Protocol and Public Speaking Training for UMS Campus Ambassadors

The Office of Student Affairs of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) provided training to the selected UMS Campus Ambassadors, who were chosen through a series of selections, on Saturday (10/19/2024). 

The training, held in the Training Room on the 3rd Floor of the UMS Office of Student Affairs, involved 28 students from 12 faculties at UMS. The activity aimed to provide participants with an understanding of their roles as campus ambassadors, protocols, and public speaking.

The Vice Rector III of UMS, Prof. Ihwan Susila, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., stated that students selected as campus ambassadors will automatically represent UMS in specific fields.

“Hopefully, this training will broaden their perspectives on what it means to be a campus ambassador, and what you need to know so that when there are questions about the campus, you can explain them well,” said Ihwan.

The first briefing was delivered by Dra. Partini, M.Si., Psikolog. She described a campus ambassador as a figure who should represent the university's excellence, intelligence, and charisma.

“A campus ambassador has a vision to inspire the younger generation to reach their maximum potential in terms of education, including academic aspects, innovation, and social values based on Al Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan,” she explained.

The mission of a campus ambassador, she continued, is to bring about change both inside and outside the campus, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and community learning.

The second briefing was delivered by Prof. Dr. Sabar Narimo, M.M., M.Pd., who presented material on Basic Protocol Knowledge and Protocol Etiquette. 

“Protocol covers everything that regulates the implementation of an event, whether in office duties or community cultural activities,” explained the Secretary of the UMS BPH.

Meanwhile, the final briefing was delivered by Singgih Eko Yudhistiro, S.I.Kom., who provided material on public speaking..

“Public speaking is an art of delivering speeches and effective oral communication. If you see it as an art, you will be motivated to improve every day,” said Singgih.

To master public speaking with ease, he continued, three key elements are needed: a strong opening, well-structured content balanced with analysis, and a memorable conclusion. 

“Indeed, to become good at public speaking, you need both practice and training. It's not just one or the other, but both,” he emphasized.

Writer: Maysali

Editor: Genis

Translator: Rizal

Source: News UMS