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  • Improving The Quality Of Education Staff: Unikom Holds Workshop On Strategies For Developing Hard Skills, Soft Skills, And Digital Literacy

    Improving The Quality Of Education Staff: Unikom Holds Workshop On Strategies For Developing Hard Skills, Soft Skills, And Digital Literacy

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Employees or education personnel at universities have a very important role in supporting smooth operations and improving the quality of education. Therefore, the importance of honing the quality of hard skills, soft skills, and digital literacy is a strategic investment that brings long-term benefits to educational institutions. Many things can be done to improve the quality of human resources (HR), such as workshops or training conducted by UNIKOM. 

    The Directorate of General Administration (DAU) of Universitas Komputer Indonesia held a workshop for all educational staff in UNIKOM. This activity was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Miracle Auditorium, 4th floor, UNIKOM campus 1. By presenting expert speakers, including the Director of General Administration Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adeh Ratna Komala, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., Director of Public Relations and Protocol Dr. Desayu Eka Surya, S.Sos., M.Si., CICS., and Head of the UNIKOM Public Relations and Communication Information Division Arif Try Cahyadi, M.Ds. This event aims to equip educational staff with effective communication skills, excellent service, and the use of digital technology in supporting UNIKOM’s achievement as a World Class University. 

    UNIKOM Vice Rector II for Resources, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., delivered his remarks that “This workshop event is a series of activities under the Directorate of General Administration of UNIKOM to improve the abilities, skills, and competencies for educational staff at UNIKOM. I hope that this workshop event can really benefit all educational staff at UNIKOM. To the speakers, I thank you for sharing your knowledge,” he concluded. 

    The discussion session was guided by Moderator Dicky Rizkyka Ramadan Siregar, a member of the UNIKOM Student Protocol Corps (KPM). The first material was presented by the Director of General Administration, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adeh Ratna Komala, SE, MSi, CERA, who discussed “Effective Communication & Excellent Service through Written Language (Letters).” She emphasized the importance of communication skills in supporting smooth administration and services in the academic environment.

    Furthermore, the Director of Public Relations and Protocol of UNIKOM, Dr. Desayu Eka Surya, S.Sos., MSi., CICS, presented material on “Service Excellent to Improve the Skills of Education Personnel at UNIKOM.” She highlighted the importance of excellent service standards that can improve the quality of interactions with students, lecturers, and all university stakeholders. There are several points that were conveyed, including: 1). Efforts to provide good service through service excellence. 2). The purpose of implementing service excellence. 3). Six Key Elements for Service Excellence. 4). Avoiding Future Complaints. 5). How to create service excellence. 

    The workshop became more interesting with the third session presented by Arif Try Cahyadi, M.Ds., who is a lecturer from the Visual Communication Design Study Program. With the topic “Tricks on How to Easily Create Videography Content for Social Media Using a Smartphone,” participants were invited to utilize technology in supporting the promotion and publication of UNIKOM in particular and also personal branding on social media.

    After an interactive question and answer session, the event was closed by handing over certificates to the speakers as an appreciation for their contribution in sharing knowledge and experience. This workshop received high enthusiasm from the participants, which consisted of UNIKOM education staff. Hopefully, with this activity, UNIKOM will be more prepared to face global challenges and continue to develop towards a world-class university.

  • Directorate of Business Incubators and UMKM Unikom Collaborates with Komdigi Bpsdm West Java to hold a Digital Entrepreneur Academy (DEA) Training  

    Directorate of Business Incubators and UMKM Unikom Collaborates with Komdigi Bpsdm West Java to hold a Digital Entrepreneur Academy (DEA) Training  

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Directorate of Business Incubators and UMKM of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (INBISKOM UNIKOM) collaborated with the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of West Java Province. This training involved entrepreneurship students of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) with the theme “Basic Digital Marketing – Digital Entrepreneur Academy (DEA),” which was held for two days, February 20-21, 2025, in Room L.018 Smart Building UNIKOM. 

    The training aims to equip students with digital marketing skills and strategies that are essential in today’s digital era. The participants received comprehensive material such as basic concepts of digital marketing, branding and positioning strategies, creative content development, and network building and collaboration. This activity was opened directly by the Vice Rector IV for Digital Technology & ICT, International Program, and Center of Excellent, Prof. Zainal Arifin Hasibuan, MLS, Ph.D., accompanied by the Director of INBISKOM UNIKOM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilis Puspitawati, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., and representatives from BPSDM KOMDIGI West Java, attended by Presya Sudjana, M.B.A., and Muhamad Fauzan, M.I.Kom., as PIC KOMDIGI Bandung City.

