The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held a coordination meeting on task clarification and employee job descriptions, along with an award presentation to officials and staff who had completed their terms of service, on Monday, September 28, 2026.
The activity, held in the meeting room of the Faculty of Forestry USU, was attended by faculty leaders and all faculty employees. The Dean of the Faculty of Forestry USU, Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si., was accompanied by Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs Dr. Tito Sucipto; Vice Dean for Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Academic Infrastructure Dr. Luthfi Hakim, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng.; and Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization Dr. Anita Zaitunah, S.Hut., M.Sc.
In their remarks, the Dean and the Vice Deans expressed their appreciation and extended a warm welcome to all employees in attendance. The coordination meeting provided a shared forum for aligning task implementation and ensuring that every employee understood their roles and responsibilities in supporting services and governance at the Faculty of Forestry USU.
The main agenda focused on clarifying employee duties and job descriptions in a more structured manner. This division of responsibilities is expected to clarify each individual's duties, strengthen coordination among work units, and support effective, well-directed, and accountable work implementation.
During the activity, the Faculty of Forestry USU also presented awards to former heads of subsections and the Dean's Expert Staff who had completed their terms of service. The awards were presented directly by the Dean and Vice Deans in the form of certificates of appreciation and souvenirs, recognizing their dedication and contributions while carrying out their responsibilities at the Faculty of Forestry USU.
The presentation of awards formed part of the faculty's culture of appreciation and served as a tribute to every individual who had contributed to the institution's journey and development. Changes in positions and the completion of terms of service were viewed as part of the regeneration process, providing opportunities for continued contributions and organizational strengthening.
Through this activity, the Faculty of Forestry USU continues to promote professional, collaborative, and service-oriented organizational governance. Strengthening the division of responsibilities while recognizing employee contributions is expected to foster an increasingly cohesive and productive working environment.
This activity aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, particularly in promoting effective, accountable, and transparent institutions. Furthermore, the spirit of coordination and collaboration among employees also supports SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals by strengthening internal partnerships and cooperation to achieve shared objectives sustainably.