Mentoring Leader Graduation, Mentoring Diaspora Graduation, and FALP Awarding
The IPB University Alumni Association (HA) held the Mentoring Diaspora Graduation, Mentoring Leader Graduation, and Future Agile Leader Program (FALP) Awarding on Thursday (12/19) at the IPB Dramaga Campus. This event was the culmination of a series of leadership mentoring and capacity building programs for young IPB University alumni that have been carried out continuously for seven years.
The Chair of the Central Executive Board (DPP) of HA IPB for the 2021-2025 period, Dr Walneg S Jas, said that the Mentoring Leader program is a form of HA’s commitment to preparing prospective alumni and new alumni to have adaptive and competitive leadership skills.
This program is carried out for 10-12 months through direct mentoring by IPB University alumni who currently hold strategic positions in various sectors.
“During the seven years of implementation, the Mentoring Leader program has been attended by around 1.400 mentees. They are expected to be able to fill various leadership roles in the public and private sectors,” said Dr Walneg.
In addition to Mentoring Leader, HA has also developed the Mentoring Diaspora program, supported by IPB University. This program is aimed at young alumni who are interested in pursuing further studies abroad and are directly mentored by alumni who are currently studying or working abroad.
To date, more than 400 participants have joined the program, with around 50 percent of them successfully obtaining international education scholarships.
The Chair of the HA IPB Diaspora Department, Dr Perdinan, explained that Diaspora Mentoring is a one on one mentoring program that aims to equip mentees. This includes the college application process, scholarship access, social and cultural adaptation, and strategies for success while studying abroad.
“This year, the program involved 240 mentees and 84 mentors, with 20 mentees accepted into foreign universities and awarded scholarships,” explained Dr Perdinan.
Meanwhile, FALP serves as the final project for Mentoring Leader participants before graduation. Through this program, mentees are challenged to design and implement leadership mentoring activities for high school students as a form of implementing leadership values and social contribution.
The Chair of the HA IPB Mentoring Leader Department, Erik Syamsul Rizal, said that leadership is a potential that every individual has and needs to be continuously honed. “Through this program, IPB students and young alumni are equipped to build networks, improve their capacities, and prepare themselves for future leadership responsibilities,” he said.
Through the implementation of the Mentoring Leader, Mentoring Diaspora, and FALP programs, HA and IPB University continue to strive to strengthen the role of alumni in supporting the development of excellent human resources and enhancing the institution’s reputation at the national and international levels. (Lp) (IAAS/KQA)
