On November 4, 2024, at the Royal Asnof Hotel Pekanbaru, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Universitas Riau held a Cooperation Agreement Signing with three agencies from Kampar Regency: the Department of Communication, Informatics, and Encryption; the Department of Library and Archives; and the Department of Community and Village Empowerment. The event was attended by the Dean of FISIP, Dr. Meyzi Heriyanto, S.Sos., M.Si, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Auradian Marta, S.IP., M.A, Vice Dean for General Affairs and Finance, Dr. Mayarni, S.Sos., M.Si, Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Cooperation, and Alumni, Dr. Saiman Pakpahan, S.IP., M.Si, Chair of the FISIP Senate, Prof. Dr. Yusmar Yusuf, M.Psi, Head of the Kampar Regency Department of Communication, Informatics, and Encryption, Irwan Muhammad, S.T, ME, MIDS, Head of the Kampar Regency Department of Library and Archives, Dr. Yuli Usman, M.Ag, and Head of the Kampar Regency Department of Community and Village Empowerment, Lukmansyah Badoe, S.Sos., M.Si, along with coordinators and sub-coordinators from FISIP.

The Dean of FISIP UNRI, Dr. Meyzi Heriyanto, S.Sos., M.Si, expressed gratitude to all parties involved in advancing education at FISIP Universitas Riau, marked by the signing of this cooperation agreement. This collaboration is crucial as it encompasses the three pillars of higher education: teaching, research, and community service.

The partnership between FISIP Universitas Riau and the Kampar Regency agencies represents a strategic step to enhance the quality of education and services to the community. Through this collaboration, it is hoped that a solid synergy will be established between higher education institutions and local government to support educational advancement and societal welfare in the region. Additionally, this cooperation serves as an example for other educational institutions to form partnerships with government agencies to achieve shared goals.

This signing is not merely a formality but a shared commitment to mutual support in creating a better and sustainable educational environment. Through this partnership, knowledge, experience, and resources are expected to be exchanged between FISIP Universitas Riau and the Kampar Regency agencies, ultimately having a positive impact on the development of the community and surrounding areas.

-Enggy-RIRY, tf:Iwan