InfoSAWIT, BEKASI – The day had come. In the massive hall of Politeknik Kelapa Sawit Citra Widya Edukasi (Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE), 152 graduates sat down with full of hopes wearing gown and toga on their heads. This was not academic ceremony only but also the acknowledgement for what they struggled for and their long educational journey they went through. In the moment, Director of Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE, Nugroho Kristono stood on the podium with happiness and pride.
“On behalf of civitas academy, we congratulate you. This succss would be the evidence of your persistency and dedication of the lecturers and staffs that guided and developed you all,” Nugroho said in the graduation day of the second Program Sarjana Terapan and Diploma 3 the 16th, Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE of 2023/2024, that InfoSAWIT attended, Saturday (5/10/2024).
His speech was not for the graduate only but also for their parents, trustee, and those that provided scholarship to support the graduate in their education.
This year, Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE graduated the students from many study programs. 37 from Diploma IV of Plantation Plant Production Technology; 42 from Diploma III of Palm Oil Plantation Cultivation; 38 from Diploma of Plantation Product Process; and 35 from Management Logistic. 46 of them graduated with Cum Laude.
Their journeys should not end here. Nugroho also emphasized that getting academic title would not be a symbol of a success but it should be increased by having responsibility. “With your new title, you would get bigger responsibility in your work and in the society. The work waits for your contribution and capability from what you did study,” he said.
He also reminded that learning is a continuous process. Lifelong learning would be the significant message for the graduate. “The process of learning should not stop in the graduation day. In the contrary, you have to always learn in every aspect of life and work,” he said.
In the same chance, Nugroho re-introduced the slogan of Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE that should be the basic character of the graduate - Tanggap, Tanggon, Trengginas (Responsive, Tough, Agile). This slogan has sensitivity, the ability to adapt, and fighting spirits.
Responsive means the sensitivity that raises the connectivity. “In nowadays era, care to other people and environment would be the key. This is very significant namely in palm oil industries. Our work would connect to the plants, every living source that needs more attention,” he said.
Tough means someone with humble and capability to listen to and adapt with many backgrounds. Agile means the spirit, dedication, and physical power needed to always contribute in the dynamic industries.
The graduates of Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE are heading to the wide world, carry up the three spirits. Outside the ahll, the work and society are waiting for their real contribution with the big challenges from their academic journey that they went through. (T2)
