The existence of the Community Education Study Program is very urgent in helping to meet development needs in Indonesia. Community Education has an important role in providing understanding, raising awareness, and encouraging community participation in development activities. The Community Education Study Program contributes to shaping its graduates to have the ability to plan, implement and develop community education programs that can empower communities to achieve progress and prosperity.

The Community Education Study Program has an advantage in preparing its graduates to be able to apply an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to community education activities. The ability to understand and integrate concepts from various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics is needed in facing various development challenges in Indonesia. The Community Education Study Program also provides graduates with an understanding of the core values of community education, such as fairness, participation, openness and sustainability, which are very important in the development of sustainable community education programs.

In addition, the Community Education Study Program also contributes to developing quality and sustainable human resources in the smart society era. In the era of digitalization and globalization, knowledge and skills to use information and communication technology (ICT) are very important. The Community Education Study Program can contribute to developing effective and innovative learning strategies by utilizing ICT, so as to improve the quality and accessibility of public education at large.

In order to achieve sustainable development goals, the Community Education Study Program can also contribute to developing community capacity to take collective action and participate in development activities. In this regard, the Community Education Study Program can provide an understanding of the concepts of community participation, community organizing, as well as the ability to conduct analysis and evaluation of community education programs that have been implemented.

In short, the Community Education Study Program is very urgent in contributing to the empowerment and educating of the nation in Indonesia. In the era of smart society, the Community Education Study Program can contribute to developing effective and innovative learning strategies by utilizing ICT, preparing graduates to be able to plan, implement and develop sustainable community education programs, and develop community capacity to take collective action and participation in development activities.

Conception & Function of Community Education

The concept of Community Education is a discipline and practice that examines how communities learn and develop and produce useful knowledge for the communities themselves. In a broader sense, Community Education also studies interactions between individuals, groups and institutions in the context of education and learning that occur in society.

Community Education has an important function in society because it can facilitate continuous learning and sustainable development. Through a participatory approach, Community Education promotes active community participation in the learning process, and strengthens individual and group capacities to address various social and economic challenges.

Another function of Community Education is to build skills and competencies in areas such as entrepreneurship, technology, health, agriculture, and the environment. This can be achieved through training programs and non-formal education specifically designed to meet community needs. Community Education can also assist communities in gaining access to the information and resources needed to achieve their goals.

In addition, Community Education has an important role in promoting the active participation of the community in the development process. Through participatory learning, Community Education facilitates discussions and debates that can help the community to understand various issues and problems faced and formulate better solutions.

Thus, Community Education has a significant contribution to community development and empowerment. Therefore, the existence of the Community Education Study Program is very important in ensuring that qualified and trained human resources are available to facilitate learning and sustainable development for the community.

Overview of the History of Community Education

Since the early days of Indonesian independence, the government has realized the importance of education in national development and made education a top priority. Initially, the focus of education was more focused on the development of formal education orientated towards economic development and social policy. However, with the development of the times, awareness of the importance of non-formal education is increasing. This is reflected in the emergence of the concept of Community Education as one of the national development strategies.

The history of Community Education began in 1964 with the establishment of the Social Pedagogy Study Program at IKIP Jakarta which was tasked with providing life skills education to the community in order to improve their quality of life.

In the reform era, Community Education is increasingly seen as relevant to national development. Public education is one of the important instruments in efforts to build community awareness of their rights and obligations, as well as encourage active community participation in development. Community Education also plays an important role in efforts to improve the quality of life and community empowerment.

In the era of smart society as it is today, Community Education is increasingly important in order to prepare society to face global challenges. Public Education must be able to provide the insights and skills needed by the community to participate in the digital economy and globalization. In addition, Community Education must also be able to increase public awareness of global issues such as climate change and the skills needed to deal with it.

Overall, Community Education has a very important contribution to national development. Through Community Education, the community can be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in order to improve the quality of life and strengthen active participation in national development. Community Education also assists the community in facing increasingly complex global challenges. Therefore, it is very important for the Community Education Study Program to continue to be developed and improved so that it is able to make a significant contribution to national development in the current smart society era.

