Mahasiswa KKN Tematik Unhas Paparkan Program Kerja Desa Wisata di Kelurahan Nonongan Utara
oleh Dirk Sandarupa
Toraja Utara – Mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Tematik Desa Wisata Gelombang 116 Universitas Hasanuddin menggelar Seminar Program Kerja di Kantor Lurah Nonongan Utara, Kecamatan Sopai, Kabupaten Toraja Utara, pada 10 Juli 2026. Kegiatan ini menjadi langkah awal dalam membangun sinergi antara mahasiswa, pemerintah kelurahan, dan masyarakat untuk mewujudkan program kerja yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan serta potensi lokal.
Seminar tersebut memaparkan berbagai program yang telah disusun berdasarkan hasil observasi lapangan, identifikasi potensi wilayah, serta konsultasi bersama Pemerintah Kelurahan Nonongan Utara. Melalui pendekatan partisipatif tersebut, mahasiswa berupaya menghadirkan program yang tidak hanya relevan, tetapi juga mampu memberikan manfaat nyata bagi masyarakat.
Dalam pemaparannya, mahasiswa memperkenalkan sepuluh program kerja yang berfokus pada tiga tema utama KKN Tematik Desa Wisata, yaitu Digitalisasi Layanan Publik, Pengembangan Objek Wisata, dan Tata Kelola Lingkungan. Program-program tersebut meliputi penyusunan Peta Administrasi Kelurahan, Peta UMKM, Peta Potensi Wisata, pemasangan papan penunjuk arah dan penanda wilayah, papan informasi objek wisata, penyusunan Buku Profil Kelurahan, sosialisasi Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS), Sosialisasi Sadar Potensi Wisata, edukasi pengelolaan lingkungan, hingga pembuatan video promosi potensi wisata Kelurahan Nonongan Utara.
Program-program tersebut diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan publik, memperkuat identitas wilayah, mempermudah akses informasi bagi masyarakat maupun wisatawan, serta mendorong pengembangan sektor pariwisata berbasis potensi lokal. Pemerintah Kelurahan bersama masyarakat memberikan dukungan terhadap seluruh rencana kerja yang dipresentasikan karena dinilai sesuai dengan kondisi dan kebutuhan wilayah.
Koordinator Desa KKN Tematik menyampaikan harapannya agar seluruh program yang telah dirancang dapat terlaksana dengan baik dan memberikan dampak positif yang berkelanjutan bagi masyarakat Kelurahan Nonongan Utara.
Sementara itu, Lurah Nonongan Utara mengapresiasi semangat dan inisiatif mahasiswa KKN Universitas Hasanuddin dalam menyusun program-program yang berorientasi pada kebutuhan masyarakat. Menurutnya, kolaborasi antara perguruan tinggi dan pemerintah daerah merupakan salah satu bentuk pengabdian yang dapat mempercepat pembangunan di tingkat kelurahan.
Melalui Seminar Program Kerja ini, diharapkan terjalin kolaborasi yang semakin erat antara mahasiswa, pemerintah kelurahan, dan masyarakat dalam mengimplementasikan seluruh program yang telah direncanakan. Sinergi tersebut diharapkan mampu menghasilkan manfaat yang berkelanjutan, mulai dari meningkatnya kualitas pelayanan publik, berkembangnya potensi wisata lokal, tumbuhnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya pengelolaan lingkungan, hingga terwujudnya Kelurahan Nonongan Utara yang semakin maju, mandiri, dan berdaya saing. Keberhasilan seluruh program tersebut tentu memerlukan dukungan serta partisipasi aktif seluruh elemen masyarakat sebagai mitra utama dalam proses pembangunan berbasis potensi lokal.
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Hasanuddin University Thematic KKN Students Present Village Tourism Work Program in Nonongan Utara Village
by Dirk Sandarupa
North Toraja – Students of the Thematic Community Service Program (KKN) on Village Tourism, Batch 116, Hasanuddin University held a Work Program Seminar at the Nonongan Utara Village Office, Sopai District, North Toraja Regency, on July 10, 2026. The seminar marked the beginning of a collaborative effort between students, the village government, and the local community to implement development programs that reflect the area’s needs and tourism potential.
The seminar served as a platform for students to present a series of work programs formulated through field observations, community needs assessments, and consultations with the Nonongan Utara Village Government. By adopting a participatory approach, the students sought to design practical and sustainable initiatives that would generate meaningful benefits for the community.
During the presentation, the students introduced ten priority work programs centered on three main themes of the Village Tourism Thematic KKN: Public Service Digitalization, Tourism Destination Development, and Environmental Governance. These initiatives include the preparation of the Village Administrative Map, MSME Map, Tourism Potential Map, installation of directional and territorial signage, tourism information boards, compilation of the Village Profile Book, promotion of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS), tourism awareness campaigns, environmental management education, and the production of promotional videos showcasing the tourism potential of Nonongan Utara Village.
These programs are expected to improve the quality of public services, strengthen the village’s identity, enhance access to information for both residents and visitors, and maximize the development of local tourism resources. The proposed initiatives received positive support from both the village government and community members, who considered them highly relevant to the village’s current conditions and development priorities.
The Village Coordinator of the Thematic KKN Program expressed optimism that all planned activities would be implemented successfully and provide long-term benefits for the people of Nonongan Utara Village.
Meanwhile, the Head of Nonongan Utara Village expressed appreciation for the enthusiasm and initiative demonstrated by the Hasanuddin University students in designing community-oriented development programs. According to the village head, collaboration between universities and local governments represents an important form of community engagement that can contribute significantly to sustainable village development.
Through this Work Program Seminar, it is expected that stronger collaboration will be established among the KKN students, the village government, and the local community in implementing the proposed initiatives. This partnership is envisioned to create sustainable impacts, including improved public services, enhanced local tourism development, greater public awareness of environmental management, and the realization of a more advanced, resilient, and competitive Nonongan Utara Village. Ultimately, the success of these programs will depend on the active participation and commitment of all stakeholders in supporting community-based and sustainable village development.