    This training activity is the initial stage of soft skills activities for UNIKOM students who take entrepreneurship courses. Director of INBISKOM UNIKOM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilis Puspitawati, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA, stated that this training is a strategic step to prepare students to become competitive young entrepreneurs. “In this digital era, digital marketing is the key to success for businesses. We hope that this training can provide sufficient provision for students to develop their business,” she said.
    Furthermore, the workshop is also equipped with practical sessions. With this training, entrepreneurship students can be better prepared to face business challenges in the digital era and increase their chances of business success. In an era of increasing digital technology, digital content is one of the main factors in building personal branding and business. This training is expected to provide insights and applicable techniques to participants, and it is expected that UNIKOM entrepreneurship students can be better prepared to face the challenges of the digital business world and be able to create new jobs for the community. (Directorate of Hms & Pro).

  • 18 Private Universities from North Sumatra (LLDIKTI I) Conduct Comparative Study and Sign MoU & MoA at UNIKOM

    18 Private Universities from North Sumatra (LLDIKTI I) Conduct Comparative Study and Sign MoU & MoA at UNIKOM

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining higher education quality standards by hosting a Cross-LLDIKTI Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) Comparative Study, bridging LLDIKTI Region 4 and LLDIKTI Region 1. Previously, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 15:30 to 16:30 WIB at the LLDIKTI Region 4 Office on Jalan Surapati, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Rector of UNIKOM, and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by the Director of Quality Assurance, alongside 18 Universities from LLDIKTI Region 1. This initiative was facilitated by LLDIKTI Region 4 regarding the Internal Quality Assurance System.

    The event continued on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Multipurpose Room, 15th Floor, Smart Building UNIKOM. It was attended by stakeholders from various educational institutions, including: 1) The Rector of UNIKOM, 2) Vice Rector I of UNIKOM, 3) Vice Rector IV of UNIKOM, 4) Director of Quality Assurance UNIKOM, 5) UNIKOM Cooperation Division, 6) The Collaboration Team, as well as 4 Rectors representing the 18 Private Universities from LLDIKTI Region I, Representatives of UNIKOM’s Faculty and Study Program Quality Assurance Teams, and the Head and Coordinators of LLDIKTI handling SPMI for Region 4. The attendees aimed to learn from the best practices of the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) implemented at UNIKOM.

    On this occasion, the Rector of UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., delivered remarks expressing UNIKOM’s pride in sharing its experiences in SPMI implementation. He emphasized the importance of cross-institutional collaboration in improving education quality. Furthermore, Prof. Eddy explained UNIKOM’s early journey and expressed gratitude that UNIKOM has become a Superior (Unggul) university moving towards a world-class status. “In its development, Alhamdulillah, at the age of 22, UNIKOM achieved the ‘Superior’ status. While the average university achieves this at 50 years old, UNIKOM did it in 22 years, thanks to our excellent teamwork. We have solid, cohesive human resources, and it is these HR capabilities that successfully made UNIKOM Superior,” said Prof. Eddy.

    The event also featured remarks from the Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., who highlighted the importance of benchmarking in the academic world to strengthen quality assurance systems in higher education. Additionally, the Head of LLDIKTI Region I, Prof. Drs. Saiful Anwar Matondang, M.A., Ph.D., expressed his hopes, stating, “We hope that private universities in Regions I and IV will improve their understanding and human resources to move towards becoming World Class Universities.”

    The core of the event involved implementing the signed Memorandum of Agreement by conducting a benchmarking session on the Internal Quality Assurance System with UNIKOM’s Directorate of Quality Assurance. In its execution, the Quality Assurance Directorate is assisted by Faculty Quality Assurance Teams and Study Program Quality Assurance Teams. In implementing SPMI, UNIKOM utilizes the PPEPP cycle integrated with a system called e-SPMI UNIKOM (accessible at spmi.unikom.ac.id). SPMI activities are conducted periodically: weekly (such as checking Lesson Plans/RPS), monthly (inspections in the academic system), semesterly (Monitoring and Evaluation of Mid-term and Final Exams, Guidance, etc.), and annually (Internal Quality Audit, Management Review Meeting, and Follow-up Plans).

