuliah penelitian pendidikan yang berjumlah dua SKS. Selama di Makassar, para mahasiswa juga akan tetap mengikuti perkuliahan di UAD dengan metode e-learning secara daring.

Selain itu, mereka akan bertukar pengalaman organisasi maupun pengalaman akademis selama di UAD dengan mahasiswa di Unismuh. Jadi, ada timbal balik dari saling memberikan ilmu pengetahuan.

Sebelum diberangkatkan, 23 mahasiswa ini mendapat pembekalan dan pelatihan. Mereka merupakan mahasiswa yang beruntung karena telah melalui tahap seleksi menjadi peserta hibah transfer kredit melalui Spada Indonesia bagi Prodi PGSD Tahun 2018. Program ini bekerja sama dengan Direktorat Jenderal Pembelajaran dan Kemahasiswaan (Belmawa) dan Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi (Kemenristekdikti).

Mahasiswa tersebut antara lain Dadang Surya Prasetya, Nanda Nissa Fauziah, Sofia Rahmadaniah, Andrianto, Amar Faris, Ratri Aulia Safa Ardin, Vina Deni Putri, Fitria Alfinky, Yeyen Febrilia, Muhammad Ardi Saputra, Niswi Mukarromah, Olvi Mila Nastiti, Susilowati, Dewi Seruni, Erika Wulandari, Kartika Mustanazah, Nindi Elisie, Rifky Hanifah, Sri Octaviyani, Candra Tri Utami, Eka Susanti, Hana Selvi Dwi Cahyani, dan Hilza Aprilia Hutami.

Dr. Muchlas, M.T., Wakil Rektor I UAD, mengimbau kepada peserta transfer kredit dari PGSD UAD untuk menjaga nama almamater maupun pribadi. Hal ini disampaikan ketika ia memberi pembekalan di kampus 5 UAD, Jumat (21/9/2018).

“Program ini akan memberikan pengalaman kepada para mahasiswa di dua universitas. Jadi, nanti kami berharap ada umpan balik yang dibawa ke UAD. Mereka yang mengikuti program ini harus bisa berbagi pengalaman dengan mahasiswa lainnya,” ujar Muchlas. (ard)

The Graduate Program of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) held a studium generale for the new students of 2018. The theme of the event was "The Role of Postgraduate Students in Social Change in the Industrial Age of 4.0" with Diyah Puspitarini, S.Pd., M.Pd., the Chairperson of the Central Board of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah as the guest speaker.

Dr. Dwi Sulisworo as the Vice Director of UAD Postgraduate Program, in his speech said that students played an important role in the development and change of society in the industrial revolution era of 4.0.

"Students have a role as the flag bearers of truth to carry out education. It can be done not only by delivering lectures, but also by becoming intellectuals who have the responsibility to create a prosperous society," he explained in the auditorium of UAD campus 3 on Saturday (09/15/2018).

Meanwhile, the Vice Rector I of UAD, Dr. Muchlas, M.T. revealed that out of all the people included in the productive age in Indonesia, only about 30 percent of them could study. Therefore, this studium generale forum must be utilized as well as possible to support academic achievements in the industrial revolution era of 4.0.

On the other hand, Diyah shared her expectation for graduate students to be prepared to face the industrial revolution of 4.0, an era of disruption. She, who is a Postgraduate Alumnus of UAD, suggested the students master educational competence, competence in research, innovate technology, know about globalization, and think of future strategies.

"In the future, global change is accelerating which demands changes in all aspects of life. In the meantime, we must be good at self-positioning. We must be brave to face challenges. This era demands two possibilities, to change or to become extinct," she said in front of the new students. (ard)

Tim Tapak Suci Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) Yogyakarta keluar sebagai juara umum pada Kejuaraan Tapak Suci Internasional di Universitas Airlangga (Unair) Surabaya (12-16/9/2018). UAD ditetapkan sebagai juara umum setelah mengumpulkan 6 medali emas, 7 perak, dan 4 perunggu. Trofi juara umum diserahkan kepada Rektor UAD, Dr. Kasiyarno, M.Hum. Kamis (20/9/2018).

