Tadulako University

Tadulako University
Universitas Tadulako
Motto	University of Carrier (Creativity, Acceleration, Reformation, Internationalisation, Entrepreneurial, Reorientation)
Type	Public
Established	May 1, 1981
Rector	DR. Ir. Muhammad Basir, SE., MS.
Academic staff	10
Students	+24.000
Address	Jl. Soekarno Hatta, Palu Timur, Indonesia 94118, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Campus	Tondo, Palu
Colors	Blue, Red, Light Yellow
Nickname	Untad
Affiliations	ASAIHL
Website	www.untad.ac.id

Tadulako University (Indonesian: Universitas Tadulako) is the only public university in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was established on May 1, 1981 after being an affiliate of Hasanuddin University of Makassar for several years. Its current rector is Muhammad Basir.

The Tadulako University (Untad) in Palu host 9 Faculties, enrolled by 22.000 student bodies (2011) and served by 1057 academic staff. Deriving from a small private education institution (1963), Tadulako University was established as public state university in 1981. Located on an outer island, Tadulako University today plays an important role in developing higher education in the eastern part of Indonesia.

The University approximately 8 km from the central airport. It can be reach by taxi and any public transportation. Palu or especially Untad's climates is influenced by two seasons only which are wet seasons between October to March and dry seasons between April to September. Temperature and humidity are approximately similar throughout the year which is 28-33○C and 80-90%.

History

The existence of universities in Central Sulawesi, which is the forerunner of the University of Tadulako marked by three (3) stages of the history of that period Tadulako private status (1963-1966), the period of the status of the branch (1966-1981), and domestic stand-alone status ” Tadulako “(UNTAD), since 1981.

Private Status period (1963-1966)

Tadulako as private universities stems and grow by getting a life of pure self communities in Central Sulawesi, was standing before Central Sulawesi gain status as a first-level regions of Central Sulawesi Province. Tadulako concretely means a leader, and by virtue of its meaning. Thus Tadulako is a leader who has the virtue properties (fair, thoughtful, honest, intelligent, bold, vibrant, protector, defender of truth). On May 8, 1963 stood Tadulako with private status, the first rector DVM. Nasri Gayur. After going through a wide range of efforts to improve the status and role of the University Tadulako, then on 12 September 1964 upgraded to “LISTED” according to the Decree of the Minister of Higher Education and Science No. 94 / B-SWT / P / 64, with four faculties: Faculty of Social and Political, Economic Faculty, Faculty of Animal Science and the Faculty of Education, Department of Life Sciences and Education. Subsequent developments increased again the faculty of the Faculty of Law so that the whole becomes five (5) faculty.

Branch period (1966-1981)

Various efforts and hard work done by community leaders in this area, so the realization Universities with branch status, namely the University of Hasanuddin University Tadulako Branch, by the Minister of Higher Education and Science (PTIP) No. 1 of 1966 dated January 1, 1966 and the Institute of Teacher Training and Education (Teachers’ Training College) Branch Makassar Palu by the Minister of Higher Education and Science (PTIP) No. 2 of 1966 on January 1, 1966. Tadulako University of Hasanuddin University Branch (Branch UNTAD UNHAS) is comprised of four faculties, namely: Faculty of Animal Science, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social and Political. Teachers’ Training Branch Makassar Palu consists of three faculties namely: Faculty of Education, Faculty of Teaching Literature and Art and Science of Teaching Faculty of exact sciences.

