WELCOME NOTE FROM THE RECTOR

Dear all distinguishes delegates, ladies, and gentlemen

I am very delighted and excited to welcome you to

UNNES’ University Presidents Forum 2017 (UNNES UPF

2017). On behalf of the Universitas Negeri Semarang

(UNNES), I extend greetings and welcome to all our keynote

speakers, our panelists, participants from our international

and national university partners, and everyone else

attending this important forum. It is a great honor for us to

have distinguished guests from our national and international university partners from New

Zealand, United States of America, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam,

Vietnam, Indonesia, as well as the honorable Education Attachés of the Embassy of the

Republic Indonesia in Singapore and Dilli (Timor Leste).

Universitas Negeri Semarang was once a teacher training and education institute, but

it was then provided a wider mandatory and currently it has turned into a more broad range

university. Currently, the university consists of 1.126 lecturers, 854 staffs, and 35.701

students. It comprises 8 faculties with 69 study programs and one Graduate School involving

21 master degree and 7 doctorate degree study programs. UNNES has a vision as

conservation university with international reputation. Conservation spirit is supported by

three pillars, i.e.: conservation of values and character, conservation of arts and culture, and

conservation of natural resources and environment. Furthermore, the three pillars of

conservation have established UNNES as “House of Knowledge, which aspires to the higher

civilization”, which is rooted in the spirit of “Arum Luhuring Pawiyatan ing Astanira”.

This year, UNNES proudly celebrates the 52nd Dies Natalis. In more than half a

century of its anniversary, UNNES has demonstrated a great of achievement and acceleration

in innovation towards international reputable university. Coinciding with the 52nd UNNES’

anniversary, UNNES organizes UNNES University Presidents Forum 2017, which is intended as

a media for the higher education across the world to build mutual partnership. In this

meeting, we are also bringing together the leaders of our national and international university

partners to provide an overview of their activities and advancements.

Hence, through this meeting we can build a strong international networking to foster

institutional innovation through research-inspired teaching and learning, student mobility,

connecting our students and staff, and wider advocacy for internationalization among

universities and education, which will nurture excellent higher education. The networking

among the university across the globe through this forum is also expected to contribute on

the improvement of the social welfare, human’s quality of life, and sustainable development.

In addition to welcoming you, I also would like to express our gratitude to our

prominent Keynote Speakers, Dr. Totok Prasetyo, B.Eng., M.T. (Director of Higher Education

Institutional Development, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Indonesia)

and Mr. Samuel Wong (Senior Researcher, QS Asia, Singapore), Attachés of the Embassy of

the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore and Dilli (Timor Leste), all the panelists and

participants, and everyone else involved in organizing this wonderful program.

Thank you for coming, enjoy your visit to our university and wonderful community,

and please accept my very best wishes for a productive, enlightening, and inspiring gathering.

Prof. Dr. Fathur Rokhman, M.Hum.

WELCOME NOTE FROM THE VICE RECTOR ON PLANNING AND PARTNERSHIP

It is my privilege to address and welcome all

delegates to the UNNES’ University Presidents Forum 2017,

Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.

Networking among universities around the world in

order to achieve mutual collaboration in research, teaching-

learning, student mobility, and wider advocacy plays an

essential role in excellent higher education development. The

global challenges of socio-economics, education, environment, and technology are forcing

higher educational institutions in redefining their strategies through the institution, society,

government, environment, and global perspectives.

In Planning and Partnership of UNNES, we provide many programs which support the

internationalization of Universitas Negeri Semarang and its university partners to face and

solve the global challenges. One of the excellent programs of Planning and Partnership of

UNNES is UNNES’ University Presidents Forum (UPF) 2017. UNNES’ UPF provides a unique

opportunity to meet and discuss currents issues related to higher education development.

This event is conducted in order to achieve mutual collaboration among universities around

the world to enhance their quality assurance framework and to solve the global issues.

I believe this UNNES’ University Presidents Forum 2017 will ignite the distinguished

collaboration among universities around the world to enhance global strategic partnership

which creates the better world for all.

.

Prof. YL. Sukestiyarno, M.S, Ph.D.

