Satryo Brodjonegoro

Satryo was born on 5 January 1956{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Q1OaTb9elrgC |title=Buku kenangan KRA XXVIII Lemhannas: Kursus Reguler Angkatan XXVIII. |date=1995 |publisher=Departemen Pertahanan dan Keamanan RI, Lembaga Ketahanan Nasional |pages=160 |language=id}} at the Bethel Hospital in Delft, Netherlands. He is the eldest son of Soemantri Brodjonegoro, an academician who served as the Rector of University of Indonesia (UI) and minister in President Suharto's cabinet, and Nani Soeminarsari, a physician specializing in dermatology and venereal disease.{{Cite book |last=Yunus |first=Nizam |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FDRucYGsCkYC |title=Soemantri Brodjonegoro, teguh di jalan lurus |date=2007 |publisher=Lembaga Penerbit, Fakultas Ekonomi UI |isbn=978-979-24-5235-8 |pages=45 |language=id}} Satryo's grandfather, Soetedjo Brodjonegoro, was an educator and politician from Parindra.{{Cite book |last1=Asnan |first1=Gusti |url=https://repositori.kemdikbud.go.id/26861/ |title=Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia 1945-2018 |last2=Iskandar |first2=Mohammad |last3=Mulyana |first3=Agus |last4=Margana |first4=Sri |last5=Pradjoko |first5=Didik |date=2018 |publisher=Direktorat Sejarah |isbn=978-602-1289-93-8 |editor-last=Paeni |editor-first=Mukhlis |location=Jakarta |pages=323 |language=id |editor-last2=Saputra |editor-first2=Karsono H.}}

At the time of his birth, Soemantri Brodjonegoro was pursuing his doctorate at the Delft Institute of Technology. According to his biographer, Soemantri fainted while delivering Nani, who was in labor, to the hospital. Soemantri fainted due to exhaustion or the sight of blood, as there were many injured people and a lot of blood around the hospital at that time. A day after Satryo's birth, Soemantri returned to Eindhoven to complete his thesis, and Nani's friends took turn watching him and Nani in the hospital.

As a child, Satryo was often taught by Soemantri, who would give him difficult exercises for him to work on. Due to his intelligence, he was given a chance by his school to take his final exam in elementary school a year earlier. His father, however, rejected the offer, and told Satryo to "follow the process".{{Cite book |last=Yunus |first=Nizam |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FDRucYGsCkYC |title=Soemantri Brodjonegoro, teguh di jalan lurus |date=2007 |publisher=Lembaga Penerbit, Fakultas Ekonomi UI |isbn=978-979-24-5235-8 |pages=270 |language=id}} Despite his father's high-ranking position, Satryo never received any gifts from his parents after finishing school—contrary to the custom at that time—and on his birthday. According to Satryo, his only birthday gift from Soemantri was an outdated but unused agenda.{{Cite web |last1=Arandito |first1=Stephanus |last2=Arman |first2=Reny Sri Ayu |date=2023-06-25 |title=Mereka Mengasuh dengan Keteladanan |url=https://www.kompas.id/baca/humaniora/2023/06/22/keteladanan-kunci-sukses-trah-soemantri-brodjonegoro |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Kompas |language=id}} Soemantri died while Satryo was still in high school.{{Cite news |date=19 December 1973 |title=Ment. P&K Prof. Dr. Ir. Soemantri Brodjonegoro Meninggal Dunia |url=https://mpn.kominfo.go.id/arsip/detail/66604/sheet?q=Satryo%20Soemantri |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Harian Abadi |pages=1}}

Upon finishing high school, Satryo studied mechanical engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1980. He continued his studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received his master of science degree in 1981 and his doctorate on 17 May 1985. His doctoral advisor was Iain Finnie, with his thesis titled The Mechanism of Two and Three Body Abrasive Wear in Ductile Metals.{{Cite book |last=Soemantri |first=Satryo |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-e5IAQAAMAAJ |title=The Mechanism of Two and Three Body Abrasive Wear in Ductile Metals |date=1985 |publisher=University of California, Berkeley |language=en}} In 1995, he attended a regular course held by the National Resilience Institute for several months.{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZxdxAAAAMAAJ |title=Bambang Sadono, pekerja keras dari Blora |date=2006 |publisher=Legislatif |isbn=978-979-25-3910-3 |pages=104 |language=id}}

