UNIPMA KKN 2024 Briefing: Rector Hopes Students Will Support Village Communities Using Their Academic Knowledge
The University of PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA) is set to launch its Thematic Community Empowerment Field Study Program (KKN-T PM) for the 2024/2025 academic year, running from December 23, 2024, to February 1, 2025. Before students head directly to the field, UNIPMA's Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) held a preparatory briefing on December 4-5, 2024, at UNIPMA's Graha Cendekia.
Dr. Ratih Cristiana, M.Pd (Secretary of KKN-T PM UNIPMA) reported that 818 KKN-T PM participants were divided into 40 groups and would be stationed in villages across Magetan Regency.
The briefing aims to strengthen synergy among students, the community, the university, the government, and other stakeholders at the regional level. It also seeks to educate students on the importance of behavioral change and to inspire them to act as agents of transformation within society.
In his address, Dr. Supri Wahyudi Utomo, M.Pd (UNIPMA Rector), emphasized that students should leverage their academic knowledge to assist the rural communities where they will conduct their KKN. “Students must actively contribute to developing village potential and encourage the community to grow and improve their villages for greater prosperity,” he stated.
The Rector also shared three essential reminders for students to observe during their KKN:
- Be cautious at KKN locations, especially due to the rainy season.
- Prioritize safety during activities, particularly those conducted at night.
- Maintain UNIPMA’s good reputation. “Prove that UNIPMA is an excellent institution by fulfilling the Tri Dharma of Higher Education and upholding a positive campus image,” he added.
These guidelines aim to shape responsible, high-quality, and integrity-driven students.
The event featured 14 speakers who are experts in their respective fields. On the first day, topics included the essence and paradigm of KKN-T PM UNIPMA presented by Dr. Fida Chasanatun, M.Pd (Head of LPPM UNIPMA and KKN-T PM Coordinator) and flagship KKN-T PM BKKBN programs by Dr. Asroful Kadafi, S.Pd., M.Pd, and Inung Diah Kurniawati, S.Pd., M.Pd. Dr. Yuni Hermawati, S.Pd., M.Pd discussed the KKN-T PM Bela Bangsa program, while Dr. Lingga Nico Pradana, M.Pd (Chairperson of KKN-T PM) explained monitoring and quality assurance procedures.
On the second day, Dr. Hendra Erlik Rudyanto, S.Pd., M.Pd presented the flagship KKN-T PM Literacy Numeracy program, and Dian Citaningtyas Aryakadi, S.E., M.M explored the KKN-T PM PEN UMKM program. Pujiati, S.Si., M.Si covered work program preparation and effective working hours for students, while Slamet Riyanto, S.T., M.M discussed final report writing. Apt. Desi Kusumawati, M. Farm-Klin elaborated on the KKN-T PM Village Project program, Dr. Farida Styaningrum, M.Pd addressed regulations and anti-violation prevention, Ridho Pamungkas, S.Kom., M.Kom presented reporting via SIM, and Dr. Muh Waskito Ardhi, M.Pd discussed PMB and BPJS.
This year’s KKN differs from previous years by focusing on community empowerment. The preparation is expected to equip students to directly implement KKN-T PM in 2025 and contribute significantly to society.
With the theme Community Empowerment, UNIPMA hopes students will enhance their role as change agents, help develop village potential, and promote community welfare.
