Undergraduate Statistics Students of Universitas Bengkulu Ready to Participate in the 2026 Economic Census Field Data Collection/ Mahasiswa Prodi S1 Statistika UNIB Siap Terlibat dalam Pendataan Lapangan Sensus Ekonomi 2026

Bengkulu, June 4, 2026 – The Undergraduate Statistics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Bengkulu, participated in the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) Field Enumerator Training – Batch II, organized by the Bengkulu City Office of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) at Hotel Two K Azana Bengkulu. The participation of the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program reflects its continued support for students who have been selected to serve as field enumerators for the 2026 Economic Census, ensuring they receive comprehensive training before conducting field data collection.

The Undergraduate Statistics Study Program was represented by Dr. Etis Sunandi, S.Si., M.Si., who attended the event as the internship supervisor. His participation demonstrated the study program’s commitment to supporting students involved in one of Indonesia’s largest official statistical activities organized by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

During the training, students received comprehensive instruction on the fundamental concepts of the 2026 Economic Census, data collection methodologies, interviewing techniques, ethical standards in data collection, questionnaire administration, and the use of digital applications for census enumeration. In addition to classroom sessions, participants took part in survey simulations designed to prepare them to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the operational standards established by BPS.

The involvement of Undergraduate Statistics students as field enumerators represents an important implementation of experiential learning, allowing students to apply their statistical knowledge directly in a nationwide official statistics program. Through this experience, students are expected to strengthen their competencies in data collection, data quality assurance, respondent communication, and the overall implementation of official statistical activities.

Student participation in the 2026 Economic Census also reflects the long-standing collaboration between the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program of FMIPA Universitas Bengkulu and Statistics Indonesia (BPS). This partnership has included a wide range of initiatives, such as student internships, the Practitioner Teaching Program (Praktisi Mengajar), guest lectures, collaborative research, and student involvement in various surveys and censuses conducted by BPS.

By participating in the 2026 Economic Census, students gain valuable professional field experience while contributing to the production of high-quality official statistics that support evidence-based national development planning. The Undergraduate Statistics Study Program of FMIPA Universitas Bengkulu remains committed to strengthening students’ professional competencies through strategic partnerships with government agencies and other institutions, producing graduates who are academically excellent, adaptable, and well-prepared to meet the challenges of today’s data-driven workforce.

Bengkulu, 4 Juni 2026 – Program Studi S1 Statistika Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Bengkulu menghadiri Pembukaan Pelatihan Petugas Lapangan Sensus Ekonomi 2026 (SE2026) Gelombang II yang diselenggarakan oleh Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Kota Bengkulu di Hotel Two K Azana Bengkulu. Kehadiran Program Studi S1 Statistika dalam kegiatan ini merupakan tindak lanjut dari keterlibatan mahasiswa sebagai petugas lapangan Sensus Ekonomi 2026, sehingga diperlukan pembekalan sebelum melaksanakan pendataan di lapangan.

Pada kegiatan tersebut, Koordinator Program Studi S1 Statistika diwakili oleh Dr. Etis Sunandi, S.Si., M.Si., selaku dosen pembimbing magang. Kehadiran perwakilan program studi menjadi bentuk dukungan terhadap mahasiswa yang akan berpartisipasi dalam pelaksanaan salah satu kegiatan statistik nasional yang diselenggarakan oleh Badan Pusat Statistik.

Dalam pelatihan ini, mahasiswa memperoleh pembekalan mengenai konsep dasar Sensus Ekonomi 2026, metodologi pendataan, teknik wawancara, etika dalam pengumpulan data, pengisian kuesioner, serta penggunaan aplikasi digital untuk proses pencacahan. Selain penyampaian materi, peserta juga dibekali dengan simulasi pelaksanaan survei agar mampu menjalankan tugas sesuai standar operasional yang telah ditetapkan oleh BPS.

Keterlibatan mahasiswa Program Studi S1 Statistika sebagai petugas lapangan merupakan implementasi pembelajaran berbasis pengalaman (experiential learning), di mana mahasiswa memperoleh kesempatan mengaplikasikan ilmu statistika secara langsung dalam kegiatan statistik resmi nasional. Pengalaman tersebut diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa dalam pengumpulan data, pengendalian kualitas data, komunikasi dengan responden, serta pemahaman terhadap proses penyelenggaraan statistik resmi.

Partisipasi mahasiswa dalam Sensus Ekonomi 2026 juga menjadi wujud nyata sinergi yang telah terjalin antara Program Studi S1 Statistika FMIPA Universitas Bengkulu dan Badan Pusat Statistik, yang selama ini mencakup berbagai kegiatan seperti magang mahasiswa, Praktisi Mengajar, kuliah tamu, penelitian bersama, serta pelibatan mahasiswa dalam berbagai kegiatan survei dan sensus yang diselenggarakan oleh BPS.

Melalui keterlibatan dalam Sensus Ekonomi 2026, mahasiswa tidak hanya memperoleh pengalaman profesional di lapangan, tetapi juga berkontribusi dalam penyediaan data statistik yang berkualitas sebagai dasar perencanaan pembangunan nasional. Program Studi S1 Statistika FMIPA Universitas Bengkulu terus berkomitmen mendukung pengembangan kompetensi mahasiswa melalui kolaborasi dengan berbagai mitra strategis sehingga menghasilkan lulusan yang unggul, adaptif, dan siap menghadapi tantangan dunia kerja di era berbasis data.