PREFACE

In the name of Allah SWT, God Almighty, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It gives me great pleasure to extend to all the distinguished keynote speakers, guests, panelists, and participants a very warm welcome on behalf of the UNNES’ University Presidents Forum committee in this prominent meeting.

UNNES’ UPF 2017 is held as a part of the 52nd UNNES Dies Natalis agenda and it brings the theme of “Nurturing Excellent Higher Education through International Networking”. The aims of this forum are: 1) to discuss current issues related to higher education, 2) to develop

excellent higher education through mutual collaboration, 3) to implement the planned actions among networking universities. Specifically, this forum becomes essential to promote excellence and innovation in higher education as well as networking among the universities and institution throughout the world. It is a great pleasure for us that UNNES’ UPF 2017 is attended by 29 leaders and key policymakers of 18 leading universities and institutions from 10 countries on three continents (New Zealand, the United States of America, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Singapore, and Timor Leste), and the 23 eminent representatives of 22 reputable universities in Indonesia. In this forum, the delegates are provided opportunity to share their university’s excellence, educational visions and missions, internationalization strategy, and the possibility of developing mutual collaboration. Through this forum, together we work to drive international mutual collaboration and address issues of global significance. Finally, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to all of the honorable Keynote Speakers, Dr. Totok Prasetyo, B.Eng., M.T. (Director of Higher Education Institutional Development, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Indonesia) and Mr. Samuel Wong (Senior Researcher, QS Asia, Singapore), Education Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, Education Attachés of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Dilli (Timor Leste), the panelists, and all participants for their valuable contributions, and also to the UNNES’ UPF 2017 committee for their excellent works in organizing this event. I hope UNNES’ UPF 2017 will stimulate to valuable discussions, productive collaboration, and global strategic partnership in higher education, which promotes the university’s excellence and contribution for a better society and welfare. With great pride we present UNNES’ UPF 2017, and we wish you an inspiring time.

Dr. Ratna Dewi Kusumaningtyas, S.T., M.T. Chairperson

SEMARANG TOURISM

Lawang Sewu is a building in Semarang,

Central Java, which is the office of the Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij Spoorweg or NIS. Built in 1904 and completed in 1907. Tugu Muda is located at the first roundabout called Wilhelmina Plein. Local people call it Lawang Sewu (Thousand Door). This is because the building has a lot of doors (in fact the door that there was not until a thousand, maybe also because the window height and width of this building, people also consider it as a door)

The Sam Poo Kong Temple, also known as Gedung Batu (the Stone Building), is the oldest

Chinese temple in Semarang, capital of the province of Central Java. Unlike most temples, the building does not belong to any specific religion, but rather functions as a place of worship for people of various ethnicities and religious groups including Buddhists, Taoists and Moslems. The temple is located on Jalan Simongan, West Semarang. Sam Poo Kong is the oldest of 5 temples included in the Sam Poo Kong complex which spans across 3.2 hectares. The building covers an area of 1,020 square meters and is influenced by both Chinese and Javanese 14th century architectural styles.

Semarang Old Town is the location of

important point for Semarang city growth. On the site, trading activities involving international cruise lines have been developed since early 20th century. Utilization of steam and gas engines are the common thing at that time. Together with the train stations, ports, Kali Semarang, as well as Chinatown, Kampung Melayu, the site shaped the Semarang region as a whole. There are three key words to understand the Semarang Old City in the early

20th century, those are cosmopolitan, trade, and service. The site is also integrated with industrial plants and the natural resources that come from Central Java. So that it gives the impact of modern culture for all cities in Central Java. Colonial architecture appeared and crossed with local conditions, presents the unique character to the site. All of it is because there has been an obvious aim for directing the site as the center of trade and services in Semarang.

PROGRAM

DAY 1 – Wednesday | 29th

March 2017 Venue : Grand Candi Hotel, Sisingamangaraja Street, Semarang City, Central Java

Time Agenda

08.00 – 09.00 Registration

09.00 – 09.15 Opening Ceremony - Opening MC and Welcoming Dance

09.15 – 09.20 09.20 – 09.35

Committee Report Prof.YL. Sukestiyarno, Ph.D Vice Rector on Planning and Partnership of Universitas Negeri Semarang Welcoming Speech Prof. Dr. Fathur Rokhman, M.Hum Rector of Universitas Negeri Semarang

09.35 – 09.45 MoU/ MoA Signing

09.45 – 09.50 Foto Session

09.50 – 10.35 Dr. Totok Prasetyo, B.Eng., M.T. Director of Higher Education Institutional Development, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Indonesia Topic “ Strategies to Build an Excellent Higher Education”

Moderator : Dr. Ratna Dewi Kusumaningtyas, ST.,MT Secretary : Fidia Fibriana, S.Si.,M.Sc.

