Bangkalan, 14 Agustus 2024 – Tim Program Penguatan Kapasitas Organisasi Kemahasiswaan (PPK Ormawa) Himala Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Trunojoyo Madura kembali melaksanakan  kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang memasuki tahun kedua sejak dimulai pada 2023. Kegiatan ini mengambil lokasi di Desa Pesanggrahan Bangkalan dengan fokus utama pada peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui sektor pergaraman.

Pengabdian tahun ini menitikberatkan pada upaya untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan kuantitas hasil produksi garam lokal dengan menambahkan proses filterasi pada penuangan air baku ke bak penampungan dan kemudian ke tunnel sekrup-portabel. Tim PPK Ormawa juga membuat garam  pangan yodium dan fortifikasi ikan pepetek untuk di pasarkan. Selain itu tim PPK Ormawa Himala juga berupaya mengembangkan strategi pemasaran yang lebih modern dan efektif dengan memanfaatkan platform digital yang akan dikelola oleh karang taruna Desa Pesanggrahan. Langkah ini diharapkan dapat membuka peluang pasar yang lebih luas bagi para produsen garam di Desa Pesanggrahan, sehingga dapat meningkatkan pendapatan dan taraf hidup masyarakat setempat.

Sebagai pembuka program tahun ini, Tim PPK Ormawa Himala telah melaksanakan sosialisasi awal pada masyarakat dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman mengenai rencana kegiatan dan manfaat yang akan diperoleh dari program ini.

Selain sosialisasi, program ini juga mencakup berbagai kegiatan lain, termasuk rekacipta produk rill yang dijanjikan sebagai luaran tambahan kepada Direktorat Jenderal Pembelajaran dan Kemahasiswaan (Belmawa) bersama mitra. Rekacipta ini diharapkan dapat menjadi inovasi yang mendukung peningkatan produktivitas serta daya saing produk garam lokal di pasar yang lebih luas.

  “Kegiatan ini merupakan kelanjutan dari program sebelumnya dengan upaya kami memberdayakan masyarakat melalui pendekatan yang inovatif dan berkelanjutan. Tidak hanya sekedar sosialisasi, tetapi juga berfokus pada pengembangan produk  nyata yang dapat memberi nilai tambah bagi masyarakat. Kami percaya, dengan peningkatan kualitas produk dan akses pasar yang lebih baik, masyarakat dapat menikmati kesejahteraan yang lebih tinggi serta kami berkomitmen untuk memberikan luaran yang berkualitas sesuai dengan janji yang telah kami sampaikan kepada Belmawa” ujar Ketua Tim PPK Ormawa Himala

“Diverifikasi produk garam pangan yodium dan fortifikasi merupakan langkah penting dalam meningkatkan nilai tambah garam dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan petambak garam” ujar Dinas Kelautan Bangkalan. “Melalui sosialisasi ini, kami berharap petambak garam dapat menerapkan inovasi-inovasi baru dalam kegiatan produksinya.”

Program pengabdian ini tidak hanya melibatkan mahasiswa, tetapi juga berkolaborasi dengan pihak-pihak terkait, termasuk pemerintah desa dan para petambak garam setempat. Diharapkan sinergi ini dapat memberikan dampak positif yang signifikan bagi perkembangan ekonomi Desa Pesanggrahan.

“Inovasi dan kreativitas yang dihasilkan mahasiswa memberi banyak perubahan dan manfaat besar bagi kami petambak garam untuk terus meningkatkan hasil produksi garam. Kegiatan positif ini tidak hanya dirasakan oleh petambak garam, namun istri petambak, ibu PKK, serta karang taruna turut andil dalam proses menyejahterakan masyarakat desa setempat.” Ujar ketua petambak garam

“Kegiatan ini dapat menjadi wadah istri petambak garam maupun ibu PKK untuk berkreasi dan berinovasi menciptakan produk lokal yang dapat dinikmati ke seluruh penjuru nusantara.” ujar Bu Mirza, ibu PKK Desa Pesanggrahan. “Tidak hanya Bapak/Ibu saja yang produktif, namun kami sebagai pemuda Karang Taruna Desa juga melek akan teknologi sebagai pengelola platform digital mewadahi produk yang telah dihasilkan.” tambah Eko, sebagai pemuda Karang Taruna Desa Pesanggrahan.

