University-Managed Housing for Employees

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) provides access to university-managed housing facilities for members of the university community, including lecturers and administrative staff.

Through its Rusunawa (University Flats), UNISSULA provides accommodation facilities that may be used by lecturers, educational staff, and students in accordance with university procedures.

The provision of university-managed accommodation supports employees who require housing close to the campus and contributes to a more accessible and supportive working environment.

Formal Institutional Provision

The availability of Rusunawa for employees is supported by an official university policy.

Through Circular Letter No. 6109/J/SA/VI/2022, UNISSULA states that its Rusunawa may be used by members of the university community, including:

• lecturers;
• educational and administrative staff; and
• students.

The circular also establishes that use of the facility is managed through institutional procedures and that the arrangement serves as a continuing basis for the utilisation of the Rusunawa.

This provides a formal institutional basis for employee access to university-managed accommodation.

Direct Provision of Housing

UNISSULA directly provides the housing facility through the university’s own Rusunawa infrastructure.

This is significant because employees do not depend solely on the private housing market when university accommodation is available.

The Rusunawa provides an additional accommodation option for employees who may need housing close to their workplace.

The university therefore supports employees through direct access to institutionally managed housing.

Housing Access for Lecturers

Lecturers are explicitly included among the groups permitted to use the Rusunawa.

The university circular states that Rusunawa facilities are available to the academic community, including lecturers.

This provides academic employees with an institutional housing option that can support their work and activities at the university.

Housing Access for Administrative and Educational Staff

The policy also explicitly includes tenaga kependidikan, or educational and administrative staff.

This ensures that housing access is not limited to academic personnel.

Employees from different areas of university operations may therefore access the Rusunawa according to established university procedures.

Supporting Employee Accessibility

Providing housing close to the university can help employees address practical challenges associated with commuting and accommodation.

University-managed housing may support:

• employees who live far from campus;
• staff requiring temporary accommodation;
• employees participating in university activities;
• lecturers with intensive academic responsibilities;
• staff whose duties require proximity to campus facilities; and
• members of the university community requiring short- or medium-term accommodation.

This provides employees with an additional housing option within the university environment.

Supporting Reduced Commuting

The availability of housing near the workplace can also contribute to sustainable mobility.

Employees staying in university-managed accommodation can reduce the need for longer-distance daily commuting.

The relationship can be represented as:

Campus housing → Shorter commuting distance → Reduced transport demand → Lower environmental impact

This complements UNISSULA’s broader sustainable commuting initiatives.

University-Managed Accommodation

The Rusunawa is managed as part of UNISSULA’s institutional facilities.

Use of the facility follows university procedures designed to maintain:

• order;
• cleanliness;
• responsible use; and
• appropriate management of the accommodation.

The official circular establishes a continuing institutional basis for the management and utilisation of the Rusunawa.

Supporting the University Community

UNISSULA adopts an inclusive approach to the use of its Rusunawa.

The facility is available to members of the university community across different groups rather than being restricted only to students.

By including lecturers and staff, UNISSULA recognises that housing can also be an important element of employee support.

Employee Well-Being

Access to university-managed housing can contribute to employee well-being by providing an accommodation option close to the workplace.

Potential benefits include:

• reduced commuting time;
• improved access to campus;
• greater convenience;
• reduced travel-related stress;
• improved participation in university activities; and
• greater flexibility for employees with responsibilities on campus.

Housing provision therefore supports both employee welfare and institutional effectiveness.

Supporting Academic and University Activities

The Rusunawa can also support employees who need accommodation in connection with academic, administrative, and university activities.

Its proximity to campus facilities enables easier participation in:

• academic programmes;
• university meetings;
• institutional events;
• student activities;
• community activities; and
• other university responsibilities.

This supports the effective use of university facilities and employee participation in institutional activities.

Inclusive Access to University Facilities

The university’s circular explicitly establishes that the Rusunawa may be used by the broader academic community.

This demonstrates that accommodation facilities are considered part of the university’s shared institutional infrastructure.

Providing access to lecturers, staff, and students strengthens the inclusive use of campus resources.

Housing and Sustainable Campus Development

Employee housing can contribute to sustainable campus development by bringing employees closer to their workplace.

When employees are able to stay near campus, the university may reduce the need for long-distance daily commuting.

This can contribute to:

• reduced transport demand;
• lower fuel consumption;
• reduced commuting costs;
• lower transport-related emissions; and
• improved accessibility to university facilities.

Relationship with Sustainable Mobility

UNISSULA’s employee housing provision complements other sustainable mobility initiatives.

The university’s broader approach includes:

• sustainable transportation;
• pedestrian mobility;
• electric transport;
• remote working; and
• university-managed housing.

Together, these measures can reduce the environmental and financial burden associated with commuting.

Institutional Management and Continuity

The official circular states that the arrangements for the use of the Rusunawa remain in force from the date of establishment and serve as the basis for its continuing utilisation.

This demonstrates that access to the facility is supported by an institutional arrangement rather than an isolated activity.

Contribution to SDG 11

UNISSULA’s provision of housing facilities for employees contributes to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by supporting access to accommodation and potentially reducing commuting burdens.

THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2027 assesses whether universities provide affordable housing for employees.

The indicator provides up to three points. The existence component recognises universities that:

• evaluate housing affordability;
• provide housing directly; and
• provide financial support for housing.

UNISSULA currently demonstrates the direct provision of university-managed housing through its Rusunawa facility, which is accessible to lecturers and educational staff.

Evidence of Implementation

UNISSULA’s employee housing provision is demonstrated through:

1. Circular Letter No. 6109/J/SA/VI/2022 governing the use of Rusunawa.
2. Direct provision of university-managed accommodation.
3. Explicit access for lecturers.
4. Explicit access for educational and administrative staff.
5. Access for the wider university community.
6. Institutional procedures governing use of the accommodation.
7. Continuing institutional management of the Rusunawa.
8. Provision of accommodation close to university facilities.
9. Support for employees participating in university activities.
10. Potential reduction in commuting requirements for employees using campus housing.