Bangkalan - The Public Relations Team and Officials of Information and Documentation Management (PPID) of Malang State University (UM) welcomed a visit from the Public Relations Team of Trunojoyo Madura University (UTM) at the UM Rectorate Building on Monday, (02/26/2024).
The UTM Public Relations Team visited for benchmarking purposes with the Public Relations Team and Officials of Information and Documentation Management (PPID) of UM.
UTM's Vice Rector I, Dr. Achmad Amzeri, S.P., M.P., explained the purpose and objectives of his visit to UM. "We from UTM aim to learn about the organization and functions at UM's PPID," said Amzeri.
According to him, the management of UM's PPID is worthy to be emulated, considering its excellent track record.
The UTM team had the opportunity to directly engage in discussions with the staff and coordinators of UM's PPID. They exchanged experiences and shared challenges and solutions in managing information within the university environment.
The UTM Public Relations Team endeavored to learn about UM's PPID strategies in addressing challenges such as digital archive management, information security, and compliance with regulatory standards related to information and documentation.
Meanwhile, the Director of Planning, Data and Information, Ranking, Public Relations, and Cooperation (PDIPHK), Dr. Yuni Rahmawati, ST, MT, warmly welcomed the UTM public relations team.
In her address, she also introduced the organizational structure of UM's PPID and informed about UM's Public Relations achievements, which have received several awards at the Diktiristek 2023 awards ceremony.
Dra. Komariyah, as the head of the sub-directorate of public relations, also welcomed the arrival of the UTM Public Relations Team.
She shared the spirit of productivity in managing UM's PPID thus far. "Every faculty at UM must have its own PPID to assist us in managing public information," she said.
"Furthermore, in our public relations department, we have an internship program for students. They are tasked with assisting us in PPID," she added.
This visit is expected to provide significant benefits for both UM and UTM in their efforts to continue developing and improving the quality of their information governance, as well as strengthening the relationship between the two involved higher education institutions.
This is an important step to maintain and enhance the quality standards in information management within each institution.