The Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a Handover of Office ceremony for the Chair and Secretary of the Faculty Senate on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Operation Room, FTP UGM. The event symbolized a leadership transition as well as the continuity of service in supporting academic governance within FTP UGM.
The handover was carried out through the signing of an official transfer-of-office report, witnessed by faculty leadership and members of the Senate. The signing for the position of Senate Chair was carried out by the Dean of FTP UGM, Prof. Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani, M.,CS., together with Prof. Dr. Ir. Lilik Sutiarso, M.Eng., and Prof Dr. IR. Umar Santoso, M. Sc., Senate Secretary was carried out by Prof Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani, M.Sc., together with Prof. Dr. Sri Raharjo, M.Sc., and Prof. Dr. Ir. Bambang Purwantana, M.Agr., outgoing Senate Secretary for the 2021–2026 period.
On the occasion, FTP UGM also expressed its appreciation and gratitude to Prof. Umar Santoso and Prof. Bambang Purwantana for their dedication and contributions during their tenure as Chair and Secretary of the FTP UGM Senate for the 2021-2026 period. The ideas, policies, and service they provided are expected to serve as foundation for the incoming leadership in supporting the faculty’s continued progress.
The new Chair of the FTP UGM Senate, Prof. Dr. Ir. Lilik Sutiarso, M.Eng., said the leadership transition forms part of an important regeneration process in maintaining organizational continuity and strengthening the role of the Faculty Senate. Under the new leadership, the FTP UGM Senate is expected to continue stengthening synergy among the academic community in supporting the development of education, research, and community service.
The ceremony was carried out solemnly and closed with an expression of gratitude, along with hopes that the new leadership of the FTP UGM Senate help the faculty grow ever more excellent, innovative, and principled.
This activity supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, through the strengthening of academic governance and leadership continuity in support of quality higher-education management at FTP UGM.
Contributor: Shella Herdanti