Discussion

10.35 – 12.05 Mr. Samuel Wong, Senior Researcher, QS Asia, Singapore Topic “Ranking Strategies to Strenghten Global Reputation of the University”

Moderator : Hendi Pratama, S.Pd.,MA. Secretary : Dhoni Hartanto, ST.,MT.,M.Sc.

Discussion

PROGRAM

Time Group Presentation for Selected Delegations

12.05 – 12.30 A 1. Robert Hedy Soerijayudha Education Attachés of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia - Dilli (Timor Leste)

2. Dr. John Hope Associate Dean International, Faculty of Education – University of Auckland, New Zealand

Moderator : Dhani Muhtada, Ph.D. Secretary : Girindra Putri Dewi S, S.Pd, MA.

12.30 – 13.30 LUNCH BREAK

13.30 – 14.10 B 1. Prof. Madya Sabariah Binti Hj Mahat

Rector UiTM Malaysia

2. Prof. Dr. Yohanes Budi Widianarko, M.Sc.

Rector Unika SOEGIJAPRANATA, Indonesia 3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hamdan bin Said

Director of International Student Centre Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

4. Assistant Professor Wanchai Boonrod, PhD Dean of Faculty of Sport Science – Chulalongkorn University Thailand

Moderator : Intan Permata Hapsari, S.Pd, M.Pd. Secretary : Sandy Arief, S.Pd, M.Sc.

14.10 – 14.50 C 1. Dr. Achmad Ridwan, M.Si. Vice Rector on Planning and Partnership Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

2. Adrian Rodgers, Ph.D . Director of International Program, Ohio State University, USA

3. Dr. Naroon Waramit Assistant to the President for Academic and International Affairs – Kasetsart University, Thailand

4. Dr. Hajjah Masnooraini binti Haji Mohiddin Dean of Faculty of Shariah and Law –

Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam

Moderator : Fahrur Rozi, S.Pd, M.Pd, Ph.D. Secretary : Donny Wira Yudha K, S.Pd, M.Pd, Ph.D.

14.50 – 15.20 BREAK

PROGRAM

Time Group Presentation for Selected Delegations

15.20 – 16.00 D 1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Pacharawit Chansirisira Dean Faculty of Education - Mahasarakham University Thailand

2. Prof. Feliciano B Alagao , Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines

3. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Dung Dean of Faculty of History University of Social Sciences and Humanities Vietnam National University Hochiminh City, Vietnam

4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor 'Ashiqin Mohd Idrus Director of Centre for Teaching Practice & Industrial Training Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

Moderator : Dr. Abdurrahman Faridi, M.Pd. Secretary : Farid Ahmadi, S.Kom, M.Kom, Ph.D.

16.00 – 16.40 E 1. Naoko Tsuchimochi Director of International Center – Seifu Institute of Information Technology, Japan

2. Asst. professor Dr. Sonthaya Sriramatr Dean Faculty of Physical Education Srinakharinwirot University - Thailand

3. Dr. Amiruddin Bin Ahamat Deputy Dean Research and Post Graduate Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia

4. Anwarudin Hisyam Principal of Student Residential College University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Moderator : Drs. Heri Yanto MBA, PhD Secretary : Sri Utami S.S., M.A.

