Politap Leadership Gathering with Parents of New Students

On Monday (21/08/2023), Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) held a gathering between the leadership of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang and parents/guardians of the class of 2023 in the auditorium on the 2nd floor of the directorate building. The Director of Politap, Irianto SP, S.ST., MT, in his opening remarks introduced the campus profile to the parents in attendance. The Director also invited parents to collaborate in nurturing and mentoring students so they can graduate on time. The Director hoped that this gathering would maintain close ties so that both the campus and parents can achieve their shared goals.

Also present at this meeting were the Vice Director for Academic Affairs Dr. Anto Susanto, S.ST., MP, Vice Director for General Affairs and Finance Yusuf, ST., MT, Vice Director for Student Affairs Erick Radwitya, S.ST., MT, Academic Coordinator Sahardi, SE, as well as Heads of Departments and Study Program Coordinators.

In his presentation, the Vice Director for Academic Affairs outlined the vocational education system to the parents. Anto illustrated that the Politap campus serves as a miniature industry so that students become accustomed to working before truly entering the workforce and industry. Anto also explained the challenges and opportunities for Politap graduates in local, national, and regional competition. Anto hoped that parents would motivate their children to stay enthusiastic about learning because employment opportunities in industry, especially in Ketapang, are abundant.

On this occasion, parents also received information regarding the UKT (single tuition fee) and campus finances presented by Yusuf as Vice Director for General Affairs and Finance. This was done so that parents can transparently understand what expenses are incurred while students carry out teaching and learning activities at the Politap campus. Meanwhile, Erick as Vice Director for Student Affairs conveyed information regarding student activities that can be joined over the course of the year. Erick hoped to identify the interests and talents of new students so they can represent the campus in national events.

Also present at this event was a representative from Bank Syariah Indonesia, attended directly by the Branch Manager of Bank BSI Ketapang, Denny Juraipanda Duostara, who conducted an information session regarding student UKT (single tuition fee) payments via virtual accounts. On that occasion, Bank BSI also symbolically handed over UKT assistance or scholarships to 11 students.