UNS – The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta added another name to its list of doctoral graduates. Dr. Maulani Mega Hapsari, S.I.P., M.A., officially earned her doctoral degree after successfully defending her dissertation titled “Development of a Scoutpreneurship-Oriented Scout Extracurricular Program Design to Strengthen Junior High School Students’ Entrepreneurial Mindset”. She graduated with an impressive GPA of 3.95 and completed her doctoral studies in four years.
The doctoral promotion session was held on Monday (28/7/2025). The promotion took place at the Ballroom of the Ki Hadjar Dewantara Building, UNS Tower. The head examiner was the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si. At the same time, the promoter is Prof. Dr. Trisno Martono, M.M., alongside the co-promoters, Dr. Dewi Kusuma Wardani, M.Si., and Dr. Leny Noviani, M.Si. Adding to the event’s prestige, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Abdul Mu’ti, M.Ed., served as the external examiner during the open doctoral defense.
Who is Dr. Maulani?
Dr. Maulani Mega Hapsari was born in Jakarta on November 25, 1978. Since January 2025, she has been the Director of Junior High Schools (SMP) within the Directorate General of Early Childhood (PAUD), Primary, and Secondary Education at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen). Her newly earned doctorate adds to her academic achievement and professional career list.
Dr. Maulani’s Dissertation
In her dissertation, Dr. Maulani developed a scout extracurricular program based on scoutpreneurship. The program will nurture junior high school students’ entrepreneurial skills through project-based learning and hands-on experiences. Her research revealed that the developed program has high validity and proven effectiveness. Expert validation results showed scores of 84 percent for content, 79 percent for language, and 76 percent from practitioners. Furthermore, t-test results indicated significant improvements in students’ entrepreneurial indicators.
The program includes market simulations, creative product production, and leadership training. This approach aligns with the Theory of Planned Behavior, which emphasizes cultivating positive attitudes toward entrepreneurship. Her research also reinforces the value of collaborative activities in education.
The Implications of The Research
The implications of her research are broad for educators and policymakers. The program can be an innovative model for developing extracurricular activities focused on 21st-century character and competencies. Integrating project-based learning and scout activities provides students with contextual learning experiences.
“We hope this research contributes to the Theory of Planned Behavior by focusing on fostering positive attitudes toward entrepreneurship. The research also has implications for education management, especially in extracurricular program development,” said Dr. Maulani Mega Hapsari.
Insights from Prof. Abdul Mu’ti
The external examiner, Prof. Abdul Mu’ti, shared his perspective during the session. He emphasized the importance of instilling independence in students through scoutpreneurship. He noted that independence is a key trait of entrepreneurship and should be deeply embedded in related educational activities. Moreover, he highlighted that such independence has long been a core value in scouting activities.
“What must be stressed in scoutpreneurship is building independence. In my view, entrepreneurial values reflect egalitarianism. One of the key traits of entrepreneurs is independence, which should be embedded in scout activities,” explained Prof. Abdul Mu’ti.
Congratulatory Remarks from Prof. Hartono
Meanwhile, the Rector of UNS, Prof. Hartono, congratulated Dr. Maulani’s achievement. He noted that her success was also a result of prayers and support from her family. He also congratulated the entire Directorate General of Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education staff on the success of one of their finest members in earning a doctoral degree.
“Your contributions are greatly anticipated to strengthen the Directorate General of Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education, where you have long been dedicated,” said Prof. Hartono.
Dr. Maulani is the 340th doctoral graduate of FKIP UNS and the 12th from the Doctoral Program in Economics Education. Her achievement strengthens the reputation of FKIP UNS as an institution that produces national education leaders and innovators. Looking ahead, she hopes the scoutpreneurship program can be more widely adopted, as it holds strong potential for nationwide implementation to foster entrepreneurial generations starting at the school level.
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