BANDUNG, UNIKOM – As a manifestation of its commitment and implementation in creating a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, as well as strengthening the role of higher education institutions in delivering tangible impacts to society, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held the Socialization of the 2026 Impactful Student Community Service (KKN) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Taking place at the 17th Floor Auditorium of the UNIKOM Smart Building, the event was attended by prospective KKN student participants as an initial briefing to prepare for the implementation of the community service program. The program focuses on community empowerment, resolving various environmental issues, and strengthening collaboration between higher education institutions and regional governments to actualize sustainable development.
Also present at the event were the Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs of UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd.; the Director of Research, Community Service, and Empowerment (DP3M), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irawan Afrianto, M.T.; the Heads of Undergraduate Study Programs; the Head of the Counseling, Graduate Career, and Alumni Division, Dr. Nungki Heriyati, S.S., M.A.; as well as all student participants of the 2026 Impactful Community Service Program (KKN Berdampak) Socialization.
In her opening remarks, the Vice Rector I for Academic and Student Affairs of UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., stated that the implementation of the 2026 Impactful Community Service Program (KKN Berdampak) is the result of a collaboration between UNIKOM and the West Java Provincial Government in supporting the resolution of environmental issues, particularly urban waste management. According to her, this year, UNIKOM is making efforts to implement the Impactful Community Service Program from the West Java Provincial Government by deploying 500 students in an Impactful Community Service Programcentralized in the Coblong District area, Bandung City.
Prof. Umi further explained that the program is part of an effort to support the West Java Provincial Government’s policies regarding regional waste management. With the policy of gradually halting waste disposal to the Sarimukti Final Disposal Site (TPA), every region is encouraged to be capable of managing waste independently. Therefore, Coblong District was selected as the Impactful Community Service Program location considering UNIKOM is situated in the area, with the expectation that it can provide a tangible contribution to the surrounding community. Furthermore, Prof. Umi emphasized that the success of this program is not only measured by the execution of activities but also by the real impact generated in assisting the community, government, and other stakeholders in overcoming the waste problem. Students are expected to be able to provide education regarding the importance of sorting organic and inorganic waste, increase public awareness of environmental cleanliness, and encourage the implementation of sustainable waste management at the urban village level.
As a higher education institution that champions the spirit of digital innovation, UNIKOM adopted the theme “Synergizing to Build an Urban Village Based on Digital Innovation and Community Empowerment” for the implementation of the 2026 Impactful Community Service Program. Concluding her remarks, Prof. Umi invited all students to utilize this opportunity as a highly valuable learning experience. “Through this Impactful Community Service Program, let us together contribute to creating a clean, healthy environment free from waste problems. Continue to innovate and collaborate to deliver real solutions for the community. With a healthy environment, a strong and productive society will be born, and UNIKOM will continue to be a leading university in providing tangible contributions to regional and national development,” she concluded.
The series of events continued with remarks and directives from the Director of DP3M UNIKOM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irawan Afrianto, M.T., who comprehensively presented the implementation of the 2026 UNIKOM Impactful Community Service Program. The material delivered served as a foundation for students to understand the concepts, mechanisms, and objectives of the Impactful Community Service Program, which focuses on creating work programs oriented towards real impact, community empowerment, and the sustainability of activity results. Additionally, he explained that the implementation of the 2026 Impactful Community Service Program is focused on the Coblong District area as a form of UNIKOM’s concrete contribution to supporting the resolution of environmental issues that are of concern to the West Java Provincial Government, particularly regarding waste management.
According to him, through this program, students are expected to be able to present various ideas, concepts, and innovations that can assist the community in creating a more effective, efficient, and sustainable waste management system. “We hope that students can become agents of change by providing innovative solutions to the waste problems in Coblong District. Their presence is not only as Impactful Community Service Program participants but also as community partners in building a cleaner and healthier environment,” he stated.
Furthermore, Dr. Irawan explained that the participants of the Impactful Community Service Program are fifth and seventh-semester students who are assessed to have acquired the scientific knowledge corresponding to their respective fields of study. With their academic competencies, students are expected to be able to directly implement their knowledge by carrying out community empowerment programs that provide tangible benefits.
Through this socialization event, UNIKOM hopes that all students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the implementation of the 2026 Impactful Community Service Program, enabling them to design and implement innovative, collaborative community service programs that make a positive contribution to society. The Impactful Community Service Program is expected to not only be a part of the academic process but also serve as a medium for shaping the character of students who are caring, adaptive, and capable of presenting solutions to various social challenges in the community. With the successful organization of the 2026 Impactful Community Service Program Socialization (KKN), UNIKOM reaffirms its commitment to shaping character and producing graduates who are not only academically excellent but also possess social awareness and the ability to implement science and technology to deliver real benefits for the development of society and the nation. (Directorate of Hms & Pro).