The Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara established a cooperation agreement (MoU) with the University of Muhammadiyah Malaysia to develop education and human resources.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the Chancellor of UMSU, Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, and the Chancellor of UMAM, Prof. intermediate. Dr.Waluyo Adi Siswanto at the UMSU Campus, Jalan Captain Mukhtar Basri, Medan, Wednesday (20/7).
The event was strung with socialization for UMSU lecturers and other Muhammadiyah Universities who wish to continue their doctoral studies at UMAM.
Chancellor Prof.Dr. Agussani, MAP, explained that UMSU monitors the socialization program because UMAM invites directly. Moreover, UMSU is one of the consortiums that established UMAM.
The Chancellor expressed gratitude for the UMAM socialization event at UMSU and the cooperation signing on that occasion. This collaboration is expected to strengthen international networks, and the signed cooperation can be applied in the form of programs.
The Chancellor then explained the history of the establishment of UMAM, which could not be separated from the role of UMSU as a consortium appointed by the Muhammadiyah Central Executive. Furthermore, as a consortium, UMSU should send students to continue their education at the doctoral level.
“As the UMSU consortium, we are charged with depositing Rp. 2 M and finance doctoral lecturers at UMAM at least 4 people,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Chancellor of UMAM, Prof. intermediate. Dr.Waluyo Adi Siswanto, said that UMAM continues to prepare for the admission of new students. He hopes that UMSU as a consortium will continue to provide support and realize cooperation.
Also present at the event, UMSU Vice Chancellor II, Prof. Dr. Akrim, MPd, 1. Dr. Wachid Ridwan, Vice Chancellor (Collaboration, Hal Ehwal Students and Alumni) UMAM, Prof. Dr. Zakaria Abas, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Management and Information Technology (FBIT) UMAM, Prof. Dr. Rushami Zien Yusoff, FBIT UMAM Professor, Prof. Associate Dr. Sohirin Muhammad Solihin, Head of the UMAM Islamic Study Program (HOP), Dr. Rairake Setiawan, Head of UMAM Business and Management Program (HOP).
