UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta officially withdrew their students participating in the Student Community Service Program (KKN) Thematic for Village Development Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) January-February 2022. The withdrawing ceremony was held symbolically in Kebumen District and was participated by all students in their respective regions online Wednesday (2/3/2022).
The ceremony was participated by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, and Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, Prof. Ahmad Yunus, who joined that ceremony online. The ceremony was also attended by Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Kuncoro Diharjo; Chairman of UP KKN UNS, Prof. Sudibya; Kebumen Regent, Arif Sugiyanto, S.H., and Village Chiefs of respective villages, who participated in the offline ceremony.
In his report, Prof. Yunus stated that there are around 1,400 students who participated in this KKN. Prof. Yunus also hoped that the programs could assist the local people in developing their villages and the importance of accelerating local programs for resources development. “Local potential needs to be explored; for example, in Kemuning, there is a potential for hydroelectric energy, which can be developed,” Prof. Yunus added.
Kebumen Regent Arif Sugiyanto shared his appreciation for UNS sending their students to the district. He also emphasized the importance of the bottom-up approach in the national development implemented by UNS through the KKN program. “Hopefully, the students brought new spirits to the village, and (the program) can be continuous,” he added.
On the same occasion, Prof. Jamal also shared his appreciation for all KKN teams that have completed their programs. “The community service program conducted by UNS students for 45 days has completed and run smoothly. I am delighted to receive the news that the local development program prepared by the students are succeeded in developing independence in KKN UNS locations,” Prof. Jamal stated.
He added that Kebumen was selected as the KKN location because of its rich potential, tourism, culinary, creative industry, and handicrafts. Since 1991, UNS has actively developed the region through its Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) on Kebumen Campus.
“My highest gratitude to the local governments in UNS KKN Thematic locations. Hopefully, the local community could continue our students’ program,” he concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti