BIREUEN | INDATANEWS.COM – Aceh Provincial Secretary M. Nasir has expressed high appreciation for Universitas Almuslim, highlighting the university's consistent efforts in strengthening academic traditions and developing student leadership capacity.
Nasir delivered his remarks during the official inauguration ceremony of the Student Parliament (MPM), Student Representative Council (DPM), and Student Executive Board (PEMA) of
Universitas Almuslim for the 2026–2027 term, held in
Bireuen on Wednesday (May 20, 2026).
Strengthening a Sustainable Leadership Culture on Campus
Read Also: DWP Aceh Distributes 100 Aid Packages to Disaster-Affected ASN Families in Bireuen In his speech, Nasir emphasized that universities are not only responsible for academic instruction, but also for shaping students into ethical, responsible, and socially engaged individuals—particularly through
student organizations.
He noted that Universitas Almuslim has demonstrated a strong commitment to building a sustainable and healthy leadership ecosystem within its student governance structure.
PROMOTING ACTIVE STUDENTS: M. Nasir explains that research shows no significant link between organizational involvement and declining student GPA. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Student Organizations Do Not Harm Academic PerformanceNasir also challenged the common perception that involvement in student organizations negatively affects academic achievement.
"Several studies even show the opposite. A study involving students from the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Indonesia, with 120 respondents from the 2020–2023 cohorts published on economica.id, supports this finding," he said.
The study indicated that active participation in student organizations has no significant negative impact on students' Grade Point Average (GPA). On the contrary, most active students were found to maintain a GPA above 3.5.
RECTOR AT THE CEREMONY: Rector Dr. Marwan with university leadership and
Bireuen Forkopimda during the 2026–2027 inauguration event. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Student Organizations as Leadership Training GroundsNasir further described student organizations as a "Kawah Candradimuka"—a formative training ground for future national leaders.
He pointed out that many prominent Indonesian political figures and government ministers began their leadership journeys through student movements and campus organizations that shaped their character during their university years.
The ceremony was held in a formal and festive atmosphere, attended by various distinguished guests, including Universitas Almuslim Rector Dr. Marwan, Chairman of the Almuslim Foundation Rusyidi Mukhtar, academic staff, and representatives from the Bireuen Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda). (IDNC)
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