    Concluding the event, all participants gathered for a photo session and exchanged souvenirs from the various universities in LLDIKTI Region I to UNIKOM as a token of the synergy established during this event. This activity is expected to serve as an initial step for other institutions to implement better quality assurance systems within their respective higher education environments.

  • The Communication Science Study Program Of Unikom Held A Public Lecture With The Theme “Building A Sustainable Media Industry Among Business, Ethics, And Innovation” 

    The Communication Science Study Program Of Unikom Held A Public Lecture With The Theme “Building A Sustainable Media Industry Among Business, Ethics, And Innovation” 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Communication Science Study Program of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a National Seminar with the theme “Building A Sustainable Media Industry Among Business, Ethics, and Innovation.” The event was held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at UNIKOM Miracle Auditorium. This seminar presented media experts and practitioners as speakers, including H. Januar P. Ruswita, Prof. Dr. Septiawan Santana Kurnia, S.Sos., M.Si., and Satrya Graha.

    The seminar was opened with remarks from the Head of the UNIKOM Communication Science Study Program, Dr. Manap Solihat, M.Si., who said that “this public lecture was filled by speakers from senior media practitioners, because this is an important issue related to changes and new paradigms in constructing the media, especially in Gen Z. It is expected that with this activity, students will have sufficient understanding so that when they later have a career in the field of communication science, they already know what steps to take,” he said. 

    In this seminar, three expert speakers in the field of media and communication provided in-depth insights related to the development of the media industry in the digital era. The first speaker, H. Januar P. Ruswita, presented the topic “Maintaining and Developing the Media Industry in the Digital 5.0 Era,” where he emphasized the importance of innovation in the face of rapid technological change. Followed by a presentation from Prof. Dr. Septiawan Santana Kurnia, S.Sos., M.Si., who discussed “Implementation of Current and Future Media Industry Policies,” focusing on regulations and challenges faced by the media industry.
    Meanwhile, the third speaker, Satrya Graha, presented the theme “Developing a Unique and Creative Content Strategy,” which provided insight into strategies for creating interesting content in the digital era. After the session, participants were given the opportunity to interact directly with the speakers in a question and answer session that lasted for 30 minutes. The seminar was then closed by handing over certificates and souvenirs to the speakers and completed with a documentation session. By organizing the seminar, UNIKOM has shown and made a real contribution to the development of communication science and equipped students with relevant insights in the current digital era.

  • Director Of Journals And Scientific Publications At Unikom Issues Decree Of Editorial Board And Reviewers 2025

    Director Of Journals And Scientific Publications At Unikom Issues Decree Of Editorial Board And Reviewers 2025

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of scientific publications through the handover ceremony of the Decrees (SK) for the 2025 Editorial Board and Reviewers, held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Room L.018, Smart Building UNIKOM. This event was led by the Director of Journals and Scientific Publications, Dr. Poni Sukaesih Kurniati, S.IP., M.Si.

    In her remarks and presentation, Dr. Poni Sukaesih Kurniati expressed her appreciation for the hard work of the entire journal management team and hoped that this collaboration would further strengthen UNIKOM’s reputation in the academic world. This activity was not merely a formality but also an important opportunity to strengthen journal governance at UNIKOM. The event continued with her presentation, which discussed the journal accreditation status and strategies to improve journal quality and indexing at the national and international levels.

    The second presentation was delivered by Donny Reza, S.Kom., M.Kom., Head of the World Class University (WCU) Division, who provided insights on performance optimization and UNIKOM’s OJS upgrade plans, including project analysis. The event continued with the handover of decrees to journal managers in UNIKOM. These decrees included the appointment of Editorial Board members and peer reviewers, who play a crucial role in editing and reviewing the quality of scientific articles.

    The event also highlighted several important policies, including journal accreditation and reaccreditation, journal funding applications, and call-for-papers policies to increase the number and quality of scientific publications at UNIKOM. This agenda concluded with a documentation session as an appreciation for the journal managers who have contributed to the development of UNIKOM’s scientific publications.

  • Quality Assurance of Unikom Conducts Benchmarking With Lldikti Region 1 Initiated By LLDIKTI IV

    Quality Assurance of Unikom Conducts Benchmarking With Lldikti Region 1 Initiated By LLDIKTI IV

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) again showed its commitment to maintaining the quality standards of higher education by hosting the SPMI Cross LLDIKTI Mock Study, which brought together LLDIKTI Region IV and LLDIKTI Region I. Previously on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 15.30-16.30, located at Jalan Surapati, LLDIKTI Region IV conducted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Rector of Universitas Komputer Indonesia and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) by the Director of Quality Assurance with 18 universities in the LLDIKTI I region initiated by LLDIKTI Region IV regarding the Internal Quality Assurance System.

