Inauguration, Oath-Taking, and Handover Ceremony for New Officials at Politap

Ketapang, 8 January 2025 – Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, POLITAP) kicked off the year by holding an inauguration, oath-taking, and handover ceremony for several new officials on campus. The event, held in the 2nd Floor Hall of the Politeknik Negeri Ketapang Directorate Building, was attended by the entire academic community, including leaders, lecturers, and education staff. The inauguration held today aims to strengthen the organizational structure and improve the performance of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang in realizing the institution's vision and mission.

The event began with remarks from the Director of POLITAP while reading out the Decree and the Inauguration Script. In his address, the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Irianto SP. S.ST., M.MA., expressed his hope that the newly inaugurated officials would carry out their duties with full responsibility and dedication to advance the institution.

“Ladies and gentlemen who will carry out this mandate are personnel who have been selected with careful consideration and high hopes to make an even greater contribution in developing the quality of education, research, and community service within Politap,” he stated.

The event proceeded with the taking of the oath/pledge of office by each inaugurated official, followed by the signing of the handover minutes.

This inauguration, oath-taking, and handover ceremony were based on Regulation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology No. 62 of 2024 concerning the Organization and Governance of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang. Following the issuance of this ministerial regulation, adjustments to the organizational structure within POLITAP became necessary, with several organs undergoing name changes, including:

 Vice Directors

1. Vice Director for General Affairs and Finance became Vice Director for Planning, Finance, and General Affairs
2. Vice Director for Student Affairs and Information Systems became Vice Director for Student Affairs, Cooperation, and Information Systems.

Head of Center

Center for Learning Development and Educational Quality Assurance became Center for Quality Assurance and Learning Development

Technical Support Units (UPT) became Academic Support Units (UPA)

1. Library UPT became Library UPA
2. Language UPT became Language UPA
3. Information and Communication Technology UPT became Information and Communication Technology UPA
4. Entrepreneurship UPT became Career Development and Entrepreneurship UPA

In addition, on this occasion, POLITAP also inaugurated new positions within POLITAP, including:

1. Head of Maintenance and Repair UPA
2. Head of Competency Test Services UPA and
3. Agribusiness Management Study Program Coordinator

With this inauguration and handover ceremony, POLITAP further strengthens its organizational foundation, making it better equipped to adapt to changes occurring in education and continue delivering its best contributions to society and industry in Ketapang Regency and the surrounding areas.