Organizational Structure of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Hasanuddin University

The organizational structure of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FCS), Hasanuddin University is designed to ensure that all academic, student, research, and community engagement activities run in harmony with the university’s vision. Through a well-coordinated system, FCS maintains a strong connection between university policies, faculty-level implementation, and learning processes within each study program.

Leadership Level

At the top level, the Rector of Hasanuddin University provides overall academic and institutional direction, including that of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences.
Within the faculty, the Faculty Senate serves as a normative body that offers academic recommendations and strategic considerations. The Senate works in coordination with the Dean, maintaining a collegial and consultative relationship rather than a hierarchical one.

Faculty Leadership

The Dean leads the Faculty of Cultural Sciences and holds overall responsibility for academic and administrative activities. The Dean is supported by three Vice Deans, each overseeing a specific area of responsibility:

1. Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Development
   Oversees academic programs, curriculum development, and student activities.

2. Vice Dean for Planning and Resources
   Manages strategic planning, financial administration, and human resources.

3. Vice Dean for Partnerships, Research, Innovation, and Alumni Affairs
   Focuses on building external collaborations, fostering research and innovation, and strengthening alumni engagement.

Additionally, the Quality Assurance and Reputation Development Unit (GPMPPR) plays a key role in maintaining and improving the academic standards and reputation of the faculty.

Academic Units

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences comprises eight departments, each managing undergraduate (Bachelor’s), Master’s, and Doctoral programs, along with relevant laboratories and research units:

1. Department of Indonesian Literature – covering Indonesian Literature, Indonesian Language, Linguistics, and Linguistic Studies programs.

2. Department of English Literature – covering English Literature, English Language, and English Linguistic Studies.

3. Department of Western European Literature – managing French Literature and Cultural Studies programs.

4. Department of Middle Eastern Literature – managing Arabic Literature and the Multimedia Laboratory.

5. Department of Regional Literature – managing Bugis-Makassar Literature and the Manuscript Laboratory.

6. Department of History – covering undergraduate and postgraduate History programs, along with the History and Archival Laboratory.

7. Department of Archaeology – managing undergraduate and postgraduate Archaeology programs and the Archaeology Laboratory.

8. Department of Japanese Literature – covering Japanese Literature and the program on Chinese Language, Society, and Culture.

Through these departments, the faculty continues to promote the study of languages, literature, and culture from both local and global perspectives.

Administrative and Supporting Units

To ensure smooth academic and student activities, the Dean is supported by several administrative and managerial units:

• Student Affairs Manager, responsible for academic and student services through the Academic and Student Affairs Subdivision.

• Partnership Manager, responsible for building and managing institutional collaborations.

• Publication Manager, responsible for managing academic publications, faculty media, and promotional content.

• Head of Administrative Office, overseeing three key subdivisions:

  • Academic and Student Affairs,

  • Planning and Resources,

  • Partnerships, Research, Innovation, and Alumni.

Each subdivision plays a vital role in supporting administrative, financial, staffing, and public service functions across the faculty.

Lines of Instruction and Coordination

Most relationships within this structure are instructional, indicating a clear command line from the Rector to the Dean, Vice Deans, Managers, Heads of Units, and Study Programs.
Meanwhile, coordination lines exist only between the Faculty Senate and the Dean, representing a collegial partnership in academic policymaking rather than direct authority.