Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta
International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction

Higher Education Institutions' Response to Social Phenomena: Flexibility in the Management of UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta Educational Institutions

Date Published : 22 January 2026

Contributors

Mardiana Diah Palupi

Author

Zakiyyah Markhamah As Sholihah

Author

Muhammad Yudha Hutama

Author

Keywords

Education management Higher education Demonstrations Student adaptation UIN Raden Mas Said

Proceeding

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction 2025

Track

General Track

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the response of higher education institutions to social phenomena, with a focus on the flexibility of educational institution management at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques of student interviews, field observations, and analysis of campus policy documents, namely Circular Letters (SE) and rector's decisions on the management of student activities during the emergence of social phenomena. This study focuses on UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta by comparing its policies with those of other universities in the Greater Solo area. The results show that all universities implement various adaptive strategies, such as adjusting academic policies, strengthening institutional communication strategies, and implementing flexible learning systems as a response to student social phenomena. The implications of this study indicate that management flexibility is a key factor in maintaining the continuity of the academic process while building a democratic and participatory campus climate. Higher education management needs to introduce a culture of open communication between leaders and students and strengthen policies that are responsive to dynamic social phenomena. The recommendation from this study is for higher education institutions to develop a more structured social crisis management system, including.

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Mardiana Diah, M. D., Zakiyyah Markhamah As, Z. M. A., & Muhammad Yudha, M. Y. (2026). Higher Education Institutions’ Response to Social Phenomena: Flexibility in the Management of UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta Educational Institutions. International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction, 2(1), 37-49. https://conferences.uinsaid.ac.id/iciei/paper/view/827