UNS — The Vocational School (SV) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta build a collaboration with National Zakat Agency (Baznas) Kota Surakarta. The collaboration was marked with signing of agreement by the Dean of SV UNS, Drs. Santoso Tri Hananto, M.Acc., Ak., and the Head of Baznas Kota Surakarta, Muhammad Qayim.
The signing ceremony was attended by Surakarta Mayor, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and the Head of Bank Indonesia (BI) Representative Solo, Nugroho Joko Prastowo. The signing ceremony was held in Bale Tawangarum Balaikota Surakarta on Friday (25/3/2022) and was broadcasted through the Zoom Cloud Meeting, Bank Indonesia Solo YouTube, and Gibran TV.
The agreement aims to develop the curriculum of the research program of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program and to open partnership opportunities between SV UNS and Baznas Surakarta. As mentioned by the Dean of SV UNS, Drs. Santoso Tri Hananto, M.Acc., Ak., the collaboration is an effort to support Surakarta Mayor’s program to shape Baznas Kota Surakarta as the best in Indonesia.
“SV UNS is ready to support through the Integrated Information System, Website, Accounting System, and Marketing Strategy,” Santoso stated.
The website prepared by SV UNS is available in four languages, Indonesia, English, Arab, and Mandarin. “This (language service) is provided to reach all nations globally,” Santoso stated.
The website also facilitates community members to perform Zakat, Infaq, and Sedekah (ZIS). Further, the website will also improve Baznas management by providing financial reporting accountability and transparency. Thus, improving the distribution of funds to those in need.
In developing the website, SV UNS involved students in six programs, Diploma Program (D3) in Informatics Engineering, Diploma Program (D3) in Accounting, Diploma Program (D3) in Marketing Management, Diploma Program (D3) in Applied Communication, Diploma Program (D3) in English, and Diploma Program (D3) Mandarin Language.
The Head of Baznas Surakarta, Muhammad Qayim, greatly appreciated the collaboration, stating, “I convey my gratitude to SV UNS for the developing the information technology for Baznas Surakarta. Hopefully, the synergy brings blessings.” Humas UNS
Reporter: Lina Khoirun Nisa
Editor: Dwi Hastuti