2018 Development Studies Immersion ProgramProgram Profile

Contact Details www.acicis.edu.au

Perth Office: ACICIS Secretariat

enquiries@acicis.edu.au

+61 8 6488 6675

ACICIS Resident Director: Dr Adrian Budiman

a.budiman@acicis.edu.au

+62 274 561 477

Program DetailsACICIS Development Studies Immersion Program

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Semester One: February – June

Semester Two: August – December

www.acicis.edu.au/programs/semester/development-studies-immersion-dsip

What is ACICIS?The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) was

established with government funding in 1994 to provide a unique support

network for students wishing to study in Indonesia. Consisting of 27 member

universities, located in Australia, the UK and the Netherlands, ACICIS coordinates

various semester-long, six-week short course, and educational study tour options

in Indonesia. Since its inception, ACICIS has helped over 2,000 students from

Australia and abroad attend universities in Indonesia and complete professional

internship modules. Current study options include: professional practicum

courses in Business, Law, Creative Arts & Design, Journalism and Development

Studies (Jakarta), intensive Indonesian language study, development studies,

business and law, and teacher training (Yogyakarta), agriculture (Bogor) and an

independent field study and International relations program (Bandung). Courses

are assessed by our Indonesian partner universities and accepted by member

universities for credit towards home university degrees in Australia and abroad.

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What is the Development Studies Immersion Program?The ACICIS Development Studies Immersion Program (DSIP) is a semester-long community development

program hosted by Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta. The DSIP offers students the opportunity to

undertake either an eight-week community development fieldwork module known as ‘Student Community

Service (SCS)’, or an eight-week professional development placement with a local community-based

organisation as part of their semester in Yogyakarta. The DSIP has been designed for students with no

existing Indonesian language skills; however, students with existing language skills are welcome to participate.

Gadjah Mada UniversityFounded in 1949, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is one of the top four universities in Indonesia. UGM has

18 faculties: Agricultural Technology, Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, Cultural Sciences, Dentistry,

Economics, Engineering, Forestry, Geography, Law, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine,

Pharmacy, Philosophy, Psychology, Social and Political Sciences, and Veterinary Science. It also has a

Graduate School and 28 research centres. UGM has 54,000 students, including over 700 international

students. UGM is located in Yogyakarta in central Java, 443km east of Jakarta. Yogyakarta, with a population

of a little over 500,000, is regarded as a centre of Javanese culture as well as a centre of learning.

DSIP StructureThe DSIP runs in two intakes each year: from February to June, and August to December. The structure of

the fourteen-week program is as follows:

✜ Six weeks of Indonesian language classes and coursework at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). Classes

are scheduled from Monday-Thursday, from 9am to 4pm.

Concurrent with;

✜ A seminar series on contemporary development issues in Indonesia facilitated by local practitioners

and experts in the field of development studies;

Followed by;

✜ Eight weeks of either a Student Community Service (SCS) project or the DSIP Development

Placement.

✜

DSIP Program DatesSemester 1

✜ Commences with an orientation period at Gadjah Mada University in January.

✜ Intensive language classes and seminar series will run from January to March.

✜ Students’ placements run from March to May and final presentations will be in June.

Semester 2

✜ Commences with an orientation period at Gadjah Mada University in August.

✜ Intensive language classes and seminar series will run from August to October.

✜ Students’ placements run from October to December and final presentations will be in December.

Enrolment and ScholarshipsStudents can apply for the Development Studies Immersion Program either online, via: www.acicis.edu.

au/apply-now/online or by sending a hard copy application to the ACICIS Secretariat in Perth, Western

Australia.

In the past three rounds of the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan Mobility Program, ACICIS

was successful in securing over $766,000 of funding to support students on this program in 2018 to

2020. In total there are 134 mobility grants available to support students from ACICIS member universities

to undertake studies on the DSIP. Interested parties should contact the ACICIS Secretariat or individual

university International Offices for more information on NCP mobility grant availability and eligibility.

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What does the DSIP Offer Host Organisations?Via a careful selection process, ACICIS aims to provide Host Organisations with competent interns with prior

experience in the development or voluntary sector.

DSIP participants bring with them a good understanding of the major theoretical issues in the development

field, and a diverse range of professional and/ or voluntary experiences.

