128 Communication Students Undertake Community Service Program (KKN) in 9 Villages in Tamban District
Marabahan, July 21, 2025 – A total of 128 students from the Communication Science Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) officially began their Community Service Program (KKN) in nine villages in Tamban District, Barito Kuala Regency (Batola). This Community Service Program (KKN) is a community service program undertaken by the students to fulfill their course requirements.
The activity began with an opening ceremony and a welcome reception at the Tamban District Office Hall, Jalan Purwosari I KM 6. The event was attended by the Tamban District Head, Agus Supriadi, S.Sos., along with staff and representatives from several Regional Work Units (SKPD), such as the Batola Education Office.
In his remarks, the District Head, Agus Supriadi, welcomed the ULM students who will be living and working in his area.
“We hope that the KKN students can apply the knowledge they gain during their studies to help the community. This is especially true in transferring knowledge about information and technology, which can have a direct impact on people’s lives,” he said.
This KKN program will last for 40 days, and the students will live directly in the villages where the program is being conducted. The villages being selected include: Purwosari 1, Purwosari 2, Purwosari Baru, Sidorejo, Tamban Bangun, Tamban Kecil, and Tinggiran II Luar.
Yuanita, the Coordinator of the Communication Studies Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at ULM, explained that each student group has prepared various flagship programs.
“The KKN program is tailored to the needs of each village. There are group and individual programs designed to address local problems and to enhance village potential,” explained Yuanita, accompanied by the Head of the KKN Committee, Bambang.
After the opening ceremony, all students immediately headed to their respective villages to begin activities and adapt to the surrounding communities. This program demonstrates ULM’s commitment to fostering a generation that excels not only academically but also cares about community and regional development.
