Coordination Meeting on UMI BIPA Management Held at the International Affairs Office (IAO)

Makassar, Friday, November 6, 2026 – Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) held a coordination meeting on the management of the Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program at the International Affairs Office (IAO) Meeting Room, 5th Floor, UMI Campus. The meeting aimed to strengthen the governance of the BIPA program so that it becomes more professional, well-directed, and competitive at the international level.

The meeting was attended by the Vice Rector V of UMI, the Dean of the Faculty of Letters, the Head of IAO UMI, the Head of PDTI (Data and Information Technology Center) UMI, and the Head of BIPA UMI. These five parties discussed various strategic matters related to the future development and management of the BIPA program.

During the meeting, the participants discussed several agenda items, including strengthening the institutional framework and management structure of BIPA, improving the quality of learning and the curriculum, developing cooperation with overseas partners, supporting information systems and digital technology, and formulating promotional strategies to attract more participants from abroad.

The Vice Rector V of UMI stated that BIPA is one of the university’s flagship programs and plays an important role in supporting campus internationalization.

Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Letters reaffirmed the faculty’s support for the continuity of the BIPA program, particularly in providing teaching staff and developing teaching materials.

The Head of IAO UMI emphasized the importance of synergy between BIPA and IAO in expanding international cooperation networks and supporting services for international students.

The Head of PDTI UMI expressed the readiness of his/her office to support BIPA management by strengthening digital platforms, ranging from an online registration system and technology-based learning to publication on the official website.

The Head of BIPA UMI also presented the program’s current condition, including its achievements, challenges, and development plans that require cross-unit support.

The coordination meeting produced several agreements, including [state the meeting outcomes/agreements, e.g., the formation of a working team, the preparation of a program schedule, or the strengthening of international promotion]. Through solid coordination among university leadership, the faculty, and the program managers, UMI is optimistic that BIPA can become a vehicle for cultural diplomacy while expanding the campus’s international network.

The meeting took place in a warm and productive atmosphere and concluded with a shared commitment to follow up on all points discussed.

(IAO UMI)