EduAsiaNews, Jakarta – The Senate of Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ) has officially selected three candidates for the position of Rector for the 2026–2030 term through a voting process conducted during a closed Senate meeting at the Nusantara 1 Meeting Room, UPNVJ Pondok Labu Campus, Jakarta, on Thursday (July 30, 2026). Of the 34 votes cast by Senate members, candidate number 2, Prof. Dr. Drs. Anter Venus, M.A., Comm., secured 30 votes. The selection results will be submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) for the next stage of the rectorial election process, which will be conducted jointly with the Minister.
The other two candidates are candidate number 3, Prof. Dr. Drs. Abdul Halim, S.H., M.Ag., and candidate number 4, Prof. Dr. Memen Kustiawan, S.E., M.Si., M.H., Ak., CA., CPA., each of whom received two votes.
The three nominees were formally endorsed by Dr. Irsyaf Marsal, S.H., M.H., Chair of the UPNVJ Senate, as the official rector candidates eligible to proceed to the final stage of the Rector Election for the 2026–2030 term.
The voting took place after all four prospective rector candidates presented their visions, missions, and strategic work programs at the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Auditorium, UPNVJ Pondok Labu Campus, earlier the same day. The forum provided each candidate with an opportunity to outline their policy directions, university development strategies, and priority programs should they be entrusted with leading UPNVJ.
According to the official vote tally, the results were as follows:
- Candidate No. 1: Dr. Sakroni, S.ST., M.Pd. – 0 votes;
- Candidate No. 2: Prof. Dr. Drs. Anter Venus, M.A., Comm. – 30 votes;
- Candidate No. 3: Prof. Dr. Drs. Abdul Halim, S.H., M.Ag. – 2 votes; and
- Candidate No. 4: Prof. Dr. Memen Kustiawan, S.E., M.Si., M.H., Ak., CA., CPA. – 2 votes.
The voting results were formalized through a Senate resolution as the basis for appointing the three official rector candidates. This stage constitutes part of the screening process to identify candidates with the leadership capacity, professional track record, institutional vision, and strategic agenda required to advance UPNVJ.
The selection of the three candidates marks the completion of the Senate’s screening process. The results will now be submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology for the final rector election stage, during which the Minister will participate in determining the elected rector for the 2026–2030 term.
The rectorial election is a strategic process that will shape the continued academic and institutional transformation of UPNVJ. The future rector is expected to strengthen the quality of education, research, community engagement, institutional governance, digital transformation, and the university’s reputation at both the national and international levels.
Through this election process, UPNVJ reaffirms its commitment to fostering leadership characterized by integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to educational excellence. The incoming leadership is also expected to continue advancing UPNVJ’s transformation as a State Defense University that is distinguished, impactful, and globally competitive.(www.upnvj.ac.id)
