Sukadji Ranuwihardjo
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Sukadji Ranuwihardjo was an Indonesia
n academic and former Rector (Head) of Gadjah Mada University
(Universitas Gadjah Mada, or UGM) from 1973 to 1981.
Sukadji was born on November 9, 1931 in Blitar
, East Java
in what was, at the time, the Dutch East Indies
(present day Indonesia
). He went to school, first, in Malang
in East Java before moving to Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta to study economics. He later obtained a Masters degree from the University of California, Berkeley, before completing a doctoral degree at UGM. His wife, Soetarlinah, was a psychologist
.
Sukadji began his career as the head of the accounting and budget division at the Indonesian state railroad company, PNKA, from 1957 until 1959. Following his work in the PNKA Sukadji became a lecturer at the National Resilience Institute. He also served as an assistant trade minister in the Indonesian trade ministry.
Sukadji was an active staff member in the Faculty of Economics at Gadjah Mada University during the 1960s and 1970s, serving in many positions in the Faculty. He was chair of the Yogyakarta Branch of the Ikatan Sarjana Ekonomi Indonesia (Indonesian Economic Scholars Association) between 1966-68. He became Dean of the Economics Faculty of UGM in 1966 and served until 1973. He was elected to the position of Rector (Head) of the university in 1973, a position he held until 1981.
In addition to his academic duties, Sukadji served in various capacities at the national level. He was appointed as a member of the provisional national parliament (DPRS/MPRS, or Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Sementara/Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat Sementara) between 1968-70 and also of the Indonesian upper house of parliament (Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat, MPR, or People's Consultative Assembly
) after 1973. Beginning in 1984 he served until the 1990s in the important post of Director General of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education in Jakarta, a position which closely involved him in high-level policy management of higher education issues in Indonesia. In 1992 he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (honoris causa) at Murdoch University in Perth in recognition of his services to higher education in Indonesia.
Sukadji died on August 11, 2007. A viewing was held at Balairung Hall located at Gadjah Mada University, according to the head of the university's public relations department, Suryo Baskoro. Sukadji was buried at the University's school burial grounds at Kawansan Sawitsari, Sleman
.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n academic and former Rector (Head) of Gadjah Mada University
Gadjah Mada University
The Gadjah Mada University is the largest and the oldest national university in Indonesia . founded on December 19, 1949; although the first lecture was given on 13 March 1946. The name was taken from the name of Majapahit's Prime Minister, Gajah Mada.UGM is located in Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa...
(Universitas Gadjah Mada, or UGM) from 1973 to 1981.
Sukadji was born on November 9, 1931 in Blitar
Blitar
Blitar is a city which is the capital of a regency with the same name in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 kilometers from Malang and 167 kilometers from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' - 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South...
, East Java
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
in what was, at the time, the Dutch East Indies
Dutch East Indies
The Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
(present day Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
). He went to school, first, in Malang
Malang
Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. The city population at the 2010 Census was 819,708. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for...
in East Java before moving to Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta to study economics. He later obtained a Masters degree from the University of California, Berkeley, before completing a doctoral degree at UGM. His wife, Soetarlinah, was a psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
.
Sukadji began his career as the head of the accounting and budget division at the Indonesian state railroad company, PNKA, from 1957 until 1959. Following his work in the PNKA Sukadji became a lecturer at the National Resilience Institute. He also served as an assistant trade minister in the Indonesian trade ministry.
Sukadji was an active staff member in the Faculty of Economics at Gadjah Mada University during the 1960s and 1970s, serving in many positions in the Faculty. He was chair of the Yogyakarta Branch of the Ikatan Sarjana Ekonomi Indonesia (Indonesian Economic Scholars Association) between 1966-68. He became Dean of the Economics Faculty of UGM in 1966 and served until 1973. He was elected to the position of Rector (Head) of the university in 1973, a position he held until 1981.
In addition to his academic duties, Sukadji served in various capacities at the national level. He was appointed as a member of the provisional national parliament (DPRS/MPRS, or Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Sementara/Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat Sementara) between 1968-70 and also of the Indonesian upper house of parliament (Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat, MPR, or People's Consultative Assembly
People's Consultative Assembly
The People's Consultative Assembly is the legislative branch in Indonesia's political system. It is composed of the members of the People's Representative Council and the Regional Representative Council. Before 2004, and the amendments to the 1945 Constitution, the MPR was the highest governing...
) after 1973. Beginning in 1984 he served until the 1990s in the important post of Director General of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education in Jakarta, a position which closely involved him in high-level policy management of higher education issues in Indonesia. In 1992 he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (honoris causa) at Murdoch University in Perth in recognition of his services to higher education in Indonesia.
Sukadji died on August 11, 2007. A viewing was held at Balairung Hall located at Gadjah Mada University, according to the head of the university's public relations department, Suryo Baskoro. Sukadji was buried at the University's school burial grounds at Kawansan Sawitsari, Sleman
Sleman
Sleman is a town in Sleman Regency, Indonesia. It is on the road between Yogyakarta and Magelang. It is in the regency that is home to Mount Merapi, which started its most recent eruption in late October and early November 2010, killing hundreds, including Maridjan, the spiritual keeper of the...
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