Djamin reelected as Unimed rector

Djamin reelected as Unimed rector

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Prof. Djanius Djamin was reelected as
rector of Medan State University (Unimed) after garnering 43 out
of a possible 47 votes, for the second term in a senate meeting
in Medan on Wednesday.

The professor defeated two other nominees, Buranuddin and
Irwandy, with ease as they gained only three votes and one vote
respectively in the closed session to elect the rector of Unimed,
previously known as Medan IKIP (teachers college).

Unimed spokesman Chairul Azmi said following the election that
the meeting had proceeded according to required procedures and
the three candidates revealed their vision and mission for the
university's future development.

After being elected for the period 2002-2007, Djanius Djamin
said he would strive for improving the quality of education
particularly in connection with the fundamental transformation
from a teaching institute into a university. --JP