Langsa-Universitas Samudra (Unsam) is organizing a Debriefing activity for Field Supervisors (DPL) and Students who will participate in Community Service Program (KKN) Period II in 2023. The opening ceremony was held in the Multipurpose Building Hall of Unsam on Tuesday (13/6/2023).
Representing the Chancellor of Universitas Samudra, Prof. Dr. Ir. Hamdani, M.T., IPM, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ir. Cut Mulyani, M.P., officially inaugurated the activity. In her address, she emphasized that KKN is an essential part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, which includes Education, Research, and Community Service. She further stressed the significance of KKN in instilling a spirit of service and fostering exploratory and research skills among students. The Vice-Chancellor also encouraged students and lecturers to carry out the KKN diligently to enhance students’ abilities and achieve independence.
The Debriefing activity provides a valuable opportunity for students to engage in real-world experiences, contribute to the community, and apply their knowledge in practical settings. Through KKN, students can make meaningful contributions to society while further developing their skills and understanding of the world around them.
“Through KKN, we have the opportunity to apply science and technology collaboratively, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Students from various study programs must work together to create programs that empower the community’s potential,” he added.
The Deputy Chancellor expressed his hope that KKN serves as a valuable educational experience, allowing students to apply the knowledge gained during their academic journey. To achieve this, the provision of KKN before engaging with the community is crucial for students. He stressed the significance of lecturers’ guidance, direction, and motivation in helping students explore the existing potential in the village. Surveying local resources is essential as a foundation for developing programs that genuinely benefit community empowerment,” he explained.
By emphasizing teamwork and conducting thorough assessments of local resources, students can maximize their KKN experience to create meaningful initiatives that contribute positively to the community’s growth and development.
In conclusion, the Deputy Chancellor thanked the Aceh Tamiang Regional Government and its staff for the strong and fruitful collaboration with Unsam. He expressed his appreciation to the Regent of Aceh Tamiang and his team, as well as to the Camat, Kapolsek, Danramil, and Para Datok for providing guidance and support to the students during their future endeavors. This collaboration plays a vital role in enhancing the learning experiences of the students and fostering meaningful contributions to the community’s welfare.
The chief organizer of the activity, Dr. Asnawi, M.Pd, who serves as the Chair of the Institute for Research, Community Service, and Quality Assurance (LPPM – PM) at Unsam, stated that the theme of the 2023 Period II KKN is “Community Empowerment through Potential Innovation of Local Resources.” The purpose of implementing the Unsam KKN is to achieve several goals: increase student empathy and concern for the community, apply science and technology in a teamwork manner to improve community welfare, instill a spirit of exploratory and analytical service and research in students, and enhance students’ abilities and skills to achieve independence.
The number of Regular KKN participants for Period II of 2023 is 686 people, comprising 488 women and 198 men, with the following details:
Faculty of Economics: 180 people (Female: 139, Male: 41)
Faculty of Law: 2 people (Female: 1, Male: 1)
Faculty of Agriculture: 51 people (Female: 32, Male: 19)
Faculty of Teaching and Education: 289 people (Female: 40, Male: 49)
Faculty of Engineering: 164 people (Male: 76, Female: 88)
Additionally, there are 48 Field Supervisors (DPL).
The Student KKN placements cover 98 villages/kampongs in 11 sub-districts within the Aceh Tamiang Regency, specifically:
- Tenggulun District
- Tamiang Hulu District
- Bandar Pusaka District
- Sekerak District
- Young Vocational District
- Rantau District
- Seruway District
- Karang Baru District
- Banda Mulia District
- Manyak Payed District
- Bendahara District
The KKN program is scheduled from 16 June to 18 July 2023.
On this occasion, the Chairperson of LPPM – PM Unsam expressed gratitude to all those who supported the successful organization of Regular KKN Period II of 2023.
“Thank you to the PJ Regent of Aceh Tamiang for granting permission for the KKN student placements. Thanks also to Mr. Assistant I of the Regency Government of Aceh Tamiang and the coordinating team for their efforts in the field. Special thanks to all the Camat in the 11 sub-districts for coordinating with the Datoks in their respective areas.”
“I extend my thanks to the dedicated staff of LPPM and PM, as well as the General and Academic Staff, for their valuable contributions. Also, thanks to the students’ younger siblings and all others who supported the implementation of this KKN activity.”
The presenters in this Period II KKN Debriefing activity were as follows:
- Acting Regent of Aceh Tamiang, Dr. Drs. Meurah Budiman, S.H., M.H., represented by Assistant I for Governance, Aceh Privileges, and People’s Welfare in Kab. Aceh Tamiang, Muslizar, S.Pd., MM., with the material titled “Improving Community Quality Through Local Resource Innovation.”
- Head of the Office of Community and Village Empowerment, Women’s Empowerment, and Family Planning (PMKPPKB) Kab. Aceh Tamiang, Mix Donal, S.H., represented by Zubir, S.T., Head of Economic Empowerment and TTG of the Aceh Tamiang PMKPPKB Service, presented “Empowerment of Potential Local Resources for Aceh Tamiang District.”
- The Chairperson of Unsam LPPM-PM discussed the Technical Implementation of KKN in the District and the Village.
Additionally, the Camats also gave explanations about the condition of their respective sub-districts.
Present at the opening and debriefing of the Community Service Program were:
- Deputy Chancellors
- Heads of Bureaus
- Deans
- Heads of SPI (Institutes for Research and Community Service)
- Heads of UPTs (Technical Implementation Units)
- Assistant I for Governance, Specialties of Aceh, and Welfare of the People of Kab. Aceh Tamiang
- Head of the Economic Empowerment and TTG Division of the Aceh Tamiang PMKPPKB Office
- Sub-District Heads from 11 Districts within the Aceh Tamiang Regency
- Field Supervisors
- LPPM Staff – PM (Institute for Research, Community Service, and Quality Assurance)
- All Regular KKN Participants Period II 2023.
Photo session with participants of the 2023 Period II Regular KKN. (UNSAM HUAMS)