IEEE Indonesia Section
IEEE Indonesia Section Chair, Dr. Ing. Wahyudi Hasbi, has just been appointed as a member of the National Higher Education Council for the period of 2021-2025. This is stated in the Decree of the Director-General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 18/E/KPT/2021 on 17th February 2021. Based on that decree, members of the Higher Education Council are a combination of several higher ministry officials, higher education associations, state-owned enterprises, professional associations, and higher education experts who have important experiences and contributions to higher education in Indonesia. The appointment of an IEEE representative in this national council is the first time in IEEE Indonesia Section history.
The Higher Education Council is under and responsible to the Minister of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia. This council has the task of compiling opinions, suggestions, considerations and delivering recommendations, advice, and/or thoughts in the formulation of development policy materials of higher education to the Minister of Education and Culture through the Director- General Higher education.
This is an excellent opportunity for IEEE Indonesia Section to contribute to national development of Indonesia. Currently, IEEE Indonesia Section is in the drafting phase of an agreement in several activities related to higher education with the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. Wahyudi says, “IEEE Indonesia has been active in Indonesia for 33 years and with an extensive global network and experience in synergizing high-quality scientific, innovation, and professional activities, IEEE Indonesia is ready to contribute in supporting and providing input for the advancement of higher education in Indonesia.”
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