16.40 – 19.00 BREAK

19.00 – 21.00 Gala Dinner, Cultural Performances, and Networking Forum

PROGRAM

DAY 2 – Thursday | 30

th March 2017

Venue : UNNES AUDITORIUM, UNNES Sekaran Campus, Gunungpati, Semarang ( For International Partners Only)

Time Agenda

06.45 – 07.15 Leaving Hotel to UNNES

08:30 – 11.45 The 52nd UNNES ANNIVERSARY (DIES NATALIS) CEREMONY

12.00 – 13.00 Lunch Break at Kampung Budaya UNNES (Having Lunch and Visiting Art Corners at Kampung Budaya) Tari Air Contemporary Dance, Batik Conservation Exhibition, Skeleton Leaves Craft, UNNES Fine Arts, Traditional Javanesse Instruments, Recycled Fashion

13.15 – 17.30 City Tour Sam Poo Kong, Lawang Sewu and Semarang Old City

17.30 – 19.00 Dinner (Ikan Bakar Cianjur Kota Lama)

19.00 Going Back to Hotel

LIST OF PARTICIPANT

No. Name Position Institution Country

1 Dr. Totok Prasetyo, B.Eng., M.T.

Director of Higher Education Institutional Development

Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education

Indonesia

2 Samuel Wong (Wong Ngiap Khoon)

Senior Researcher QS Asia Quacquarelli Symonds (QS World Ranking)

Singapore

3 Dr. John Hope Associate Dean International, Faculty of Education

University of Auckland New Zealand

4 Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Dung Dean of Faculty of History

University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) Vietnam National University Hochiminh City

Vietnam

5 Acep Purqon, Ph.D International Exchange Senior Advisor

Kanazawa University Japan

6 Assistant Professor Wanchai Boonrod, Ph.D

Dean of Faculty of Sport Science

Chulalongkorn University

Thailand

7 Naoko Tsuchimochi Director of International Center

Seifu Institute of Information Technology

Japan

8 Dr. Hajjah Masnooraini binti Haji Mohiddin

Dean of Faculty of Shariah and Law

Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University

Brunei Darussalam

9 Dayang Suadd Binti DR Haji Serbini

Lecturer Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University

Brunei Darussalam

10 Prof. Madya Sabariah Hj Mahat

Rector Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Malaysia

11 Prof. Madya DR Shafinar Ismail

Deputy Rector for Research and Industrial Linkages

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Malaysia

12 Prof. Madya Shahariah Osman

Penasihat MoU UiTM Melaka

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Malaysia

13 Zainab Hj. Mohd Zain Penyelaras Unit MoU & Liaison Officer of International Affairs

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Malaysia

LIST OF PARTICIPANT

No. Name Position Institution Country

14 Prof. Dr. Azmi Ibrahim Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Malaysia

15 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor'ashiqin Mohd Idrus

Director Centre for Teaching Practice & Industrial Training

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Malaysia

16 Zakiah Hanum Binti Mohamed Zainal

Assistant Administrator Centre for Teaching Practice & Industrial Training

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Malaysia

17 Dr. Amiruddin bin Ahamat

Deputy Dean for Research and Postgraduate

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

Malaysia

18 Assistant Professor Dr. Sununta Srisiri

Assistant Dean for Research and International Relation, Physical Education Faculty

