Profile of Haluoleo University

I. A BRIEF HISTORY OF HALUOLEO UNIVERSITY

Haluoleo University (Unhol) was firstly established on 1964 as a private

university, affiliated with Hasanuddin University after having been existed
for 17 years as a private university, Haluoleo University was declared as
the first public university in the Province of Southeast Sulawesi by Director
General of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Doddy Tisnaadmidjaja, on be half of
Minister of Education and Culture, Prof. Dr. Nugroho Notosusanto, on 19
August 1981. It was established as a the 42 nd public university in Indonesia,
based on the Presidential Decree No. 37/1981.

Haluoleo University was initially located in an old campus in Kemaraya. Due

to limited spaces and facilities in the old campus, the university executives
then made an effort to find an alternative campus. This was done in order
to anticipate the development of faculties and the Departments in this
University. During that time, Haluoleo University was continuing playing its
role in the regional development, although it was only supported by around
17 Academic staffs in its early as establishment.

After two years of establishment, a new campus, called Kampus Hijau Bumi
Tridharma Anduonohu, with an area of about 250 Ha, was initiated. This
new campus is located about 14 kilometers from the Kendari Harbor. Now a
day, the campus of Anduonohu is in the heart of Kendari City.

The time required for developing the new campus is around 10 years. This
included the development is physical and supporting facilities required for
educational process in the university. The new campus was then officially
opened by Minister of Education and Culture, Prof. Dr. Eng. Wardiman
Djojonegoro on 4 April 1994.

At the same the Minister discontinued the operation of School Elementary

Teacher (Sekolah Pendidikan Guru – SPG) and School of Sport Teacher
(Sekolah Guru Olahraga – SGO), and handed over all of their physical
facilities and supporting staffs to Haluoleo University. Since then Haluoleo
University owned several campuses, i.e. campus of Kemaraya, campus of
Anduonohu, campus of SPG and campus of SGO.

As an advanced university in the southern part of Sulawesi island, Haluoleo

University is actively contributing in the regional development, which
including 1.765 villages, 129 sub-regencies, 8 regencies and the 2 cities. It
is also contributing to the development of human resources in this area,
which now has a population of about 1.93 million, with a growth rate of
2,72 % per year.

The word “Haluoleo” was originated from the name of a King in the
kingdom of Konawe, existed in the 17th century. Haluoleo was a hero and
charismatic leader in his time. Literally, Haluoleo in Tolaki language means

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eight days; Tolaki was indigenous people of Kingdom of Konawe living in

Kendari.

II. VISION AND MISSION OF UNHALU

a. Vision
“Enabling Haluoleo University by the year 2010 as an advanced and
independent university”

b. Mission
Missions of Haluoleo University are as follows:
1. Improving the quality of teaching learning processes.
2. Improving the quality & quantity of the research & community
services.
3. Extending the number of Study Program, Department & Faculty or
required.
4. Improving the accountablity & transparancies in the university’s
management.
5. Improving the productivity & prosperity of the staff & the quality of
student’s services.
6. Improving the role of the alumni in university development.
7. Strengthening the partnership with various other universities,
national & international institutions.
8. Improving the environment of the University.

III. LOGO, MARCHING TUNE AND ANTHEM OF

HALUOLEO UNIVERSITY

Logo of Haluoleo University is a jasmine with five angle shape; the size of
the outer circle is 120 x, and the inner circle is 92 x from the center (x =
variable). The logo consists of a book, a torch with eight lightings and a
rattan circle, with a writing of UNIVERSITAS in the upper HALUOLEO in the
lower part.

Meaning of the logo is:

a. The opened book:.
Symbolizing the openness and services, which are based on academic
culture

b. The lighting torch:

Symbolizing the fountain of science and technology, which would
enlighten the life condition of the people
c. Eight lightings:
Symbolizing the legend of the Hero Haluoleo, who had united and
contributed prosperity in the Province Southeast Sulawesi;
d. Rattan chained circle;
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Symbolizing “Kalo” (a sacred symbol of Tolakinese), and “chain” that

symbolizing the unity Indonesian;
e. Black color;
Symbolizing the steadfastness and commitments of the people;
f. Red/yellow reddish color;
Symbolizing the eagerness and endurance to sacrifice for the truth;
g. Blue color;
Symbolizing the wideness of the insight;
h. White color;
Symbolizing the purity and glorious of the people’s characters;
i. Golden color;
Symbolizing maturity of the people.

