University-Level Function for Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) maintains an institutional function responsible for supporting equality, inclusion, and human rights within the university.

This function is located within the Lembaga Pengembangan Kemahasiswaan dan Alumni (LPKA), particularly under the Student Development / Pembinaan Kemahasiswaan function, where responsibilities related to Kesetaraan, Inklusi, dan Hak Asasi Manusia are coordinated as part of student development and university support activities.

UNISSULA therefore fulfils this function through an existing institutional structure rather than through a separately named “Diversity Office”.

Institutional Position within LPKA

LPKA is an official university unit within the organisational structure of UNISSULA.

Rector Decree No. 1268/E/SA/II/2022 formally appoints heads of university units, bureaus, institutes, technical units, divisions, and sub-divisions. The decree identifies Lembaga Pengembangan Kemahasiswaan dan Alumni (LPKA) as an official institutional unit and includes a dedicated Student Development / Pembinaan Kemahasiswaan function within its organisational structure.

Within this student development structure, UNISSULA assigns institutional functions related to:

• equality;
• inclusion;
• human rights;
• student participation;
• support for underrepresented groups; and
• the development of an inclusive campus environment.

This arrangement enables UNISSULA to integrate equality and inclusion work directly into student-development activities.

Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Function

The Kesetaraan, Inklusi, dan Hak Asasi Manusia function supports the university’s efforts to ensure that students can participate in university life fairly and without unjustified barriers.

Its institutional role includes supporting the development and implementation of university approaches related to:

• equal treatment;
• non-discrimination;
• inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds;
• disability inclusion;
• access for economically disadvantaged students;
• protection of student rights; and
• awareness of human-rights principles in university life.

The function also supports coordination between institutional policy and practical student-development programmes.

Advising on Equality and Inclusion Policies

The equality and inclusion function contributes to the university’s implementation of policies related to fair treatment and inclusive access.

This includes supporting institutional policy areas such as:

• non-discriminatory admissions;
• anti-discrimination;
• inclusion of students with disabilities;
• support for economically disadvantaged students;
• participation of underrepresented groups; and
• protection of students from harmful or discriminatory treatment.

Through this institutional function, LPKA can provide input and coordination for university programmes and policies affecting student equality and inclusion.

Implementation of Inclusive Programmes

The equality and inclusion function is connected with practical university programmes designed to support students who may face barriers to higher education.

Examples of relevant institutional programmes include:

• Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah (KIP Kuliah) for economically disadvantaged students;
• Seleksi Program Khusus Penyandang Disabilitas (SPKPD) for prospective students with disabilities;
• student-development and support programmes;
• inclusion-related socialisation;
• student guidance and support; and
• other activities aimed at strengthening equitable participation in university life.

These programmes demonstrate that equality and inclusion are implemented through operational activities rather than existing only as policy statements.

Supporting Students with Disabilities

Disability inclusion is an important component of UNISSULA’s equality and inclusion framework.

The university maintains a Special Selection Programme for Persons with Disabilities (SPKPD) as a dedicated admissions mechanism for prospective students with disabilities.

The university’s disability admissions documentation also provides structured information on disability conditions, functional capability, assistive devices, hearing support, sign-language assistance, and other required support.

These measures support the broader institutional responsibility for inclusion and equitable participation.

Supporting Economically Disadvantaged Students

UNISSULA also supports equality of access through programmes for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The KIP Kuliah pathway enables prospective students from low-income households to access higher education through dedicated admissions and financial-support mechanisms.

This complements the equality and inclusion function by addressing economic barriers that can affect participation in higher education.

Relationship with the Anti-Discrimination Policy

The equality, inclusion and human-rights function supports implementation of UNISSULA’s university-wide anti-discrimination framework.

Through Circular Letter No. 8406/J/SA/IX/2025, UNISSULA prohibits discrimination across university activities and operations on the basis of gender, economic condition, disability, age, race, nationality, social status, and other protected characteristics.

The same policy provides a mechanism for handling reports or suspected cases of discrimination.

The equality and inclusion function within LPKA therefore operates within a broader institutional framework that includes policy, student support, prevention, and response.

Relationship with Inclusive Admissions

UNISSULA also maintains a non-discriminatory and inclusive admissions policy.

