BANDUNG — The Indonesian Private Higher Education Association (APTISI) officially inaugurated the APTISI West Java Executive Board for the 2025–2030 term at the Bandung Convention Center (BCC), Soekarno Hatta Street No. 345, Bandung. The inauguration marked an important milestone in strengthening the strategic role of private universities in West Java as they respond to higher education challenges in the era of digital transformation and globalization.
The event was attended by the Chair of APTISI Central Board, the Head of APTISI West Java Province, 86 members of the APTISI West Java Executive Board, and invited guests from various stakeholders. These included representatives of the West Java Provincial Government, the West Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law, and PT Pos Indonesia Regional 3 West Java. The inauguration of the 2025–2030 board followed the APTISI West Java Regional Assembly held on December 18, 2025. Through a formatur mechanism, the new board structure was formed representatively, involving academics, university leaders, and key figures from various private higher education institutions in West Java, with the aim of strengthening a professional, collaborative, and quality-oriented organizational structure.
In her remarks, Steering Committee Chair Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., emphasized that the inauguration was not merely a formal ceremony, but a collective commitment to deliver concrete solutions for private universities in West Java. She expressed hope that the newly appointed board would enhance synergy, collaboration, and deliver broad benefits for the development and progress of private higher education institutions in the province.
The inauguration of the Chair and Executive Board of APTISI West Java for the 2025–2030 period was led directly by the Chair of APTISI Central Board, Dr. Ir. H. M. Budi Djatmiko, M.Si., M.E., who formally confirmed the new leadership to carry out its mandate in strengthening the strategic role of private universities as pillars of Indonesia’s human resource development, particularly in West Java. In his address, Dr. Budi stressed the importance of active participation from all board members to work collectively and in unity. He also highlighted the urgency of digital transformation in education, including the utilization of Artificial Intelligence as a strategic instrument to accelerate digitalization. According to him, mastery of AI has become essential in the current era, as institutions and individuals who fail to adapt to technological developments risk being left behind in the global higher education landscape.
Meanwhile, the Chair of APTISI West Java for the 2025–2030 term, who also serves as Rector of UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Chair and board of APTISI Central, university leaders, the organizing committee, and all supporting parties and partners, especially PT Pos Indonesia Regional 3 West Java and the West Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law for their support in organizing the inauguration and strengthening synergy through the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
“To all newly appointed board members, I extend my congratulations on the mandate entrusted to you. This responsibility represents a collective commitment to lead APTISI West Java, which encompasses more than 350 private universities, to become more solid, progressive, and impactful, in the spirit of Moving Forward Together, Advancing Together, and Succeeding Together,” he stated.
Prof. Eddy further noted that APTISI West Java has a clear target to become the best APTISI regional board in Indonesia from its current position. “We are optimistic about achieving first place through collective effort, measurable strategies, and consistent commitment to advancing private higher education in West Java. I hope the new board will further strengthen synergy among private universities, improve academic quality, and foster innovation and institutional competitiveness at both regional and national levels,” he concluded.
Under the leadership of Prof. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, APTISI West Java is optimistic about becoming a strategic partner of the government and society in building high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable higher education, particularly in West Java. (Directorate of Hms & Pro) Translated by: Gengria/DMUnikom
