Indonesian:IPI Garut, 5 December 2025 – The Indonesian Institute of Education (IPI) Garut, through its elements responsible for research and community service, organized Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of Development of Research Institutions and Community Service (PKM) Together with STIE Yasa Anggana on Friday (5/12/2025). This activity serves as a strategic forum for sharing experiences, ideas, and practices in institutional management in order to strengthen the quality of research implementation and community service in the higher education environment.
FGD is one of the collaborative approaches widely used to discuss institutional issues and program development in a participatory manner. In the context of research and community service, such discussion forums are essential for identifying development opportunities, strengthening governance, and building synergies among institutions in supporting the implementation of the university’s tridarma. Through these activities, both institutions strive to broaden their horizons and strengthen their institutional capacities to respond to the various challenges emerging in the higher education world.
This activity involves elements Research and Community Service Institution (LPPM/LPM and PKM) IPI Garut and representatives from STIE Yasa Anggana. The presence of the management of institutions is an important part of the process of exchanging information and experiences regarding various aspects of research management and community service. In addition to strengthening communication among institutions, this forum also serves as a means of building academic networks that can support the implementation of collaborative programs in the future.
For the participants, the FGD provided benefits in the form of opportunities to gain new insights into institutional management, strategies for improving research quality, and the development of community service programs. The ongoing discussions allowed participants to learn about various approaches implemented by each institution. For universities, this activity contributed to strengthening the governance of research and community service institutions, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of tridarma program implementation. In a broader perspective, strengthening institutional capacity has the potential to improve the quality of universities’ contributions to community development through relevant research and community service activities.
The FGD was conducted through discussions, sharing of experiences, and discussions on various issues related to the development of research institutions and community service. Participants exchanged views on program management, strengthening research culture, developing collaborations, and strategies for improving the external quality of research and community service. An open and constructive discussion atmosphere provided a space for participants to express their ideas and receive input that can be applied in the development of their respective institutions.
As an external activity, the FGD successfully served as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences between IPI Garut and STIE Yasa Anggana in the fields of research and community service. This activity also strengthened institutional ties and opened up opportunities for broader academic cooperation in the future. Additionally, the various inputs and ideas emerging during the discussion can serve as a basis for consideration in formulating strategies for the institution’s ongoing development.
In the short term, this activity has had the impact of increasing participants’ understanding of research management practices and community service that can be applied in their respective institutions. The discussion forum also strengthened communication and networking among institution managers. In the long term, the results of the exchange of ideas and experiences are expected to support the improvement of the quality of research governance and community service, expand academic collaboration, and produce more innovative and impactful programs for the community.
Furthermore, this activity demonstrates the importance of collaboration among higher education institutions in strengthening institutional capacity. Amid the demands for improving the quality of higher education, cooperation and the exchange of best practices become strategic steps to encourage the development of institutions that are adaptive, innovative, and oriented towards the benefits of society.
“Discussion forums such as Focus Group Discussions are important tools for sharing experiences, strengthening academic networks, and developing more effective and sustainable research management and community service strategies.”
The conduct of the Focus Group Discussion on the Development of Research Institutions and PKM between IPI Garut and STIE Yasa Anggana is a positive step in strengthening institutional capacity and expanding academic collaboration. This activity is also a concrete implementation of the spirit of Impactful campus, At the university, we not only focus on internal development, but also ensure that every academic activity provides direct benefits to the community. Through the exchange of ideas and experiences, both institutions are expected to improve the quality of research and community service, thereby making a more tangible contribution to the advancement of higher education, the strengthening of innovation, and the sustainable development of society.
