Muhammad Ihsan D.R.S.A.S.
Abstract
The collaboration between ITB and Andalas University which has been established since 2021 in the field of research and community service has resulted in several research and service programs in various fields. ITB has built a research station in Matotonan Mentawai Village which functions as the main shelter for lecturers, students and researchers when carrying out activities in Mentawai. The 7m x 10m station, which was built in 2022, has been equipped with equipment as a shelter, but the number of researchers, lecturers and students carrying out activities in Mentawai is not yet significant, so the use of this station is not optimal.
In order for this building to have a positive impact on the community, the use of the station has been expanded to become a Community Learning Center (PBM) whose use can be adapted to the needs of the Matotonan community. One of the first steps to activate the station is to equip several supporting facilities including library books and other learning facilities that can be used by the community for both children and adults.
a. Create a library that is public and accessible from children to adults b. Create management training and develop Community Learning Center activity programs for Matotonan young people c. Provide examples of activities inviting external parties to study at Matotonan
The expected benefit is not only for the people of Matotonan, but also nationally, that Mentawai culture is an asset that must be maintained by providing insight to the younger generation in Matotonan about the superior potential of its village.