To strengthen the quality of education, SEAMOLEC has established strategic collaborations with four educational institutions: Al Azhar Indonesia University, the Faculty of Educational Sciences at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Nurul Qomar Depok Foundation (Bina Rahayu Vocational High School), and State Vocational High School 4 Bogor. The signing of this cooperation agreement took place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the SEAMOLEC office.
The event was attended by Dr. Zirmansyah, Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs at Al Azhar Indonesia University, along with his team, Prof. Dr. Nurul Azkiyah, Dean of FITK UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, accompanied by 16 heads of study programs, Hj. Yumnah, Chairperson of the Nurul Qomar Depok Foundation, along with her team, and Drs. Mulya Murprihartono, M.Si, Principal of SMK Negeri 4 Bogor, together with his staff. Representing SEAMOLEC were Dr. Wahyudi, SEAMOLEC Director, along with the Deputy Director of SEAMOLEC Programs, managers, and staff who participated in the signing ceremony.
Al Azhar Indonesia University views this collaboration as a positive initial step in enhancing the quality of human resources and developing Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs with guidance from SEAMOLEC. Through this partnership, it is also hoped that cooperation with various institutions at the national and international levels can be expanded to provide broader access and better education for students.
Meanwhile, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta emphasized the importance of collaboration in today's education sector. Beyond highlighting cooperation, they also stressed that deep learning is a crucial component of the expected graduate profile. The primary focus of this collaboration is the development of a Learning Management System (LMS) that can be widely utilized. This partnership raises hopes for improved academic and professional capacity among students, educators, and teachers to contribute more significantly to technology-based education.
From the perspective of the Nurul Qomar Depok Foundation (Bina Rahayu Vocational High School), this collaboration has a positive impact in bridging the gap between education and the workforce. With this agreement, graduates are expected to possess relevant skills and be ready to compete in the industry through internship programs. Another key objective is to produce high-quality human resources capable of making significant contributions.
SMK Negeri 4 Bogor also welcomed this collaboration as a strategic step in addressing the needs and challenges of the education sector. Amid dynamic developments, the partnership with SEAMOLEC is seen as an opportunity to continue innovating. The entrepreneurship program is one of the main focuses of this collaboration, aiming to create a more creative and industry-oriented learning environment. Additionally, this cooperation includes the development of more structured and sustainable internship programs.
This collaboration reflects SEAMOLEC's tangible commitment to supporting educational transformation through the use of technology and learning innovation. As a SEAMEO regional center focused on distance learning and educational technology development, SEAMOLEC continues to strive for expanding access to quality education for all levels of society.