Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), organized the Early-Year Gathering and Coordination Meeting for Academic Support Staff with the Faculty Leadership on Tuesday (6 January 2026) at the Konimex Hall, Bachtiar Effendi Building, FEB UNS. The activity served as a strategic momentum for strengthening coordination, evaluating performance, and aligning a shared vision in developing FEB UNS as a more cohesive and adaptive faculty.

In her remarks, the Dean of FEB UNS, Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the dedication of all Academic Support Staff. “Hopefully, 2026 will be a better year. Despite differences in working styles and individual characteristics, we must remain united as one team and uphold a shared vision in developing FEB,” the Dean stated.

Prof. Bhimo further emphasized the importance of togetherness, solidarity, and collaboration within the organization. According to him, the unity of the entire FEB community, including both lecturers and Academic Support Staff, is a key of the faculty’s sustained performance.

Meanwhile, the Vice Dean for Non-Academic Affairs, Sutaryo, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Ak., CA., CRA., CRP., ACPA, conveyed that the Dean Office remains open to evaluations and feedback from Academic Support Staff regarding faculty management over the past one year and three months. He noted that staff rotation, reassignment, and human resource development are the elements of a healthy organizational mechanism and are not based on subjective considerations. In his address, the Vice Dean also highlighted the importance of enhancing the competencies of Academic Support Staff at both national and international levels as strategic support for FEB UNS’s target of achieving AACSB international accreditation. Certification programs, including those from the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) and international Microsoft certifications, continue to be prioritized as part of human resource development initiatives in 2026.

“International accreditation is not a simple undertaking and cannot be achieved without the contribution of Academic Support Staff and students. Therefore, improving staff competency is a shared necessity,” he asserted.

He also highlighted that FEB UNS is a “shared home” whose reputation and sustainability must be collectively safeguarded by fostering a common intention to grow and improve together. On the same occasion, the Vice Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs, Tastaftiyan Risfandy, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed appreciation to the Academic Support Staff for their active support in student services and the management of student affairs.

The activity also provided an open forum for dialogue between the faculty leadership and Academic Support Staff. During the discussion session, several staff members conveyed their aspirations and sought guidance regarding the implementation of their duties. As part of the event, a ceremonial presentation of a token of appreciation was given to Christina Yulia Puspita Dewanti, S.IP., who has been assigned a new role at the UNS Vocational School. Meanwhile, the position of FEB UNS treasurer is now held by Y. Hastuti, S.M.

Through this activity, FEB UNS reaffirmed its commitment to building professional, inclusive, and sustainable faculty governance by positioning strong synergy between leadership and Academic Support Staff as the primary foundation toward an excellent and globally competitive faculty.

This activity supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 16 (Strong Institutions), through the strengthening of human resource competencies, professional work culture, and sustainable organizational governance at FEB UNS.