Srinakharinwirot University

Thailand

19 Assistant Professor Dr. Sonthaya Sriramatr

Chair Person of Sport Science Department

Srinakharinwirot University

Thailand

20 Asst. Prof. Niruwan Turnbull, Ph.D

Vice Dean of Faculty of Public Health

Mahasarakham University

Thailand

21 Asst. Prof. Dr. Pacharawit Chansirisira

Dean of Faculty of Education

Mahasarakham University

Thailand

22 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hamdan Said

Director of International Student Centre

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Malaysia

23 Prof. Dr. Md. Rahim Sahar

Head of Department of Physics Faculty of Science

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Malaysia

24 Dr. Naroon Waramit Assistant to the President for Academic and International Affairs

Kasetsart University Thailand

25 Adrian Rodgers, Ph.D Director, International Programs College of Education and Human Ecology

Ohio State University USA

LIST OF PARTICIPANT

No. Name Potition Institution Country

26 Prof. Feliciano B Alagao, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development

Mindanao State University

Philipines

27 Bapak Robert Hedy Education Attachés Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Dilli (Timor Leste)

Timor Leste

28 Anwarudin Hisyam Principal Student Residential College

Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Malaysia

29 Prof. Dr. Ir. Aisyah Endah Palupi, M.Pd

Education Attachés Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Singapore

Singapore

30 Prof. Dr. Hasanuddin Fatsah, M.Hum

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Indonesia

31 Dr. Achmad Ridwan, M.Si.

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Indonesia

32 Dr. Dr. Bambang Sunarto, S.Sen, M.Sn.

Vice Rector on Students Affairs

ISI Surakarta Indonesia

33 Prof. Dr. Ir. Kartina, AM, MP.

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Tirtayasa Banten

Indonesia

34 Prof. Djodjok Soepardjo, M.Litt

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Indonesia

35 Prof. Manihar Situmorang, M.Sc, Ph.D.

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Negeri Medan

Indonesia

36 Prof. Dr. Syahrial, M.Pd. Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia

37 Ir. Setia Budi Sasongko, DEA, Ph.D.

LP2MP Universitas Diponegoro

Indonesia

38 Vice Rector Universitas Negeri Tidar

Indonesia

39 Dr. Sri Darmawati, M.Si. Vice Rector on Academic Affairs

Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang

Indonesia

40 Prof. Dr. Mahatma Kufepaksi, M.Sc.

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Lampung Indonesia

41 Staff Universitas Negeri Sebelas Maret

Indonesia

42 Drs. Wayan Suarnajaya, MA, Ph.D.

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Negeri Pendidikan Ganesha

Indonesia

LIST OF PARTICIPANT

No. Name Potition Institution Country

43 Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

UNSIKA Karawang Indonesia

44 Prof. Subyantoro, M.Hum.

Rector Universitas Ngudi Waluyo

Indonesia

45 Ir. Supriyadi, MT. Director Politeknik Negeri Semarang

Indonesia

46 Vice Rector on Academic Affairs

Institut Teknologi Kalimantan

Indonesia

47 Dr. Capt. H. Wisnu Handoko, M.Sc.

Director Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran

Indonesia

48 Capt. Sidrotul Muntaha, M.Si, M.Mar.

Head of Academic Affairs

Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran

Indonesia

49 Prof. Dr. Ir. Yohanes Budi Widianarko, M.Sc.

Rector Universitas Katholik Soegijapranata

Indonesia

50 Dr. rer. Nat. Senam Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Indonesia

51 Dr. Subarkah, SH, M.Hum.

Vice Rector on Planning & Partnership

Universitas Muria Kudus

Indonesia

52 Dr. Nur Hidayat, M.Hum.

Head of International Office

Universitas PGRI Semarang

Indonesia

CONTACT PERSON COMMITTEE

No Name Phone Number

1 Dr. Ratna Dewi Kusumaningtyas, S.T., M.T Committee

+62 817 4111 880

2 Intan Permata Hapsari, S.Pd., M.Pd Committee

+62 818 450 203

3 Lulu April Farida, S.Pd., M.Pd Committee

+62 856 4153 7753

4 Dhoni Hartanto, S.T., M.T.,M.Sc. Committee

+62 821 4154 8851

5 Agestia Putri Nusantari, S.Pd., M.Pd Committee

+62 856 4151 6459

6 Anggita Ilmariandy Committee / City Tour

+62 856 4075 9290

7 Farid Ahmadi, S.Kom., M.Kom., Ph.D Representative of Faculty of Education

+62 812 2537 7617

8 Silvia Nurhayati, M.Pd Representative of Faculty of Languages and Arts

+62 815 6020 813

9 Dr. Niken Subekti, S.Si., M.Si Representative of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science

+62 812 8924 2393

10 Dr. Hamdan Tri Atmaja, M.Pd Representative of Faculty of Social Science

+62 813 5826 7335

11 Agus Nugroho, S.Pd., M.T Representative of Faculty of Engineering

+62 815 7500 3978

12 Dr. Heny Setyawati, M.Si Representative of Faculty of Sport Science

+62 815 7720 675

13 Sri Utami S.S., M.A Representative of Faculty of Economics

+62 818 04856799

14 Windiahsari, S.Pd., M.Pd Representative of Faculty of Law

+62 858 7655 5404

15 Nurseto Dwi Nugroho LO

+62 856 0062 1399

16 Ima Rismaya LO

+62 856 4266 1596

17 Muhammad Aan Khunaifi LO

+62 856 4262 3969

18 Erika Krismayanti LO

+62 857 1725 7223

