Tiga Alumni PBI UAD Raih Penghargaan Andalan Awards 2025

Tiga alumni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris (PBI) Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) meraih penghargaan dalam tiga kategori Anugerah Alumni Berprestasi pada ajang Andalan Awards VII. Acara tahunan yang diselenggarakan oleh UAD ini kembali digelar pada Kamis, 6 Februari 2025, di Amphitarium Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. Andalan Awards merupakan bentuk apresiasi atas dedikasi dan prestasi bagi dosen, mahasiswa dan alumni. Termasuk pula organisasi mahasiswa dan organisasi otonom (Ortom) Muhammadiyah. 

Ketua Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Sucipto, M.Pd.BI., Ph.D., menyampaikan apresiasinya atas capaian para alumni yang telah mengharumkan nama PBI UAD.

“Saya bangga dan bersyukur atas pencapaian ini. Prestasi ini membuktikan bahwa alumni Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris UAD mampu berkiprah di berbagai bidang. Semoga keberhasilan mereka dapat menginspirasi alumni lainnya untuk terus berkarya,” ujar Sucipto.

Tiga Kategori Penghargaan

Pengabdian Masyarakat

Penghargaan Alumni Berprestasi Terbaik I di bidang Pengabdian Masyarakat diraih oleh Nasihin, S.Pd. Ia saat ini menjabat sebagai Koordinator Kecamatan Tenaga Pendamping Profesional Kemendesa PDTT. Nasihin memulai kariernya sebagai guru sebelum beralih ke bidang pendampingan desa dan pengelolaan Dana Desa di Kecamatan Selopampang, Kabupaten Temanggung, Jawa Tengah.

“Saya bersyukur atas penghargaan ini. Dalam tugas saya, saya membawahi dua Tenaga Pendamping Desa dan tiga Tenaga Pendamping Lokal Desa. Kami bertanggung jawab dalam perencanaan, pengadaan, pelaksanaan, serta pertanggungjawaban Dana Desa yang bersumber dari APBN. Selain itu, saya juga aktif dalam kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat, seperti kelompok perempuan, kesenian, dan berbagai kegiatan edukatif,” jelas Nasihin.

Penelitian dan Publikasi

Penghargaan Alumni Berprestasi di bidang Penelitian diberikan kepada Muhammad Iqwan Sanjani. Saat ini, ia tengah menempuh studi di Australia. Ia juga aktif berkegiatan dalam berbagai kegiatan akademik, termasuk konferensi dan publikasi ilmiah yang berkontribusi pada pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan. Sebagai buktinya, ia menjadi presenter dalam acara HAL Linguistic Symposium dan Applied Linguistic Association of Australia (ALAA). Setelah meraih gelar sarjana di PBI UAD, Sanjani melanjutkan studi di Master of Science in TESOL di University of Bristol, Inggris. Dan saat ini sedang menjalani program doktor di bidang Sociolinguistics di University of New South Wales, Australia.

Karier Instansi

Dalam kategori Alumni Berprestasi di bidang Karier Instansi, penghargaan diberikan kepada Dr. Marzal, M.Pd.. Marzal, yang juga alumni PBI UAD, saat ini menjabat sebagai Ketua Majelis Dikdasmen dan PNF PDM Kota Palembang. Selain itu, ia dipercaya sebagai Sekretaris Badan Akreditasi Nasional Pendidikan PAUD, Dasar, dan Menengah Provinsi Sumatera Selatan untuk periode 2025–2028.

Prestasi yang diraih oleh ketiga alumni ini menjadi bukti nyata bahwa lulusan PBI UAD memiliki kompetensi dan dedikasi tinggi di berbagai bidang profesional. Penghargaan ini diharapkan dapat menginspirasi mahasiswa dan alumni untuk terus berkembang serta memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi masyarakat.

“Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, khususnya Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, bangga memiliki alumni yang mampu berkiprah dan memberikan dampak positif di berbagai sektor secara profesional,” tutur Sucipto.

