Academic Collaboration between UNNES BK and IBN Tegal Strengthens the Development of Counseling Education
Semarang, June 2, 2025 — The Islamic Education Guidance and Counseling Study Program (BKPI) of the Bakti Negara Islamic Institute (IBN) Tegal conducted an academic visit to the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Semarang State University (UNNES). The academic seminar and comparative study of the guidance and counseling laboratory were attended by lecturers and students of BKPI IBN Tegal as an effort to broaden their horizons and strengthen academic networks between higher education institutions.
The event began with remarks from the Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Guidance and Counseling at FIPP UNNES, the Vice Dean III of FIPP UNNES, and the Dean of FITK IBN Tegal. Participants then attended a presentation on guidance and counseling, including the topic of Sustainable Career Guidance and Counseling, presented by Zakki Nurul Amin. The event also provided an opportunity for participants to discuss and learn about the management of the guidance and counseling laboratory.
This academic seminar and comparative study provides a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences in educational development and guidance and counseling services. Through this interaction, both institutions are expected to share best practices and open up opportunities for collaboration in academic activities and student competency development.
This activity supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, by enriching academic knowledge and exchanging knowledge to improve the quality of guidance and counseling education. Furthermore, this activity aligns with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by strengthening networks and collaboration between higher education institutions to support the development of quality and sustainable education.