Satryo followed his father's academic footsteps and began his career as a lecturer in the mechanical engineering department of ITB in 1980. In 1988, Satryo received the "exemplary lecturer" award from ITB's rector.{{Cite news |date=13 September 1988 |title=Dosen & Mahasiswa Teladan ITB Terima Piagam |url=https://mpn.kominfo.go.id/arsip/detail/95183/sheet?q=Satryo%20Soemantri%20dosen%20teladan |work=Harian Neraca |pages=4}} By 1992, Satryo was appointed as the chair of the mechanical engineering department in ITB. During this period, he implemented a self-evaluation system, which would later be adopted nationally during his tenure as director general.{{Cite book |url=https://aipi.or.id/assets/pdf/publication/Profil_Anggota_AIPI.pdf |title=Profil Anggota AIPI |publisher=Indonesian Academy of Sciences |pages=9–10}} By 1995, he had already become the deputy dean for academic affairs in ITB's faculty of industrial technology.

Satryo returned to his academic career as a lecturer in ITB after serving as director general for more than eight years. He also became a visiting lecturer at the Toyohashi University of Technology.{{Cite news |date=23 February 2017 |title=Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro Mendapat Penghargaan dari Jepang |url=https://www.kompas.id/baca/dikbud/2017/02/23/satryo-soemantri-brodjonegoro-mendapat-penghargaan-dari-jepang/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629003151/https://www.kompas.id/baca/dikbud/2017/02/23/satryo-soemantri-brodjonegoro-mendapat-penghargaan-dari-jepang/ |archive-date=29 June 2023 |access-date=23 January 2025}} Satryo was also active in various academic organizations, such as the Indonesian Academy of Sciences and the Union of Professors.{{Cite web |date=22 October 2024 |title=PRESIDEN PRABOWO SUBIANTO MELANTIK KETUA AIPI 2018-2023 SEBAGAI MENTERI PENDIDIKAN TINGGI, SAINS, DAN TEKNOLOGI |url=https://aipi.or.id/frontend/news/read/6e367374583845717968514948424f5748494e4d48334f7167756677492b577a64783157736d535a6a5550547a4c7947566d69725063565a477a625474394d3578762b366634482f783250746d2b2f4e67506f6330773d3d |access-date=23 January 2025 |website=Akademi Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia}}{{Cite web |last=antaranews.com |date=2013-03-01 |title=API tegaskan otonomi tidak hambat mahasiswa miskin kuliah |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/361101/api-tegaskan-otonomi-tidak-hambat-mahasiswa-miskin-kuliah?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=Antara News |language=id}}{{Cite web |last=antaranews.com |date=2013-03-02 |title=API khawatir PT tak punya payung hukum |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/361149/api-khawatir-pt-tak-punya-payung-hukum?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=Antara News |language=id}}

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After two years of service in ITB, in 1997 Satryo was appointed as the Director of Academic Facilities Development in the Directorate General of Higher Education.{{Cite book |last=Wirakusumah |first=Sambas |title=Pendidikan Tinggi Indonesia: dalam lintasan waktu dan peristiwa |date=2003 |publisher=Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi |pages=290–293}} In his capacity, Satryo was involved in implementing a distance education scheme for Indonesia, which was funded by the World Bank.{{Cite news |date=1997 |title=Dr. Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro: Yang Ini Bukan TPI |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FGkqAAAAMAAJ |work=Panji Masyarakat |pages=93}} Satryo, alongside with historian Anhar Gonggong and secretary general of the department of education Sofian Effendi, assisted minister of education Juwono Sudarsono in formulating a new, post-Suharto curriculum for students in Indonesia.{{Cite news |last=Sudarsono |first=Juwono |author-link=Juwono Sudarsono |date=10 June 2015 |title=Sekolah Kehidupan |work=Kompas |pages=7}}

