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Board of Trustees Universitas Sumatera Utara

Organisation Structure

Organization Structure

Based on Article 25 of Government Regulation Number 16 of 2014 concerning the Statute of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), it is stated that USU’s governing bodies include the Board of Trustees (MWA), the Academic Senate, and the Rector.

The USU Board of Trustees is led by a Chairperson and assisted by a Secretary, both of whom are elected from and by the other members. Their terms of office are five (5) years.

The USU Board of Trustees is supported by the Audit Committee (KA) in carrying out its supervisory function. The Audit Committee is an independent body that evaluates internal and external audit results concerning the administration of USU on behalf of the MWA. The Audit Committee consists of a maximum of five (5) members, comprising a Chairperson (also serving as a member), a Secretary (also serving as a member), and other members.

According to Article 41 of Government Regulation Number 16 of 2014, the Audit Committee has the following duties and authorities:

  1. Establish internal audit policies;
  2. Review and assess the results of internal and external audits;
  3. Conduct risk management analysis on action plans or activities of USU's governing bodies as requested by the Audit Committee; and
  4. Conclude and submit recommendations to the MWA.

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Organisation Structure

Interrelationships Between Organs

The relationship between MWA and SA includes:

  1. Drafting, proposing, and approving amendments to the University Statute
  2. Formulating and approving general university policies
  3. Approving the university's long-term plans, strategic plans, and annual work and budget plans
  4. Evaluating and reviewing implemented policies
  5. Preparing annual reports on the university's outcomes and achievements
  6. Developing partnership programs with other institutions for academic collaboration

The relationship between MWA and the Rector includes:

  1. The Rector is accountable to the Board of Trustees
  2. Drafting, proposing, and approving amendments or revisions to the University Statute
  3. Managing and monitoring the university budget
  4. Developing institutional strategic plans
  5. Implementing academic policies
  6. Coordinating with faculties and relevant units
  7. Establishing collaborations with external institutions
  8. Developing human resources
  9. Monitoring and evaluating academic programs
  10. Strengthening institutional accreditation and reputation
  11. Providing input and/or recommendations to the Rector regarding university management
  12. Submit an End-of-Term Report at the end of each term of office