PERAN MAHASISWA KKN IAKN TARUTUNG DALAM KEGIATAN SOSIAL KEMASYARAKATAN DESA BELANG MALUM SIDIKKALANG

Abstrak

One application of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education is the Community Service Program
(Kuliah Kerja Nyata or KKN). It gives students the chance to put their academic knowledge to
use in practical situations while also acting as a community participation program. The purpose
of this study is to investigate how students from the Indonesian Christian Institute of Tarutung
(IAKN Tarutung) participate in social and community activities in Belang Malum Village,
Sidikalang District, Dairi Regency, as part of the Community Service Program (KKN). Data
for this study was gathered through observation, interviews, and recording using a
descriptive qualitative methodology. An interactive analytical approach that included data
reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing was used to examine the data. The results
show that KKN students actively participated in village development through community
service projects, support for village government services, health and education programs,
the Minggu Ceria program, and community empowerment projects like the creation of
family medicinal plant gardens and flower gardens. Every program was carried out using a
participative approach, enhancing cooperation between the local community, village
government, and university. In addition to helping the community, the KKN program
improved students' social awareness, leadership, communication, and academic proficiency.
As a result, KKN is a useful tool for promoting sustainable rural development and fortifying
university-community ties.

Keywords: Community Engagement; Community Service Program;Rural Development; Social Activities; Student Role.