Public Relations of UPNVJ - Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ) strengthened its commitment to good university governance through the guidance and mentoring activities of the 2026 Public Information Disclosure Monitoring and Evaluation document. This activity took place on Monday, May 11, 2026, with the presence of the Chairman of the Central Information Commission of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Ir. Donny Yoesgiantoro, MM, MPA, and Expert Staff of the Central Information Commission, Siti Ajijah, SH, MH. The agenda is a strategic step for UPNVJ in improving the quality of public information services, strengthening transparent campus governance, and ensuring the readiness of documents in the public information disclosure evaluation process.

In his remarks, Donny Yoesgiantoro emphasized that public information disclosure is a crucial component of transparent, effective, efficient, accountable, and responsible public agency governance. This principle aligns with the objectives of the Public Information Disclosure Law, which not only guarantees the public's right to information but also encourages public participation in the policy-making process. The material presented positioned information disclosure as a crucial instrument for strengthening good governance while improving the quality of information services within public agencies.

For universities, information transparency plays an increasingly crucial role, as campuses serve as centers of education, research, and community service. The KIP emphasizes that universities, as public bodies, are obligated to provide clear and transparent information to the public, have an Information and Documentation Management Officer (PPID), and ensure that information on the PPID website and application is always up-to-date and current.

This mentoring also provided an evaluation platform for UPNVJ to strengthen its public information management system in a more structured manner. Siti Ajijah, SH, MH, an Expert Staff Member from the Central Information Commission, also provided technical assistance through discussions on the 2025/2026 Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). The discussions aimed to ensure that each information disclosure indicator was met accurately, documented, and in accordance with the Central Information Commission's assessment standards.

The focus on good university governance is crucial because information disclosure is no longer merely an administrative obligation but also part of efforts to build public trust in higher education institutions. The KIP presentation stated that the proportional use of public information can promote good university governance. The benefits of information disclosure also include increasing public trust in universities and contributing to the welfare and prosperity of the community.

Donny also highlighted the urgency of information transparency in higher education institutions so that the public, government, and stakeholders can transparently understand the activities and operations of educational institutions. Information transparency is considered capable of preventing deviant practices, including public deception, embezzlement, corruption, extortion, and other forms of abuse within higher education institutions. Therefore, open campus governance is a prerequisite for maintaining institutional integrity.

In addition to regulatory and governance aspects, this activity also highlighted the challenges facing higher education institutions in facing technological disruption. The rapid and massive flow of information, coupled with the emergence of hoaxes, misinformation, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things, requires universities to have integrated data and information systems. In this context, UPNVJ needs to continuously optimize digital literacy among its academics, build an open bureaucratic culture, and develop information systems that are responsive to public needs.

Improving the quality of information services is also guided by four key principles: availability, accessibility, acceptability, and affordability. These principles require public bodies, including universities, to ensure information is readily available, easily accessible, acceptable to the public, and presented in an affordable and simple manner. Through these principles, campus information services are expected to not only meet administrative standards but also provide tangible benefits to the community.

For UPNVJ, the 2026 Public Information Disclosure Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) program provides a momentum to strengthen the role of the Public Information Disclosure Information Agency (PPID), improve internal coordination, and build a culture of sustainable information transparency. Document readiness, information updates, and digital service alignment are crucial components of the campus's efforts to meet the increasingly rapid and dynamic public needs.

The Head of the UPNVJ Public Relations Working Group, Dr. Firdaus Noor, MIKom, M.Sn., views strengthening information transparency as part of the institution's commitment to implementing transparent, accountable, and service-oriented higher education governance. Through mentoring with the Central Information Commission, UPNVJ affirmed its commitment to making information transparency a part of the institutional culture, as well as a crucial foundation for building public trust in the national defense campus.