19 Aula Musthafa Anwar LO

+62 896 5034 4095

GENERAL INFORMATION

No. Departement Telephone

1 Ambulance 118, (024) 8413476

2 Accident Ambulance (024) 8313416

3 Ahmad Yani Airport (024) 7608735

4 Fire Departement 113, (024) 7607076, (024) 7605871

5 Semarang Barat Police Departement (024) 7604153

6 Semarang Selatan Police Departement (024) 8315123

7 Semarang Tengah Police Departement (024) 3545175

8 Semarang Timur Police Departement (024) 6716191

9 Semarang Utara Police Departement (024) 3545162

10 Semarang Center Police Departement (024) 8444444

11 Dr. Kariadi Hospital (024) 8413476

12 Elizabeth Hospital (024) 8310076

13 Telogorejo Hospital (024) 8317410

14 Roemani Hospital (024) 8444623

15 Tawang Railway Station (024) 3544544

16 Bus Station (024) 6581924, (024) 6581921

17 Semarang Tourism Department (024) 3515451, (024) 8318021

18 Semarang Search and Rescue (024) 3580027

19 Indonesian Red Cross (024) 3541237

20 Grand Candi Hotel (024) 8416222

TESTIMONY Dr. John Hope Associate Dean International, Faculty of Education University of Auckland, New Zealand

The University of Auckland sends its congratulations to UNNES on the occasion of the 52th Anniversary Ceremony. The chosen theme of internationalization is especially relevant in the globalized world of today and we are delighted to see an Indonesian university embracing international partnerships.

Adrian Rodgers, Ph.D Associate Professor, Dept. of Teaching and Learning Executive Director, US-Indonesian Teacher Education Consortium (USINTEC) The Ohio State University, USA

On behalf of The Ohio State University I am very pleased to send my very warm personal and professional congratulations to Prof. Dr. Fathur Rokhman, M.Hum and UNNES for being a national and international leader in Higher Education International Networking. UNNES has collaborated with OSU for many years and recently taken a leadership role in the United States - Indonesia Teacher Education Consortium (www.usintec.org), a member organization devoted to collaboration in the field of education and learning. Over many years

UNNES has shown its leadership by sending visiting scholars to OSU for internships and by recommending S1 and S2 graduates to OSU's graduate programs. UNNES has also generously shared the expertise of its faculty on DIKTI supported scholarships to nurture scholarship and growth. For many years OSU faculty have also taught at UNNES next to their Indonesian colleagues and we are currently exploring opportunities for OSU students to come to Indonesia generally and Jawa Tengah and UNNES specifically to further their learning. Lastly, as a faculty member who has taught at UNNES, and who has taught UNNES graduates at OSU, I would like to personally thank the students and faculty at UNNES for their hard work, their careful scholarship, and their kind and loving support of our collaboration.

TESTIMONY

Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Dung Dean of Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University Hochiminh City Vietnam

I am honored to take a part in a 52th anniversary of the foundation of Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) and in the University President Forum. UNNES is a renowned state university in Indonesia, which has over half a century history of development. This is the basis for UNNES to become one of the international level universities in Indonesia. I strongly believe that the relationship between the University of Social Sciences & Humanities and the Universitas Negeri Semarang will be

very fruitful and substantial. May the UNNES have many great success!

Naoko Tsuchimochi Director of International Center, Seifu Institute ofInformation Technology Japan

Congratulations on the 52nd anniversary of Universitas Negeri Semarang. Seifu Institute of Information Technology/ i-SEIFU Japanese Language School would like to express how much we appreciate your contribution in conducting Japanese Language Education Program which has been operated under the mutual cooperation between Universitas Negeri Semarang and i-SEIFU.

We accepted 5 students from Universitas Negeri Semarang as the first graduating group of this program in October 2015. Each of them achieved brilliant success which was beyond our expectations. One of the students passed N1 level test of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) during this 11 months program. In the beginning, we had thought it was almost impossible to pass N1 after just 11 months study for students from the countries which do not use Kanji on a daily basis. Therefore, his amazing fruit of his efforts surprised and delighted us. Now we have 6 students of the second group and they have been doing very well so far. Thanks to great cooperation from Universitas Negeri Semarang, this program is running smoothly and successfully. i-SEIFU would like to continue this satisfying job with wonderful staff members of Universitas Negeri Semarang. Once again, we are pleased to express our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Universitas Negeri Semarang. Best wishes for your anniversary celebration and for many more years of progress and success.

