UNDIP, Semarang (3/10) – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), and the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia signed a Cooperation Agreement as a strategic step to strengthen synergy between government institutions and higher education. The collaboration covers public data and information management, communication and public relations and meeting and deliberation support through the implementation of the Tridarma of Higher Education.
The event was attended by Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia, Ayodhia G. L. Kalake, and Head of the Bureau of Data, Communication, and Public Information, Agnes Wirdayanti, along with their respective staff. The ministry delegation was welcomed by Dean of FISIP Prof. Dr. Drs. Teguh Yuwono, M.Pol.Admin.; Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs S. Rouli Manalu, S.Sos., MCommSt., Ph.D.; Vice Dean for Resources Prof. Ika Riswanti Putranti, A.Md.A.K., S.H., M.H., Ph.D.; as well as heads of departments, heads of study programs, study program secretaries, and coordinators within FISIP.
In his remarks, Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia, Ayodhia G. L. Kalake, stated that there are three main areas of focus in the cooperation between the two institutions. These include strengthening governance and policy formulation, strengthening public communication and public relations, and improving data management.
According to him, the collaboration is expected not to end with the signing of documents but to mark the beginning of a closer, more sustainable partnership between the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia and FISIP.
“I hope this Cooperation Agreement will become a good starting point for all of us, and that our collaboration will become increasingly close, constructive, and sustainable,” Ayodhia said.
Meanwhile, Dean of FISIP Prof. Dr. Drs. Teguh Yuwono, M.Pol.Admin., introduced the various study programs within FISIP. The introduction was part of an effort to showcase the faculty’s academic and disciplinary potential that could be aligned with the needs of the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia.
Prof. Teguh stated that the signing of the Cooperation Agreement opens up various opportunities for concrete collaboration, particularly in academic and professional capacity development.
“With the signing of this Cooperation Agreement, many initiatives can be implemented, such as practitioner-led teaching, program exchanges in areas such as public communication and managing public communication, programs to strengthen the capabilities of lecturers and students, as well as joint writing projects with practitioners,” said Prof. Teguh.
The Cooperation Agreement between the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia and FISIP covers partnership support for the management of public data and information, communication and public relations, as well as support for meetings and deliberations through the implementation of the Tridarma of Higher Education.
This scope provides a foundation for developing various forms of collaboration involving education, research, and community service. In addition, the partnership creates opportunities for practitioners to engage in academic activities, strengthening the competencies of lecturers and students, enhancing public communication, and fostering collaboration in writing and knowledge management.
Following the signing ceremony, the event continued with a discussion session between FISIP and the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia. The discussion addressed various opportunities and follow-up steps to implement the Cooperation Agreement, enabling the collaboration to be realized through relevant programs that benefit both parties.
Through this partnership, FISIP continues to strengthen its network of cooperation with government institutions while expanding the contribution of higher education in supporting stronger governance, public communication, data and information management, and human resource development through the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. (Public Communication/FISIP/Rifat)