Yogyakarta, August 28, 2025 — Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga hosted a forum on civil service regulations and professional development for state employees (ASN), in collaboration with the Bureau of Human Resources of Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. The session, held at the university’s PAU Building, brought together university leaders and structural officials.

UIN Sunan Kalijaga’s Vice Rector for Administration, Planning, and Finance, Dr. Mochamad Sodik, emphasized the importance of such forums to resolve recurring challenges in bureaucratic and academic governance.

As keynote speaker, Dr. Wawan Junaidi, Head of the Ministry’s HR Bureau, explained that most ASN career paths within the Ministry are directed toward functional positions, with teachers and lecturers forming the majority. He highlighted that 79% of personnel cases involve lecturers, often due to regulatory misinterpretation and gaps between academic and administrative staff.

Dr. Wawan also elaborated on study leave (tugas belajar) policies, stressing the need for clarity on service bonds, financial obligations, and administrative procedures. He noted that misreading regulations could lead to serious administrative and financial consequences.

The discussion further addressed distinctions between civil servants (PNS) and government contract employees (PPPK), underscoring that differences in benefits and career progression are grounded in regulatory frameworks rather than discriminatory practices.

The event concluded with an interactive dialogue, where participants raised pressing concerns surrounding ASN regulations and career management.

(Humassk)