As many as 36 students of Malang State University (UM) visited Public Relations office of UGM, Thursday (28/1). The visit made by students of Business and Industrial Skills Program in Public Relations and Communication Department was led by Head of Public Relations, Dr. Zulkarnaen Nasution, M.Pd., along with three teaching staff. The group was welcomed by Drs. Suryo Baskoro,M.S., UGM’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol at Multimedia Room, UGM Main Office.
In that occasion, Suryo Baskoro explained UGM’s organizational structure, the position of his office in the University, including its job description and mechanism. The Public Relations is responsible for building communication with stakeholders, maintaining good image by socializing and promoting UGM’s programs, and establishing relationship with the media, cyber-PR and developing internal media. Meanwhile, the Protocol office specifically manages all protocol services such as graduation, professor inauguration, guest and cooperation ceremonial events.
Nike, one of teaching staff as well as Public Relations staff of UM, said that this visit will give input for them to manage Public Relations professionally in building their image.
UM students group later had a chance to see UGM’s office, Press Room and Stana Parahita.