The logo of each faculty is represented in different banners. The color of

the banners is as follows:
a. FKIP : purple and green color;
b. FEKON : grey color;
c. FISIP : orange color;
d. FAPERTA : blue and green color;
e. FMIPA : wine color;
f. FTEKNIK : black color
g. FHUKUM : green color

Each faculty has a specific characteristic which is decided trough a Senate

Decree.

The marching tune of Haluoleo University is composed by Prof. H. Eddy

Agussalim Mokodompit MA, and arranged by Stevanus Lenohingide; while
the anthem of Haluoleo University is created by Drs. V. Simanjuntak. Both
are always presented in the formal assembly in the university.

Marching Tune of Haluoleo University

Universitas Haluoleo, almamater tercinta
Lembaga ilmiah pengemban tridharma
Ilmu amaliah dan amal ilmiah, karya bhakti setiap hari
Tekad sivitas akademika, melaksanakan dharma bakti
Dengan iman dan taqwa
Wujkudkan pengemabangan nusa dan bangsa

Amalkan Pancasila dan Undang-Undang Dasar 45

Tegar mandiri dalam kesejawatan
dan majulah almamaterku
Ibarat bunga mekar setaman
Universitas Haluoleo
Tetap jaya sepanjang masa
Unhalu jaya sepanjang masa

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Anthem of Haluoleo University

Universitas Haluoleo
Almamater tercinta
Tempat menuntu ilmu
Cerdaskan Insan Indonesia
Amalkan Pancasila
Dasar negara kita
Menuju masyarakat
Adil makmur
Unhalu jaya sepanjang masa

IV. MAIN ACADEMIC PATTERN

Main academic pattern of Haluoleo University is focused on the

development of rural areas. This is based on the fact that most of
Southeast Sulawesi area is rural, where the diversity of culture, human and
natural resources are found.

The commitment of Unhalu is developing the rural areas is also indicated in

the figure of main programs and priorities. Six out of nine priorities are
specifically directed toward development of rural areas. These are:
a) Study and application of rural based technology,
b) Application of research findings for rural areas,
c) Creation of pilot project for a village model,
d) Study and development of prospective villages,
e) Community services and field works of the student, which are
conducted in the rural areas, and
f) Study and development of local content of the curriculum.

V. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Faculties, department and study programs

Haluoleo University is located in the City of Kendari, the capital of the

Province of Southeast Sulawesi; and it is one of the public universities
in the eastern part of Indonesia. Since its establishment, Haluoleo
University has seven faculties, which are described in the followings:

1. Faculty of Education (FKIP)

Nowadays, Faculty of Education is running both S2 and S1 degree.

S2 degree is started in the year 2001/2002, and is held by
collaborating with Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM) in the
program of Education Management and Language Education. S1
degree consists of four departments, and 12 study programs. They
are:

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a. Department of Social Science Education

 Study Program of History Education
 Study Program of Cooperative
 Study Program of Pancasila and Civic Education
 Study Program of Accounting Education
b. Department of Education Sciences
 Study Program of Physiological Education
 Study Program of Sport and Recreation Education
c. Department of Mathematics and Sciences Education
 Study Program of Mathematics Education
 Study Program of Physics Education
 Study Program of Biology Education
 Study Program of Chemistry Education
d. Department of Languages Education
Study Program of Indonesian Language and Literatures
Education
 Study Program of English Education
e. Diploma II School Elementry
 School Elemntry

2. Faculty of Economics (FEKON)

Faculty of Economics is now consisting of two department and
three study programs for S1 degree. There are also S2 degree in
the program of Urban Management and General Management,
collaborating with Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar. In addition,
an extension program is also held. Departments and study
programs existed in Faculty of Economic are:

a. Department of Economic and Development Study

 Study Program of Economics and Development Study
b. Department of Management
 Study Program of Management
c. Department of Accounting
 Study Program of Accounting

3. Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP)

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences has four department and

two Diploma Program. Since 1998, S2 degree is also held in the
program of Development Administration, collaborating with
Universitas Hasanuddin.

