Program for low achievers

Program for low achievers

SEMARANG, Central Java: The state Diponegoro University is considering a special program aimed at helping about 800 students who fail to complete their studies.

Rector Muladi declined to describe what the program would be but stressed that those who fail to complete it would be expelled.

Muladi told The Jakarta Post that the government has often criticized the university of being "too lenient" towards students who are unable to finish their studies in the required seven years.

"In fact, the university has the authority to expel students who fail to complete their studies in due time because the students will only create problems for themselves, their parents and the university," he said. (rms/har)