BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) is one of the universities that always implements Community Service or PKM activities for students or lecturers. One of the UNIKOM Communication Science Study Programs through the Crisis and Public Relations Strategy course where this course focuses on Community Service. Through this course, students are taught to become agents of change who are able to overcome various social problems in society. By understanding the principles of crisis management and PR, students will be better prepared to face challenges that may happen in the future.
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Lecturers and Students of the Communication Science Study Program FISIP UNIKOM carried out Community Service activities through the Creative Project Planning Workshop with the theme “Building Future Smart Project Planning: Building a Generation Skilled in Planning and Executing Activities”. This PKM activity was carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Bandung City which is located at Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No 93 Bandung City. This activity is an application of the crisis and PR strategy course. The event was attended by the SMAN 1 Bandung School, namely Doni Ahdiantan as the advisor of the Osis who represented the Principal Tuti Kurniawati, M.Pd., Komaruddin as the staff in the field of discipline and Mrs. fitriani pratami, S.pd., Gr as Student Affairs. On this occasion also attended the Dean of FISIP UNIKOM Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP. M.SI., Dr. Manap Solihat M.SI as Head of the Communication Science Study Program and Dr. Desayu Eka Surya S. Sos., M.SI. CICS as the lecturer of Crisis and PR Strategy course, as well as Lecturers of Communication Science Study Program.
The agenda of the activity was opened by the MC and began with singing the National Anthem Indonesia Raya, followed by a video glimpse of UNIKOM and the reading of prayers which formed part of the opening of events. Furthermore, welcome greetings by the Chief Executive of the Event Nuke Puri Herminanti reported that in this activity, student council members will be equipped with skills to develop fresh and relevant new ideas and increase efficiency in every stage of activity planning. This workshop is not only to teach the basics of planning, but also to refine the practices they have mastered, so that every event designed can be more creative, innovative, and provide memorable experiences for all participants. By attending this workshop, student council members are expected to increase their professionalism and creativity in managing events. They will learn how to optimally utilize resources, adapt to the needs of today’s youth, and create events that are not only memorable, but also have a positive impact on the school community and wider society.
The next event was a speech by the Lecturer of Crisis and PR Strategy Course Dr. Desayu Eka Surya. In her remarks, Dr. Desayu revealed that the workshop carried out was the implementation of the role of students who were likened to a PR from a company that implemented itself to benefit the surrounding community or public, in this case partnering with SMAN 1 Bandung. Dr. Desayu also added that “The workshop conducted can also be a direct practice for students in lobbying through positive interaction and communication to the public, designing a PR program, learning how to work together with Team Work, students practice according to the job obtained and of course what is very expensive is that students are useful for the Osis SMAN 1 Bandung management, especially Sharing on how to plan a creative project” She concluded. At the end of her speech she thanked all participants involved in this activity especially SMAN 1 Bandung.
The second speech was continued by the Principal Tuti Kurniawati, M.Pd. who was represented by the Supervisor of the Osis Doni Ahdiatna S.Pd. He revealed that “We SMA Negeri 1 Kota Bandung are grateful for the visit from UNIKOM, we are happy that the lecturers and students of the UNIKOM Communication Science Study Program want to share their experiences and knowledge with the students of SMAN 1 Kota Bandung”. Said Doni.
The third speech was Dr. Manap Solihat M.SI as the Head of the UNIKOM Communication Science Study Program, in his remarks he explained briefly about the UNIKOM Communication Science study program which has been accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). Dr. Manap also mentioned that “many courses in our study program use Outcome Based Education (OBE) based curriculum where the final project is made” he concluded.
After the remarks from the Head of the Study Program, continued with remarks as well as the opening of the event by the Dean of FISIP UNIKOM Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP. M.SI., in her remarks Assoc Prof. Dewi thanked SMANSA 1 Bandung “Thank you to the host in this case, the Principal, teachers and staff of SMANSA who have been willing to organize this activity, I hope this activity will be the beginning of good cooperation and later the younger siblings here can also join later at UNIKOM”. She said.
After the speech procession, the event continued with the submission of a plaque given by the Dean of FISIP UNIKOM, followed by the submission of a Goodie bag given by the Chairperson of the Communication Studies Program and the submission of a partner award certificate given by the lecturer in charge of the crisis course and PR strategy to the school. Finally there was the submission of souvenirs given by the Chief Executive to the school. After the event, a documentation session was held together with all participants who attended the activity. After the documentation, then entered the main event which was carried out within three hours with presenters namely Muhammad Yasyfa Kusumadinata and Nuke Puri herminanti. The material contains sharing the management of a project, followed by the practice of planning activities.
At the end of the event, certificates of appreciation were given to the speakers, chairman and vice student council of SMAN 1 Bandung. The event was then closed with the distribution of practical prizes to the participating groups.
The activity is a concrete example of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, especially community service. This activity is not only beneficial for high school students, but also provides an opportunity for UNIKOM students to apply the knowledge they learn. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)