Stand Alone Tadulako State University (since 1981)

To further streamline the efforts to create a stand-alone state university, then in 1978 on the facilitation of the Directorate General of Higher Education and the Provincial Government of Central Sulawesi, formed Koordinatorium College of Central Sulawesi (PTST), chaired by the Governor of Central Sulawesi province with six Vice-Chairs derived from UNTAD Branch UNHAS (3 people) and Teachers’ Training Branch Makassar Palu (3 people). The PTST Koordinatorium efforts to reunite the two universities in Central Sulawesi branch eventually emerge and become more solid foundation for the establishment of a stand-alone public university. For the support and efforts of communities in Central Sulawesi, local government, Rector of Hasanuddin University, Makassar Rector Teachers’ Training College and the Directorate General of Higher Education, finally the status of the second branch of higher education institutions mentioned above increased to “STATE UNIVERSITY OF STANDING OWN”, the name of Tadulako ( UNTAD) in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 36 of 1981 dated August 14, 1981, pursuant to Presidential Decree is UNTAD consists of five (5) faculties namely the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Agriculture. In a further development of the faculty is growing again, Faculty of Engineering in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Education and Culture No. 0378/0/1993 dated October 21, 1993.

Rector inauguration UNTAD as the Sixth

On March 7, 2011 in Jakarta, Minister of National Education, Prof. Ir. H. Muh. Nuh, DEA, Monday (07/3) and took the Oath of office induct five university leader and four of the Echelon III & IV within the Ministry of National Education. Among the five university leaders are sworn in Room Graha Utama Building third floor of the Ministry of National Education, Jakarta is Prof. Dr. Ir. Muh. Basir Cyio, SE, MS as Rector to six Tadulako, for a term of four years into the future (2011-2015). While the other four leaders Perti, respectively Prof. Dr. Mahdi Bahar, S.Kar, M.Hum as Rector IISIP West Sumatra Padang Panjang, Ir. Darmawan, MT as the Director of the Polytechnic Banjarmasin, Mahyus, S.Pd, SE, MM as Director of Pontianak State Polytechnic, and Ir. Nana Dwi Wahyono, MM sworn in as Director of Polytechnic of Jember. Muh. Basir Cyio inaugurated by the Minister of National Education No. 75 / MPN.A4-KP / 2011, dated February 18, 2011. The figure of youth that ended jabatannnya Familiar as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UNTAD when inducted into the UNTAD Rector, elected as Rector UNTAD after going through three stages of Elections. At this stage of Networking (first stage) held on December 1, 2010, Muh. Basir Cyio with four other candidates ahead of the six candidates Rector. The second phase (screening), dated 4 December 2010 ahead again with two other candidates of five candidates. Whereas at the height of the election held on December 21, 2010, of the three candidates Rector, Prof. Muh. Basir Cyio ahead by gaining 65 votes (54%) of the 120 voices of the Senate and the Minister. While two other candidates each Prof. Dr. Anhulaila MP, SE, MS obtaining 52 votes (44%), and Prof. H.Chairil Anwar, SE, MA, Ph.D won 3 votes (2%).

In his inauguration speech, the minister, Muh. Noah warned, the Rector or the head of other universities, the post of a lecturer who was given additional duties. Lecturers are academic figure, so that in carrying out its duties in addition to the development of human resources, professors also work to improve the welfare of the community.

As an additional task, the Rector said M. Nuh, need to pay attention to the bureaucracy in accordance with the mechanisms applicable laws and crustaceans. And for the development of higher education, should not be considered as a lecturer task futile but is an attempt to perform the task of human resource development and improvement for the benefit of community development, said former Minister of Communication, M. Nuh.

M. He also expressed his gratitude and highest appreciation to Manta UNTAD Rector, Drs. H. Sahabuddin Mustapa, M.Si which has been carrying out the task as well as possible as Rector UNTAD period 2002-2011. Sahabuddin said Noah, has brought UNTAD developing in various fields, so that the trust placed in him, can run well and go forward. It is certainly expected also to officials / new Rector, Prof. Dr.Ir. Muh. Basir Cyio, in order to carry out tasks in the lead UNTAD fore with the best and grow even more. And the Muh. Basir Cyio, the minister expressed Congratulations duty. The inauguration event was attended by officials from the environment UNTAD, IISIP Padang Panjang, Polytechnic Banjarmasin, Pontianak Polytechnic, Polytechnic of Jember and officials and an invitation from the Ministry of National Education in Jakarta. Officials from Environment UNTAD, looked the Provost, Dean-dean of the Faculty 8, the Director and Assistant Director of Graduate, Heads of Institutions, the Bureau Chief, a Head of Public Relations and Tadulako. Responding to the inauguration procession, Dean of the Faculty of Law UNTAD, Dr. H. Idham, SH, MH revealed, in addition to the implementation of the inauguration runs quite solemn with the feel full of intimacy and familiarity, also some very fundamental things in the management of higher education institutions submitted to the minister. Among others the principle of rationality and academic principles. But it must also be combined with bureaucratic management. Because of the duties of a rector is an additional task, and as an academic management should be based on the principles of academic.

According Idham, figure or figures Muh. Basir Cyio which holds the mandate as Rector UNTAD rated highly qualified to carry out the mandate given to the minister in the future is expected to be supported by all parties, especially the Rector and the Dean.

Vision and Mission

Vision: “In 2020, UNTAD excel in community service through the development of education and research.”

Mission: Tadulako University’s mission as follows:

1. Improve the quality of higher education, modern and relevant to the needs of the nation;

2. Improve the implementation of quality research to the development of knowledge, technology and / or art devoted to the welfare of the community, the nation and the country on an ongoing basis;

3. Improving the quality of community services as utilization of education and research is needed in community development;

4. Improving the quality of cooperation with other parties mutually beneficial, without the bow ties by political, and religious beliefs

Emblem UNTAD

UNTAD has a rectangular logo emblem in the form of 5 (five) red blood in which there are: Coat UNTAD implies wholeness to achieve nobility and dignity of life is to serve the Almighty God, the truth, and humanity in accordance with the philosophy of Indonesia, Pancasila. UNTAD emblem referred to in paragraph (1) have the following meanings:

A golden yellow frame bounded black line with two horns prop sharply upwards (towards) the peak (the sky); At the top there serrations were 18 (eighteen) and at the bottom there serrations were 8 (eight); In the middle of the frame there is a rhombus, in which there are spheres; At the bottom there are two winding wheels (toe overlap) that is supported by the earth. Yellow gold frame black lines significantly restricted cultured and virtuous; Two horn prop sharply upwards (towards) peak (sky) means virtue; Rhombus and circle in which there is significant four wind direction with cored science; Two winding wheel (toe overlap) that is supported by meaningful Earth Logo UNTAD bersimpuh.File foot standard in PNG format (and transparently without background)

Cooperation

UNTAD cooperation policy with partner agencies in the country carried out by various public and private institutions. Forms of cooperation carried out through a memorandum of understanding such as scholarships, research and community service, construction of educational facilities. Monitoring and evaluation system include: 1) assessment of the results in a consistent and sustainable cooperation, 2) an assessment of the results of cooperation activities, 3) evaluation of self-management employee cooperation, 4) evaluation of management activities related to cooperation: a) long-term plans, medium and annual, b) budget / funding, c) publication of cooperation, d) education and training cooperation.

Tadulako University showed its willing to achieve its mission “Toward World Class University”, Tadulako University broadens collaborations with leading universities from abroad. On Monday, 12th Febryary 2014, the representative from the two universities signed Mou held in Media Center of Tadulako university. Tadulako University was represented by the rector Prof. Muhammad Basir, M.S and Head of International office and form APIU represented by Dr. Loren George Agrey. In the signing of MoU, international office as the initiator of this event invited all vice rectors, deans, and head of departments existing at the university. The even also was attended by the director of APIU Post Graduate Study. Both parties wish to establish mutual collaboration to the academic education and development. The signing of the MoU was about students and staff exchange, joint research, participation in seminar and academic meetings, exchange of materials and academic information, publication activities of mutual interests and joint degree. The Mou was signed for 5 years starting from the date of its signing of both parties.