Yogyakarta — The Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta received a visit from the Provincial Government of East Kalimantan for the Signing of Cooperation and Strategic Discussion agenda, which took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Meeting Room I, 3rd Floor of the ISI Yogyakarta Rectorate Building. This meeting serves as a strategic step in strengthening access to higher art education for students from East Kalimantan, while also reaffirming ISI Yogyakarta's position as a national reference institution for the arts.
The collaboration focuses on providing educational cost assistance to students of the External Study Program at the Indonesian Arts and Culture Institute (ISBI) East Kalimantan. Through this scheme, students who meet the criteria will receive educational financing support, including the Single Tuition Fee (UKT) and accommodation cost assistance in the first year for students originating from outside Tenggarong City.
This agenda was attended by the leadership of ISI Yogyakarta, including Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Planning Dr. Dewanto Sukistono, M.Sn.; Vice Rector for Finance and General Affairs Dr. Dra. Suryati, M.Hum.; Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Cooperation, and Alumni Dr. Muh. Kholid Arif Rozaq, S.Hut., M.M.; Head of the Bureau of Planning, Finance, and General Affairs Dr. Bhimo Widyo Andoko, S.H., M.H.; and Head of the Bureau of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Cooperation Setyanto Putro, S.E., M.H.
Representing the East Kalimantan Provincial Government were Dr. Dasmiah, S.Pd., M.AP., Head of the Bureau of Public Welfare of the Provincial Secretariat of East Kalimantan; Aji Vini Vayanti, S.Pd., M.Pd., Head of the Basic Services Section of the Bureau of Public Welfare of the Provincial Secretariat of East Kalimantan; along with several academics and technical implementers.
This collaboration is significant for strengthening Indonesia's arts education ecosystem, especially in expanding access for regional youths to obtain quality higher arts education. ISI Yogyakarta, as a state higher education institution for the arts offering diploma, undergraduate, professional, master's, and doctoral programs, is positioned as a strategic partner in developing human resources for the fields of art, culture, and creativity.
The Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Cooperation, and Alumni of ISI Yogyakarta, Dr. Muh. Kholid Arif Rozaq, S.Hut., M.M., stated that this collaboration not only involves educational funding support but is also part of ISI Yogyakarta's commitment to supporting equitable access to arts education in various regions.
“ISI Yogyakarta has an academic and cultural responsibility to open up art education as broadly as possible for the younger generation of Indonesia. This cooperation with the East Kalimantan Provincial Government is part of a joint effort in preparing competent human resources in art and culture with character, who are capable of making real contributions to the region,” he said.
Through this collaboration, ISI Yogyakarta will play a role in providing facilities and academic support for the scholarship recipients. Additionally, ISI Yogyakarta will also verify the academic and administrative data of the students, monitor academic progress, and report on the study progress of the beneficiaries to the Provincial Government of East Kalimantan.
Meanwhile, the East Kalimantan Provincial Government plays a role in determining beneficiaries, paying for educational assistance, and monitoring the assistance program. This scheme shows institutional synergy between local governments and higher education institutions in supporting educational development, competency development, and improving the skills of the younger generation.
Head of the Bureau of Public Welfare of the Regional Secretariat of East Kalimantan Province, Dr. Dasmiah, S.Pd., M.AP., conveyed that this cooperation is part of the commitment of the East Kalimantan Provincial Government to expand higher education opportunities for the people of the region, especially in the fields of art and culture.
“The East Kalimantan Provincial Government views arts education as an important part of human and cultural development. Through this collaboration, students are expected to gain better learning opportunities, develop their potential, and eventually contribute back to society and the region.
This educational cost assistance program is also aimed at increasing students' motivation, competence, and skills so they can become skilled workers needed by the region. After completing their education, students are expected to be able to make positive contributions to the community through their work, services, and strengthening of culture in their respective environments.
For ISI Yogyakarta, this cooperation reinforces the campus's strategic role as a center for education, creation, study, and development of art. The collaboration with the Provincial Government of East Kalimantan will not only impact educational financing but also open broader opportunities for strengthening academic networks, developing regional culture, and enhancing the contribution of art higher education to national development.
This collaboration also serves as proof that arts education holds an important position in the development of Indonesian human resources. Art is not only understood as an aesthetic expression but also as a force of culture, identity, creativity, and social diplomacy that can strengthen the competitiveness of regions and the nation.
With the signing of this cooperation and strategic discussion, ISI Yogyakarta further strengthens its position as an art higher education institution that actively builds networks with local governments, opens access to education for the younger generation, and makes real contributions to the development of Indonesian art and culture.
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