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Alumni of the ELE SP Chosen as Flag Raisers at the 79th Indonesian Independence Ceremony in Thailand

On August 17, 2024, the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Songkhla Province, Thailand, held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. In this honorary agenda, four alumni of the Ahmad Dahlan University English Study Program (PBI UAD) were selected and participated as Flag raiser members in the independence ceremony. The four alumni who were given the honor to raise the Red and White were:

  1. Siti Aminah, S.Pd.
  2. Hairunisya, S.Pd.
  3. Ayu Wahyuni, S.Pd.
  4. Firna Iranda, S.Pd.

Alumni PBI UAD

The independence ceremony was led by Consul General Suargana Pringganu and was attended by more than 600 guests, including consulate officials, members of the Consulate Women’s Association, and Indonesian citizens in southern Thailand.

The four ELE SP UAD alumni are International Teachers in the “ELE SP UAD Alumni Teaching” program in Gadjah Putih Country, along with dozens of other alumni. Every year, Thailand routinely invites ELE SP UAD graduates to teach in that country.

Ayu Wahyuni, who was one of the Flag raiser, explained that to become a Paskibra member through KRI Songkhla Thailand, the process started with KRI Songkhla Thailand first opening recruitment. After that, prospective members could register via the link provided. Next, they took part in the interview stage. The final process was the announcement of the election results.

According to Ayu Wahyuni, this experience was very precious and made her and her friends from ELE SP UAD Alumni proud. Along with them in the alum teaching program, they were the raisers of the Red and White Heritage Flag in their home country.

“To prepare, we trained for more than two months. During the training, we were trained by the UN in physical training and discipline, as well as in raising the red and white flag. The feeling of being chosen to be one of the pack is happy and grateful because you have been given the opportunity and trust to represent the Indonesian people to raise the red and white sangsaka in Thailand,” said Ayu Wahyuni.

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English Language Education Study Program Invited Dr. Itje Chodidjah, M.A., in Public Lecture #1 2024

In a groundbreaking event that marks a significant milestone in the realm of English Language Education Study Program, Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD) proudly hosted a Public Lecture that has set the academic community abuzz. Held on a crisp Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the prestigious Educators Hall within Campus 4, this event was not just a routine academic gathering but a beacon of innovation and transformation in English education.

Titled “The Next English Educators: Innovation and Transformation,” the lecture saw the convergence of minds eager to redefine the contours of English teaching. The highlight was the presence of the illustrious Dr. Itje Chodijah, M.A., who graced the event as the keynote speaker. As the Chair of the Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Itje brought to the table a wealth of knowledge and an unrivaled passion for revolutionizing education.

Sucipto, Ph.D.

In a speech delivered by the Head of English Language Education Study Program, Sucipto, M.Pd.BI., Ph.D., he stated the importance of the role of an educator who can inspire his students.

“Mrs. Itje Chodidjah is an expert in teaching English for young learners. She was very inspiring not only in teaching English, but also for better education for this nation and the world,” he said. 

Mrs. Itje explained that the most important thing after graduating is self-competence.

“When looking for a job later, those grades are not as important anymore. People see us from the competence we have, the skills we have. So we need to prepare more than just knowledge. Prepare yourself from today, be someone who is good at using your time. In essence, everyone has 24 hours, but some of them have many achievements, some are mediocre, that’s because they use their time.” she said.

Dr. Itje Chodijah, M.A.

The Public Lecture with Dr. Itje Chodijah was more than just an academic event; it was a movement towards a brighter future in English education. As the participants left the hall, they carried with them not just knowledge, but a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to making a difference in the world of education. Ahmad Dahlan University’s English Language Education program has indeed set the stage for a new era of educational excellence.

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ELE SP Hold Hari Prodi to Welcome 2024 New Students

On September 12, 2024, Ahmad Dahlan University held an English Language Education Study Program Day (Prodi Day) as part of a series of Campus Program Introduction (P2K) activities for new PBI 2024 students. All new students, lecturers, teaching staff, students organization , and the ELE SP student community attended this event. The event was lively in Room 17, Floor 3, Main Building, from 08.00 to 16.00.

