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Indonesia Australia Comparative Study Report

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CHAPTER I

Introduction

1.1 Background

A new step was released by the Directorate General DIKTI Indonesia to prepare

universities in Indonesia to be a world class universities. Indonesia's education sector should

continue to develop the communities demands and advances in science, technology, and art.

Education in Science, Technology, and Arts will ensure Sustainable Development and

Increased Competitiveness for Indonesia as a Nation. In addition, values of faith and piety

are needed for students to filter out the culture that comes from foreign cultures. Education is

the most important aspect to advance a nation. Futhermore it should provide skills and

knowledge. The campus must be able to develop leadership for students.

The development of student perspectives is crucial in shaping the best national

identity. These insights form science, technology, art, the values of faith, piety and views

about multiculturalism due to that the Directorate General DIKTI Indonesia did a selection to

conduct a comparative study of a number of Universities in Australia. They selected 27 BEM

representatives in Indonesia. The Comparative study conducted by DIKTI for BEM leader in

Indonesia was a big step forward to make the students better in based collaboration, learningand innovation. Many things can be taken from this comparative study. Every campus in

Sydney provides its own inspiration for us in the development of student organizations and it

is expected to be applicable and adopted for the progress of student organizations in

Indonesia. The comparative study was carried out on 5 - 11 September 2009 through several

universities in Australia, which are as follows:

1. UNSW (University of New South Wales)

2. Macquarie University3. UWS (University of Western Sydney)

4. University of Sydney

5. UTS (University of Technology Sydney)


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It was a very fantastic trip along with the best students in Indonesia. In addition it

was an unforgettable experience. A journey that really opened my eyes and our insights into

a world that is vast in which we should be able to compete with in order to be a strong

country and a reliable individual. We still have a lot to learn and should always try to be able

to compete as reliable individuals which are expected to be the pioneers of our nation. That

was a very pleasant and inspiring experience for one week where we had the opportunity to

steal the science of a neighboring country. In addition to this comparative study we

obtained additional insights into function the challenge of how the student organizations

systems and activities in Australia and then later compare the student organization system

and activities to Indonesia. With the appeal of this comparative study expected the university

will be able to develop a network for their student organizations, and cooperating in its

development.

1.2 Problem formulation

Based on the above background it can be formulated into a formulation of the

problem :

1. Student organization system in Australia.

2. Student Activitiy in Australia.

3. The Function Organization of student affairs in Australia.

1.3 Objectives

1. Opening the insight of Indonesian students about organizational form, especially in

Sydney Australia.

2. Build cooperative relationships between Indonesian and Australian students, especially in

the development of student organizations

3. Comparing Student Organizations in Indonesia with Australia


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In the early years of the management, the ARC made an annual contract with the

university, where the contract is related to their activities during the year with a budget of

funds they need. It is very impressive from the ARC at the University of New South Wales,

their ability to develop skills in leadership and skills in the field of entrepreneurship on the

campus. For example, students manage there own food court, mini market, printing, etc. to

supplement their annual funds. Besides the publishing system for any ARC activity packed

with very interesting and widely spread materials, whether through print media on campus or

through a mailing list owned by each student. This makes each student knows all the

information easily associated with the ARC activities that will be or has been done.

2.2 Macquarie University

Macquarie University is the second university we visited. At Macquarie University

there are two students organizations that are MUSRA (Macquarie University Student

Representative Association) for undergraduate student organizations and MUPRA

(Macquarie University Postgraduate Representative Association) for the postgraduate

student associations. MUSRA is a new organizational model at Macquarie University, so not

many things that have been done in the week prior to our arrival there they had conducted

election. They were going to do the election from sept 8 to 10 2009.

Figure 2.2 MUSRA legal Structures in Macquarie University


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The representative model applied is from representative groups and clubs at

Macquarie University. The Different things in this organization is the absence of the highest

authority (the president) but in the realm of executive, it is managed by two people

Convenor, treasurer and secretary. Then in addition to executive, MUSRA also consists of

representation from student groups, general officers, and officer ex officio. Another

interesting thing is that every strategic position as chairman, secretary and treasurer elected

directly by the student through the electoral system resembles the American senatorial.

Figure 2.3 MUSRA Internal Structure


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MUSRA is committed to represent the needs and interests of students. They will

facilitate the tertiary education of students. They will work to improve the university

experience for the student. MUSRA will act as a channel of communication between the

students and the university by bringing the opinions and concerns of the students for the

university`s consideration in decision making. They will consult with U@MQ and the

university in relation to facilities for recreation or other leisure activities for the student

body.