Tri Dharma Contribution of Community Education Study Program

The Community Education Study Program (BCEP) has a very important role in supporting the tri dharma of higher education, namely education, research and community service. As part of the education sector, BCEP contributes to producing graduates who are able to meet the needs of the labor market in the field of public education. BCEP graduates have the ability to design, implement, and evaluate community education programs that suit community needs. In addition, BCEP also has a responsibility to improve the quality of human resources in the field of public education through the implementation of study programs that are relevant and in accordance with the times.

As a research sector, BCEP contributes to producing quality and useful research for the development of public education. BCEP may conduct research on community needs related to community education, development of effective community education models, or evaluation of community education programs that have been implemented. Through this research, BCEP can provide appropriate and innovative solutions to address existing community education problems in society.

As a community service sector, BCEP contributes to providing services and support to the community in the field of community education. BCEP can carry out various activities such as training and workshops to improve the quality of community education in the regions. In addition, BCEP can also provide consultation and guidance to the community in designing appropriate and effective community education programs. Through this service activity, BCEP can play an active role in improving the quality of public education in Indonesia.

Overall, BCEP’s contribution to the tri dharma of higher education is very important for improving the quality of public education in Indonesia. In the education sector, BCEP can produce graduates who are able to meet the needs of the labor market in the field of public education. In the research sector, BCEP can produce useful research for the development of public education science. In the community service sector, BCEP can provide services and support to the community in the field of community education. Through this contribution, BCEP can play an active role in educating and advancing the Indonesian nation in the current smart society era.

The Community Education Study Program has a strong scientific vision to become a pioneer in the development of the Community Education praxis for sustainable socio-economic empowerment of intelligent communities at the Asian level in 2045. To achieve this vision, this study program has the goal of producing public education graduates who have the competence as professional community educators, able to produce learning innovations and community development to empower socio-economic communities that are just and uphold human rights, apply scientific procedures in developing community capacity to adapt to developments in science, technology, and a sustainable environment, and apply management of learning and development programs that are aligned with the dynamics of community needs and sustainable development.

In carrying out the tri dharma of higher education, the Community Education Study Program has various forms of contribution in the sectors of education, research, and community service. In the education sector, this study program contributes through the development of curriculum and learning methods that focus on community empowerment. In the research sector, this study program conducts research to produce learning innovations and community development that can empower the socio-economic community. In the community service sector, this study program contributes through community empowerment activities such as training and mentoring to improve community skills and capacity in dealing with dynamic social and economic changes.

The connection between the various forms of contribution of the Community Education Study Program and its scientific vision is very close. The contributions made in the education, research, and community service sectors aim to achieve the scientific vision of the study program, namely to become a pioneer in the development of Community Education praxis for sustainable socio-economic empowerment of intelligent communities at the Asian level in 2045. Contributions in the education, research sector , and community service are interrelated and mutually reinforcing to achieve the scientific vision of the Community Education study program. By contributing to these three sectors, this study program is able to produce graduates who have competence as professional community educators and are able to produce sustainable and empowering innovations in learning and community development. In addition, contributions in the research and community service sector can also assist this study program in developing community capacity to adapt to developments in science, technology and a sustainable environment.

The implementation of learning strategies and sustainable human resource development in the Community Education Study Program pays attention to several important praxis constructs. The praxis construction includes Scientific Basis & Core Values of Community Education, Collective Action Potential and Learning Needs of Community Education, Learning & Development Spectrum, Dynamics of Community Organizing, Performance Management of Social Innovation, Institutionalization of Community Education Programs, Sustainable Action Models, and Epistemological Applications.

First, Scientific Basis & Core Values of Community Education refers to the scientific principles and core values used to design community education programs. This concept encourages the use of an approach based on facts, evidence and scientific research in designing public education programs, while paying attention to core values such as fairness, participation and respect for diversity.

Second, Collective Action Potential and Learning Needs of Community Education emphasizes the importance of managing the potential for community collective action and meeting their learning needs. This concept pays attention to the fact that communities can play an active role in their learning and development process, and require programs designed according to their needs and interests.

