Tangerang Selatan — Universitas Terbuka (UT) held a Fit and Proper Test for candidates for Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) for the 2026–2031 term on Thursday, 8 January 2026. The forum marked a strategic moment to shape FEB’s direction over the next five years.
The event was attended by UT Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Muktiyanto, S.E., M.Si.; Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Rahmat Budiman, M.Hum., Ph.D.; and Vice Rector for Finance, Resources, and General Affairs Adrian Sutawijaya, S.E., M.Si., along with the selection committee, faculty leaders, lecturers, and staff, both onsite and online.
Selection Committee Chair Prof. Dr. Ginta Ginting, M.B.A., explained that the process followed the end of the previous dean’s term. Of 11 eligible lecturers, three confirmed their candidacy: Dr. E. Andriyansah, S.E., M.M.; Dr. Joko Rizkie Widokarti, S.E., M.M.; and Dr. Meirani Harsasi, S.E., M.Si.
Beyond administrative requirements, the forum allowed candidates to present their visions, focusing on academic reputation and internationalization, transformation of learning and student services, and modern governance leveraging digital technology. Despite differing approaches, all shared a common goal: making FEB UT relevant, adaptive, and impactful.
Rector Ali Muktiyanto emphasized that UT must lead in high-quality Open and Flexible Distance Learning. He highlighted FEB’s role in producing graduates who are academically strong, job-ready, and capable of career advancement. He also underscored the importance of impactful research and community engagement aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals—quality education (SDG 4), decent work (SDG 8), innovation (SDG 9), and partnerships (SDG 17).
The fit and proper test serves as a critical step to ensure FEB UT’s future leadership is not only procedurally sound, but also visionary and capable of delivering tangible impact for students, faculty, and the broader community.