Two years later, in 1999, the position of the Director General of Higher Education was vacant following the departure of Bambang Soehendro, the previous director general, as Indonesia's ambassador to UNESCO. Although Jimly Asshiddiqie, the expert staff to education minister Wardiman Djojonegoro, was named as a strong candidate, the incumbent minister at that time, Juwono Sudarsono, decided to nominate Satryo for the position. His nomination was approved by President B. J. Habibie and he was installed as director general on 20 April 1999. At the time of his appointment, he was the youngest director general in the department of education and culture.{{Cite news |date=21 April 1999 |title=Partai Politik Diimbau tidak Ikutkan Pelajar dalam Kampanye* Dr Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro Dirjen Dikti |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/9904/21/dikbud/part21.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041031012841/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/9904/21/dikbud/part21.htm |archive-date=31 October 2004 |access-date=8 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} He served for two four-year terms until 30 November 2007, when he was replaced by Fasli Jalal.{{Cite news |date=30 November 2007 |title=Tiga Dirjen Depdiknas Dilantik |url=http://www.kompas.com/ver1/Dikbud/0711/30/131722.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227075954/http://www.kompas.com/ver1/Dikbud/0711/30/131722.htm |archive-date=27 December 2007 |access-date=8 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

In line with the central government's policy of regional autonomy, Satryo's directorate general supported the existence of more higher education institution in various regions in Indonesia but urged the central government to continue implementing basic skill standards in universities to maintain competitiveness.{{Cite news |date=2 February 2000 |title=Kewenangan Pusat dalam Pendidikan Nasional Harus Jelas |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0002/02/dikbud/kekwe09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031103171105/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/02/dikbud/kekwe09.htm |archive-date=3 November 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

On 17 June 1999, Satryo issued a ban for all universities to stop all hazing and initiation programs for freshmen, following the death of Suryowati Hagus, a freshman at the National Institute of Science and Technology in Jakarta.{{Cite news |last=Messwati |first=Elok Dyah |date=26 August 1999 |title=Bendera Setengah Tiang untuk Mahasiswa Baru |work=Kompas |page=1}}{{Cite news |date=7 September 1999 |title=Government considers ban on hazing |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/288099851 |url-access=subscription |work=The Jakarta Post |pages=1|id={{ProQuest|288099851}} }} Satryo also oversaw the transformation of the status student regiment into a regular student organization under the supervision of the university. Previously, the student regiment was under the supervision of the local military regional command, which could deploy the regiment without approval from the university's rector.{{Cite news |date=16 May 2000 |title=Kalangan Perguruan Tinggi Sepakat Ubah Peran Menwa |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0005/16/DIKBUD/kala09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000619023830/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0005/16/DIKBUD/kala09.htm |archive-date=19 June 2000 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

Early in his tenure, Satryo announced that the government would transform the status of state universities in Indonesia into a self-funded, autonomous, higher education institute. The transformation was a direct implementation of the government decree No. 61 of 1999, dated 24 June 1999. The transformation was intended to establish universities as an independent institution with moral authority. The regulation allowed the universities to set their priorities, conduct research, and operate without political interference. The universities will have the flexibility to engage in activities that support their functions. These universities would continue to receive government subsidies, which can be used to assist financially disadvantaged students. The four largest and most prestigious universities of Indonesia—UI, ITB, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), and the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB)—were named as pilot projects for this program.{{Cite news |date=7 July 1999 |title=PTN Swadana Dimulai Tahun 2000 |access-date= |work=Kompas |pages=9}} According to Satryo, the autonomous higher education program could allow universities in streamlining its large and inefficient bureaucracy by giving it more autonomy, thus saving its money.{{Cite news |date=31 January 2002 |title=Struktur Organisasi PTN Perlu Perampingan |url=http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0201/31/DIKBUD/stru09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030827231901/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0201/31/DIKBUD/stru09.htm |archive-date=27 August 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} In order to assist these universities in transitioning to an autonomous body, Satryo's directorate general promised a total of up to 10 million dollars for the universities, which were to be obtained from World Bank loan. However, these plans were promptly cancelled due to the desire to reduce foreign loans by the Megawati administration.{{Cite news |date=8 October 2002 |title=PTN BHMN Memang Perlu Dukungan Dana |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0210/08/dikbud/ptnb09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021018141229/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0210/08/dikbud/ptnb09.htm |archive-date=18 October 2002 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

