FDIK UIN Jakarta launches Center for Islamic Counseling

FDIK, UIN News Online – In order to provide counseling services for academic community of UIN Jakarta, the Faculty of Da’wa and Communication Science (FDIK) UIN Jakarta launches the Center for Islamic Counseling (Puslakis) FDIK UIN Jakarta on Thursday (01/27/2022).

Puslakis was launched directly by the Dean of FDIK UIN Jakarta Suparto accompanied by the Head of Puslakis Nasichah Asy'ari. Also present in the launch ceremony, Vice Deans, Department head and secretaries, lecturers, and students.

Naschihah in her speech revealed that Puslakis was launched  was launched due to the many psychological problems commonly found in students. One of the indicators is the number of students who lose their motivation to complete their studies on time.

“We want to reach out to students or academic community, especially students who have problems. We know that the on-time graduation rate on time is very low. Of course, there are problems on the student side that we need to solve,” she said.

Based on UIN NEWS Online records, the establishment of Puslakis itself adds to the list of services provided by the faculty. Previously, FDIK had an Islamic Counseling Guidance Clinic in the BPI department and Family Welfare Counseling Services (LK3) in the Social Welfare department.

Puslakis itself will involve lecturers and professionals in the field of counseling services. The service can be accessed by students both individually and in groups.

Meanwhile, the Dean of FDIK Suparto appreciated the establishment of Puslakis. According to Suparto, FDIK really understands the complexity of student problems. Based on the FDIK independent survey, for example, it was found that many parents complained about their children's loss of motivation in completing their studies

“Emotions, psychology and wellbeing are three important areas that we need to serve so that FDIK becomes a conducive place for student,” he concluded. (zm/usa)