The Professor Title: Let’s Keep It Sacred, Shall We?

The prestigious title of “Professor” in the academic world is like having a VIP badge that gets you into all the exclusive intellectual parties. Naturally, it’s best to use this title in academic settings. But, if people want to respect someone’s scholarly prowess by calling them “Prof,” who are we to stop them? It’s a nice gesture after all.

Now, let’s chat about that directive from a university rector suggesting we keep the title of “Professor” strictly for academic business. Good idea absolutely. But if the intention behind this rule is to prevent those who don’t really deserve the rank from obtaining it by diluting its value, we might need to rethink that approach.

From what I’ve seen, getting promoted to professor isn’t just a matter of filling out some paperwork. The university proposes you, you present solid supporting documents, and you get evaluated by reviewers. If you’re not proposed, if your documents are lacking, or if you’re deemed unworthy, no professor title for you for sure.

Lately, though, we’ve seen a puzzling trend: folks with political clout who seem to have bypassed the usual rigorous academic journey are suddenly sporting the “Professor” title. How is it that some politicians, with barely any research or publication history, are climbing this prestigious ladder? It’s like their academic track record vanishes the moment they get the title.

Here’s a wild thought: maybe we should focus on the integrity of the universities and the reviewers involved. If they stand firm and uphold the standards, we wouldn’t have this problem of unqualified individuals snagging the title.

Let’s not forget the other side of this coin. Picture this: parents who never had the chance to attend university beam with pride when their child earns a bachelor’s degree. It’s a monumental achievement for them. Now, imagine more than 330,000 university lecturers in Indonesia, with just about 7,000 holding the “Professor” title. That leaves over 320,000 still chasing that dream. It’s a big deal.

Desacralizing the professor title might be okay for those who’ve already reached the pinnacle of their careers. Especially for those who’ve got both structural and functional roles locked down. But for the rest, preserving the sanctity of this title is crucial.

So, let’s keep the “Professor” title sacred. Ensure it’s only given to those who truly deserve it. Because those who genuinely possess deep knowledge won’t fuss about being called “Professor” at a neighborhood gathering. They know the true worth of that title.

Let’s maintain the integrity and honor of the academic world. After all, a title that’s easily given loses its meaning. And nobody wants that, right?

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