IPB University Involves Students in Handling Sexual Harassment Cases
IPB University reaffirms its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive campus environment free from all forms of violence, including sexual harassment.
The Rector of IPB University, Dr Alim Setiawan Slamet, emphasized, “We do not tolerate or normalize any form of sexual violence under any circumstances. IPB University is fully committed to strengthening the systematic prevention and handling of cases, ensuring that every process is transparent, accountable, and participatory by involving students. We stand with the victims—protecting, supporting their recovery, and ensuring their rights are fulfilled without compromise. The campus must be a safe, comfortable, and dignified space for the entire academic community.”
Specifically, the Rector emphasized that in handling every report of sexual harassment, IPB University does not only focus on the enforcement of rules but also prioritizes a dialogic approach with students as part of a comprehensive and just resolution effort.
On Friday, April 17, 2026, a dialogue between IPB University leadership and students was held in the Andi Hakim Nasution Auditorium at the IPB Dramaga Campus. Hundreds of students attended this dialogue. This was not the first such dialogue. Previously, various dialogues with student representatives had been held on numerous occasions.
Dr Alfian Helmi, Director of Cooperation, Communication, and Marketing at IPB University, said, “As an educational institution, IPB University recognizes the importance of student involvement in the case-handling process, both as affected parties and as part of the campus community. This student participation is part of our commitment to transparency and accountability.”
He further explained that this involvement is carried out through communication and coordination with student organizations and representatives to ensure the process proceeds openly and fairly, while maintaining public trust in the institution.”
This dialogue, he noted, serves various purposes, including fostering transparency in the case handling process; providing a safe space for students to share their perspectives and experiences; strengthening trust between students and the institution; and seeking input to refine future policies and procedures for handling cases.
“IPB University also ensures that every report is handled professionally, based on the principles of confidentiality, victim protection, and fairness for all parties. The units and mechanisms established on campus continue to be strengthened to ensure a swift, appropriate, and sensitive response to victims,” he explained.
He stated that through this participatory approach, IPB University hopes to create a campus ecosystem that is not only firm against violations but also responsive to students’ needs and voices.
He also emphasized, “IPB University invites the entire academic community to work together to uphold the values of integrity, mutual respect, and the courage to report any form of violation occurring on campus.”
Meanwhile, the President of the IPB University Student Executive Board (BEM), Muhammad Abdan Rofi, expressed appreciation for the facilitation provided by the university, enabling students to engage in direct dialogue with decision-makers.
“I am deeply grateful that we were facilitated to meet directly with decision makers, including university leadership with full authority. During this meeting, we discussed not only technical aspects but also the drafting of regulations. The points of our demands ranging from regulations, legal provisions, procedures, to technical details have been agreed upon and fulfilled by the university administration,” said Abdan.
Furthermore, Abdan emphasized the importance of collaboration between the institution and students in creating a safe and inclusive campus environment.
“The hope is that through this open forum, we can all become co-creators to realize this safe space, not just through the institution alone, but with student involvement as well. So we’re in this together to build it, and we’re committed to ensuring that student demands are fully addressed,” he added.
