For the first time, IPB University holds a Quality Youth School at SMA IT BBS
The Directorate of Agromaritime Community Development (DPMA) of IPB University, in collaboration with the Center for Gender and Children Studies (PKGA) of IPB University, held the first Quality Youth School (SRB) at SMA IT Bina Bangsa Sejahtera (BBS) in Bogor City.
Attended by all X grade students of SMA IT BBS, this activity aims to strengthen character, leadership, and reproductive health awareness among teenagers.
The principal of SMA IT BBS, Marius Sularso, MPd, expressed his appreciation for IPB University’s support in providing educational opportunities for students. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of synergy between universities and schools in shaping the character and independence of adolescents.
Dr Yulina Eva Riany, Chairperson of the Center for Gender and Children Studies (PKGA) at IPB University and team leader, said that the SRB program is a form of IPB’s commitment to providing holistic education to Indonesian adolescents.
“Through this activity, we want to foster awareness among teenagers that self-worth is not only measured by academic achievement, but also by the ability to build healthy relationships, leadership with integrity, and readiness to face future life challenges,” she said.
She hopes that the SRB program can become a forum for teenagers to learn, reflect, and contribute positively to their surroundings.
On that occasion, Dr Yulina presented the material together with other speakers, namely Rindang Matoati, SE, MSc, and Dr Iffa Mutmainah, MSiMed.
As a lecturer in Family and Consumer Sciences, Dr Yulina emphasized that character is the main foundation for the success of teenagers in facing the digital era.
“Teenagers need to have integrity, responsibility, and concern in order to be able to make wise decisions amid various social challenges,” she said.
Rindang Matoati added that Generation Z has great potential to become socially-oriented leaders and entrepreneurs, as long as they have a growth mindset and the courage to innovate.
Meanwhile, dr Iffa Mutmainah reminded the audience of the importance of understanding reproductive health as a form of personal responsibility and an effort to maintain the mental well-being of adolescents.
The activity was interactive, with enthusiastic students actively participating in discussions and sharing their views on character, leadership, and personal health issues.
Through this activity, IPB University hopes to strengthen the role of non-formal education in shaping teenagers with character, resilience, and readiness to become agents of change in society. (*/Rz) (IAAS/Ard)
