The development of artificial intelligence (AI) and changing\nworkforce needs are prompting private universities to adapt their\neducation, research and innovation strategies. To address these changes,\nthe Association of Indonesian Private Universities (APTISI), together\nwith the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, has\nprepared a leadership development programme for private university\nrectors.<\/p>\n
The first cohort of the APTISI Executive Rector Leadership Academy\n(AERLA) runs from 21 to 23 October 2026. Its curriculum covers\nleadership, higher education policy, industry partnerships and AI-based\ncampus development.<\/p>\n
APTISI Chairman Budi Djatmiko said strengthening university leaders\u2019\ncapabilities was an important factor in improving education quality.\nRectors are expected to adapt campus management to technological\ndevelopments and industry needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe challenges facing private universities today are highly complex,\nranging from digitalisation and research articulation to the\ncommercialisation of innovation. Through AERLA, we are building strong,\ninnovative leadership at private universities, ready to help Indonesian\nprivate campuses compete globally and contribute directly to the vision\nof Golden Indonesia 2045,\u201d Budi said on Wednesday (21 October 2026).<\/p>\n
Budi said technological change could reshape teaching and learning,\nresearch development and university governance. Campus leaders therefore\nneed the ability to respond to change while preparing graduates for the\nneeds of the labour market.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation in the future will be very different from what it is\ntoday. We must therefore prepare rectors and university leaders early so\nthey can face those changes,\u201d Budi said.<\/p>\n
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto\nbacked the leadership development programme. He said cooperation between\nthe government and private universities was needed to improve the\nquality of human resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cAERLA is not simply a formal training course, but a movement to\ntransform campus leadership and create university leaders who are\nvisionary, relevant to the latest developments in science and\ntechnology, and able to respond to the challenges of future industries,\u201d\nBrian said.<\/p>\n
The ministry\u2019s Director General of Higher Education, Khairul Munadi,\nsaid the programme aligned with efforts to increase universities\u2019\ncontributions to society and business. The ministry also runs the Future\nLeaders programme to develop leadership at public universities and\nprepare future leaders.<\/p>\n
Through AERLA, APTISI and the ministry hope private university\nleaders will improve teaching quality, develop research and innovation,\nand build closer ties with industry. The programme also gives rectors an\nopportunity to exchange experience in responding to changes in higher\neducation.<\/p>\n
Plans for AERLA have been in development since 2025, under a\njoint-funding arrangement. The first cohort is scheduled to conclude\nwith a graduation ceremony for participants on Friday (23 October 2026)\nat the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology\u2019s\nauditorium.<\/p>\n
In the longer term, APTISI hopes the programme will reach around\n4,200 more rectors. Leadership development is also planned for deans,\nheads of study programmes, university leaders and foundation\nexecutives.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/aptisi-prepares-private-universities-for-education-changes-in-the-ai-era-1792637466", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }