Jakarta, August 30, 2025 – The Faculty of Communication Science, Universitas Tarumanagara (Fikom Untar), held a Parents Meeting for New Students on Saturday, August 30, 2025, virtually via Zoom. This event served as a platform for the faculty to introduce the academic system, non-academic activities, and student development programs to the parents of new students for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The event began at 10:00 AM with an opening address by the Dean of Fikom Untar, Dr. Riris Loisa, M.Si. It was followed by three presentations: academic matters delivered by the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program, Dr. Sinta Paramita, S.I.P., M.A.; non-academic matters by the HR Manager, Dr. Moehammad Gafar Yoedtadi, M.Si.; and the Lintar program by the Secretary of the Undergraduate Study Program, Dr. Wulan Purnama Sari, S.I.Kom., M.Si. After the presentations, parents were given the opportunity to participate in an interactive Q&A session.
In the academic session, parents were introduced to the vision and mission of Fikom Untar, namely to become a leading faculty in Southeast Asia by producing graduates who embody the values of Humanism, Entrepreneurship, Professionalism, and Integrity (HEPI). The curriculum structure based on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) was also presented, offering three areas of concentration: Public Relations, Advertising, and Journalism. The faculty further emphasized the recognition of extracurricular activities and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which can be converted into a maximum of 12 credits.
The non-academic session covered the introduction of student organizations such as BEM, DPM, Pro, Creadzy, Oranye, and TV-Fikom, which serve as platforms for the development of students’ interests, talents, and leadership skills. Parents were also informed about the Diploma Supplement (Surat Keterangan Pendamping Ijazah – SKPI), which documents students’ achievements in academic and non-academic activities, entrepreneurship, organizational involvement, and social responsibility.
In addition, the session presented student regulations that emphasize integrity, ethical communication, the preservation of academic culture, as well as prohibitions against destructive behavior, drug abuse, gambling, and other violations of the law.
In her presentation, Fikom Untar also introduced Universitas Tarumanagara’s facilities that support student learning and development, including the Graha Swara Concert Hall, Fitness Center, Sport Hall, Cinema Room, Tarumanagara Museum, and a modern library.
Dr. Riris emphasized that the meeting aimed to build strong communication between the faculty and parents. This way, parents could better understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting their children’s academic journey.
In addition, the event provided strategic benefits by strengthening collaboration between parents, students, and the faculty in creating a supportive learning environment. Parents were also expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of the learning system, the core HEPI values (Humanism, Entrepreneurship, Professionalism, and Integrity), as well as various soft skills development programs offered by Fikom Untar.
Through this meeting, the Faculty of Communication Science, Universitas Tarumanagara, hopes that new students will pursue their academic journey with full support, not only from the campus environment but also from their families as the primary source of encouragement. (LI)