Circular Letter No. 83102/J/SA/IX/2025 states that student admissions provide equal opportunities and should not discriminate on the basis of gender, economic condition, disability, regional origin, nationality, or other social backgrounds.

The policy also provides for inclusive mechanisms for groups requiring particular support, including students with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.

The equality and inclusion function supports the continuation of these principles beyond the admissions stage and into student life.

Relationship with Monitoring of Underrepresented Groups

UNISSULA also measures and monitors applications and admissions of underrepresented and potentially underrepresented groups.

Through Circular Letter No. 83103/J/SA/IX/2025, the university monitors categories including gender, economic condition, disability, nationality, and international student status.

The university also monitors the number of applicants, admitted students, and changes in these data over time.

These data can support equality and inclusion planning by helping the university identify participation patterns and areas requiring additional attention.

Relationship with Planned Recruitment Actions

UNISSULA’s equality and inclusion framework is also connected to planned recruitment activities for underrepresented students.

Through Circular Letter No. 8405/J/SA/IX/2025, UNISSULA implements planned actions to widen access through affirmative or special admission pathways, scholarships, educational assistance, and targeted support.

These actions include KIP Kuliah for economically disadvantaged prospective students and SPKPD for students with disabilities.

The equality and inclusion function therefore operates alongside recruitment, admissions, monitoring, and student-support mechanisms.

Human Rights within Student Development

Human-rights principles form part of the Kesetaraan, Inklusi, dan Hak Asasi Manusia function within student development.

This includes promoting respect for individual dignity, equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and fair participation in university life.

Human-rights considerations are relevant across areas including:

• student participation;
• access to education;
• protection from discrimination;
• disability inclusion;
• fair treatment;
• student welfare; and
• protection from harmful behaviour.

By embedding this function within student development, UNISSULA integrates human-rights considerations into practical student-support activities.

Awareness, Programmes and Training

The equality and inclusion function can support university programmes, socialisation, and training activities related to:

• non-discrimination;
• equality and inclusion;
• disability awareness;
• student rights;
• respectful campus behaviour;
• prevention of bullying;
• human-rights awareness; and
• inclusive student services.

These activities help translate institutional policy into practical awareness and implementation across the university community.

Coordination with Other University Units

Because equality and inclusion issues can involve admissions, student affairs, human resources, academic units, facilities, and university management, the LPKA function operates within a wider institutional network.

Coordination may involve:

• faculties and study programmes;
• student affairs units;
• academic administration;
• human resources;
• admissions;
• international affairs;
• student support services; and
• university leadership.

This enables equality and inclusion to be addressed across multiple aspects of university life.

Institutional Framework

UNISSULA’s approach can be represented as:

Institutional structure → Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights function → Policy advice and coordination → Programmes and awareness → Student support → Monitoring and evaluation

This framework allows the university to connect institutional responsibility with practical implementation.

Evidence of Implementation

UNISSULA’s institutional function for diversity, equality, inclusion and human rights is demonstrated through the following evidence:

1. Rector Decree No. 1268/E/SA/II/2022, which formally establishes and appoints leadership within the university organisational structure, including LPKA and its student-development functions.
2. An institutional Kesetaraan, Inklusi, dan Hak Asasi Manusia function within the Student Development / Pembinaan Kemahasiswaan structure.
3. Integration of equality and inclusion responsibilities into university student-development activities.
4. Circular Letter No. 8406/J/SA/IX/2025 establishing a university-wide anti-discrimination policy.
5. Circular Letter No. 83102/J/SA/IX/2025 establishing non-discriminatory and inclusive admissions.
6. Circular Letter No. 83103/J/SA/IX/2025 establishing monitoring of applications and admissions of underrepresented groups.
7. Circular Letter No. 8405/J/SA/IX/2025 establishing planned recruitment actions for underrepresented students.
8. A dedicated SPKPD mechanism for prospective students with disabilities.
9. Disability and functional-needs assessment procedures supporting inclusive participation.
10. KIP Kuliah and other student-support mechanisms for economically disadvantaged students.
11. Institutional programmes and activities related to equality, inclusion, student rights, non-discrimination and human-rights awareness.