The majority of participants are native English speakers and/or are enrolled in English language degree

programs at their home universities. Internship tasks are at the discretion of each Host Organisation to suit

office needs and student capabilities; however, past internship placements have seen students assigned to

tasks such as:

✜ Compiling desk reviews on current political and/ or social issues which may be of interest to the Host

Organisation’s operations in Indonesia;

✜ Reviewing and compiling project monitoring reports for final evaluation;

✜ Assisting in the design and editing of web material and other reporting obligations;

✜ Editing and maintaining an organisation’s visual and/ or digital archives;

✜ Research assistance and data collection;

✜ Assisting in the preparation of funding applications and/ or grant proposals;

✜ Field visits to one or more of the Host Organisation’s partners;

✜ Assisting with media and communication strategy;

✜ Capacity building.

PlacementsDevelopment placements are designed to encompass a wide range of interests within Yogyakarta’s

development sector. Students are assigned an English-speaking mentor in the workplace to guide them

through the eight-week period. This role of mentoring has been designed to take up no more than half an

hour per day of a designated staff member’s time. ACICIS is presently identifying and selecting willing Host

Organisations for the DSIP development placements, from the following sectors:

✜ Disaster Response & Environment;

✜ Education;

✜ Gender;

✜ Governance & Corruption;

✜ Health;

✜ Media;

✜ Refugee & Migration Issues.

DSIP Host Organisations Host organisations for the DSIP Development Placement are listed below.

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DSIP Management and Pastoral CareACICIS manages all aspects of the DSIP from the point of participant arrival to departure. ACICIS provides

all participants with a comprehensive pre-departure and in‐country orientation program, routine and

emergency assistance for the duration of the program.

Students undertaking the Student Community Service (SCS) for will also be supervised by an UGM

academic appointed to oversee the program.

Students undertaking the Development Placement will work under the supervision of a workplace mentor.

The workplace mentor will supervise and guide a student’s work within the host organisation for the

duration of the student’s placement, as well as provide feedback to supervising ACICIS staff regarding a

student’s conduct and performance within the workplace.

Over the course of the eight-week program ACICIS staff will meet regularly with Host Organisations to

assess the progress of participants and to help resolve any issues that may arise.

Gadjah Mada University provides visa sponsorship for all DSIP participants on a 12-month Temporary Stay

Permit visa (KITAS). The development placement is conducted as part of a formal academic program

hosted by the university, and as such, students are strictly prohibited from undertaking any paid work

during their development placement.

All participants must hold comprehensive medical insurance covering emergency evacuation, and adhere

to ACICIS’ Risk Management Strategy for Yogyakarta. At all times they also remain bound by all internal

regulations and risk management strategies of their Host Organisations.

Travel as part of a development placement is permissible so long as it meets the requirements of ACICIS’

Risk Management Strategy and is approved by the ACICIS Resident Director well in advance (a minimum of

two weeks prior to travel). Participants or hosts are encouraged to inform ACICIS staff of any proposed travel

plans as early as possible.

The DSIP has been designed in such a way that ACICIS and Gadjah Mada University fulfil all administrative

and pastoral care duties, thus freeing Host Organisations of such tasks.

AssessmentThe academic emphasis of the DSIP is on gaining practical experience in the development studies field

through frontline community development projects. The DSIP is designed to meet a full semester load at

most universities, comprising the following assessable components:

# Component Weighting Notes

1 Indonesian Language

Classes

30% Undertaken at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) –

assessment administered by UGM’s Indonesian

Language and Culture Learning Service (INCULS).

2 Seminar Series 10% Attendance at, and participation in, all seminars and

fieldtrips organised by ACICIS is required. Evidence of

familiarity with set readings will be assessed through

seminar participation.

3 Research Essay 20% 2,000-word research essay on a contemporary

theme in Indonesian development.

4 Student Community Service

(SCS) or DSIP Development

Placement

30% For SCS students: Students will be assigned to a

number of different development projects at their

community field site, monitored and supervised by

academic staff from UGM.

For Development Placement students: Host

Organisation mentors and ACICIS staff will monitor

and supervise student progress and performance.

5 Final Presentation 10% A brief (20 minute) presentation regarding students’

SCS/Development Placement experience within the

Indonesian development sector.

