Monitoring and Evaluation of FMIPA–BPS Central Bengkulu Collaboration and Coordination of Student Involvement in the 2026 Economic Census/ Monitoring dan Evaluasi Kerjasama FMIPA dan BPS Bengkulu Tengah serta Koordinasi Keterlibatan Mahasiswa dalam Sensus Ekonomi 2026

BENGKULU, March 9, 2026 – The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), University of Bengkulu, in collaboration with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Central Bengkulu Regency, conducted a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of their Cooperation Agreement (PKS) on Monday, March 9, 2026. The activity was combined with coordination efforts regarding student involvement in the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026).

The event was attended by the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Cooperation, as well as representatives from study programs within FMIPA, including the Coordinators of the Undergraduate and Master’s Statistics Programs at the University of Bengkulu. From BPS Central Bengkulu Regency, the event was attended by leadership representatives and technical teams involved in the implementation of the collaboration and census activities.

The monitoring and evaluation aimed to review the implementation of ongoing collaborative programs while identifying opportunities to strengthen future partnerships. Key discussion points included the implementation of student internship programs, research collaboration based on sectoral statistical data, and support for national statistical activities such as the 2026 Economic Census.

One of the key agendas of this activity was the coordination of student involvement in the 2026 Economic Census. During the discussion, it was highlighted that students—particularly those from the Undergraduate Statistics Program—have strong potential to contribute as supporting personnel in census activities, both in data collection and in data processing and analysis.

The Coordinator of the Undergraduate Statistics Program at the University of Bengkulu stated that student involvement in census activities provides a strategic opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world practice. Furthermore, such experiences can enhance students’ competencies in official statistics, data processing, and understanding socio-economic dynamics within society.

The BPS Central Bengkulu Regency also welcomed the plan to involve students in the 2026 Economic Census. The synergy between higher education institutions and BPS is expected to support the successful implementation of the census and improve the quality of the data produced.

Through this monitoring and evaluation activity, it is hoped that the collaboration between FMIPA, University of Bengkulu, and BPS Central Bengkulu Regency will continue to strengthen—not only in the fields of education and research but also in supporting national statistical activities and data-driven community service initiatives.

BENGKULU, 9 Maret 2026 – Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Bengkulu bersama Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah melaksanakan kegiatan Monitoring dan Evaluasi (Monev) Perjanjian Kerja Sama (PKS) pada Senin, 9 Maret 2026. Kegiatan ini dirangkaikan dengan koordinasi keterlibatan mahasiswa dalam kegiatan Sensus Ekonomi 2026 (SE2026).

Kegiatan ini dihadiri oleh Wakil Dekan Bidang Kemahasiswaan, Alumni, dan Kerja Sama, serta perwakilan program studi di lingkungan FMIPA, termasuk Koordinator Program Studi S1 dan S2 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu. Dari pihak BPS Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah, kegiatan dihadiri oleh jajaran pimpinan dan tim teknis yang terlibat dalam pelaksanaan kerja sama dan kegiatan sensus.

Monitoring dan evaluasi ini bertujuan untuk meninjau pelaksanaan program kerja sama yang telah berjalan, sekaligus mengidentifikasi peluang penguatan kolaborasi di masa mendatang. Fokus pembahasan mencakup pelaksanaan program magang mahasiswa, kolaborasi penelitian berbasis data statistik sektoral, serta dukungan terhadap kegiatan statistik nasional seperti Sensus Ekonomi 2026.

Salah satu agenda penting dalam kegiatan ini adalah koordinasi terkait keterlibatan mahasiswa dalam pelaksanaan Sensus Ekonomi 2026. Dalam diskusi, disampaikan bahwa mahasiswa, khususnya dari Program Studi S1 Statistika, memiliki potensi besar untuk terlibat sebagai bagian dari tenaga pendukung kegiatan sensus, baik dalam proses pengumpulan data maupun pengolahan dan analisis data.

Koordinator Program Studi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu menyampaikan bahwa keterlibatan mahasiswa dalam kegiatan sensus merupakan kesempatan strategis untuk mengaplikasikan ilmu yang diperoleh di bangku kuliah ke dalam praktik nyata. Selain itu, pengalaman tersebut juga dapat meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa dalam bidang statistik resmi, pengolahan data, serta pemahaman terhadap dinamika sosial ekonomi masyarakat.

Pihak BPS Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah juga menyambut baik rencana keterlibatan mahasiswa dalam Sensus Ekonomi 2026. Sinergi antara perguruan tinggi dan BPS diharapkan dapat mendukung kelancaran pelaksanaan sensus serta meningkatkan kualitas data yang dihasilkan.

Melalui kegiatan monitoring dan evaluasi ini, diharapkan kerja sama antara FMIPA Universitas Bengkulu dan BPS Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah dapat terus diperkuat, tidak hanya dalam bidang pendidikan dan penelitian, tetapi juga dalam mendukung kegiatan statistik nasional dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berbasis data.