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Study programs run by each
Faculty varies in terms of numbers

and levels. In general,
development of study program is

done based on social needs which
can be identified through need

assessment and survey. In relation
to this, the priority of opening a

study program is in accordance
with the market segment. Study

program that tends to have
relatively small number of students

and have small potential for future
development will be incorporated

into other relevant study program.
As distance education

institution, UT has unique
characteristics which is shown in

its missions. One of its missions is
expanding learning opportunity in

higher education , so that from time
to time UT gets assignments from

the government related to
improving learning quality. The

examples of study programs which
are closely related to this social

needs are (1) Dl and Oil programs
of junior high teacher training, (2)

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