Tangerang Selatan, May 19, 2025 – Universitas Terbuka (UT) once again proved its existence as a pioneer in Open and Distance Higher Education (PTTJJ) in Indonesia. This time, UT hosted an academic visit from Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), which sought to delve into the implementation of UT’s distance learning system. The visit took place at UT Central and served as a significant event for exchanging experiences while strengthening strategic collaboration between universities in the era of education digitalization.
The UNJ delegation was led by the Head of the S3 Educational Technology Study Program at UNJ, Dr. Robinson Situmorang, M.Pd, and was accompanied by UNJ Postgraduate leaders and students. They were welcomed directly by the Deputy Director of the Postgraduate School (SPs) at UT, Ir. Kristanti Ambar Puspitasari, M.Ed., Ph.D., accompanied by Prof. Aminudin Zuhairi, Ph.D., and several UT leaders.
In her welcoming remarks, Kristanti Ambar Puspitasari, Ph.D., expressed appreciation for UNJ’s interest in the PTTJJ system developed by UT. “Amidst the constantly evolving challenges in this digital era, distance education has become a strategic solution to expand access to quality education throughout Indonesia,” she stated.
Furthermore, Dr. Robinson affirmed that the purpose of this visit was to gain new insights from UT as a pioneer of open and distance learning systems. He believes that UT has a strong track record and is a worthy model for benchmarking PTTJJ development.
The main presentation during the discussion session was delivered by Prof. Aminudin Zuhairi, Ph.D., who highlighted the principle of “openness” in PTTJJ. “This openness provides flexibility and inclusivity. At UT, access to higher education is not restricted. We open our doors as wide as possible for anyone who wishes to learn,” said Prof. Aminudin Zuhairi.
Prof. Aminudin Zuhairi, Ph.D., also emphasized the importance of quality assurance and standardization in providing learning materials, so that every aspect of UT’s learning can run optimally and effectively according to individual needs.
The visit continued with a Head Office Tour to the Teaching Materials and Multimedia Production Center (P2BAM) to gain a direct overview of UT’s teaching material production process, from module creation to the development of various digital learning channels.
Through this visit, both UT and UNJ agreed that inter-institutional collaboration is key to addressing educational challenges in the era of digital transformation. It is hoped that this exchange of knowledge and best practices can accelerate the improvement of higher education quality, making it more inclusive, flexible, and sustainable—in line with the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), especially Goal 4: Quality Education for All.