Departments in this faculty are:

a. Department State Administration
b. Department of Sociology
c. Department of Anthropology
d. Department of Communication Sciences

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e. Diploma
Secretary
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4. Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Agriculture has four department and nine study
programs, as well as Diploma Program of Agro-industry and
extension class of S1 degree. Department and study programs in
this faculty are:

a. Department of Agronomy
 Study Program of Agronomy
 Study Program of Soil Sciences
 Study Program of Animal Husbandry
 Study Program of Plant Protections
b. Department of Social and Economics of Agriculture
 Study Program of Agri-business
 Study Program of Extension and Communication in
Agriculture
c. Department of Fisheries
 Study Program of Fisheries Resources Management
 Study Program of Aquaculture
d. Department of Forestry
 Study Program of Forestry Management

5. Faculty of Mathematics and Science (FMIPA)

Since 21 September 1998, based on Ministerial Decree No.
233/O/1998, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences is established,
with Five departments, and five study programs.

a. Department of Mathematics
Study Program of Mathematics
b. Department of Physics
Study Program of Physics
c. Department of Biology
Study Program of Biology
d. Department of Chemistry
Study Program of Chemistry
e. Department of Public Health
Study Program of Public Health

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6. Faculty of Engineering
In 1995 it was established as Diploma 3, and since 2003 was
established as a faculty with four departments.

a. Department of Civil Engineering

Study Program of Engineering
b. Department of Architectural Engineering
Study Program of Architectural Engineering
c. Department of Electrical Engineering
Study Program of Electrical Engineering
d. Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study Program of Mechanical Engineering

7. Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law was established as 7th faculty of Haluoleo University
based on the Rector Decree No. 5/SK/J29/KP/2003 with one
department,
Department of Law Science

8. Graduate School

a. Agronomy
b. Agrobussiness
c. Development of Administration Science
d. Management Science
e. Economic and Development Study
f. Rural Development Plan

B. Main Institutes in Haluoleo University

Similar to other higher education institutions, Haluoleo University is
also supported by three main institutes, i.e.:

1. Community Services Institutes, which has two study

centers:
 Study Center of Regional and Community
 Study Center of Applied Technology Development
2. Research Institutes, which has nine research centers:
 Research Center of Environmental Study
 Research Center of Dry Lands
 Research Center of Marine and Shorelines Development
 Research Center of Rural Development
 Research Center of Economics
 Research Center of women Study
 Research Center of Arts and Cultural Study
 Research Center of Humanity
3. Institutes of Educational Development, which has two study
center:
 Study Center of Development of Study Program and
Accreditation
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 Study Center of Educational Process Evaluation and

Monitoring

Haluoleo University is also supported by nine technical units (UPT).

They are:

1. English Language Training Center

2. Computer Center
3. Central Library
4. Mechanical Workshop
5. Basic Science Laboratory
6. Experimental Farming Center
7. Sport Center Unit
8. Information Technology
9. Haluoleo University Press

C. Academic Staff
Number of academic staff in Haluoleo University is 808, with 49 of
them having PhD (S3) degree, 632 having Magisterial (S2) degree, and
the rests having S1 degree. Meanwhile, the number of administrative
staffs is 412. The ratio of numbers of academic staff students is now
1:26, the figure is much higher than the ideal one, in which 1:12 for
life sciences, and 1:16 for social sciences. Therefore, the zero growth
policy may not yet be suitable for Haluoleo University.

D. Students and Their Activities

In the academic years of 2005, total number of students in Haluoleo
University is 3100. This number is much higher than that in the
previous year of 2454 students. Grand total of students in Haluoleo
University is 12.822, which including S2, S1, Diploma and Special
Elementary School Teacher Diploma (PGSD) students. Based on its
capacity, the number of students in the year 2005 is 3000 students.

In managing students affairs, Haluoleo University is referring to

Ministerial Decree (Surat Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional No.
155/U/1998). Operationally, all activities are carried out by President
of Student Body, as an executive, and Students Representative Body
as a legislative and judicative in the university level. These bodies are
responsible to the Rector through Vice Rector III for student affairs. In
the faculty level, the activities are also held bay Executive Body and
Legislative Body.

All of these bodies are made to support the student activities in this
University, which include student interest, student knowledge, and
student welfare.

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Of the student extra-curricular activities, Haluoleo University in the last

five years has a number of proud achievements. In sport, Haluoleo
University has a success athletics, martial arts and canoe. While in
arts, a Haluoleo University student has achievements in dances, puisi
and National Students MTQ. Haluoleo University students has also a
success in National Students Academics Race (Pekan Ilmiah Mahasiswa
Nasional – PIMNAS), in the field of Social Sciences.

