Jakarta – In commemoration of National Education Day, LSPR Communication and Business Institute held an event consisting of the Women’s Leadership Inspiration Discussion Forum, the Inauguration of the London School Center for Leadership, and the Launching of the “Wonderful Woman” Book by Mrs. Prita Kemal Gani.

The discussion forum with the big theme “Lead Recovery, Move for Independent Learning on an Independent Campus” aims to inspire higher education leaders and the Civitas in the governance of the Independent Learning College, Merdeka Campus.

In an organization or institution, the dominance of men as leaders still dominates some areas, both in big cities and especially in remote areas. Women have the potential that is no less qualified in leadership, regardless of the individual who acts as the leader himself.

Leadership can also be interpreted as a leader influencing his team’s behavior so that they can work together productively to achieve common goals. Leaders have a significant influence on the success of an organization or institution.

The presence of women is considered to have a significant contribution to the welfare of society from the cultural, education, health, and economic sectors. 

Providing educational supplies and an important role can increase economic growth and community welfare.

Emphasis on skills and job creation that leverages women’s contributions can increase fully realized human capital investment. One of the actual contributions made by women in this regard is realized in the world of higher education.

The discussion moment

With the development of the era, gender is no longer a dominant distinguishing factor. This is in line with the emancipation movement and the gender equality movement, which demand women’s rights in various fields of life. Through equality in education and career advancement, women also have the opportunity to occupy the highest positions in companies, government, and others.

Her knowledge and abilities in education and collaboration are also an excellent opportunity to increase resources that can compete in quality.

Therefore, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) consistently continues to transform education through the breakthrough of Merdeka Learning.

Dr. Ir. Sri Puji Saraswati Nizam, DIC., M.SC., IPM., the Head of DWP Diktiristek, the keynote speaker of this event, explained, “We need to build a golden generation, smart and with character. Character education must be carried out systematically and continuously. And intelligence must be comprehensive, starting with spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, kinesthetic, and environmental intelligence. There are four areas of strengthening gender mainstreaming that must be strengthened, namely the school ecosystem, meaningful learning, teachers as role models, and the family and community environment”.

In conclusion, the growth of an intelligent generation with character does not only require formal and non-formal education from PAUD to higher education but also requires the presence of intelligent, independent women with strong will and broad knowledge and insight.

“The presence of highly educated women will be the backbone for the growth of an intelligent generation of character that starts with family education at home.

DWP (Dharma Wanita Persatuan) in ministry and local government offices or the Women’s Association in PTS needs to be wholeheartedly supported, revived, grown and developed because it synergizes with the government in developing human resources in the family and public space, contributing to the welfare of members and their families. And can participate in strengthening the program of activities and socio-cultural relations in the office,” she added.

The first Panel Discussion with the theme Women and the Future of Education presented female leaders, namely Mrs. Prita Kemal Gani as Founder & CEO of LSPR, Mrs. Margianti as Chancellor of Gunadarma University, and Mrs. Dr. Ir. Paristiyanti Nurwardani, M.P, Head of LLDikti Region III.

On this occasion, Mrs. Prita Kemal Gani, MBA, MCIPR, APR, shared her experience in pioneering LSPR until now. “In leading LSPR, I do it like leading at home. Therefore, the atmosphere presented is like a family. At LSPR, the approach we prioritize is persuasive and familial in dynamics and obstacles. In addition, there is the principle of entrepreneurship that we carry in building the LSPR for LSPR progress. And, this entrepreneurship is what we must continue to spread,” said Prita.

She further explained that all staff must carry the entrepreneurship principle and do their best. Furthermore, my job is to make all staff, including lecturers and students, happy at LSPR, like at home. In addition, friendship is also what makes this LSPR strong until now.

“To create female leaders, women must be strong first. Starting from the ability to take care of themselves, for example cleaning their own bedrooms; taking care of their families; then they are forged to become leaders. Generally, successful female leaders are those who are successful in their household,” she added.

Margianti, as Chancellor of Gunadarma University, explained, “As a female leader, there are various development principles that we put forward at Gunadarma. First, we all grow together (we all grow together). Second, win-win each other, sharpen each other and take care of each other. The third is damage control. Fourth, trouble conveyor.”

The first panel closes with an exciting presentation from Dr. Ir. Paristiyanti Nurwardari, M.P., as Chair of LLdikti Region III. “There are three main tasks of the Head of the Higher Education Service Institute (LLDIKTI):

  1. Improve the quality of PTN and PTS services in the region.
  2. We are improving the quality of lecturers.
  3. The preparation of five quality clinics to pay attention to each lecturer and student to accelerate the implementation of an independent learning campus,” she said.

In addition, he continued, women must be adaptive, innovative, and empowered. Currently, female students in Indonesia are 56%. Then, 38% of PTS leaders in Jakarta are women. “I believe that, in the future, women will have the potential to become leaders. What is important is that women must be innovative and collaborative. Next, be the best with your uniqueness,” she added.

The second-panel discussion discussed the theme of Women’s Leadership in Governance of Independent Learning, Merdeka Campus, by presenting the Rector of Women. Prof. Dr. Amany Lubis, MA -UIN Chancellor, Prof. Sofia A. – Chancellor of Bakrie University, and Dr. Illah Sailah – Chancellor of Binawan University.

As the first speaker of the second panel session, Prof. Dr. Amany Lubis, MA, the Chancellor of UIN, emphasized that women’s leadership is an example resulting from her forging to become a leader. So, there must be preparation, such as provisions, knowledge, character, etc. “Starting from imitating good things, to imitating the figures around us or our families. And, this leadership must be carried out sustainably,” he added.

Dr. Andre Ikhsano, the Chancellor of LSPR, said, “From these figures, we get a lot of insight, inspiration on how to manage, manage campuses, coordinate hundreds of campuses. Leading a campus is unique and different from corporations. We lead smart lecturers, professors, doctors The knowledge is high and with its own uniqueness so that it requires a special strategy, requires a special approach, handles critical students, and as educators needs to adapt to a young soul. Besides that, campuses are highly regulated, but regulations should not only be seen as rigid, there is always flexibility, especially in the era of Merdeka Studying the Independent Campus”.