BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a Senate Open Session on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in the Professor Inauguration for two academics, Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, SE, M.Ak, CA, Professor of Tax Accounting, who is also the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Dhini Dewiyanti Tantarto, M.T., Professor of Behavior in Architecture, who is also the Head of the Architectural Engineering Study Program. The solemn event was also attended by the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, Dr. Lukman, S.T., M.Hum., as well as university leaders and professors, lecturers, and guests from various academic, government, and industry sectors.
After the senate procession was opened by the chairperson of the senate and the UNIKOM Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., UNIKOM’s Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, DRA., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., read the Decree (SK) of the Minister of Higher Education Science and Technology to Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, SE., M.Ak., Ak.CA., and Prof. Dr. Ir. Dhini Dewiyanti Tantarto, MT., as part of the professor inauguration procession.
On this occasion, as an illustration of the long journey of the process passed by the two UNIKOM professors who will be inaugurated. Video profile of each professor that provides an overview of their academic journey and contribution in the world of education and research, followed by the delivery of scientific oration by the two professors. Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu delivered a scientific oration highlighting innovations in accounting and finance, while Prof. Dr. Ir. Dhini Dewiyanti Tantarto discussed innovations in engineering and technology.
As a form of respect, the UNIKOM Rector, accompanied by the UNIKOM Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, paired inaugural necklaces and handed over certificates of appreciation to the two professors. In addition, souvenirs were given as a sign of appreciation for their extraordinary contributions.
The event then continued with remarks from the UNIKOM Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T. In his remarks, Prof. Eddy thanked all the guests, especially the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, Dr. Lukman, S.T., M.Hum., and all the professors from various institutions. He also expressed his congratulations and pride in the achievements of the two professors, Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, SE., M.Ak., Ak., CA., and Prof. Dr. Ir. Dhini Dewiyanti Tantarto, M.T., “The achievement of becoming a professor for lecturers is a very dreamy thing, so the challenge that must be passed is to really carry out the Tri Dharma of higher education well, measurably, and systematically, so that it can be on time to achieve the goal of becoming a professor,” said Prof. Eddy.
The Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, Dr. Lukman, ST, M.Hum, also appreciated the achievements of the two professors and UNIKOM’s role in advancing higher education in Indonesia. He also revealed that “Becoming a Professor or Professor is not easy, there are at least three main requirements, including: 1) Educational background which according to the law must be S3 2) Must have been at the Head Lector level. 3) Narcissistic, which means that the results of research work from the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, namely teaching, research and service, are published internationally. Hope that the two professors, Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, SE., M.Ak., Ak., CA., and Prof. Dr. Ir. Dhini Dewiyanti Tantarto, M.T., can inspire and encourage lecturers in the UNIKOM Environment to immediately become Professors,” he concluded.
At this special Momentum, it was also complemented by the appearance of the families of the two professors, which added to the emotion, romance, and positive energy. Followed by a group photo session, which became a precious moment that captured the pride of the entire UNIKOM academic community.
The UNIKOM Senate Open Session was closed by reading prayers and giving congratulations from the UNIKOM academic community to the two professors. This event is not only a milestone for UNIKOM but also an inspiration for academics and students to continue working and contributing to the world of education.