Medan, October 19, 2026 – The Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), organized a Leadership Capacity Development Program entitled “Leadership & Organizational Management Camp” for the management board of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU on Monday (October 19, 2026). Conducted online via the Zoom Meeting platform, the activity aimed to enhance leadership capacity, organizational management skills, and BEM administrators' understanding of how to manage student organizations effectively, professionally, and responsibly.
The activity was attended by the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU, the Manager of Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU, education personnel, and members of the BEM management board of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU. The organization of this activity represented one form of support and guidance provided by the Faculty of Vocational Education USU for developing students' leadership potential, particularly in strengthening the governance of student organizations within the faculty.
The activity was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU, Dr. Solahuddin Nasution, S.E., M.SP., who also delivered the opening remarks. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of developing leadership character, responsibility, discipline, and teamwork in managing student organizations. Through this capacity development program, BEM administrators are expected to improve their competencies in planning, managing, and evaluating organizational work programs so that they can make positive contributions to students and the campus environment.
The main session continued with a presentation by Bambang Riyanto, S.S., M.Si., Manager of Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) USU. The speaker delivered material entitled “Puspresma USU (USU Student Organization Technical Guidance 2026),” which discussed strengthening the capacity and governance of student organizations within Universitas Sumatera Utara.
Through the presentation, participants gained insights into the importance of structured organizational management, focused work program planning, coordination among board members, and strengthening the role of student organizations in supporting student potential development and achievement. The material is expected to serve as a guide for the BEM administrators of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU in carrying out their organizational duties and responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations and the direction of student affairs development at the university level.
The organization of the Leadership & Organizational Management Camp reflects the commitment of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU to providing guidance and support for student organizations as part of efforts to develop students' character and non-academic skills. Strengthening leadership capacity and organizational management is expected to encourage the formation of a BEM management team that is competent, innovative, adaptive, and highly responsible.
Through this program, the Faculty of Vocational Education USU hopes that BEM administrators will be able to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to manage their organization more effectively, transparently, and collaboratively. Thus, the BEM of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU is expected to continue playing an active role as a platform for developing leadership, creativity, and student aspirations while making positive contributions to the advancement of the Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara.