IPB Will Focus on ‘Systems and Compatibility’ on 2014

In the Strategic Plan of InstitutPertanian Bogor (IPB Strategic Plan) for the 2014 the University will focus on the theme of ‘Systems and Compatibility’, namely the  implementationuniversity Tridharma, which is supported by the strong and solid management system, yet flexible for the dynamicchanging. This statement was delivered by the Director of Planning and Development ofIPB,Dr. D. IwanRiswandi, SE, M.Sc., in 2014Musrenbang at IPB International Convention Center, on 27-28 September 2013.

 

"In 2014, compatibility and flexibility of management system should be able to anticipate the regulation and dynamics of the higher education system, and ensure the sustainability of the achievement of the vision, mission, and goals IPB," said Chairman of the Organizing Committee of 2014MusyawarahRencanadanPengembagan (Musrenbang -Consultative Committee and developing a plan) of IPB.

 

Dr.Iwan said, in addition to strengthening the capacity of the cooperation network, improving the professionalism of human resources, and strengthening governance in IPB, and andfollow the current regulations in the higher education. 

 

Furthermore, Dr.Iwan stated, that the 2014 Musrenbangor fifth of its kind,  was organized to run the System Planning and Implementation of Performance-Based Budgeting as a model that has been applied in the national higher education system. Such system has been the commitment and good tradition applied at IPB. This model is expected to have positive impact on improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the program or activity. "This also includes the use of funds derived from the National Budget (APBN Budget), Operating Expenses of Higher Education (BOPTN), Single Tuition Fees (UKT), grants, and other funding of external relationships. Thus, it is also expected that it will have standardized measurement in achieving the Vision and Mission of IPB, and beneficial  for the progress of the nation and the country on an ongoing basis, "he said.

 

Dr.Iwan explained that any programs or activities planning to be funded by the state budget in 2014 has been started since 2May 2013. Some of these programs include: the construction of advanced research laboratorybuilding, the building of the Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Biology building, Department of Biochemistry, auditoriumfor the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MIPA), the continuation of the construction of the library building, the proposed procurement of equipment, machinery, automobile , and equipment. As for budgeting for IPB offices, including salaries and allowances of Civil Servants (PNS), lecturer certification allowances, professorallowances, maintenance of education buildings, laboratory works have  already been discussed. Whereas,  the Work Plan and MinistryBudget / Agency (RKAKL) was approved on August 21, 2013.

 

Dr.Iwan explained, IPB UKT, as well as Nontax State Revenue Payments (PNBP) of IPB in 2013 was reported on 28August 2013. The report will be utilized as the basis for calculating the ceiling of BOPTN 2014. Meanwhile, the proposed BOPTN 2014 will be submitted on 30September 2013,  based on the results of 2014 Musrenbang. This the procedure as required by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture.

 

"We agreed that Musrenbangis the systematic mechanism. Musrembang promotes togetherness for the planning and development of IPB, that accommodatesthe planned achievement of performance targets (referring to the Performance Indicator in the 2014 draft IPB year Strategic Plan 2014-2018). In addition, Musrenbang will estimate the total amount of income IPB from all various sources for theFiscal Year 2014, "he said.

 

Dr..Iwanexplained further, that the Preparation of IPBRKA 2014 had been undergone through six levels of planning discussions. The planning of RKA for IPB started  from the Unit level up to the University level. "That the limited budget shouldn’t  become the  constraint and will discourage us to produce appropriate planning formulation, as stipulated in the dynamics of the system adopted IPB management," he said. This present Musrenbangwas attended by 163 participants from all elements of the management of IPB and invitatees.(Wied).