UNIVERSITAS NEGERI YOGYAKARTA MENUJU PERGURUAN TINGGI BERTARAF INTERNASIONAL (PTBI) “Yogyakarta State University on the move toward World Class University”By Dr. Marsigit, MA

Reviewed By Mira Rahmawati 09301244016 Pendidikan Matematika Swadana

State University of Yogyakarta leading international universities can be given meaning through two approaches to think that a formal approach and substantive approach. Formal approach UNY position in the life of promiscuity among the many universities in Indonesia, interactions among universities in the world, and particularly the role as a former LPTKs UNY. UNY main task is to print the educational staff and develop a science education and science teacher, in addition to print non-academics and professional education. Perspective of the global era is not only penetrated the field of education alone but has to reach all aspects of life. In the midst of euphoria to the international level, UNY presented to two phenomena that spans the two sides / ends that have not synergistic. First, UNY have an obligation to support government policy to develop the schools SBI / RSBI, and thus the UNY must also take steps towards an international university. Second, UNY presented to the various criteria for ranking world universities, and in fact UNY still far from the ranks.

Things that need to be considered for UNY to WCU:

1.      The ability of English lecturer in international class still needs to be improved

2.      Students need to be given wider opportunities to improve English skills

3.      Explored and developed the need for more intensive to establish cooperation with partner universities

4.      The need to fill or follow the MOU has been agreed with partner universities.

5.      For professors still enhanced ability to research and publish research results in international journals

6.      Existing information systems still need to be improved, including the development of bilingual Web

7.      The need for increased frequency of communication or cooperation between lecturers UNY with faculty partners.

8.      Realized the need for joint activities (joint activity) either individually or institutionally.

9.      The need for support facilities and administrative staff to support the activities of WCU

10.  The need for support and understanding among all UNY in looking at the need for WCU

11.  The need for communication and socialization are constantly about the nature, direction and purpose WCU

12.  The need for formal support and foundation of the university on the development of UNY to WCU.