UMN Academic Council

The UMN Academic Council is a formal deliberative body established to foster structured, constructive, and inclusive dialogue between the university leadership and student representatives. As a strategic consultative platform, the Council plays a vital role in ensuring that student voices are not only heard but also meaningfully contribute to the university’s policy-making and strategic direction.

The Council provides a collaborative space where key institutional matters are discussed, student aspirations and concerns are voiced, and recommendations are formulated to enhance the university’s academic, administrative, and student life policies.

Composition

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This composition ensures broad and balanced representation from both academic and student leadership, allowing for holistic and equitable deliberations.

The UMN Academic Council is composed of representatives from the following major university stakeholders

University Senate: A body representing the academic leadership, ensuring that academic values and strategic directions are upheld.
Rectorate: The top management of the university, including the Rector and Vice Rectors, who are responsible for overseeing institutional governance and implementation of policies.
UMN Student Grand Council (Dewan Kehormatan Besar Mahasiswa/ DKBM): The highest representative student legislative body, advocating for student rights and institutional accountability.
Student Executive Board (Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa/ BEM): The main student body responsible for implementing student programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts.

Key Functions

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The UMN Academic Council is tasked with the following core functions

Policy Consultation: Discuss and provide feedback on university policies that affect the academic community, particularly students.
Strategic Dialogue: Facilitate open discussion on current issues, future plans, and institutional priorities.
Representation and Advocacy: Enable student leaders to convey student concerns, initiatives, and perspectives directly to university decision-makers.
Consensus Building: Encourage mutual understanding and shared commitments between administration and students to support UMN’s mission and values.

Flagship Meeting: Bincang Hangat

The Council’s primary forum for interaction is a structured dialogue session called “Bincang Hangat” (meaning “Warm Discussion”). This meeting is convened at least once a year and serves as the formal space where members come together to reflect on university-wide matters, track progress on shared commitments, and discuss new developments.

Additional sessions may be convened based on emerging issues or special requests from any Council member, reflecting the Council’s commitment to responsiveness and adaptive governance.

Legal Foundation

The establishment, structure, and operational procedures of the UMN Academic Council are governed by the Rector’s Decree No.685/SK-R/XII/2024. This legal framework ensures that the Council’s processes are transparent, accountable, and aligned with the university’s governance standards.