UGM dispatched students to carry out the 3rd Period of the UGM Student Community Service – Community Empowerment Learning (SCS-CEL) 2020 program on Friday (9/10). It was held by the UGM Directorate of Community Service (DPkM) online through Zoom and live broadcast on kknugm.yogyakarta Youtube channel.
Prof. Irfan Dwidya Prijambada, Director of Community Service at UGM, reported that this period was joined by 256 students from 16 faculties at UGM. They were divided into 11 units and deployed to 5 provinces, namely Yogyakarta, Central Java, West Java, Banten, and East Java.
“The placement will be mostly in Yogyakarta with seven units. Six units in Sleman Regency and 1 unit in Yogyakarta City. Meanwhile, for other provinces, there will be only one unit each,” he said.
Irfan explained that before students were deployed today, UGM has given them various materials. These materials can be administration material of SCS-CEL by DPKM and chosen material according to interests. This event is mainly driven by KAGAMA friends, alumni of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, with the topic of being an “agent of change” to campaign new habits during the New Normal.
Irfan stated that this period of SCS-CEL field activities would begin on 12 October and end on 30 November. “I encourage the students participating in UGM SCS-CEL to uphold the name of the UGM alma mater with dedication and high work performance. The success of the Community Service Program, which is well-known throughout Indonesia, is a source of pride for the entire UGM family,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ika Dewi Ana, UGM Deputy Chancellor for Research and Community Service, also reminded that SCS-CEL students could take care of themselves and their health during the program implementation.
“Taking care of yourself can mean many things, both in terms of speech, ideas, and behavior. For students, as learners, it is essential to understand how to perform. We should adopt the attitude that no matter how much knowledge we have, we still need to learn more. Thus, we can gain insight more easily. The context of knowledge here refers to not only lecture classes but also everyday life experiences. During the SCS-CEL, you will learn from the people you meet, from the situation, from the teacher, from the lecturer, and the whole process during the service,” she explained.
Therefore, Ika said that patience and sincerity would be necessary when students conduct SCS programs in the community. Although you cannot meet in person because the SCS implementation was online due to the pandemic, it will still be considered a valuable experience.
Ika also prayed that they would achieve their hope in the implementation of this Community Service Program. SCS students can acquire something and get valuable knowledge for the future in serving the community. “We are proud that you have become part of UGM for contributing your thoughts and hearts to our community. Enjoy your community service, and hopefully, we can meet soon on campus with new knowledge and in good health,” she concluded.
Source: https://www.ugm.ac.id/id/berita/20197-256-mahasiswa-ikuti-kkn-ppm-ugm-periode-3-tahun-2020
