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The Inauguration of the first Heads of UPBJJs at Senayan in 1984.
As UT has its own unique characteristics - which are different from
conventional universities' - it requires a specific operation system . Different
characteristics and basic principles of distance higher education institutions, in
terms of learning process and management, require strong coordination . UT has
a complicated management system because it relies on cooperation with many
parties scattered all over the country. Cooperation is very important for students'
learning process because if it does not work properly, the process will be
thwarted. Therefore, to smooth up the operation, representatives in the regions
are needed to help provide services to students living all over the country. UT
would not be able to provide optimal services without help from regional
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