The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), held a Coordination Meeting for its Media Team on Thursday, 3 October 2024. The event aimed to evaluate and assess the progress of article publications from various media teams within each department and study program. Through this discussion forum, it was hoped that each department could share experiences and best practices in article publication, fostering a spirit of collaboration and improving the media teams’ performance.
The Coordination Meeting took place in Room 12.1.5 of the Rachmiwaty Building at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM. Attendees included lecturers, daily labor staff (THL), part-time students, and volunteer students in the Media Team. The meeting was also attended by the Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources, Dr. R.A. Siti Ari Budhiyanti, S.T.P., M.P., commonly known as Sita.
In her remarks, Sita motivated the media team members by emphasizing the crucial role of media in disseminating information and supporting the faculty’s strategic goals.
“The presence of a media team is essential for any institution. They must always be active and stay updated across various social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and others to support the promotion and performance of the institution,” she stressed.
The meeting, led by Desi Utami, S.P., M.Env.Sc., Ph.D., also the Head of the Information Systems and Media Unit at the Faculty of Agriculture, was expected to boost the enthusiasm of each department’s media team members and foster collaboration to achieve the established targets.
“This year, the Faculty of Agriculture UGM has set a Performance Achievement Target (TCK) with a mandate to publish at least 900 news articles focused on sustainable development goals (SDGs). This target aligns with the faculty’s commitment to supporting the achievement of SDGs through reporting on various topics such as innovation, research, and sustainable agricultural activities. We hope that through coordination events like today, we can share information on activities within departments that the media team at the faculty level can report on,” Desi explained.
Through this coordination meeting, the Faculty of Agriculture UGM is committed to improving the quality and quantity of its publications, which are crucial indicators in the development of academics and the institution’s reputation. This activity also supports the SDGs, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Author: Agrit Kirana Bunda
Documentation: Faperta Media