Kegiatan ini menjadi salah satu wujud nyata dari komitmen Himala dalam memberikan kontribusi yang berkelanjutan bagi masyarakat, khususnya di sektor-sektor yang memiliki potensi besar namun belum tergarap maksimal.

The Marine and Fisheries Professional Certification Institute (LSP-KP), through the Competency Testing Place (TUK) KP at the Faculty of Agriculture, Trunojoyo University of Madura, conducted a Competency Certification Test (USKK) for the Conservation Area Manager occupation scheme on Monday, August 12, 2024. The competency certification test was held at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura. Twenty students from the Marine Science Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura participated in this competency test. The certificate obtained from this certification test will help enhance their expertise, making it easier for them to compete in the job market. Competency Certification is a process of evaluating both technical and non-technical skills through the collection of relevant evidence to determine the level of competency of human resources in a specific competency unit or qualification.

At present, the qualification and competence of human resources in the field of marine and fisheries are highly required to remain competitive in the job market as well as in enterpreunershipEven in past selections for Civil Servants (ASN or PNS), possessing a Competency Certification provided a better opportunity. Individuals with competency certification received additional points in the selection process. This has been a significant advantage for graduates of higher education institutions. Furthermore, the private sector places greater emphasis on competency certification when recruiting employees compared to other achievements, including diplomas.

In this competency certification test, the assessors present are lecturers from Universitas Trunojoyo Madura who are certified and licensed by BNSP and LSP-KP. The assessors are Dr. Apri Arisandi, S.Pi., M.Si, and Dr. Akhmad Farid, S.Pi., MT, who also serves as the Head of the Competency Testing Center at Universitas Trunojoyo Madura. LSP-KP is a certification institution that is officially accredited and licensed by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) of the Republic of Indonesia.

The PKKMB Sakera Series for the year 2024 has been officially concluded on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The entire series of PKKMB 2024, themed “Preserving the Culture of the Archipelago to Realize the Vision of Trunojoyo Madura,” has been successfully carried out over three days by the new students of UTM for the year 2024.

The closing ceremony of PKKMB Sakera 2024 was attended by the Rector, the Vice Rector for Student Affairs, the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, the Student President, and the Governor.

Dr. Safi, S.H., M.H. extended his highest appreciation and gratitude to the new students and everyone involved in the success of the PKKMB Sakera 2024 program.

"You are a selected individual who has been accepted to join Universitas Trunojoyo Madura out of 17,000 applicants who chose UTM for their academic journey. Congratulations on becoming part of the extended family of Universitas Trunojoyo Madura," he said.

Safi' hoped that students will make the most of their time at UTM by engaging seriously in their studies and personal development. They should use the three to four years to explore their potential, shape themselves, and develop their character into resilient, responsible, and independent individuals.

"Do not be complacent with the conveniences brought about by current knowledge and technology. We must approach these conveniences with caution to avoid becoming negligent and failing to engage in serious processes. Otherwise, we risk becoming ineffectual individuals—mentally weak, spiritually deteriorated, and intellectually empty," he stated.

"God willing, UTM is prepared to be a place where you can develop into outstanding, resilient, and independent individuals. Several facilities have been provided by UTM, which you are required to utilize and make the best use of in order to become the person you aspire to be," he emphasized.

The closing ceremony of PKKMB Sakera 2024 concluded with the symbolic handover of students, conducted by the Student President and Vice President to the Faculty Governor, accompanied by the Rector, Vice Rector for Student Affairs, and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs.

Bangkalan – The opening of the Campus Life Introduction for New Students (PKKMB UTM 2024) was officially held on August 5, 2024, at the Moh. Noer Building.

