Makassar, Indonesia — A
Character Building Training (CBT) program for first-year students of
Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar was successfully held on 17–18 April
2026 at the Ma’had Al-Jamiah Building of the university. The activity aimed to
strengthen students’ personal character, discipline, and academic readiness as
they begin their higher education journey. The program also serves as a
compulsory requirement for students to complete their undergraduate (Sarjana)
degree.
The program was
officially opened by Prof. Dr. H. Syahruddin Usman, Head of the Ma’had Al-
Jamiah of UIN Alauddin Makassar. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the
importance of character formation as a foundational aspect of academic success.
He highlighted that the objective of the program is not only to develop good
character among students but also to cultivate awareness of religious
moderation as an essential value in contemporary society.
A total of 400 students
from the 2025 cohort participated in the training. The participants represented
several faculties, including the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Faculty
of Ushuluddin and Philosophy, and the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training.
The diversity of participants reflected the university’s commitment to
fostering inclusive and holistic student development across disciplines.
The training sessions
were guided by lecturers from the respective faculties, who served as mentors
throughout the program. The materials delivered in the training focused on five
core dimensions of character development: the relationship between the self and
God, the relationship with parents, the relationship with the environment, the
relationship with oneself, and the relationship with others. These themes were
explored through structured activities, reflective discussions, and interactive
sessions designed to enhance students’ self-awareness, ethical conduct, and
social responsibility.
The CBT program is part
of the university’s ongoing initiative to prepare students not only
academically but also personally and socially. By integrating character
education and religious moderation into the early stages of university life,
the institution aims to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable but
also possess integrity, tolerance, and professionalism.
Writer,
Jumharia Dj.