The self-funded state university program was followed by a cut on subsidies from government to state universities, which caused concerns among state university administrators in Indonesia. Satryo claimed that the subsidy cut was due to a reduction in the government's budget.{{Cite news |date=23 February 2000 |title=Penghapusan Subsidi DOP Beratkan PTN |url=http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/23/utama/peng01.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050221105243/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/23/utama/peng01.htm |archive-date=21 February 2005 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}{{Cite news |date=24 February 2000 |title=Penghapusan Subsidi PTN Ingkari Komitmen Reformasi |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0002/24/dikbud/peng09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041116224443/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/24/dikbud/peng09.htm |archive-date=16 November 2004 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}{{Cite news |date=22 February 2000 |title=Bakal Dihapus, Subsidi Pendidikan bagi PTN |url=http://kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0002/22/UTAMA/baka01.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010117025100/http://kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/22/UTAMA/baka01.htm |archive-date=17 January 2001 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} The subsidy cut, along with the autonomous university program, was met with protests from university students, especially the students from the four pilot universities who were the most impacted. Thousands of students from UI, ITB, and IPB protested the policy and demanded the minister of education, Yahya A. Muhaimin, to increase the budget for higher education.{{Cite news |date=29 February 2000 |title=KM-UGM Tuntut Pendidikan Murah |url=http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/29/dikbud/kmug09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030711030748/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/29/dikbud/kmug09.htm |archive-date=11 July 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}{{Cite news |date=1 March 2000 |title=Mahasiswa UGM, IPB, UI Mendemo Depdiknas |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0003/01/dikbud/maha09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031104051457/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0003/01/dikbud/maha09.htm |archive-date=4 November 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} The autonomous university program also met resistance from students from University of North Sumatra during the process of its implementation in the university.{{Cite news |date=30 November 2002 |title=Tolak BHMN, Mahasiswa USU Demo Lagi |url=https://mpn.kominfo.go.id/arsip/detail/66954/sheet?q=Satryo%20Soemantri%20dosen%20teladan |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Waspada}}

Aside from subsidies, allowances for university officials were also impacted by the budget reduction. Shortly before Satryo assumed as director general, in 1998 President B. J. Habibie issued a decree which designated officials of higher education institute as a functionary, instead of a structural official. This change significantly reduced the allowance they received, sparking protests from university officials all over Indonesia. The directorate general of budgeting, the agency responsible in implementing the new allowance system, stated that the cuts were made due to a lack of fund. Satryo, and the Director General of Basic and Secondary Education Indra Djati Sidi, urged the Directorate General of Budgeting in the Department of Finance to delay the implementation of the new allowance system.{{Cite news |date=24 March 2000 |title=Rektor PTN tak Dapat Tunjangan Jabatan |url=http://kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0003/24/dikbud/rekt09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031016014406/http://kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0003/24/dikbud/rekt09.htm |archive-date=16 October 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}{{Cite news |date=25 March 2000 |title=Tunjangan Rektor Lebih Kecil dari Kepala Biro |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0003/25/dikbud/tunj09.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050419132933/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0003/25/dikbud/tunj09.htm |archive-date=19 April 2005 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}{{Cite news |date=11 April 2000 |title=Yahya A Muhaimin: Saya Kecewa, tetapi Memahami Perasaan Guru |url=http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0004/12/dikbud/guru09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030829131809/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0004/12/dikbud/guru09.htm |archive-date=29 August 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} Satryo and Indra proposed a new system in which allowance would be made based on the performance of the educational staffs.{{Cite news |date=12 April 2000 |title=Ketua Umum PGRI: Guru tak akan Telantarkan Anak Didik |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0004/12/dikbud/guru09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030829131809/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0004/12/dikbud/guru09.htm |archive-date=29 August 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

