The 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family of the Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada was held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The event was chaired by Safril, S.Si., with the theme “Fostering Consistent Organizational Spirit in Developing a Collaborative and Communicative Biology Postgraduate Student Family.” The event was conducted in a hybrid format, taking place in Lecture Rooms 1 and 2 of the Sinarmas Building, Faculty of Biology, UGM, and through the Zoom Meeting platform. The opening session was attended by supervisor of the Postgraduate Student Family, Dr. rer. Nat Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Sc. also as the Head of the Master in Biology Study Program and, and Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, M.Eng also as the Head of the Doctor in Biology Study Program. Additionally, the General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family (KMP) was also attended by the KMP resigning executive board , the KMP committee for the 2022/2023 period, as well as student representatives from the 2021-2023 period who were present both physically and virtually.
The event was opened by Emi Suhaemi,S.Si. at 08:00 AM WIB. It commenced with the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, the Universitas Gadjah Mada hymn, and the Biology March accompanied with the VOB (Voice of Biology). The event continued with speeches from the organizing chairperson, Safril, S.Si., who expressed gratitude to those who supported the realization of the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family. Subsequently, Yusril Ihza Farhan Wijaya, S.Si., the Chairperson of the 2022/2023 KMP period, conveyed appreciation and gratitude to all KMP committees for their contributions to activities that enriched knowledge, community service, and fostered personal development. He also encouraged an evaluation of past activities for future improvements. Next, the KMP Supervisor, Dr. rer. nat Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Sc., expressed full appreciation for the KMP’s work program. Particularly, he highly praised the Voice of Biology’s involvement in the International Conference of Biological Science (ICBS). He also advised the upcoming committee to maintain the ongoing programs optimally. The event was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, M.Eng., who emphasized the importance of innovation without disregarding established practices. The opening of the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family concluded with a prayer led by Rashif Naufal Andika, S.Si., and a group photo. The subsequent activities of the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family included Plenary Sessions I through V.
The Plenary Session I discussed the regulations to be used during the General Assembly and the election of the Permanent Session Presidium. The outcome of Plenary Session I determined that Susanti, S.Pd., Zakaria, S.Pd., and Syeprianto Permana, S.Si, were elected as the Permanent Session Presidium. Plenary Session II focused on the accountability report of the KMP committee for the 2022/2023 period. The report was presented by the KMP chairman and each division within the 2022/2023 KMP committee. Plenary Session III deliberated on the article of association (AD), Bylaws (ART), Organizational Guidelines (GBHO), and Recommendations. Discussions revolved around modifying aspects deemed necessary for revision, in line with developments, through mutual agreement within the forum. Plenary Session IV dealt with regulations and the mechanism for selecting the KMP chairman for the 2023/2024 period. Revisions were made to the content or wording of the regulations and mechanisms considered irrelevant in determining the new KMP chairman. Plenary Session IV ratified Alexander Tage, S.Si., Wahyul Fatwatul Umam, S.Si., Rashif Naufal Andika, S.Si., and Puji Lestari, S.Pd, as candidates for the KMP Chairman for the 2023/2024 period. Plenary Session V involved the election of the KMP chairman for the 2023/2024 period. The selected candidates presented their vision and mission, engaging in discussions with the General Assembly audience. After deliberation by the forum, Wahyul Fatwatul Umam, S.Si., was confirmed as the KMP Chairman for the 2023/2024 period. The conclusion of the General Assembly was marked by the handover of duties from Yusril Ihza Farhan Wijaya, S.Si, the Chairman of the 2022/2023 KMP period, to Wahyul Fatwatul Umam, S.Si, the elected Chairman for the 2023/2024 period.
To appreciate all members of the Nata Abhipraya Cabinet, the resigning executive board organized the KMP Awards. The “Most Collaborative Division/Field” award was bestowed upon the Media and Information Division, the “Most Cooperative Division/Field” award went to the Attraction Division, the “Most Consistent Division/Field” award was given to the Student Welfare Unit (KWU), the “Most Creative Division/Field” award was presented to the Human Resources and Development Division (PSDM), the “Most Administrative-Compliant Division/Field” award was attributed to the Social and Community Division (Sosmas), and the “Most Financially Compliant Division/Field” award was granted to the Finance and Asset Division (Kastrak). Additionally, there were awards for the Best Division Chair, won by Wildan Alfian Fahmi, S.Si. (PSDM), the Best Secretary, achieved by Salsabiela Praha Karima Reza, S.Pd. (Sosmas), and the Best Treasurer, earned by Windy Arensya Omadhika, S.Si. (Kastrak). Lastly, the “Most Active Staff in the Odd Semester 2022” award was given to Tamalia, S. Pd., the “Most Active Staff in the Even Semester 2022” award was bestowed upon Thesia Megi Kurniawati Rettob, S.Si.., and the “Best Intern Staff” award for the most active internship period was presented to Emi Suhaemi, S.Si. With the conclusion of the KMP Awards, the entire series of events for the 12th General Assembly of the Postgraduate Student Family at Universitas Gadjah Mada(UGM) is declared finished.