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