Upon completion of the program, the ACICIS Resident Director, will provide a one-‐page evaluation report

on the performance of each student. In accordance with standard ACICIS practice, student performance

in the Resident Director’s report will be assessed only as ‘Satisfactory’ or ‘Unsatisfactory’ (equivalent to

‘Ungraded pass/fail’).

To complete this program satisfactorily, students must demonstrate the ability to perform tasks in their

SCS project(s) or Development Placements to a satisfactory standard, and also to reflect on the experience

and relate it back to their academic studies. Students must attend a minimum of 80 per cent of scheduled

language classes, all seminars and fieldtrips, as well as achieve a grade of at least 60 per cent in the

Indonesian language component of the program.

A student’s home university may retain the right to set and grade other assessment tasks related to the

program. While ACICIS makes a recommendation about how much academic credit a student should be

awarded for their participation in the program, it is up to individual home universities to determine their own

protocols and rules for awarding academic credit to students who undertake and successfully complete

the program.

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Additional InformationThe DSIP is open to both Australian and non-Australian citizens/ students. There are no Indonesian

language pre-requisites for the program. Unless an applicant indicates they have strong Indonesian

language skills and would like an Indonesian language placement, work placements will be in English-

language environments.

✜ Development Placement schedules are to follow the regular working hours for the participating Host

Organisation;

✜ Host Organisations may accept more than one intern;

✜ The Development Placement program is for a maximum of eight weeks. Should Host Organisations

wish to extend the placement period beyond this time, ACICIS is no longer responsible for the

student’s pastoral care, academic or visa management;

✜ Host Organisations are not liable for any expenses throughout the placement. Any travel expenses

related to placement activities should be discussed with participants well in advance. Should

participants be unable to afford additional work-related travel expenses, an alternative set of duties

should be provided;

✜ Host Organisations have the right to terminate the placement position should candidate performance

be unsatisfactory;

✜ Students enter Indonesia on a KITAS study visa, and as such, are strictly prohibited from carrying out

any paid work during their time in-country, or receiving any form of financial compensation for their

duties performed while on the ACICIS program.

DSIP Program ProtocolsThe success of the ACICIS Development Studies Immersion Program (DSIP) requires the cooperation

of ACICIS, all student participants, and the organisations which host them during their development

placement. The smooth operation of the program is enhanced when these three ‘stakeholders’ agree to the

following protocols:

1. ACICIS agrees to: ✜ Arrange an orientation program when students first arrive in-country;

✜ Arrange an eight-week community development project or development placement for the

participant in a relevant work environment where English is a medium of communication;

✜ Have a staff member present in Indonesia to assist participants throughout the program with

academic matters;

✜ Provide appropriate advice and support to the Host Organisation regarding the requirements of the

internship for the duration of the program;

✜ Provide the home university with an evaluation report on each participant, with a recommended

pass/fail grade for the practicum;

✜ Provide participants with full contact details of the Australian Embassy (or the embassy of their

home country) in Jakarta, such as may be required for security purposes, and to inform appropriate

Embassy officials of the arrangements for the ACICIS program;

✜ Assist participants in obtaining the appropriate visa for the program.

2. The student participant agrees to: ✜ Participate fully in the lecture/seminar series activities;

✜ Complete all academic assessments as required;

✜ Participate fully in the community development project or development placement under the

supervision of a mentor/academic, to an extent appropriate to be participant’s level of experience

and skill;

✜ Behave in accordance with the highest professional standards and in a culturally and contextually

appropriate manner.

3. The Host Organisation for the development placement agrees to accept a specified number of ACICIS DSIP participants for a eight-week period of work experience and to provide each participant with:

✜ A ‘mentor’ who will supervise and advise the participant;

✜ Ongoing advice regarding a student’s duties in that work environment;

✜ A conducive work environment and facilities for the participant (desk/ work space, and access to

equipment);

✜ Involve the participant in all regular activities of the work environment, as appropriate to the

participant’s level of experience and skill;

✜ Provide ACICIS with a brief written assessment report by the mentor on the participant by the end of

the internship (1-2 paragraphs);

✜ Provide ACICIS with feedback on the program and any suggestions for future improvements.

