Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) consistently upholds the principle of public participation in university governance. This commitment is reflected in the appointment process of the Board of Trustees (Majelis Wali Amanat/MWA) for the 2022–2027 period, conducted in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia No. 74280/MPK.A/KP.08.06/2022.
The UNNES Board of Trustees consists of 17 members, inclusively and proportionally representing various stakeholder groups, including representatives from the Ministry, the Rector, the Chair of the Academic Senate, as well as elements of society, alumni, the academic senate, lecturers, education staff, and students.
This composition reflects UNNES’s strong commitment to the principles of representation, transparency, and collaboration in strategic decision-making processes. As a multi-stakeholder body, the MWA UNNES is tasked with overseeing the university’s non-academic affairs while ensuring accountability and integrity in institutional governance.
To further strengthen participatory governance, in 2025 UNNES issued a Rector’s Circular Letter outlining internal policies and procedures for involving local stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of university programs.
This policy serves as a formal mechanism to ensure that every strategic decision and program at UNNES is developed with consideration for community aspirations and in alignment with the principles of sustainable stakeholder engagement.
Additionally, UNNES has established the Campus Community Forum (Forum Masyarakat Lingkar Kampus) as a platform for constructive dialogue between university leaders and surrounding communities. Through this forum, local residents can provide input, suggestions, and recommendations related to institutional development, academic activities, and the university’s social contributions to its surrounding environment.