In August 2001, Satryo proposed an expansion of the distance education for universities in Indonesia.{{Cite news |date=22 August 2001 |title=Perlu Dikembangkan Pendidikan Jarak Jauh |url=http://kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0108/22/dikbud/perl09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050217225020/http://kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0108/22/dikbud/perl09.htm |archive-date=17 February 2005 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} Satryo's implementation was implemented a month later, with him allowing universities other than the Indonesia Open University could held distance education.{{Cite news |date=20 September 2001 |title=Pendidikan Jarak Jauh Bukan Lagi Monopoli Universitas Terbuka |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0109/20/DIKBUD/pend09.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041130055719/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0109/20/DIKBUD/pend09.htm |archive-date=30 November 2004 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} However, in a letter directed to higher education officials, Satryo specifically banned higher education institutions in holding distance classes.{{Cite news |date=9 February 2002 |title=Meski Dilarang, Banyak PT Buka Program Pascasarjana "Kelas Jauh" |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0202/09/DIKBUD/mesk09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030829143247/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0202/09/DIKBUD/mesk09.htm |archive-date=29 August 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}{{Cite news |date=13 February 2002 |title=Program Pascasarjana Harus Berorientasi Mutu |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0202/13/DIKBUD/pro09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030830045209/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0202/13/DIKBUD/pro09.htm |archive-date=30 August 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

The ban on distance class caused turmoil amongst universities, including government agencies that sent their personnel to attend distance class held by higher education institutes. In Kebumen, regent Rustriningsih issued a cease and desist letter to the Chairman of the IPWI School of Economics after the school held unauthorized distance class for civil servants of the Kebumen regency government, which caused financial losses for the local government and personal losses for the participating civil servants.{{Cite web |last=Rustriningsih |author-link=Rustriningsih |date=30 November 2001 |title=BUPATI KEBUMEN |url=http://www.dikti.depdiknas.go.id/somasiBupatiKebumen.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021104135452fw_/http://www.dikti.depdiknas.go.id/somasiBupatiKebumen.htm |archive-date=4 November 2002 |access-date=22 January 2025 |website=Directorate General of Higher Education}} On the same occasion, Satryo's directorate general began cracking down on the distance classes held by ITB, UGM, and the Padjadjaran University (Unpad) in Jakarta, and the Bogor Agricultural Institute in Riau and the Riau Island. IPB claimed that their activity in Riau and Riau Islands was not distance class, but a special program to "accelerate the development of human resources in the region."

ITB, UGM, and Unpad refused to close their distance class in Jakarta, claiming that their distance classes maintain the same quality as their on-campus programs and that their programs adhere to strict academic standards.{{Cite news |date=13 February 2002 |title=UGM dan ITB Jamin Kualitas Program "Kelas Jauh"- nya |url=http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0202/13/DIKBUD/ugm09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030830042544/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0202/13/DIKBUD/ugm09.htm |archive-date=30 August 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}{{Cite news |date=13 February 2002 |title=Program "Kelas Jauh" ITB Hanya Masalah Teknis |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0202/13/dikbud/prog09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040104093157/http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0202/13/dikbud/prog09.htm |archive-date=4 January 2004 |access-date=22 January 2025}} As a result, Satryo threatened to impose administrative sanctions on these universities, including reducing subsidies, delaying faculty promotions, and halting other services.{{Cite web |last=Brodjonegoro |first=Satryo Soemantri |author-link=Satryo Brodjonegoro |date=13 February 2002 |title=Kelas Jauh oleh UGM, Unpad dan ITB |url=http://www.dikti.depdiknas.go.id/KelasJauh130202.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021031200745fw_/http://www.dikti.depdiknas.go.id/KelasJauh130202.htm |archive-date=31 October 2002 |access-date=22 January 2025 |website=Directorate General of Higher Education}} ITB and Unpad promptly closed their distance classes after the threat was issued. UGM, however, insisted on opening its distance class{{Cite news |date=26 February 2002 |title=Soal Program "Kelas Jauh": Dirjen Dikti Bersedia Bertemu Pengelolanya |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0202/26/dikbud/dirj10.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031230055035/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0202/26/dikbud/dirj10.htm |archive-date=30 December 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} and dismissed the treat as unreasonable and far-fetched.{{Cite news |date=16 February 2002 |title=Soal Program Pascasarjana "Kelas Jauh": ITB, UGM, dan Unpad Terancam Kena Sanksi |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0202/16/UTAMA/itbu01.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030529083635/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0202/16/UTAMA/itbu01.htm |archive-date=29 May 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}} Satryo's insistence in banning distance class was questioned by members of the House of Representative.{{Cite news |date=28 February 2002 |title=Perlu Ada Penjelasan tentang Kelas Jauh |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0202/28/dikbud/perl09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031230060453/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0202/28/dikbud/perl09.htm |archive-date=30 December 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

