American Studies Center UI

The Vision

• In 1994 The University of Indonesia has established the American Studies Center for the expansion of intercultural activities such as increased research programs, communication programs and cultural events.
• A lot of people will benefit from the Center’s activities which will increase relation between the business and academic worlds for the purpose of enhancing US-Indonesia cross-cultural understanding and economic cooperation.

The Mission

• To foster the growth of the American Studies Center of the University of Indonesia as a strategic and prominent institution for the enhancement of cross cultural understanding between Indonesia and the United States.
• To improve the quality of the center as a more effective catalyst for cross cultural relations and as a sustainable resource capable of offering its services to interested parties from both countries.
• The American Studies Center promotes the establishment of high quality collection of American research and information which thus constitute as an international archive for American civilization.
• The American Studies Center will facilitate the development of experts in the area and provide resources to support research, teaching, and other activities. In addition, some benefits will accrue from the Center’s communication program which will function in bridging Indonesian-American cultural relations.