    Meanwhile, the event, which took place on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, was held in Multipurpose Room 15th Floor, UNIKOM Smart Building, and attended by stakeholders from various educational institutions, including:1) UNIKOM Rector, 2) Vice Rector I UNIKOM. 3). Vice Rector IV UNIKOM. 5). Director of Quality Assurance UNIKOM. 6). Cooperation Division UNIKOM. 7). Collaboration Team, 4 PTS Rectors representing 18 universities in the LLDIKTI I region, UNIKOM Faculty and Study Program Quality Assurance Team Representatives, and L2DIKTI Chairpersons and Coordinators who handle SPMI L2DIKTI Region IV, who want to learn from the best practices of the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) implemented at UNIKOM.

    On this occasion, the Rector of UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., delivered his remarks expressing UNIKOM pride in being a place to share experiences in SPMI implementation. He emphasized the importance of cross-institutional collaboration in improving the quality of education. Furthermore, Prof. Eddy also explained a glimpse of UNIKOM’s early journey and was grateful that UNIKOM could now become an excellent university and proceed to be the world class “In its development, Alhamdulillah, at the age of 22 years UNIKOM can excel. If on average other universities excel at the age of 50, Alhamdulillah UNIKOM was at the age of 22, thanks to our good teamwork. So we have good human resources, very compact, and these human resources then succeeded in making UNIKOM superior,” said Prof. Eddy.

    The Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Hj Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., also delivered her remarks. She highlights the importance of benchmarking in the academic world to strengthen the quality assurance system in various universities. The Head of LLDIKTI Region I, Prof. Drs. Saiful Anwar Matondang, M.A., Ph.D., also expressed his hope that “we hope that private universities in Regions I and IV will increase their understanding and human resources towards a World Class University” said Prof. Drs. Saiful.

    The core of the event was filled with the implementation of the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement by benchmarking the Internal Quality Assurance System to the UNIKOM Quality Assurance Directorate. The Quality Assurance Institution at UNIKOM, called Quality Assurance, in its implementation is assisted by the Faculty Quality Assurance Team and the Study Program Quality Assurance Team. Quality Assurance in implementing the Internal Quality Assurance System has used the PPEPP cycle, which is integrated with a system called e-SPMI UNIKOM with the link spmi.unikom.ac.id. SPMI activities are carried out periodically, weekly, monthly, annually, and every semester. Weekly SPMI activities such as checking the suitability of the RPS and monthly SPMI activities such as checking in Siakad. SPMI activities in every semester, such as Monev UTS, UAS, Guidance, and annual SPMI activities, such as carrying out Internal Quality Audits, Management Review Meetings, and Follow-up Plans.Closing the activity, all participants took pictures together for documentation and were equipped with souvenirs from various universities in the LLDIKTI I region that were present at UNIKOM as a form of memory for the synergy that had been established in this event. This activity is expected to be the first step for other institutions in implementing a better quality assurance system in their respective universities.

  • UNIKOM Literacy Movement Holds Mendeley Training To Improve The Scientific Literacy Of The Academic Community 

    UNIKOM Literacy Movement Holds Mendeley Training To Improve The Scientific Literacy Of The Academic Community 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Mendeley is a reference management application that is very useful for universities, including students, lecturers, and researchers. It is useful to manage, share, and cite scientific references in research. Mendeley also serves as an academic social network that allows users to collaborate and share literature with peers. As carried out by Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), which held a workshop activity, “Training on Scientific Information Sources, Citation, and Bibliography Using the Mendeley Application.”

    This activity aims to increase understanding of the importance of citations and bibliographies in scientific papers and avoid plagiarism. This training also introduces and teaches the use of the Mendeley reference manager to facilitate students in compiling correct references. Participants were given insight into credible sources of scientific information, both from e-resources subscribed by UNIKOM and those available for free.

    In its implementation, this program involved various parties, including the study program secretariat team and the Directorate INFRANET. Meanwhile, the Mendeley team from the Directorate of Libraries presented three main speakers, Ubudiyah Setiawati, M.I.Kom., Sri Utami Lestari, S.Si., and Maghfira Herdiani, S.Si. The activity assistant as well as the designer of the training material was Fadil Latief, S.Si., with the coordination of the implementer by Mia Hayati Kosasih, A.Md.Kom.

