Jambi University

The Jambi University (UNJA, or Universitas Jambi) is a public university located in Jambi City, Jambi, Indonesia. The university was registered by Minister of PTIP decree Number 25 of 1963, as The State University of Jambi. ^[1]

History

Founding and early history

Before the foundation of the university ever occurred, in 1960 there was Akademi Perniagaan Djambi (The Academy of Commerce in Jambi) under Jajasan Perguruan Tinggi Djambi (The Foundation of Tertiary Education in Jambi) which was chaired by R. Sudarsono who was also the mayor of the city. In 1961, the academy transformed itself as Faculty of Economics along with the establishment of Faculty of Law, both affiliated to University of Indonesia Faculty of Economics. With those faculties, local public figures and Jambi provincial government were seeking to establish a university in their own region through Panitia Persiapan Pendirian Universitas Negeri Jambi (The Establishment of Jambi State University Preparatory Committee). By Minister of PTIP decree number 105 of 1962 dated August 15, 1962 the committee was ready to act. It was headed by Col. M.J. Singedekane who was the governor of Jambi.

The State University of Jambi was the work result of the committee established in April 1, 1963 as had been issued by the Minister of PTIP decree Number 25 of 1963. The committee then opened two more faculties, The Faculty of Agriculture and The Faculty of Animal Agriculture and as of April 1, 1963, The State University of Jambi had four faculties they were Economics, Law, Agriculture and Animal Agriculture. From that day on, April 1 is commemorated as the day of birth of the university.

In 1966, Indonesian President issued a decree Number 148 declaring the establishment of the university as Jambi University. For one reason or another, the letter carrying the decree was never arrived in Jambi until the issuing of Presidential Decree Number 41 of 1982. The Minister of PTIP decree Number 25 of 1963, beside acknowledging the foundation of the university, recognized Col. M.J. Singedekane, also acting as the head of the committee, as the president in charge leading the university. The term ‘President of the University’ started from 1963 till 1977. It ended when Drs. Kemas Mohamad Saleh was appointed as Acting Rector by Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture.

The history recorded the Presidents of the University before the name alteration:

• Djamaluddin Tambunan, S.H. 1974-1977
• R.M. Nur Atmadibrata, 1968-1974
• H. A. Manap, 1966-1968
• Colonel M.J. Singedekane, 1963-1966

On September 12, 1980, Drs. Kemas Mohamad Saleh who became the Acting Rector was appointed as Rector of the university ending the transition period of leadership of the university. Since January 1985, Ir. S.B. Samad was the second rector while completing his period in 1994. As of 1994, the rectors of the university are:

• H. Kemas Arsyad Somad, SH, MH (2003 – Present)
• Prof.DR.Ir. Ali M.A. Rachman, M.A (1999-2003)
• Prof.DR.Ir.H.Soedarmadi Hardjosuwignyo, M.Sc (1994-1999)
• Ir. S.B. Samad (1985-1994)
• Drs. Kemas Mohamad Saleh (1977-1984)

Expansion

In 2001, it opened Graduate program of Management based upon SK Dirjen Depdiknas RI No.51/DIKTI/Kep/2001 and Graduate program of Economic Development – MEP (SK Dirjen Depdiknas RI No.2298/D/T/2001). And in 2002, other programs at diploma level, Forage Production and Technology Studies and Study of Animal Agribusiness at the faculty of animal agriculture, was introduced. Law extension program was also being announced as well. A year later, in 2003, an undergraduate degree of Socio-economic study of animal agriculture was offered.

In 2004, the university opened its extension program of accounting at the faculty of economics recognized by operational permit according to SK Rektor No.161/221/PP/2004 which followed by the issuing permission of Dirjen Dikti No. 3142/DIT/2004 dated August 12, 2004 on the authorization to held diploma program of accounting. In the same year, Jambi University ties a partnership with Jakarta State University opening Post-Graduate programs of Education Management and of Environmental Education.

In 2005, the university re-opened its undergraduate program of physicians’ education and of Physical Education and Health based upon the study program permit No.1369/D/T/2005 dated May 10, 2005. At the same year, the graduate program was admitted under study program permit No. 3126/D/T/2005 dated September 22, 2005.

Since its establishment in 1963 up to 2006, The Jambi University has 22 undergraduate, 10 diploma, 4 graduate and 4 undergraduate extension programs.

Campus

Its campus is located in Jambi City, Jambi.

Organization

University

Its current rector is H. Kemas Arsyad Somad, SH. MH.

Schools and colleges

UNJA has seventeen schools and colleges, each with a different dean and organization.

Notes

External links

• Official website
• Ranking and review