BANDUNG, UNIKOM – On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) hosted Rapat Kerja (RAKER), a Working Meeting forum with the agenda of Aligning Perceptions of Private Higher Education Issues and Joint Solutions with APTISI West Java and Assessors. Held at the 17th-floor Auditorium of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the event was attended by over 200 professors from West Java and Banten.
Also conducted at the event was the reading of the Decree and the inauguration of the 2026-2028 Professors Association Management as well as a strategic forum to strengthen the synergy between universities within Lembaga Layanan Pendidikan Tinggi (LLDIKTI), the Higher Education Service Institution Region IV and professors in improving the quality of higher education in West Java and Banten.
The Rector of UNIKOM and Chairman of APTISI West Java, Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., in his speech expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the trust given to UNIKOM as the host of this strategic event. Prof. Eddy said that this event was an important moment to strengthen collaboration between universities and reinforce the role of professors in the development of higher education. “The presence of professors and higher education stakeholders is an honor and motivation for UNIKOM to continue contributing to academic development and improving the quality of higher education,” said Prof. Eddy.
Furthermore, Prof. Eddy expressed his support for various strategic programs initiated by LLDIKTI Region IV, particularly in encouraging an increase in the number of professors in higher education institutions. “Under the leadership of the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, Dr. Lukman, S.T., M.Hum., various strategic programs continue to be implemented to strengthen the quality of higher education institutions. We see very good progress, including an increase in the number of professors at various universities. This is certainly an achievement that we should all appreciate,” he added.
On this occasion, the Decree was read and the Professors Association Board was inaugurated, led by the Chair of the Professors Association, Prof. Dr. Edi Setiadi, S.H., M.H. This momentum is a strategic step in strengthening the role of professors as drivers of scientific development, improving academic quality, and making a real contribution to the advancement of higher education.
The Chair of the Association of Professors, Prof. Dr. Edi, expressed his gratitude to the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, Dr. Lukman, for his support and guidance, as well as to the Rector of UNIKOM, Prof. Eddy, for providing excellent facilities so that this event could run smoothly. This is a form of synergy that is very beneficial for the development of higher education. He also invited all professors to continue collaborating and working together in building a strong academic culture, as well as actively contributing to the development of science and the improvement of higher education quality.
Meanwhile, the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, Dr. Lukman, S.T., M.Hum., expressed his appreciation to UNIKOM for facilitating the event. Furthermore, Dr. Lukman said, “We really hope for the support and contribution of ideas from professors. You are academic figures who have experience, scientific knowledge, and the capacity to help provide solutions to various problems faced by universities, especially in academic development and improving the quality of lecturers,” he explained.
Dr. Lukman also delivered a presentation on the importance of accelerating the academic career advancement of lecturers, particularly at the level of Senior Lecturer and Professor. He stated that UNIKOM is an example of an institution that continues to demonstrate its commitment to increasing the number of professors. Currently, UNIKOM has 11 professors, which is clear evidence of the institution’s efforts to strengthen the quality of academic resources and scientific development in higher education.
The activity continued with a panel discussion on the theme “Strategies for Accelerating the Career Advancement of Senior Lecturers and Professors.” The discussion featured the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV along with the management of the Professor Association as speakers, including the Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs at UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., who also serves as the General Secretary for the 2026-2028 term in the Association of Professors for the 2026-2028 term. The discussion forum served as a constructive dialogue space to discuss various challenges faced by lecturers in the academic promotion process, while also formulating joint strategies and solutions.
The panel discussion concluded with a plenary session on action plans, which produced a number of strategic recommendations to accelerate faculty career advancement in private higher education institutions. The event concluded with iftar togther that further strengthened the unity and synergy between UNIKOM, LLDIKTI Region IV, the Association of Professors, and higher education stakeholders in West Java.
Through the organization of this event, UNIKOM reaffirmed its commitment as a higher education institution actively promoting collaboration, academic quality improvement, and the strengthening of an innovative and competitive higher education ecosystem. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
Translated by: Riska/DMUnikom