Gambar 2.4 MUSRA Operating Structure


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MUSRA organization projects :

Second hand bookshop Clubs and society Campus events

Student diary Education campaigns Student advocacy

2.3 UWS (University of Western Sydney)

The third University we visited was the University of Western Sydney. UWS is

located in the city of Sydney with the number of students reaching about 10,000 people, 50%

of whom are domestic students, while the other 50% are foreign students. This provides a

diversity of students at this campus. Their student organization is called the NSO (New

Student Organization). It is still comparatively young. at UWS the student organization

which they named "New Student Organization (NSO) 'already has a clear organizational

structure and works regularly with a good system, at the helm they named "executive"

consisting of Postgraduate VP, VP Activities , President, Gen secretary, VP Equity Eden

Diversity, and VP Academic. And supported by Cttee Support Activity, Student Academic

Council, Campus activities C'tees, Bi-Annual Assembly Communities and Academic

Representatives Join Student position with the SASQACs. These organizations get funding

from the university. Their functions include the development of talent container development

interests of students, students' academic development, advocacy and monitoring. In the

activities they can help and facilitate the students in expressing the student potential.


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Figure 2.5 NSO Structure

2.4 University of Sydney

The next university we visited was the University of Sydney. University of Sydney is

the oldest university in Australia. With the number reaching as many as 48,000 students, with

the number of foreign students reaching 13.000. it seems to be the right place for the world's

best students for a lecture. Student organizations that are here are the SRC (Student

Representative Council).


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Broadly speaking, these organizations function as a political social institution which

aims to bring the aspirations of students associated with the university or government

decisions in many ways. So that makes the student activities in this campus the most heroic.

They spearheaded Rallies and marching activities. The Student Union in this University is in

political participation. Their role is very different from the other Universities, they are very

active in fighting for human rights, and articulate their aspirations. The election in this

University are elected directly for the members. They choose one student president and seven

delegates, one student representatives council of post graduate student, and ten people to

manage the campus newspaper. This organization has paid a special adviser to build this

organization. Interesting things we got from this organization is that. It is full of freedom. In

addition, SRC has a legal entity and a lawyer who is ready to defend them when in trouble.

2.5 UTS (University of Technology Sydney)

University of Technology Sydney was the last university we visited. The

Organization is the highest in the university. It is called the SRC which is beneath the shade

of the Student Union club and all the students. SRC works to bridge the aspirations of

students with the university and make regulations for all student activities in UTS.

Interesting things we got from this university is the establishment of student clubs ora set that best fits the needs of its students. Basicly, the main activity in UTS is that it

provided services and entertainment for the students. In activities UTS student union had put

forward a lot of things on how to make the students be happy on campus. Student unions put

a lot of focus on student clubs and units, especially a sports club which is very diverse. One

of the biggest events in sports is the students' games, a kind of Olympics for students.


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Chapter IIIConclusions and Suggestions

3.1. Conclusion

3.1..1. Organization System

In general, the models of student organizations on each campus in Australia are

not obliged to pay the student activity fee in order to make the organization

dependent on the university student and also the efforts of the sponsors. This reflects

the position of student organizations that were originally independent to become

more dependent (depending on the university), but it is also about the source of

funding which comes mostly from members and businesses who work together with

the sponsors so that they form an organization that is built up like a corporation.

Regarding organizational system there are some differences between the campuses in

Australia with the campuses in Indonesia, which is basically as follows:

Student organizations form, it is more of corporation to seek funding. While in

Indonesia it is constitutional.

People who organize students organizations are paid. This is calculated per week

anually. While in Indonesia it isnt. Generally chosen by election, but not only for president but also some of its ranks. In

Indonesia we only choose the President alone.

It is a representation from representatives of groups or clubs and organized by them.

The presidential election can be conducted through the system up to date such as:

email. In Indonesia, we dont use it yet.

In Indonesia, Coaching student activities under the auspices of the Vice Rector III

field that serves as a coach. If in Sydney (Australia) coaches in student organizations

have a special coach prepared by the University to foster student organizations that

will work automatically. Coaches here are paid exclusively by the University.


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3.1..2. Club and Society Management

The position of club and society under the leadership of the University's

student union itself, Where the student union shelters more than 100 clubs and

communities, the system they use is a system where the units affiliated who want to

be recognized must meet various requirements to be a part of the union, and if it is

affiliated then there will be many facilities provided by the student union to the unit.

Most campuses have various types of units that students are divided into, namely:

1. Culture/ religious/ humanity

2. Business / career

3. Media/ Performance

4. Science

5. Political

6. Social

7. Sport

Conditions to be affiliated with the other:

a. Special unique

b. Open to anyonec. Running elections is a good leader

d. There are administrative and financial reports

e. Willing to follow codes of ethics in student unions

3.1..3. Funding Mechanism

Funding for student organizations in Indonesia are taken at the University

where the process is often complicated, delaying the implementation of activities. If

in Australia (Sydney) they have sufficient funds to directly fund their own studentorganization.

Their Funding reached AUS $ .2.000.000 per year. It is of course a very high

value if we compare it with student organization funds in Indonesia. Therefore, it

requires various types of businesses to be able to run the organization. Apart from


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university funds, they have to think hard to be seek more funds to manage their

student union's position as a corporation to get profit. Some of the work done, among

others:

1. mini market

2. internet cafe

3. billiard

4. game centre

5. cafetaria

6. bookstore

7. pubs and bars

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etcAll business units are managed well and professionally so that the benefits are also

very high, and able to provide services to students. It can be an example for us of

course in doing business units at each campus.