In response to UGM's refusal, Satryo struck a deal with the World Bank to suspend the Quality Undergraduate Education (QUE) aid for the university. UGM, however, never received a formal letter from the World Bank regarding the aid suspension,{{Cite news |date=1 March 2002 |title=Soal Sanksi atas Pembukaan Kelas Jauh: UGM Belum Terima Surat Penghentian Bantuan |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0203/01/dikbud/ugmb09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030828225827/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0203/01/dikbud/ugmb09.htm |archive-date=28 August 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025}} and the university continued opening their distance class, including in the eastern region of Papua.{{Cite news |date=18 March 2002 |title=Program "Kelas Jauh" PTN-PTS di Banyak Tempat: Demi Peningkatan Mutu atau Saku? |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0203/18/dikbud/demi25.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030901084841/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0203/18/dikbud/demi25.htm |archive-date=1 September 2003 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Kompas}}

In early 2000, the Department of National Education announced a crackdown on degree mills in Indonesia. As the authority on closing down these degree mills was on the police, Satryo's directorate general could only issue a warning.{{Cite news |date=19 February 2000 |title=Dibentuk Tim untuk Usut Praktik Jual Beli Gelar |url=http://www.kompas.com/kompas-cetak/0002/19/dikbud/dibe09.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031029060622/http://www.kompas.com:80/kompas-cetak/0002/19/dikbud/dibe09.htm |archive-date=29 October 2003 |access-date=23 January 2025}}

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On 21 October 2024, Satryo was appointed as the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology under the President Prabowo Subianto's Red White Cabinet.{{cite web|url=https://en.antaranews.com/news/330469/prabowo-reveals-names-of-ministers-in-red-and-white-cabinet|title=Prabowo reveals names of ministers in "Red and White Cabinet"|publisher=Antara|date=20 October 2024}}

Satryo resigned from his position as minister on 19 February 2025, citing underperformance. He was replaced by Brian Yuliarto.{{cite web|url=https://en.antaranews.com/news/345513/higher-education-minister-resigns-over-underperformance|title=Higher education minister resigns over underperformance|publisher=Antara|date=19 February 2025|access-date=19 February 2025}} Senior researcher at Citra Institute, Efriza, previously predicted that he could be replaced in a reshuffle due to the student-led protests in February 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.jpnn.com/news/mendiktisaintek-satryo-bakal-di-reshuffle-akibat-demo-indonesia-gelap|title=Mendiktisaintek Satryo Bakal Di-Reshuffle, Akibat Demo Indonesia Gelap ?|website=jpnn.com|access-date=2025-02-19}}

In January 2025, 235 civil servants in the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology protested against Satryo for his grumpy attitude, assault against one of his employees, and unilateral dismissal of a civil servant who is in charge of the ministry's housekeeping and public relations.{{Cite web |last=Safitri |first=Rahma Dwi |date=2025-01-20 |title=Pemicu Ratusan Pegawai Kemendikti Saintek Demo Menteri Satryo |url=https://tirto.id/pemicu-ratusan-pegawai-kemendikti-saintek-demo-menteri-satryo-g7yB |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=tirto.id |language=id}}

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