College seeks reconciliation

College seeks reconciliation

SALATIGA, Central Java: The Christian Satyawacana University
has formed a team to explore ways of bringing about
reconciliation among its divided campus, split by the election of
a new rector last year.

The team is comprised of representatives from the various
parties to the conflict, including the foundation that owns the
university, the administrators and the students.

The foundation had chosen John JOI Ihalauw as the new rector
and this had been approved by the Ministry of Education and
Culture in Jakarta.

Many staff lecturers however disputed Ihalauw's election as
failing to reflect the aspirations of the college's staff and
students. One of the more vocal lecturers, Arief Budiman, had
even announced that he was resigning his post in protest.
(wah/emb)