Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector

Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector

JAKARTA: Trisakti University was struck by an internal
conflict between the Trisakti university senate and the Trisakti
foundation over the tenure extension of its incumbent rector
Thoby Mutis.

Following a protest being advertised in several local papers
by Trisakti foundation, the university's board of trustees
installed on Wednesday Thoby as Trisakti rector in support of the
senate's decision to extend Thoby's rectorial term.

"Thoby will serve as Trisakti rector until Sep.9, 2006. We
hope all members of Trisakti community will continue its normal
operation, undisturbed by the conflict," Haryasudirja, chairman
of the board of trustees told a media briefing.

Thoby will continue leading the university, which has more
than 30,000 students and 2,352 lecturers, after completing his
first four-year term this year.

Haryasudirja claimed that no academic or office activities
were disrupted by the conflict.--JP