The Faculty of Economics and Business, Yogyakarta State University (FEB UNY), and the YKPN School of Management (STIM YKPN) held a signing ceremony to formalize a partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration in education and development.

The ceremony took place in the Dean's Meeting Room of FEB UNY on Friday (19/4), attended by key representatives from both institutions. Present at the event were the Vice Dean for Research, Cooperation, Information Systems, and Business (RKSIU), the Vice Dean for Planning, Finance, General Affairs, and Resources (PKUSD), department heads, coordinators of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and heads of divisions within FEB UNY. The event was led by the Dean of FEB UNY, alongside the Head of STIM YKPN.

In his welcome remarks, Prof. Dr. Siswanto, M.Pd., Dean of FEB UNY, emphasized the significance of inter-institutional collaboration in enhancing educational quality and organizational growth. He remarked, "We are delighted to collaborate with STIM YKPN. This partnership is a continuation of previous discussions at the faculty level. We have much to learn from the organizational resilience at STIM YKPN. In this era, collaboration is essential. Together, we can engage in activities such as lecturer exchanges and joint publications. Following this agreement, we welcome your visits and further collaboration.”

Dr. Suparmono, Head of STIM YKPN, echoed these sentiments, underscoring the importance of collaboration in the educational sector. He noted, "Every contribution, no matter how small, adds value to this partnership. Additionally, some of our lecturers are pursuing further studies at UNY, which is another step toward deeper collaboration."

The Deputy Head of Academic Affairs at STIM YKPN added, "We see a great opportunity for joint efforts in curriculum development, and in the near future, we look forward to collaborating on the implementation of the MBKM program for the upcoming semester."

The event concluded with the signing of the cooperation agreement, followed by a group photo session to symbolize the shared commitment of both institutions to achieving their mutual goals.

This partnership is expected to foster positive outcomes for both institutions, enhancing educational quality and advancing human resource development in Indonesia. (fdhl)