“Position handover is a part of a common process according to the rules, where the working period of previous Head of Study Programs was effective until 31 December 2017,” said Samitha Dewi Djajanti, the Director of Public Relations and Alumni ITB.

Those Heads of Study Programs were inaugurated directly by Rector of ITB, Prof. Dr. Kadarsah Suryadi, DEA., and witnessed by Deans of Faculties/Schools, Vice Rectors, Executive Directors and Heads of Working Units. Oath taking was done by the Heads of Study Programs together before signing their Certificate of Acceptance for Position of Head of Study Program. Also present during the inauguration the invited guests, students, and other lecturing staffs.

In his remarks, Kadarsah advised for students to be equipped with knowledge and skill to face new employment challenge in the future. “I ask you to strengthen our education”, said Kadarsah.

The Rector also expressed his gratitude to former Heads of Study Programs who have previously fulfilled their term. “May your service be blessed by God Almighty.” On to the new Heads of Study Programs, Kadarsah wished them the best in fulfilling their duty to improve ITB. “May all of you be blessed with easiness during your duty,” concluded Kadarsah.

After congratulatory ceremony from Rector, other ITB officials, and invited guests, the ceremony continued with inauguration of Staffs of ITB-PTNBH (ITB-State Owned University). About 749 staffs were inaugurated. That was the first time ITB held inauguration for non-civil servant staffs who have been recruited directly by ITB since 2006.