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THE ROLE OF ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP IN IMPROVING STUDENT RETENTION IN THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF NIAS Pasti Okto Anugerah Gulo; Delipiter Lase; Meiman Hidayat Waruwu; Fatolosa Hulu
Jurnal Ilmiah METADATA Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Edition May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47652/metadata.v8i2.991

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This study aims to analyze the role of academic leadership in improving student retention at the Faculty of Economics, Nias University. The high number of inactive and absent students indicates serious challenges in the management of academic services and leadership effectiveness within the faculty. The research approach used was descriptive qualitative with a phenomenological method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving key informants such as the dean, vice dean, head of study program, academic advisors, students, and alumni. The results show that academic leadership at the Faculty of Economics, Nias University, has a significant influence on student retention through three main mechanisms: (1) strengthening academic communication and coordination, (2) personal guidance and mentoring of students through academic advisors, and (3) creating a participatory and supportive academic climate. However, limitations in the intensity of academic guidance and the low capacity of lecturers to provide psychosocial support to students are still found. Factors such as economic constraints, low learning motivation, and limited facilities also worsen the retention rate. This study recommends the application of transformational and visionary leadership styles, strengthening the academic guidance system, and implementing data-based policies to monitor the risk of dropout early. The results of this study are expected to be a basis for faculties in designing academic leadership strategies that are oriented towards increasing student retention and academic success.
EXPLORATION OF THE IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF HILIHAMBAWA VILLAGE OFFICIALS, GUNUNGSITOLI IDANOI DISTRICT, GUNUNGSITOLI CITY Refita Agus Humendru; Delipiter Lase; Ayler Beniah Ndraha; Syah Abadi Mendrofa
Jurnal Ilmiah METADATA Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Edition May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47652/metadata.v8i2.1012

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Digitalization is a process of changing data, information, or activities from manual form into digital form so that it can make work more efficient. Digitalization also aims to increase accessibility and effectiveness in various aspects of life, for example from the business world, education, government, banking or even in daily activities so that what is currently done can be easily accessed and done. This study aims to analyze the implementation of digitalization in managing the performance of village officials in Hilihambawa Village, identify factors that are challenges in implementing digitalization in village government, evaluate the impact of digitalization on effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency in village governance. The method used in this study is a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. The results of the study show that the implementation of digitalization in the Hilihambawa Village office shows a positive side and is very helpful in the performance of village officials, although faced with several challenges in implementing digitalization, the Hilihambawa Village government continues to strive to adapt to technology. The application of digitalization in Hilihambawa Village has been proven to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency.
Co-Authors , Odaligoziduhu Halawa, Yamolala Zega Alirahmat Zebua Amurisi Ndraha Apriman Hura Ardianus Zebua Arimawati Laia Asokhiwa Zega Ayler Beniah Ndraha Ayuni Merlin Jambak Bambang Irawan Bate'e, Maria Magdalena Bate’e, Maria Magdalena Berlian Telaumbanua Buulolo, Nanny Artatina Cardinal Pranatal Mendrofa Daeli, Dorkas Orienti Daeli, Juliato Daeli, Nuramala Darwis Robinson Manalu Dasar Iman Gea Dawolo, Surya Rahmani Dorkas Orienti Daeli Dorkas Orienti Daeli Eduar Baene Eliagus Telaumbanua ELIYUNUS WARUWU Erni Halawa Etty Destinawati Hulu Fatolosa Hulu Fransiskus Faozisokhi Telaumbanua Gea, Sriana Rosa Giawa, Yohanes Gulo, Famati Gulo, Yunuman Gustav Gabriel Harefa Haezer Zebua, Eben Halawa, Forman Halawa, Yarniwati Junidar Putri Harefa, Peringatan Harefa, Trisman Helmin Parida Zebua Heseziduhu Lase Hulu, Amelia Rimagawati Hulu, Fatolosa Hulu, Feniati Hulu, Perlindungan Faebuadodo Idarni Harefa Indra Kertati Indriyani Indriyani Iwan Adhicandra Jacomina Vonny Litamahuputty JASAMANTRIN LAOLI Jeliswan Berkat Iman Jaya Gea Lahagu, Amila Laia, Otanius Laoli, Elfi Hasrat Wati Laoli, Febi Plantiani Laoli, Ignes Monica Larosa, Yoel Melsaro Lase, Arles Junianto Lase, Asali Lase, Heseziduhu Lase, Niscaya Iradat Lase, Sri Hastuti Lesna Murni Zebua Libertina Hulu Marlines Nazara Martasari Gulo, Dian Martha S.D. Mendrofa Mawati Hulu, Ritaris Gus Meiman Hidayat Waruwu Meithiana Indrasari Mendrofa, Syah Abadi Mendrofa, Yupiter Mesra Meiwati Zai Nanny Artatina Buulolo Nanny Artatina Buulolo Ndruru, Yance Erni Kasih Nestiani Telaumbanua Odaligoziduhu Halawa Odaligoziduhu Halawa Odaligoziduhu Halawa Ofelius Laia Otanius Laia Otoriteit Dachi Palindungan Hulu Palindungan Lahagu Pasti Okto Anugerah Gulo Peringatan Harefa Prihatin Lumbanraja Refita Agus Humendru Rezeki Serius Hia Robbi Rahim Robin Markus Putra Waruwu Rony, Zahara Tussoleha Rosmeida Zebua Satria Ndruru Sektor Damai Hulu Selvia Edita Gulo SUKA'ARO WARUWU Sukaaro Waruwu Syah Abadi Mendrofa Syah Abadi Mendrofa Telaumbanua, Aferiaman Telaumbanua, Elisati Kurniawan Tiarni Duha Trisa Genia Chrisantiana Zega Wahyu Wirasati Waruwu, Aditya Waruwu, Anita Kristina Waruwu, Christian Teguh Waruwu, Meiman H. Waruwu, Mestariat Waruwu, Misericordias Domini Waruwu, Robin Markus Putra Waruwu, Suka’aro Waruwu, Wince Yamolala Zega Yanta Firman Jaya Mendrofa Yatiaman Lase yeni absah Yentiani Zebua Yupiter Mendrofa Zaluchu, Sonny Eli Zalukhu, Noferlina Zalukhu, Yuterlin Zebua, Emanuel Zebua, Jeliman Netral Zebua, Nike Marlina Zega, Yamolala Zendrato, Puji Restu Four