    As part of the academic literacy movement, the activity lasted for two months, from December 9, 2024, to January 31, 2025, with a total of 23 training sessions intended for the entire UNIKOM academic community, including students, lecturers, and employees. The material presented in this training includes seminars and workshops on scientific information sources and optimizing the use of the Mendeley application. Participants were guided starting from installation and account creation to the preparation of citations and bibliographies with Mendeley.

    The enthusiasm of the participants in this activity was very high, with a total of 438 participants consisting of 423 students, 8 lecturers, and 7 employees from 21 study programs. Furthermore, participants also received e-certificates, meal vouchers, and certificates of cooperation implementation with their respective study programs.
    More than just training, this activity also became a promotional event for reference services at UNIKOM. The reference room is now optimized for scientific consultation, research support, and ensuring that every academic paper meets the applicable systematic standards. With this training, it is expected that UNIKOM students will be better prepared in compiling quality scientific papers and in accordance with academic standards that apply globally.

  • UNIKOM Lecturer Trusted To Be A Reviewer Of Reputable International Journals 

    UNIKOM Lecturer Trusted To Be A Reviewer Of Reputable International Journals 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Academic achievements were again made by lecturers of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM). This time, the Head of the Graphic Design Study Program and UNIKOM Master of Design homebase lecturer, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rini Maulina, S.Sn., M.Sn., was assigned as a reviewer in a reputable international journal, The International Journal of Visual Design. The journal, published by Common Ground Research Networks, has a quartile 2 (Q2) ranking with an SJR 2023 of 0.12 and ISSN 2325-1581 (Print) and 2325-159X (Online). The journal publisher is based at the University of Illinois Research Park, United States.

    Since 2023, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rini Maulina has been an active reviewer in various prestigious international journals and conferences, including:

    • The International Journal of Design in Society (Q3) with SJR 2023 of 0.1, ISSN (Print): 2325-1328 and ISSN (Online): 2325-1360.
    • The International Journal of the Arts in Society (ISSN: 1833-1866 Print, ISSN: 2473-5809 Online).
    • The Journal of Communication and Media Studies (ISSN: 2470-9247 Print, ISSN: Online).
    • Journal of Sociotechnology, Bandung Institute of Technology (Sinta 2 rank, ISSN: 1858-3474, E-ISSN: 2443-258X).
    • Asian Journal of Art and Culture (AJAC) Walailak University Thailand (ISSN Online: 2773-9953).
    • The 15th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (15ICHiSS), organized by Prince of Songkla University in Thailand.

    For this achievement, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rini Maulina expressed her appreciation to UNIKOM, where she served, which has provided full support in the form of encouragement, direction, and performance assessment from the university leadership.

    “The trust given to me as a reviewer is a form of responsibility in the academic world. I hope that this contribution can be further enhanced to support the development of science, especially in the field of art and design, and become part of the implementation of the Tridharma of community service,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rini. 

    The active contribution of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rini Maulina as a reviewer in international journals has further strengthened the role of Indonesian academics in global scientific publications and expanded scientific networks at the international level.

  • Towards a Culture of Quality and World Class University: Directorate of Quality Assurance (QA) UNIKOM held a Socialization of Permendikbudristek No. 53 Year 2023 

    Towards a Culture of Quality and World Class University: Directorate of Quality Assurance (QA) UNIKOM held a Socialization of Permendikbudristek No. 53 Year 2023 

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Directorate of Quality Assurance (QA) Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a socialization related to Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023 on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Room L.018, Smart Building UNIKOM.  The event was attended by quality assurance officers at the Faculty and Study Program levels by presenting renowned speakers, Prof. Dr. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., Prof. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, SE., M.Ak., Ak., CA., and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP., M.Si.

    The event began with a prayer and remarks by Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of adjusting the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) Document with Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023. In addition, the culture of quality must be implemented by all academicians as a strategiy towards a World Class University. She also emphasized that every academic activity must always be accompanied by good and complete documentation.

    UNIKOM’s Director of Quality Assurance then gave a presentation regarding the revision of the SPMI Policy. In his presentation, he explained the reasons for UNIKOM to implement SPMI, the number of standards owned, and the UNIKOM Quality Assurance roadmap as part of institutional quality development.

