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there have been so many important ideas have been shared and they can be
used as a source of inspiration for the development of UT - not to mention the
ideals and expectations that motivate us to move ahead.

With the absence of strong leadership, process of change will not be on its

right track and may be counter-productive. As a Rector, Prof. Dr. M. Atwi
Suparman , MSc has taken his important roles as designer, steward, and

teacher. Changes in UT system have been designed and planned systematically,
continually and comprehensively. In order that the design of change can be
implemented appropriately, Rector has been intensely working hand-in-hand with

colleagues and staff to ensure that all necessary requirements to support the
process of change can be fully met. His role as a teacher has been demonstrated
in many opportunities by coaching, supervising and briefing those who are in

charge at the implementation levels.

The process of change moves on continuously and consistently. As a result,
UT has been awarded by ICDE (International Council for Open and Distance

Education) in 2005 the Certificate of Quality and International Accreditation. This
award is an international recognition for UT as shown in its high quality of its
distance education practice that meets internationally acceptable standards.
Recognition for UT successful achievements also comes from the ISO

certification agencies. Until 2009, UT has been awarded 24 certificates of ISO
9001:2000 in distance learning services of its 24 Regional Offices, and further 6

certificates of ISO 9001:2000 in various areas of UT core business processes in
Head Office. UT has an outstanding position among the international community
of distance higher education institutions in Asia and in the world. The Rector of

UT, Prof. Dr. M. Atwi Suparman, MSc is the President of AAOU (Asian
Association of Open Universities) 2007 - 2011, while Vice Rector I, Prof. Tian
Belawati, PhD is the Secretary General of AAOU for the same period. At the

world level , the Rector of UT has been appointed as a member of the Board of
Trustees of ICDE for two periods, i.e. 2007-2009 and 2009-2011 .

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