The Directorate of Human Resources (DSDM-UGM) at Gadjah Mada University recently hosted a series of highly successful webinars titled “Maintaining Mental Health for Yourself and Your Family.” The series was aimed at lecturers and educational staff (Tendik) in the UGM Faculty/School environment and consisted of three topics. The webinars were conducted via Zoom and were open to interested lecturers and staff.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in institutional work is becoming increasingly critical, especially in higher education. AI is a fundamental technology that must be utilized to ensure the efficient functioning of institutions.
The Directorate of Human Resources at Gadjah Mada University organized a two-day event, the Training of Emcee and Protocol, held at the University Club Hotel in Bulaksumur Yogyakarta on September 14th and 15th, 2023. The event was a huge success, with 75 participants from various Faculties/Schools, the UGM Head Office, and several external attendees from other universities. The event was jam-packed with informative and engaging sessions that provided valuable insights to all the participants.
On November 28, 2023, the Directorate of Human Resources at Universitas Gadjah Mada held The Human Resources Competency Assessment Training at the Center for Environmental Studies Building. Seventy participants from faculties/schools and the UGM Head Office attended this training. The first resource person in this training was Dr. (C). Antonius Sudarisman, Dipl. TAA, MM., MSDM., a practitioner in the field of HR who currently serves as Senior Advisor to PT Freeport Smelter Gresik and as a BNSP Competency Assessor. The material presented is the Basic Principles of Competency Assessment and the Role of Leaders in HR Management: “Every Manager is an HR Manager.” At the beginning of his presentation, he said, “Why is it important for UGM leaders to understand Competency assessment?”. Then, he emphasized that every leader in the organization has a role and responsibility in HR management and development. The HR management function is not only the responsibility of the work unit in charge of HR but is also the shared responsibility of all leaders throughout the organization. Therefore, every leader at all levels of the organizational hierarchy should have an understanding and skills in HR management.
On duty, the Directorate of Human Resources, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DSDM-UGM), carries out Human Resources management functions ranging from preparing strategic plans to managing career affairs, transfers, and information analysis services. In carrying out the tasks and procedures that cover a wide and varied scope, DSDM-UGM uses a lot of Decrees and Work Agreements, which are formal letters that guarantee legal legality. Given the importance of the Decree and the Work Agreement, the DSDM-UGM organized Legal Drafting training for the DSDM Tendik Directorate of UGM. The training aims to provide writing standards for official letters, especially decisions and work agreements. The training participants are UGM HR Supporting Staff (Tendik), who are tasked with directly processing Work Decisions and Agreements.
On 11 to 14 and 18 July 2023, the Directorate of Human Resources at Universitas Gadjah Mada (DSDM UGM) held The Instructional Technique of Basic Skill Improvement Training (PEKERTI) activity for UGM Young Lecturers 2023. Participants in this activity are lecturers who have attended basic training (LATSAR) in 2023. PEKERTI training is carried out using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous, synchronously (according to schedule) and asynchronously through the https://elok.ugm.ac.id Learning Management System (eLOK) e-Learning: Open for Knowledge Sharing). The training method accommodates student-centered learning methods by utilizing information technology.
Lecturers’ ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively in class can be influenced by various factors, including their skills in public speaking. Therefore, many new lecturers need this essential skill. Developing mastery of teaching materials and public speaking can increase the confidence of lecturers and ensure their ideas are conveyed effectively. Public speaking is recognized as an essential ability that lecturers must possess because public speaking is a type of verbal communication that involves a large group of people about a particular topic. The aim is to persuade, educate, inform, or explain something to specific individuals in certain settings. Therefore, in this case, a lecturer needs practical speaking skills, including attitudes and techniques that are qualified to convey messages, influence people, and motivate them. In this digital era, where communication is done chiefly online, different communication techniques are needed, such as choice of words, intonation, facial expressions, and gestures. Good presentation skills are also required, including visual aids such as slides with text, images, videos, and photos. Visualization helps convey ideas and enhances verbal communication with the audience’s imagination.
The Directorate of Human Resources at Universitas Gadjah Mada (DSDM-UGM) held a webinar series on Maintaining Self and Family Mental Health divided into 3 topics: Topic 1. Work-Family Balance with Prof. Dr. Tina Afiatin, M.Sc., Psychologist (April 18, 2023), Topic 2: Maintaining Yourself and Family’s Mental Health with Diana Setiyawati, S.Psi., MHSc., Ph.D., Psychologist, (May 3, 2023), and Topic 3: Sexual Harassment by Sri Wiyanti Eddyono, S.H., LL.M.(HR)., Ph.D. (May 12, 2023).
On 20 – 24 February 2023, the Directorate of Human Resources (DSDM) organized the Instructional Technique of Basic Skill Improvement Training (PEKERTI), which is held hybrid via Zoom and offline at University Club (UC) Hotel Universitas Gadjah Mada. Participants in this training are 46 lecturers in the Faculty/School environment of Universitas Gadjah Mada. Most participants came from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, then the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and the rest were scattered from 14 other work units. The Vice-Rector of Human Resources and Finance, Prof. Dr. Supriyadi, M.Sc., opened the training. Prof. Dr. Supriyadi, M.Sc., stressed that to achieve the goals of Tri Dharma, lecturers must maintain quality to advance the institution. Universitas Gadjah Mada strives for a prosperous life for lecturers, especially for lecturers who still need lecturer certification. Universitas Gadjah Mada supports PEKERTI training and hopes this activity can benefit lecturers’ learning and scientific development.
On February 28 – March 7, 2023, the Directorate of Human Resources of Universitas Gadjah Mada (DSDM UGM) held the Basic Training for UGM Permanent Lecturers (Latsar). Basic Training for UGM Permanent Lecturers is held via Zoom and offline at the UGM Postgraduate School. The total number of participants in this activity was 113, with the most coming from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing and the Faculty of Engineering, 16 people each. The Training was opened by the Director of Human Resources, Suadi, S.Pi., M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., who emphasized that this Basic Training is a process of introducing UGM to lecturers who have just joined regarding the institutional introduction and basic professional capabilities. After this background, it is hoped that participants may carry out the Tri Dharma well.