    Furthermore, Prof. Siti Kurnia Rahayu discussed the National Higher Education Standards (SN Dikti), which now refers to Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023. She explained that SN Dikti includes National Education Standards, National Research Standards, and Community Service Standards. In this latest regulation, there is an emphasis on the implementation of the PPEPP cycle (Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Control, and Improvement) to improve the quality of higher education in Indonesia.

    This event was closed with a presentation from Assoc. Prof. Hj. Dr. Dewi Kurniasih, who highlighted the role of UNIKOM Quality Assurance as an influencer university. This means that UNIKOM will become a reference institution in providing direction related to quality assurance to other universities outside UNIKOM. This is one of the advantages of the Directorate of Quality Assurance UNIKOM, which has entered the green cluster.With this socialization, it is expected that all elements of UNIKOM academics will increasingly understand and implement quality standards in accordance with the latest policies. This step is expected to strengthen UNIKOM’s position in achieving its vision as a World Class University. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)

  • The Government Science Study Program of UNIKOM holds a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Discussing the Policy on Islamic Boarding School Facilities

    The Government Science Study Program of UNIKOM holds a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Discussing the Policy on Islamic Boarding School Facilities

    BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Government Science Study Program of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) entitled “Policy on Islamic Boarding School Facilities” on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Miracle Auditorium, 4th floor of the old campus. This event was attended by academics, practitioners, and stakeholders in the implementation of pesantren, Islamic boarding school education in Kabupaten Bandung Barat (KBB).

    The discussion focused on the policies regarding facilities for implementing pesantren, as these institutions have transformed from traditional Islamic educational institutions to more modern ones that adapt to various languages and learning approaches. Currently, pesantren face policy dynamics that seek to accommodate the needs of modernization and legal recognition, as reflected in Regional Regulation No. 5 Year 2022. The effectiveness of the pesantren facilitation policy is measured based on the level of achievement of objectives, impact on the target population, and conformity between implementation plans and results.

    Tatik Rohmawati, S.IP., M.Si., as the lecturer of the Government Science Study Program and the Chief Executive of the activity, delivered her report that pesantren have a strategic role in character and moral education. Along with the times and the challenges faced, policies are needed for the sustainability of the pesantren. Therefore, through this FGD activity, it can share aspects of pesantren facilitation policies so that they can be more optimal in carrying out their role later in the community. 

    In the FGD, the Dean of Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hj Dewi Kurniasih, S.IP., M.Si., officially opened the event. Prof. Dewi said that “This activity is one of the work programs in the UNIKOM Government Science Study Program. The topic related to the policy of organizing pesantren is very appropriate to choose and hopefully this FGD can provide benefits and blessings for all of us.” Said Assoc. Prof. Dewi

    As an introduction to the discussion which was attended by prominent keynote speakers, including: 1). Prof. Dr. H. Nandang Alamsah Deliarnoor, S.H., S.A.P., M.Hum. (Professor of Government Science at UNPAD and Chief Promoter), 2). Prof. Dr. Samugyo Ibnu Redjo, M.A. (Professor of Government Science UNPAD and Member Promoter), 3). Dra. Mudiyati Rahmatunissa, M.A., Ph.D. (Head of UNPAD Political Science Study Program and Promoter Member). 4). H. Ade Wawan, S.Pd. (Member of DPRD KBB). 5). Drs. H. Tedi Ahmad J., M.Si. (Head of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of KBB). 6). Hasanudin, S.Pd., MM. (Head of West Bandung’s Head of Welfare). 7). Dr. H. Agus HD. Idris, S.Ag., MM. (Secretary of MUI KBB & Principal of Darul Falah Islamic Boarding School). 8). Dr. Achmad Sodik Sudrajad, SH, MH (Deputy Director of STIA LAN Bandung). KH. Ari Gumanti, M.Pd. (Chairman of P3SB Ponpes Foundation). 

    Guided by moderator Tatik Rohmawati, S.IP., M.Si., the discussion took place dynamically with various perspectives on the policy of organizing pesantren, facility challenges, and concrete solutions that can be applied in the West Bandung area. After the keynote speakers’ session, certificates and souvenirs were handed over to speakers and participants who actively asked questions and discussed, followed by a documentation session.As a closing discussion attended by various groups who care about the development of pesantren in the country, the results of the discussion were summarized and recommended to be followed up by policymakers. With this FGD, it is expected that policies related to pesantren facilities can be optimized to support the development of religious education in Indonesia.