Sponsorship PackagesACICIS welcomes proposals from Australian and Indonesian businesses interested in supporting the

continued development of the DSIP through a range of sponsorship packages. Packaging arrangements

may include: one-off or ongoing financial contributions to ACICIS Indonesia’s DSIP program; in-kind support

for the DSIP through the provision of speakers, networking events and/or venue support; or scholarships

and/ or grants provided directly to DSIP students. In turn, ACICIS will acknowledge such support through

the inclusion of your business logo on our site and promotional materials; acknowledgement of your

support throughout our DSIP program documents; and, where appropriate, the allocation of an intern/s at

your organisation. For sponsorship enquiries, please contact ACICIS’ Resident Director, Mr Adrian Budiman,

directly, at: a.budiman@acicis.edu.au.

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ACICIS StaffConsortium DirectorThe Consortium Director is responsible for the overall management of ACICIS, chairing the National

Reference Group which determines ACICIS policy. The Consortium Director and Founder of ACICIS

is Professor David T. Hill, AM. Prof. Hill is in the Asian Studies Program at Murdoch University in Perth,

where he is a Fellow of the Asia Research Centre for Social, Political and Economic Change. His research

interests are in Indonesian media, literature, biography, and cultural politics, and he is a NAATI-accredited

professional English-Indonesian interpreter and translator. While based in Perth, Prof. Hill is a frequent visitor

to Indonesia.

Resident DirectorACICIS’ Resident Director oversees the provision of academic and pastoral advice to students, liaises with

Indonesian authorities and universities, and ensures that ACICIS’ 13 in-country programs run smoothly.

The current Resident Director is Dr Adrian Budiman, Dr Budiman joined ACICIS in early 2016 as the Deputy

Resident Director. Dr Budiman holds a PhD in Media Arts and Studies from Ohio University in 2008, an MA

in International Affairs from the same institution in 2003 and an undergraduate degree in Management from

Universitas Gadjah Mada. Dr Budiman oversees the DSIP, coordinates the academic program, and provides

pastoral care and support to students.

ACICIS Yogyakarta Staff ACICIS staff located in Yogyakarta are responsible for managing the design and implementation of the DSIP

program and liaising with Host Organisations, university staff and students. Throughout the program, ACICIS

staff advises students on academic and industry-specific matters, offer pastoral care and emergency

assistance, and represents ACICIS at participating Host Organisations and related events.

ACICIS Contact DetailsACICIS welcomes the opportunity to partner with your organisation in the DSIP. Please feel free to contact

us at the details below for further information.

For all in-country enquiries, including corporate sponsorship packaging, hosting a DSIP student intern or

becoming involved as an industry speaker, please contact the ACICIS Resident Director:

Dr Adrian Budiman - ACICIS Resident Director

ACICIS Yogyakarta Office

Gg. Alamanda CT X/ 18A

Catur Tunggal, Depok

Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281

t: +62 274 561 477

m: +62 818 267 712

e: a.budiman@acicis.edu.au

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AcknowledgementsACICIS gratefully acknowledges the financial and in-kind support

it has received from the Australian Government’s ‘New Colombo

Plan’ Mobility Grant Program, which has partially funded students’

participation in the Development Studies Immersion Program

throughout 2015 – 2018.

The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian

Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific

in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study

and undertake professional experiences in the region. For more

information on the New Colombo Plan, please visit: www.dfat.gov.

au/new-colombo-plan.

ACICIS is gratefully hosted by The University of Western Australia

(UWA), one of Australia’s leading teaching, learning and research

universities. From its heritage riverside campus in Perth, UWA is

consistently ranked in the top 100 universities in the world and is

a national leader in student demand, graduate starting salaries,

research grants and more.

ACICIS Development Studies Immersion ProgramIndonesian Partner University

Founded in 1949, Universtas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is a comprehensive research university and is one of the top four universities in Indonesia.

UGM has 18 faculties, a graduate school and 28 research centres. UGM has around 54,000 students, including over 13,000 postgraduate students and over 700 international students.

UGM is located in Yogyakarta in central Java, 443km east of Jakarta. Yogyakarta, with a population of a little over 500,000, is regarded as a centre of Javanese culture as well as a centre

of learning.

ACICIS Member Universities

ACICIS is gratefully hosted by