The Academic Senate of the Faculty (SAF), Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), conducted the handover ceremony of the SAF Chairmanship on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 1st Assembly Room, Soeharno TS Building, FEB UNS. The event marked the conclusion of Prof. Dr. Tulus Haryono, M.Ek., leadership as the Chair of the SAF FEB UNS (2021–2025) and the transfer of responsibility to Prof. Dr. Hunik Sri Runing Sawitri, M.Si., for the interim period of 2025–2028. The signing of the official handover document was conducted formally and witnessed by the Dean of FEB UNS, Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., along with the Secretary of SAF FEB UNS, Reza Rahardian, S.E., M.Si. The event was also attended by members of the Academic Senate of FEB UNS.

In his remarks, Prof. Tulus expressed gratitude for the collaboration and support he received during his tenure. He stated that as of September 1, 2025, he has officially entered retirement. “Thank you for all the support. I may have not contributed much to FEB UNS, and I apologize if I made mistakes along the way,” he conveyed with humility.

As the newly appointed Chair of SAF, Prof. Hunik emphasized her commitment to continue strengthening the role of SAF in maintaining sound academic governance and called for collective support from all members. “I sincerely ask for your support, for me to be able to fulfil this responsibility well,” she said.

On behalf of FEB UNS Board of Professor and all senate members, appreciation was extended to Prof. Tulus for his consistent leadership, meaningful contributions, and commitment to upholding SAF’s function as an internal oversight body with a strategic role in shaping faculty academic policies.

The Dean of FEB UNS, Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, also expressed his appreciation both personally and representing the faculty to Prof. Tulus for his dedication and inspiration throughout his term. “Prof. Tulus has provided many valuable insights for the faculty. Hopefully, Prof. Hunik will carry this transition forward and further contribute to improving academic policies within FEB,” he noted.

This leadership transition reflects FEB UNS’s commitment to the principles of Good Governance and Quality Education, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: Quality Education and Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Through the active role of the Academic Senate as a supervisory body, FEB UNS continues to ensure an inclusive, fair, and high-quality educational process while strengthening transparent and accountable academic institutions.