Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) Yogyakarta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SMA Brotheran Purwokerto, a private senior high school in Central Java, on January 23, 2024. The MoU was signed by the Rector of UKDW, Dr. -Ing. Wiyatiningsih, S.T., M.T., and Principal of SMA Brotheran Purwokerto, Dian Fitriana, M.Pd., with the aim to increase cooperation between the two institutions in the field of education. The signing of this MoU is an important step in strengthening the relationship between UKDW Yogyakarta and SMA Bruderan Purwokerto and provides significant benefits for both parties.
By signing the MoU, both parties committed to establishing cooperation in the fields of education, research, and community service. On this occasion, the two institutions also signed an Implementation Arrangement (IA) document concerning new student admissions and improving the quality of human resources at SMA Brotheran Purwokerto. The IA was signed by Veronica Tiara as Head of Admission and Promotion UKDW and Dian Fitriana, M.Pd. as Principal of SMA Bruderan Purwokerto. The cooperations that will be carried out include student admission and organizing activities such as seminars and workshops from UKDW lecturers for teachers and students of SMA Brotheran Purwokerto, as well as campus visit activities where the senior high school students can visit and experience learning activities in various departments at UKDW.
Dian Fitriana expressed her appreciation for the good response from UKDW and the cooperation that has existed so far. “We apologize if we bother UKDW in terms of activities to develop the abilities of our students and teachers,” she said. On the other hand, Dr. Wiyatiningsih welcomed the collaboration with schools. By signing this MoU, many activities can be carried out together that can benefit both parties. With the signing of the MoU and IA, it is hoped that the relationship between UKDW Yogyakarta and SMA Brotheran Purwokerto will become closer. Collaboration between universities and schools is essential in advancing education and helping students achieve academic and professional success. [Lia/Eng.drr]