BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Student Association (HIMA) of the Communication Studies Program Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) officially launched the Jayantaka Cabinet 2026 on Monday, June 8, 2026, through a Grand Launching & Talk Show titled “Jayantaka: New Face, New Movement 2026.” Carrying the theme “Fear of Being Wrong Leads to Silence: The Dynamics of Student Participation in the Classroom,” the event was held at the Miracle Auditorium, 4th Floor, UNIKOM Campus I. The occasion marked an important milestone in introducing the newly appointed executive board while fostering a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and active student participation within the academic community.
The Grand Launching of the Jayantaka 2026 Cabinet marked the first step in introducing the new leadership of UNIKOM’s Communication Studies Student Association (HIMA) along with the spirit of transformation embodied by the slogan “New Face, New Movement.” This spirit is expected to foster the emergence of a student organization that is adaptive, collaborative, innovative, and capable of making tangible contributions to the development of UNIKOM Communication Studies students.
The event was attended by the Dean of the UNIKOM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Prof. Dr. Hj. Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP., M.Si.; the Chair of the UNIKOM Communication Studies Program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manap Solihat, M.Si.; the Secretary of the Communication Studies Program, Dr. Olih Solihin, S.Sos., M.I.Kom.; the Faculty Advisor for Student Affairs, Yasundari, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom.; the Chair of the Communication Studies Student Association (HIMA), Muhammad Fadhil Hafidz Abdillah; as well as faculty members and students from UNIKOM’s Communication Studies Program.
The series of events began with a report from the Executive Chair, Dimas Aryo Danendra, followed by remarks from the Chair of the Communication Studies Student Association (HIMA), Muhammad Fadhil Hafidz Abdillah; the Faculty Advisor for Student Affairs, Yasundari, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom.; and the Chair of the Communication Studies Program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manap Solihat, M.Si., and was officially opened by the Dean of FISIP UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Hj. Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP., M.Si.
In her opening remarks, the Dean of FISIP UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Hj. Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP., M.Si., emphasized that students must have the courage to think critically, express their ideas, and actively participate in discussions while upholding academic ethics. “Silence will not bring about change. On the contrary, change can begin with students’ courage to engage in discussion, voice their opinions, and propose constructive solutions,” she said. Furthermore, Prof. Dewi emphasized that students are an integral part of the nation’s development process and, as agents of change, play a strategic role in societal life. Therefore, the Student Association is expected to serve as a platform that fosters a generation that is critical, innovative, and responsible through various programs that have a positive impact.
At the end of her remarks, Prof. Dewi also commended the Communication Studies Student Association’s initiative in organizing an event that not only introduced the new executive board but also created a space for educational discussion. Prof. Dewi also expressed her hope that the UNIKOM Communication Studies Student Association would continue to uphold this spirit and serve as a role model for other student organizations at UNIKOM.
On this occasion, the entire leadership structure of the Jayantaka 2026 Cabinet was officially introduced, ranging from the Middle Management and Top Management levels to the Executive Board. This moment symbolized the start of the new leadership term, which will carry out its mandate in steering the organization for the coming term. In addition to introducing the leadership structure, the HIMA Chairperson and Vice Chairperson also outlined the vision, mission, and direction of the Jayantaka 2026 Cabinet as a guide for implementing work programs focused on organizational development and student empowerment.
Moving on to the next session, the event continued with a talk show themed “Fear of Making Mistakes Leads to Silence: The Dynamics of Student Participation in the Classroom.” The discussion featured speakers Dr. Adiyana Slamet, S.IP., M.Si., and Naufal Muhammad Abdul Rahim, moderated by Muhammad Yauma Akbar. The talk show served as an open and inspiring forum to discuss the challenges students face in finding the courage to express their ideas, actively participate in the classroom, and foster a communicative and inclusive academic culture.
During the discussion forum, participants were encouraged to understand the importance of building self-confidence, thinking critically, and fostering healthy two-way communication between students and faculty. This event is expected to promote a more active, transparent, collaborative, and solution-oriented learning environment, thereby continuing to increase student participation in the academic process.
Through the Grand Launching & Talk Show titled “Jayantaka: New Face, New Movement 2026,” the UNIKOM Communication Studies Student Association (HIMA) reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a student organization that is not only active in implementing its work programs but also capable of fostering spaces for collaboration, capacity building, and strengthening a participatory academic culture. With this new spirit, the Jayantaka 2026 Cabinet is expected to serve as a driving force for change that brings positive impacts to students, the Communication Studies Program, and Universitas Komputer Indonesia as a whole. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