Dadang Arif Dwi Saputro, ketua Tapak Suci UAD menjelaskan, pada kejuaraan ini UAD mengikutsertakan 22 atlet dan 4 pelatih. Medali emas diraih Herdiyana Asmoroningtyas (Sastra Indonesia), M. Arfian Hariz (Tafsir Hadits), Dadang Dwi S (PPKn), Lu’atul Nadlifah (Tafsir Hadits) , Javid Novean Noorcha (Teknik Industri), serta Alfin Mubarroq dan Irfan Syarhul R. (Tafsir Hadits).

Sementara medali perak diraih Illyina Aulia A. (Psikologi), Tito Kurniawan (Ilmu Hukum), Nur Ratnawati (Teknik Elektro), Pratiwi (PPKn), serta Habib Baharudin (Sistem Informasi). Medali perunggu dipersembahkan Zulfikar Faishal Akbari (Ilmu Hukum), Dhia Asa Imtinan (Sistem Informasi), Nizar Robbani (Sistem Informasi), Hindryati Muhammat, Risma Dara, (Psikologi), Nofal Bowo P (PBSI), serta Ahmad Rizki S. dan L.R.Z. Uday (Tafsir Hadits).

“Untuk mengikuti kejuaraan ini, Tim Tapak Suci UAD melakukan persiapan selama kurang lebih tiga bulan. Latihan rutin dilakukan pagi, sore, dan malam hari. Kami hanya istirahat selama dua hari untuk pemulihan,” jelas Dadang Arif Dwi Saputra setelah menyerahkan trofi juara umum di kampus 1 UAD, Jln. Kapas 9, Semaki, Yogyakarta.

Tapak Suci UAD sudah sering berlangganan juara umum di tingkat regional maupun nasional. Tahun 2018 di Unair, kejuaraan diikuti 34 provinsi dan pimpinan daerah Tapak Suci, serta peserta dari Timor Leste, sehingga kejuaraan kali ini dikatagorikan internasional.

Atas raihan ini, Kasiyarno menyambut baik prestasi yang diraih mahasiswa, khususnya atlet Tapak Suci yang berhasil menjadi juara umum. Perjuangan, keuletan, dan pengorbanan diperlukan untuk dapat meraih 6 medali emas, 7 medali perak, dan 4 perunggu.

“Kami melihat usaha Tim Tapak Suci UAD sungguh-sungguh, sehingga hasilnya bagus. Juara itu hanya di podium. Tahun lalu berhasil menjadi juara umum, kini menjadi juara umum lagi. Alhamdulillah Tim Tapak Suci UAD bisa membuat tradisi juara umum,” jelas Kasiyarno. (ard)

Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI) students of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) won another achievement in the 31^st National Student Science Week (PIMNAS) at Yogyakarta State University (UNY). Participants in this competition are students from universities that are members of 31^st PIMNAS of 2018.

The theme raised in the 31^st PIMNAS complementary competition is "Diversity as a Shield for Radicalism". In this event, the team of Bluetooth for Hydroponic Monitoring and Control (BPONIK) won 1^st place in the complementary entrepreneurship booth of the 31^st PIMNAS.

Bponik's entrepreneurship booth team consists of Vernandi Yusuf Muhammad (Electrical Engineering), Mar’atul Husna (Chemical Engineering), Yenny Rahmawati (Electrical Engineering), Ponco Sukaswanto (Electrical Engineering), with Anton Yudhana, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. as the supervisor.

Vernandi, the team leader explained that the purpose of Bponik was to facilitate hydroponic and aquaponic farmers. "We created this product to help hydroponic and aquaponic farmers

overcome their problems in monitoring and controlling water quality. They can buy a similar tool from abroad. However, they must import it at a very expensive prices," he said.

Besides being used by hydroponic and aquaponic farmers, Bponik can also be used in fish or shrimp cultivation. "This tool works by using sensors. Simply put it in the water and the tool will work on its own," Vernandi added.

Prof. Ainun Na'im as the Secretary General of Kemristekdikti congratulated the winners for the achievements that they made. He also advised that the works and ideas that had been made by all winners would hopefully not stop after participating in PIMNAS. This message was delivered during the closing ceremony of the 31^st PIMNAS at GOR UNY on Saturday night (01/09/2018).