Politap Holds Virtual Selection for Community Service Proposals

The selection of Community Service Activities for Fiscal Year 2021 within Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) was conducted virtually on 6 May 2021. The selection was attended by lecturers from Politeknik Negeri Ketapang and was held to determine the grantees for Community Service activities for Fiscal Year 2021. The proposal review process involved national reviewer Dr.Ir. Yohana Sutiknyawati K, M.P.

In his opening remarks, Endang Kusmana, Director of Politap, stated that this year's community service (PKM) activities must partner with industry. This initiative serves as a follow-up to various collaborations established with industry and the world of work (IDUKA). According to Endang, activities carried out in partnership with industry are expected to produce outcomes that can be implemented by partners and the community, as well as registered for intellectual property rights (HAKI).

Endang added that in 2021, Politap increased the funds managed by the Center for Research and Community Service (P3KM), encompassing PKM schemes, journal writing grants, HAKI registration, publication and speaker support, as well as other activities to elevate the quality of Community Service. Maya Santi, Head of P3KM Politap, conveyed that this PKM selection was organized for the competitive scheme across multidisciplinary fields, awarding grants for 8 proposals, with 8 proposals allocated for the study program PKM scheme and 8 proposals for the assigned PKM scheme.