UNS — Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta inaugurated Statistics Corner on Monday (20/12/2021) by the Director of Statistics Dissemination, Dr. Pudji Ismartini, and the Chairman for Central Java Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Adhi Wiriana, Director of Academic Reputation and Student Affairs UNS, Dr. Sutanto, and the Dean of FMIPA UNS, Harjana, Ph.D., in FMIPA UNS Hall.
In his opening remark, the Chairman of Central Java BPS, Adhi Wiriana, stated that Statistics Corner is a breakthrough from BPS to increase services for the community. The Statistics Corner in FMIPA UNS is the first in Central Java. “Because we have mapped that 58% of statistics data users in Central Java are students and university academic members. From four public universities in Central Java, Undip, Unsoed, Unnes, and UNS, the Statistics Center in FMIPA UNS is the first,” Adhi explained.
At the national level, the Director of Statistics Dissemination, Dr. Pudji Ismartini, added that to this day, there are seven Statistics Corners. “Next year, we targeted that each province has at least one Statistics Corner. And to this day, the response from the university is very positive because the need for data in university is particularly high. Hopefully, this Statistics Corner could bring BPS closer to students and academia as the biggest segment for BPS data users,” Dr. Pudji stated.
She added that the Statistics Corner is a collaborative service provided by BPS as its public services, and considering the newness of the initiative, the board will review its implementation. The Statistics Corner also supports the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program because visitors could conduct statistic consultation, statistic education, and thematic and scheduled services. “The schedule could be accessed in pojokstatistik.bps.go.id and this Statistics Center is also equipped with statistical data in the form of infographic and videography,” Dr. Pudji stated.
The Dean of FMIPA UNS, Harjana, Ph.D., shared his delight to be a part of BPS Statistics Corner as a form of collaboration between Central Java BPS and UNS, especially FMIPA with its Statistics Program. “We are delighted to be the center of statistics learning in Solo especially, and in Central Java in general. We thank Central Java BPS for their active roles in developing Statistics Corner in FMIPA UNS,” Harjana stated.
The Statistics Corner is located in Building B FMIPA UNS to facilitate access for all UNS academic members. The facility is expected to provide public services for all academic members in printed and digital data, build statistical literacy, and support the implementation of MBKM. Harjana also hoped that the facility could benefit all academic members and adjust to the needs of visitors. “Statistics Corner FMIPA UNS is equipped with comfortable reading room, Wi-Fi access, literature collections, and an officer to serve visitors,” Harjana added.
The Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, represented by Director of Academic Reputation and Student Affairs UNS, Dr. Sutanto, greatly appreciated the inauguration. Dr. Sutanto stated that the Rector greatly appreciated the facility that brought statistics closer to the community. The launching ceremony also includes a General Lecture from Dr. Pudji Ismartini on Strengthening Statistics to Accelerate Central Java recovery and the inauguration of Statistics Agent UNS to be motor for statistics data dissemination in UNS and Solo community. HUMAS UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti