Pre-Leadership Working Meeting of Manado State University Graduate School

MANADO – The Graduate School of Manado State University (Unima) officially held a Pre-Leadership Working Meeting (Pra Rakerpim) on May 12–13, 2026 at Hotel Ibis Manado. This activity serves as a strategic forum to strengthen the policy direction and work programs of the graduate school as a manifestation of the institution's commitment to realizing the established vision and mission. The opening ceremony was held formally and attended by all levels of leadership of Unima's Graduate School, including the Director, Vice Directors, Coordinators of Master's (S2) and Doctoral (S3) Program Studies, Sub-Section Heads, Treasurer, as well as technical and support teams. The Rector of Unima conveyed his mandate through the Vice Rector for Finance, Planning, and General Affairs, Prof. Dr. Donald M. Ratu, S.Pd., M.Hum. His presence as a representative of university leadership affirmed the importance of this forum in the context of graduate education development at Unima. Vision and Mission as Strategic Foundation The entire series of Pre-Rakerpim activities is based on the vision of Unima's Graduate School, namely "To Become an Outstanding, Innovative, Widely Impactful Graduate School with National and Global Perspectives, Based on Mapalus Values and Rooted in the Noble Values of Pancasila." This vision aligns with the university's main vision, namely "Unima Outstanding and Innovative Based on Mapalus," and is in line with the policy direction of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, which emphasizes the importance of quality, innovative, and impactful higher education for national progress. In order to realize this vision, Unima's Graduate School carries out four main missions. First, to conduct high-quality advanced education and learning that is characterized, competitive, and based on Pancasila values and the spirit of Mapalus. Second, to develop original, innovative research in science, technology, and arts that has significant impact on the advancement of civilization and community welfare at national and international levels. Third, to implement transparent, accountable, and professional graduate school governance with support from cutting-edge information and communication technology. Fourth, to develop scientific culture, strategic partnerships, and community service that are planned and sustainable, based on the spirit of Mapalus cooperation. Objectives and Expectations of the Activity This Pre-Rakerpim is designed as a consolidation and planning forum that brings together all elements of Unima's Graduate School leadership to formulate strategic steps, align work programs across units, and strengthen institutional synergy. Through this forum, each unit leader is expected to contribute actively in developing comprehensive, measurable work plans oriented toward improving the quality of graduate education services. This activity also serves as an important momentum to strengthen collective commitment in realizing an outstanding and competitive Unima Graduate Program at regional, national, and international levels. The spirit of Mapalus—as a philosophy of cooperation, mutual assistance, and togetherness deeply rooted in Minahasan community culture—is expected to become the soul in every process of policy formulation and program implementation resulting from this forum. With the implementation of this Pre-Rakerpim, the Graduate School of Manado State University reaffirms its commitment to continue growing as an adaptive, innovative, and widely impactful advanced higher education institution, not only for the advancement of science and knowledge, but also for improving the quality of life of society and strengthening the competitiveness of the Indonesian nation on the global stage.