3.1..4. Work Program

If you see the patterns in the student work programs at the Australian union, then we

will see a different orientation, because of differences in culture that make a

difference in the student's own activities. They were more mobile in the field of student welfare services, or student services and entertainment to the students. They

also do a small part of social movement politics. Here are some activities they do at

each campus (in general every campus is not much different):

1. Second hand books, selling used books suitable to be used for new students.

2. Clubs and societies events, activities undertaken by the unit of student activities.

3. Campus events, campus-scale activities, such as student games, orientation week.

4. Pricing strategies, pricing and menu of food in the canteen menu5. Makes students diaries and the various instructions on how to be motivated and well

attend campus

6. Legal advice, provide legal advocacy or other to students, union attorney also

provided for students affected by the problem of the constitution


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7. Seminars, talk shows, Etc

8. Campaign support or protest against campus policies and government policies

9. Students magazine

10. Centralized training, sports club coaches here are professional players, so they are

working with professional sports clubs in Sydney, and they have someone to join

training programs and rations with game tickets for some students.

11. Party, there are many different types of parties held with a wide variety of party

themes.

12. Social Activities

The University of Sydney is the most common campus doing various activities.

Rallying and marching were spearheaded by the campus, or in other words, this

campus is very keen to criticize government policy and the wishes of the people to

inspire a massive movement. University of Sydney union also took several other

campuses with support for their actions. Some of the issues they did in the last 2

years include:

1. Abortion rights

2. Freedom for palestine

3. Rejection of the policy of Voluntary student Unionism ( VSU ) Law

4. Environmental issues5. Pathriatism issue

6. An end to the war in Iraq

7. International student right and equity

8. Womens rights

This campus can be an example for social movement politics. Apart from that, the

pattern of their massive movement was really well planned. When they were rallying

and marching, 1-2 weeks before that, they made a petition to all students and thecommunity around to support their action, and this gave them added strength, the

action was planned and they had long-term preparations, They also did broadcasting

or interviews briefly to some of the media before the action and when their actions

took place the average number of participants reached 2000. They had good


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attributes to support the action, for example uniformed shirts with the theme a

particular action. The massive movement was very successful.

For social activities they have several activities such as, back to aboriginals, back to

school, bike to campus, environmental campaigns, etc. These activities also received

good responses from the community at large so that it became a top program in the

social field for the student union in Australia.

13. Orientation Week

Orientation for new students are held for one week, and apart from the welcoming

institution, This activity is also dominated by the recognition unit, a type of open

house for the introduction of units clubs and societies, and is in a cluster by several

activities such as watching movies together, dance, music concert, comedy night,

games, simulations, seminars, campus tours, etc. They activities try to unite the old

students and new students to get to know each other better. In addition, violence is

rare because the prientation is filled with fun activities.

3.2. Suggestions

On the advice and recommendations part, this will be divided into several stakeholders in order

to better achieve the objectives and evaluation process. This section will be presented in the

tabular form below.

Table I

Suggestions and Recommendations

Stakeholder Suggestions and Recommendations

Indonesia Student

organization

Indonesia is expected to be able and willing to open the

eyes of the world at large, especially other universities in

the world. It is very necessary for Indonesia to make

students able to compete at the global level and compete

in it.

There is collaboration with the university in order to


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achieve a system of student affairs and academic balance

Develop a good appreciation of culture in the student

activities, so there is a process of learning and good

learning among students. It is an additional motivation forstudents.

Conducting an activity on an international scale that

increases the interaction and communication with foreign

students

UKMs Development in their campus.

Universities and

educational institutions

As an institution it would be wise and appropriate if the

support of institutions for allocating student funds with

large numbers and with the facilities budget. Student

welfare services are inadequate

Universities should increase the activities capable of

providing creativity value and soft skills for students.

Universities should be able to create innovator and

creator, not only students with high academic standards.

Development of facilities directly managed by the

students for supporting the activities of student

organizations.

Establish communications with overseas campuses for

there to be more exchange of ideas and inspiration that

will establishe a good relationship between each campus

In Indonesia and abroad.

The provision of rewards to the student active in student

organizations.

Government

(Department of

Education, DIKTI)

Making real education funding by 20% immediately (not

including the salaries of teachers and lecturers).

Improve the quality and equity of the campus, especially

in terms of strengthening the capacity of students in


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competing in a global world.

Higher expectation of activities for the provision of grants

to student organizations through the selection process.

Perhaps like activities in the form of competitive grantsprogram (FLE) which may be intended to support the

activities of student organizations. Which is expected to be

a long term asset.

Facilitate the opportunity for Indonesian students to

interact with foreign students.

The programs for student leaders to be able to give insight

to these leaders to be developed on each campus.

Further Studies Program

Program prepared a comparative study with the best, with

a more mature planning

Agreed and in internalization with the purpose of the trip

and what could be taken from this trip

A well planned goal which is to be found in every campus.

If possible there are 3 main things that need to see / to

encounter, namely student organizations, faculty and

academic environment, facilities and laboratories

There is an escort of senior students who have been

abroad before, so that participants feel more comfortable

in communicating and more points can guide what aims

can be achieved in the visit.

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