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Djuanda University (UNIDA) now has a Faculty of Computer Science, in connection with this, UNIDA inaugurated the Dean, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Vice Dean of Non-Academic Affairs, Program Chairperson, and Administrative Head of the Faculty of Computer Science on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Hall C, UNIDA Campus.
Present at this inauguration were, among others, UNIDA Chancellor Prof. Dr. H. Martin Roestamy, S.H., M.H, Executive Director of the Amaliah Djuanda Education Foundation Dr. Hj. R. Siti Pupu Fauziah, M.Pd.I, UNIDA Rector Prof. Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky, Ph.D, along with Vice Rectors, Deans, Vice Deans, Program Chairpersons, and leaders of institutions and units within UNIDA.
The structural officials appointed are as follows:
1. Dr. (Cand) Ir. Himmatul Miftah, M.Si as the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, concurrently serving as the Head of the Vocational School.
2. Muhammad Encep, S.Kom., MTI., MTA as the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, concurrently serving as the Chairperson of the Computer Science Program at the Faculty of Computer Science and Acting Vice Head of the Academic School in the Vocational School.
3. Gugun Gunadi, S.Pd.I., M.Pd as the Vice Dean of Non-Academic Affairs at the Faculty of Computer Science, concurrently serving as the Acting Vice Head of the Non-Academic School in the Vocational School.
4. Tiara Amanda Lestari, S.TP., M.TP as the Administrative Head of the Faculty of Computer Science, concurrently serving as the Administrative Head of the Vocational School.
During this occasion, UNIDA Rector Prof. Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky, Ph.D expressed that despite being in its second year, the Computer Science Program has gained significant interest, as evidenced by the increasing number of new student applicants. The high demand for the Computer Science Program is also due to the broad career prospects in the field of computer science in the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution moving towards Society 5.0, driving digitalization in all aspects of life. Therefore, mastering computer science is essential in the current landscape.
"Although it is only two years old, alhamdulillah, the Computer Science Program has attracted many students. Thus, it is only fitting to establish it as a faculty to enhance and support more focused learning processes, which will undoubtedly be further developed in the future. We also know that we are in the era of GenZ, meaning that even those who are not yet born are already familiar with computers from their parents," said Prof. Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky, Ph.D during his speech.
Prof. Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky, Ph.D also advised the newly appointed structural officials of the Faculty of Computer Science to continuously improve the faculty by keeping up with the times.
"The Faculty of Computer Science will become an icon for UNIDA, attracting the wider community to pursue higher education at this Bertauhid Campus. I hope that you, both men and women, will carry out your duties to the best of your abilities. Together, we will build UNIDA into an outstanding university. Bismillah," concluded Prof. Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky, Ph.D.
Meanwhile, UNIDA Chancellor Prof. Dr. H. Martin Roestamy, S.H., M.H in his address mentioned that the establishment of the Faculty of Computer Science was necessary considering current needs and developments. Moreover, this aligns with the mandate of the University High Council (MTU) to 'migrate' from the Faculty of Social Sciences, Political Science, and Computer Science (FISIPKOM) to become a separate faculty.
Prof. Dr. H. Martin Roestamy, S.H., M.H stated that the Faculty of Computer Science will be located in Building I, adjacent to the Vocational School, which is currently under construction and being beautified to provide a comfortable learning environment.
"Congratulations and let's work together with enthusiasm. From us, by us, and for us. Let's prove that next year, computer science can already become the best faculty. Hopefully, what has been conveyed will be enlightening, and together we can achieve our goal of becoming an excellent university," said Prof. Dr. H. Martin Roestamy, S.H., M.H.