Sembilanbelas November University Explained

Sembilanbelas November University Kolaka (Indonesian: Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka, abbreviated as USN Kolaka) is a public university in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi.^{[1] [2]}

History

USN Kolaka was formed on November 19, 1984, and was originally called the Kolaka November 19th Education and Teaching State College (Indonesian: Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan 19 Nopember Kolaka (STKIP). The date was chosen to commemorate the date of the Kolaka incident. The state college became a university in 2005, based on a decree released by the Indonesian Ministry of Education. It also changed its name to November 19 University Kolaka (Indonesian: Universitas 19 November Kolaka) In Indonesia, the institution became a public university (Indonesian: Perguruan Tinggi Negeri), and from that moment on, the institution is known by its current name, which it has retained since it became a public university.^[3]

Logo and philosophy

The logo of UNS Kolaka comprises several aspects, each with its own meaning:

1. Five flower petals, indicating Pancasila.
2. A star, indicating the desire and drive to learn and create for the sake of society and scientific development.
3. Twenty grains of paddy rice and fourteen pieces of cotton, indicating the year when USN Kolaka became a public university.
4. An eagle head with four combs and two wings, indicating the day and month when USN Kolaka became a public university.
5. A monument, indicating the historical significance of the university’s name.
6. An opened book, indicating the value of science and technology for society.
7. A ribbon with university name emblazoned, indicating the unity of the university.^[4]

Academics

Faculties

USN Kolaka has six faculties and thirty programs. Students attending the following programs will receive a bachelor’s degree, with the exception of nursing students, since their program is only at the level of an associate degree. These are the following faculties and programs available at USN Kolaka:

Faculty of Teaching and Education Science

• Indonesian Language Education
• English Language Education
• Mathematics Education
• Geography Education
• Sports Education
• Pancasila Education
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries

• Agribusiness
• Agrotechnology
• Fisheries Science
• Animal Husbandry
• Marine Science
• Agricultural Product Technology

Faculty of Science and Technology

• Mining Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemistry
• Machine Engineering
• Naval Engineering
• Pharmacy
• Nursing

Faculty of Social and Political Science

• Public Administration
• Management
• Accounting
• Economic Development

Faculty of Law

• Law

Faculty of Information and Technology

• Information Science
• Computer Science

Ranking

According to Webometrics 2021 Report, the university is currently ranked 390th in Indonesia.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Halaman Profile Singkat. 2021-02-22. www.usn.ac.id.
2. Web site: Universitas Sembilan Belas November Kolaka. 2021-02-22. SIPP. en.
3. Web site: Kendari. Rustam. 2020-05-29. Mengenal Lebih Dekat Kampus Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka Tenggara News. 2021-02-22. en-US.
4. Web site: Halaman Struktur Organ. 2021-02-22. www.usn.ac.id.
5. Web site: Indonesia Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions. 2021-02-22. www.webometrics.info.