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The Tri Dharma of Higher Education is regulated in Law No. 12/2012 on Higher Education. In addition, Tri Dharma is also strengthened by Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System. The Tri Dharma of Higher Education is the three obligations that universities must fulfill, namely: Education and Teaching, Research and Development, Community Service. The purpose of Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi is to create a creative, innovative, and independent young generation. In the context of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, lecturers act as the main actors. The duties of lecturers in the Tri Dharma of Higher Education include:
- Develop student potential in various aspects
- Creating, developing, and researching science and technology
- Applying knowledge and innovation to advance the welfare of society
The Department of Ethnomusicology ISI Yogyakarta implements the Tri Dharma of Higher Education which includes Education, Research and Community Service with a focus on the preservation and development of traditional Indonesian music. The department develops student competence through learning ethnic music, music composition, and music documentary. While research is directed at in-depth studies of music and community culture, and community service is realized through training programs and collaboration with local communities to preserve traditional arts and improve the cultural welfare of the surrounding community.