The Study Program Day was designed to introduce the English Language Education Study Program to new students in an engaging manner. The first session, led by the Head of PBI UAD Study Program, Sucipto Ph.D., and the Secretary of PBI UAD, Rahmi Munfangati, S.S., M.Pd., was not just a presentation of the vision, mission, and curriculum of PBI UAD. It was a lively session filled with games, singing, and rhymes, aimed at helping students get to know the lecturers and teaching staff better.

“I would like to welcome you to the ELE SP UAD Family. You need to know that ELE SP is one of the oldest study programs, where ELE SP was founded to have a goal, a vision, and a dream; its dreams are continuously studied and adapted to current developments. New students who choose ELE SP UAD, you are in the right place, enjoy your education and enjoy every process,” said Sucipto, Head of the ELE SP.

Mahasiswa Baru PBI Angkatan 2024

The second session, led by Astry Fajria, S.S., M.Pd., and Nur Rifai Akhsan, M.Pd., was dedicated to the Student Assistance Team. They explained the pivotal role of Students Assistance Team in assisting students, from participating in competitions to managing Ormawa. The session was interactive, with new students actively participating in an English quiz, where the winner received a door prize from the Student Assistance Team.

In the third session, which was no less exciting, students were introduced to student organizations (Ormawa) such as EDSA (English Department Student Association), EJT (Edsa Journalist Team), and the PeBei Theater Family. Aviq Yusuf Fernanda (Chair of EDSA), Teddy Prasetia (Chair of EJT), Anggi Aulia Rizki (Deputy Chair of the PeBei Theater Family), and Intan Rahma Deyaka (Deputy Chair of PALP) presented the vision, mission, and activities of each organization. New students looked enthusiastic and asked a lot about opportunities to join each organization.

Civitas Akademik PBI

The final session was the Mawapres session, where two outstanding students, Saniatul Arnikmah Asmuni (ELE SP alumnus) and Agam Ringga (7th-semester student), shared their experiences participating in the Sea Teacher and IISMA programs. Many new students were curious to participate in a similar program so they could study abroad, as evidenced by their enthusiasm to ask the two presenters questions.

English Education Study Program Day has become an essential and successful annual agenda thanks to the help of the Study Program Team and the P2K Committee (EDSA). Welcome to all new ELE SP UAD students! Be proud to be part of the ELE SP UAD Family.

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Alumni of the ELE SP Selected as Flag-Raising Troops at the 79th Indonesian Independence Ceremony in Thailand

On August 17, 2024, the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Songkhla Province, Thailand, held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.  In this honorary agenda, four alumni of the Ahmad Dahlan University English Study Program (ELE SP UAD) were selected and participated as flag raisers members in the independence ceremony. The four alumni who have been given the honor to raise the Red and White are:

  1. Siti Aminah, S.Pd.,
  2. Hairunisya, S.Pd.,
  3. Ayu Wahyuni, S.Pd.,
  4. Firna Iranda, S.Pd.,

The independence ceremony was led by Consul General Suargana Pringganu, and attended by more than 600 guests, including consulate officials, members of the Consulate Women’s Association, as well as Indonesian citizens in southern Thailand.

The four ELE SP UAD alumni are International Teachers in the “ELE SP UAD Alumni Teaching” program in White Elephant Country, along with dozens of other alumni. Every year, Thailand routinely invites ELE SP UAD graduates to teach in that country.

Alumni PBI UAD

Ayu Wahyuni, who is one of the Flag raisers, explained that to become a flag raiser member through KRI Songkhla Thailand, the process is from KRI Songkhla Thailand to first open recruitment. After that, prospective members can register via the link provided. Next, they will take part in the interview stage. The final process is the announcement of the election results.

According to Ayu Wahyuni, this experience was precious and proud for her and her friends from ELE SP UAD Alumni. Together with them in the alum teaching program, they were raisers of the Red and White Heritage Flag in their home country.

“To prepare for training for more than two months. During the training, we were trained by the UN in physical training and discipline, as well as training in raising the red and white flag. “The feeling of being chosen to be one of the pack is happy and grateful because you have been given the opportunity and trust to represent the Indonesian people to raise the red and white flag in Thailand,” said Ayu Wahyuni.

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