The Oath-Taking and Inauguration Ceremony for Officials at Universitas Diponegoro was held on Thursday morning, October 31, 2024, at the Prof. Sudarto SH Building, UNDIP, Semarang. This solemn ceremony was led by the UNDIP Rector, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., and attended by the Chair of the Academic Senate, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Vice Rectors, Deans of Faculties/Schools, as well as the officials inaugurated for the 2024-2029 period.
The reading of Universitas Diponegoro Rector’s Decree Number 55/UN7.A/KP/X/2024 to Number 59/UN7.A/KP/X/2024 concerning the Dismissal and Appointment of Vice Rectors, Heads of Agencies, Deputy Heads of Agencies, Directors, Deputy Directors, Bureau Heads, Heads of the Technical Implementation Unit, Office Heads, Managers, Supervisors, and Heads of Study Programs at Universitas Diponegoro announced the changes in positions and the inauguration of 86 new officials.
The UNDIP Rector led the oath-taking, accompanied by a clergyman, and all participants followed. The event continued with the reading of the Integrity Pact, followed by the signing of the Oath-Taking and Integrity Pact Minutes with the UNDIP Rector and two witnesses, the Chair of the Academic Senate, Prof. Ir. Edy Rianto, M.Sc., Ph.D., and the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, IPU Prof. Dr. Yusriyadi, S.H., M.S.
The inauguration of the officials by UNDIP Rector, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., was followed by a speech. Prof. Suharnomo expressed his appreciation to the officials inaugurated for this period. “You are the best and most carefully selected candidates. Give your best and work beyond expectations, especially with the facilities provided. Everything is performance-based”, he said.
The UNDIP Rector emphasized that ‘Leadership is an action, not a position.’ The inaugurated officials must set a good example, actively exercising leadership in their current positions without waiting for higher positions. He highlighted the need to shift from scientific management to human-relations management, as good interpersonal relationships expand professional networks. He also advised UNDIP officials and all staff to uphold the dignity of Universitas Diponegoro by constantly engaging in positive actions that benefit everyone, in line with the tagline “UNDIP Bermartabat, UNDIP Bermanfaat” (UNDIP Dignified, UNDIP Beneficial). (Titis – Media Relations)