TESTIMONY

Hiroshi Yamamoto Vice President (International Affairs, Hospital and Alumni Association) Kanazawa University, Japan

The close partnership with UNNES is a source of great pride for Kanazawa University. We look forward to the continuing and fruitful ties of academic exchange with your university. Congratulation and I wish you and your university many more years of continued success and prosperity.

Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho Inspektur Jenderal Kementerian Riset, Teknologi dan Pendidikan Tinggi

UNNES adalah perguruan tinggi pertama di Indonesia yang secara sadar mencanangkan Zona Integritas yang disaksikan langsung oleh Inspektorat Jenderal dan KPK.

Prof. Erik Juul VIA University College - International mobility and project office – Denmark

Congratulation UNNES from your international partner VIA University – Teacher Education Dept. in Denmark. Together we open windows and unlock hidden doors to students of the next generation with tolerance, respect, new knowledge and colorful friendships.Thank you for sharing your magic anniversary cake with us

TESTIMONY Prof. James Chapman Massey University, New Zealand

I am honoured to have the opportunity to send my very best wishes, on behalf of Massey University, to UNNES on the occasion of the 52th Anniversary. UNNES is a university with impressive faculty and motivated students. Many areas of UNNES show leadership locally, regionally and nationally. This is a sign of growing academic leadership, providing a contribution to local and regional communities. In addition, I have been impressed with

the commitment of UNNES leadership to the development of international standards and the recruitment of international students. Congratulations for all of these significant aspects of UNNES. The future of UNNES is very good and the university has the commitment and policies to ensure the university is important locally and nationally, and recognised regionally and internationally

Prof Madya Sabariah Hj Mahat Rector of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia

I would like to congratulate Universitas Negeri Semarang Indonesia (UNNES) in conjunction with the 52nd anniversary of the university. I hope that the bond between the two universities will constantly interweave. Various joint can be made such as seminars and research in order to improve the image for both universities. Hopefully this bond can be maintained, and the Universitas Negeri Semarang Indonesia continued success in the future.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Pacharawit Chansirisira Dean Faculty of Education - Mahasarakham University Thailand

I, personally, congratulate Semarang State University for initiating the University President Forum 2017 in ASEAN region level. I perceive this respectable forum as a good opportunity to bridge a communication and a strong cooperation among reputable universities in the world, particularly in ASEAN countries.

TESTIMONY H.E. I Gede Ngurah Swajaya Dubes Luar Biasa dan Berkuasa Penuh, KBRI Singapura

Pendidikan menciptakan manusia yang berkarakter sehingga memiliki pandangan yang luas kedepan untuk mencapai suatu cita- cita yang diharapkan mampu beradaptasi secara cepat dan tepat di era digital saat ini. Pendidikan juga memotivasi manusia untuk lebih berkualitas sehingga mampu menghasilkan karya nyata yang mampu memberikan inspirasi bagi orang banyak. Selamat hari jadi Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) yang ke-52, semoga tetap menjadi inspirasi dalam

menciptakan manusia yang bermartabat, unggul dan berbudi pekerti luhur.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Aisyah Endah Palupi, M.Pd Atase Pendidikan, KBRI Singapura

Sebagai salah satu alat untuk membina jati diri manusia, pendidikan sesuai dengan nilai-nilai di dalam masyarakat yang membutuhkan bimbingan sebagai alat komunikasi sehingga mampu mensejahterakan dirinya dan juga orang lain. Tanpa pendidikan, dunia akan gelap gulita karena manusia akan buta dan tersesat dalam ketidaktahuan. Sebagai salah satu universitas yang menciptakan tenaga didik siap pakai, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) menjadi salah satu pilar yang menopang kemajuan bangsa. Selamat Dies Natalis yang ke-52, semoga

UNNES tetap memberikan karya dalam era yang terus berkembang dan beradaptasi dengan kemajuan teknologi.