Faculty members and Academic Support Staff of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), participated in the FEB UNS Employee Capacity Building activities, held on Tuesday–Wednesday, 29–30 July 2025, in Bandungan. The event aimed to foster synergy, strengthen collaboration, and enhance communication among FEB UNS’ academic community, especially between faculty members and Academic Support Staff.

The series of activities included a Sarasehan (Forum) of the Faculty Member Welfare Association (KKFE), program-level meetings for faculty member, and Academic Support Staff meeting session, as well as a gathering session with the Dean’s Office.

On the second day, the faculty and Academic Support Staff took part in outbound activities featuring various fun games designed to develop social skills, boost self-confidence, build teamwork, enhance problem-solving abilities, and improve communication. Outbound activities also served as a refreshing break from daily routines.

Opening the Sarasehan session, FEB UNS Dean, Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation to all faculty members and Academic Support Staff who participated.

“Thank you to everyone present — faculty members and also Academic Support Staff. I also appreciate our senior lecturers who are here today: Prof. Tulus, Bu Tyas, Pak Wartono, Pak Agustinus, and Bu Djum. Let’s take a moment to relax today and enjoy this friendly gathering. Hopefully, this will strengthen our closeness. We need solidarity and unity — supporting each other,” he said.

Prof. Bhimo also emphasized that the Dean’s Office relies on the full support and cooperation of all elements within FEB UNS. Without teamwork, the goals they have built together cannot be achieved. Meanwhile, Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., QCRO., presented the targets that need to be supported collaboratively for UNS to continue achieving excellence.

The Sarasehan session with the Dean’s Office also featured a reflective sharing session from retiring faculty members, along with the presentation of mementos to six retirees of FEB UNS lecturers: Drs. Agus Budiatmanto, M.Si., Ak., Dr. Wartono, M.Si., Ak., Dr. Setianingtyas Honggowati, M.M., Ak., Prof. Dr. Tulus Haryono, M.Ek., and Dr. Djuminah, M.Si.

This capacity building for Faculty members and academic support staff strengthen the SDG 4: quality education by improving synergy, social skill, and internal collaboration.

Meanwhile the amicable atmosphere and interpersonal skill improvement reflects the SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institution, particularly in establishing an inclusive and supporting education institution.