E. PHYSICAL FACILITIES

1. Buildings
All teaching and administrative activities are supported by the
existence of number buildings. Total area of the buildings in
Haluoleo University are 28.300 m2 for teaching, 24.776 m2 for
administrative works, 4.500 m2 for libraries, 12.400 m2 for
laboratories, 96 m2 for green house, 1.274 m2 for student
dormitory and 4.200 m2 for general hall.

2. Laboratories and Library

Specifically for the study programs in the field of sciences,
Haluoleo University is also equipped with a number of laboratories,
i.e. 12 lab unit for Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Agronomy, Soil
Sciences, Plant Protection, Plant Breeding, Inoculants, Fisheries,
Analytical, Engineering and Applied Labs.

Central Library has a collection of 22.625 units. In addition, each

faculty has its own library, separated from central library. In
accessing any necessary information, Haluoleo University also
provided an Internet facility, which may be used by students,
academic and administrative staff during the working hours. This
facility is furnished with the help from Asian Development Bank
(ADB).

3. Academic Recreation
About 40 km out of Haluoleo University campus in Anduonohu,
there is a Moramo fails, which may be used for academic
recreation. In this area, there are a number of specific flora and
fauna species. This area may also be used for academic purposed
of the student.

There is also Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park, located about

180 km out of Kendari City. In this park, there are a number of
wildernesses, such as Anoa and Babirusa (specific species of
Southeast Sulawesi
animals), and a number of orchids. Based on the previous
identifications, there are about 89 families, 257 genus and 323
species of the flora and about 155 species birds; 32 of them are
rare species and 37 are endemic species of Sulawesi Island.

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There are also a number of small islands, which may be used for
academic activities. One of them is the islands of Tukang Besi,
which a beautiful underwater park of Wakatobi. This site may be
reached with a boat for about 10 hours.

4. Other Supporting Facilities

Haluoleo University is also equipped and other facilities which
supporting the activities of its students. Those facilities are
Student Centre (PKM), Mosques, Mini Stadium, Tennis Lawn,
Badminton Court and other sport facilities. Through funding from
IDB (Islamic Development Bank), Several building & physical
facilities with be built, including Student Centre, Bussiness Centre
and other facilities.

VI. COLLABORATIONS

Collaborative works with external institutions are made mutually beneficial.

During the recent years, Haluoleo University has a number of collaborative
works with government institutions, BUMN, private sector in this region.
These are performed in other to accelerate the academic improvement in
this university. So far, the types of collaborative works done are research
collaboration, academic development, education facility development and
others.

For the establishment of S2 (Master of Science) program, Haluoleo

University had initiated collaboration with the advanced universities, such
as ITB, IPB, UNJ, UNPAD, ITS, UDAYANA, UNHAS and UNM. In addition,
Haluoleo University is also helped by Asian Development Bank (ADB), CIDA
Canada, Australia, JBIC Japan, UNDP through PARUL, World Bank by
program Due-Like, TPSDP and may be will be supported by Islamic
Development Bank (IDB) and a grant a Nederland Government. All of these
works are obtained through a competitive manner. It is expected that these
will accelerate the development of Haluoleo University.

VII. TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION

Haluoleo University is located in the heart of Kendari City, the capital of the
Province of Southeast Sulawesi. It may be reached from Jakarta by a plane
for about three days via Surabaya and Makassar. An alternative
transportation from Makassar is also

available by ferry for about 20 hours. Meanwhile, this place may be

accessed from eastern Indonesian through the harbor of Murhum, Bau-Bau.

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At first glance, Kendari City is isolated. But in reality, many communication

facilities, such as radio, TV, newspaper, hand phones, internet, etc are
already available.

VIII. LIVING COSTS

Based on the BPS data in Southeast Sulawesi, the average living cost of a
student per month is as follows:

 Rooms rent : Rp. 75 .000,- = US$ 7.9*)

 Allowance : Rp. 450.000,- = US$ 47.3*)
 Books : Rp. 125.000,- = US$ 13.2*)

Total : Rp. 650.000,- = US$ 68.4*)

*)
1 US$ = Rp. 9.500,-

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