Third, the Learning & Development Spectrum refers to the spectrum of community learning and development. This concept shows that community education is not only limited to formal or informal learning, but includes various types of learning and development which include technical skills, practical knowledge, and character development.

Fourth, the Dynamics of Community Organizing emphasizes the importance of community organizing in the implementation of community education programs. This concept is concerned with the ways in which communities can be organized to achieve their learning and development goals, as well as how community education programs can be a means of strengthening community organizing dynamics.

Fifth, Performance Management of Social Innovation refers to the management of learning and development programs that are aligned with the dynamics of community needs and sustainable development. This concept pays attention to the continuous evaluation of the performance of community education programs, so that they can continue to be improved and developed according to the needs of the community and the demands of sustainable development.

Sixth, Institutionalization of Community Education Programs refers to the process of developing community education programs that are sustainable and integrated in the wider education system. This concept emphasizes the importance of developing community education programs that can be adopted by educational institutions and the government, and can be sustainable in the long term.

Seventh, Sustainable Action Models and Epistemological Applications refer to the development of sustainable action models and appropriate epistemological applications in the process of learning and community development. Implementation of learning strategies and sustainable human resource development in community education study programs also pays attention to other praxis constructions. One of them is the institutionalization of community education programs. In this case, community education study programs need to be able to make well-structured and well-organized programs. This can be done through collaboration with related parties, such as the government, NGOs, or local communities.

In addition, sustainable action models are also an important focus in implementing this strategy. Community education study programs need to develop models that enable community learning and development to be sustainable in the long term. This can be done through the use of technology and resources in the surrounding environment.

Finally, epistemological applications are things that need to be considered in implementing this strategy. Community education study programs need to have a good understanding of epistemology and paradigms in public education praxis. This will enable community education study programs to develop and apply models that are appropriate to the context and needs of the community served.

Overall, the implementation of learning strategies and sustainable human resource development in community education study programs has a very important role in creating a smart and sustainable society. In this case, community education study programs have a big responsibility in preparing graduates to be able to make a real contribution to the development of a better society.

The importance of continuous learning and development must also be the main focus in efforts to achieve the vision of the Community Education Study Program. In the era of a smart society that is growing rapidly, the ability to learn throughout life and self-development is becoming increasingly important. Therefore, the involvement of all elements of society in sustainable learning and development is very important to create an empowered, intelligent and sustainable society.

Not only that, in achieving this vision, wise actions from all parties are also required. Wise actions include managing resources efficiently and effectively, developing programs that suit community needs, and developing strategies that pay attention to sustainability aspects. With these wise actions, it is hoped that the Community Education Study Program can achieve its vision of becoming a pioneer in the development of Community Education praxis for sustainable socio-economic empowerment of reputable intelligent people at the Asian level.

In order to achieve this vision, all elements of the nation must continue to be enthusiastic and persistent in carrying out continuous learning and development efforts. We must continue to strive to improve the quality and relevance of the program, and pay attention to the praxis constructions that have been developed, such as Scientific Basis & Core Values of Community Education, Collective Action Potential and Learning Needs of Community Education, Learning & Development Spectrum, Dynamics of Community Organizing, Performance Management of Social Innovation, Institutionalization of Community Education Programs, Sustainable Action Models and Epistemological Applications. With enthusiasm and persistence in achieving the vision of the Community Education Study Program, it is hoped that the Indonesian people can become empowered, intelligent and sustainable communities.

Strength in heart
Excited always on the day
Community Education Study Program
Work tirelessly

Together achieve the vision
Empowerment for all people, sustainable until the end of this life history
With knowledge, teach and learn together
Building a smart, prosperous and independent society

Creativity within
Become a definite key to success
Progress in the era of smart society
Present through the praxis of community education

Everyone is involved, everyone cares
Relentless, relentless
Serve, build, and develop
Community Education Study Program, making our society more prosperous

Stick to values and vision
With toughness, we fight together
Empowerment for all people, sustainable throughout the life
The Community Education Study Program is the pillar of the nation and a bright future.