The opening of PKKMB UTM coincides with the closing of the 23rd Dies Natalis of UTM, which has been ongoing since last month.

Dr. Dra. Khofifah Indarparawansah, MSi, Governor of East Java from 2019 to 2024, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a scientific oration before the students.

Khofifah emphasized that students should continually refine their skills and persist in building networks with everyone.

Khofifah has urged UTM students to become 'Very Important Person' (VIP) generations, so they may actively participate in overseeing the development of the nation.

The step must be built with a strong and extensive network, reinforced by effective communication to facilitate easier collaboration in the future.

Khofifah emphasized that students need to possess creative thinking in order to bring about significant changes.

"All new students, our competition lies in our creativity, our imagination, our learning process, and our ability to think independently," she asserted.

According to Khofifah, in the era of Industry 5.0, collaborative work formats will become more dominant compared to traditional working formats.

To that end, Khofifah also emphasized that learning on campus must be supported by substantial creativity. This is necessary to adapt to global developments and to produce high-quality graduates.

"To achieve this, continue to foster innovation. If we look back, people used to communicate solely through landline telephones. Now, everyone has their own mobile phone, and some individuals even have two. This is a prime example of rapid technological advancement and innovation." she said.

Present at the opening of the PKKMB (Introduction to Campus Life for New Students) and the closing ceremony of the 23rd Dies Natalis of UTM were Dr. Dra. Khofifah Indarparawansah, MSi, Governor of East Java from 2019 to 2024; Dr. Safi’, S.H., M.H., Rector of UTM; the Chairman of the Senate; Vice Rectors; Deans; Faculty Members; and the Student President.

Please be informed that the number of participants in the PKKMB UTM 2024 is 4,045 students out of 17,000 registrants.

The details are as follows: Faculty of Law 381, Faculty of Business 817, Faculty of Agriculture 415, Faculty of Engineering 812, Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences 602, Faculty of Education 773, Islamic Faculty 248.

The Bangkalan Campus Life Introduction Series for new students (PKKMB) commenced with the distribution of hundreds of trash bins around the Telang area in Kamal, Bangkalan, by thousands of new students from Universitas Trunojoyo Madura (UTM) for the 2024/2025 academic year. The event began with an opening ceremony led by the Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Surokim, S.Sos., SH., M.Si., held at the Lobby of the Main Graha Rectorate, UTM, on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

In his speech, Surokim emphasized that this activity is a manifestation of the community’s affection for the campus environment. “Thank you to the committee for initiating this event. The more we love our campus, the more enjoyable our studies will be. However, remember that if possible, you should complete your studies within the allotted time; ideally, a maximum of four years for an undergraduate program,” Surokim stated.

This event is an implementation of the theme proposed by the organizing committee of the Student Executive Board (BEM-KM) at UTM. The goal is to instill a sense of belonging to the campus environment among all new students. The President of UTM Student Council, Anis Anwari, stated that the overarching theme for this year's PKKMB is "Preserving the Archipelagic Culture: Realizing the Vision of Trunojoyo Madura," which will be executed through a series of activities.

“The activities of the PKKMB (Introduction to Campus Life for New Students) program, with our tagline 'Together Because We Are Diverse,' involve new students being assigned to paint 110 trash bins, corresponding to the number of new student groups. The bins are to be painted with a 'Nusantara' theme in color,” said Anis.

Additionally, the PKKMB 2024 activities will be held from the 5th to the 7th, featuring mandatory materials from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) and presenting top speakers from various fields. It is hoped that new students will gain optimal orientation and fresh perspectives from the diverse speakers in attendance. The Coordinator of the Steering Committee for PKKMABA, Rio Kurniawan M.Ikom, has stated that several national speakers will also be present during the PKKMB series of events.

"There will be a scientific oration in conjunction with the closing ceremony of the 23rd Dies Natalis of UTM, as well as the opening of the PKKMB by Mrs. Khofifah Indar Parawansa. Additionally, there will be representatives from the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR-RI), the GenZ President, and others," concluded Rio.