Pekanbaru, September 11, 2025 — Dr. Auradian Marta, S.IP., M.A., Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Riau (UNRI), attended an important meeting organized by Universitas Riau. The meeting discussed the determination of study periods as well as Single Tuition Fee (UKT) and Education Development Contribution (SPP) for students of the Fast Track Program in the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The event took place at the Indragiri Room, 4th Floor of the UNRI Rectorate Building, on Thursday (9/11) at 11:00 AM until completion.
This strategic meeting was chaired directly by the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mexsasai Indra, S.H., M.H., who also delivered opening remarks and guidance. In his address, he emphasized that the implementation of the Fast Track program is an innovation by the university in responding to the demands of the times and the acceleration needs of higher education. This program is expected to produce excellent and competitive graduates who can contribute more quickly to the workforce as well as higher levels of education.
“The Fast Track Program is a breakthrough that requires joint commitment, both in terms of academic management and financing. Therefore, the determination of study periods and UKT/SPP fees must be carried out carefully, transparently, and fairly, in order to provide certainty for students and parents,” stated the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs in his directive.
The meeting was attended by several faculty leaders and related work units, including Vice Deans I of FKIP, FMIPA, and FISIP, the Head of the Academic and Student Affairs Bureau (BAK), the Secretary of LPMPP, the Head of UPA TIK, the supporting staff of the Vice Rector I, as well as representatives from the Academic Division. The presence of these cross-unit leaders reflected synergy in the decision-making process, ensuring that the policies adopted take into account academic, administrative, and technical aspects.
In addition to discussing study periods and UKT/SPP fees, the forum also reviewed other important issues considered necessary to support the sustainability of the Fast Track Program. These included the readiness of digital infrastructure, integration of IT-based academic systems, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and comprehensive student support services.
Dr. Auradian Marta, as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of FISIP, expressed his appreciation for UNRI’s efforts in designing academic policies that prioritize student interests. According to him, the active involvement of faculties in this forum is a form of shared responsibility to ensure that the policies taken not only have administrative impacts but also support the quality of the teaching and learning process.
Through this meeting, Universitas Riau reaffirmed its commitment to continuously improve the quality of higher education through adaptive, transparent, and future-oriented management patterns. The outcomes of this discussion are expected to provide a solid foundation for the implementation of the Fast Track Program so that it can run more effectively, efficiently, and deliver tangible benefits to students, parents, and the wider community. (Enggy-WD)
