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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.
ANALYSIS OF TRAINING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF GUNUNGSITOLI CITY BPBD EMPLOYEES Roshati Dakhi; Meiman Hidayat Waruwu; Tiarni Duha; Sukaaro Waruwu
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.v8i2.994

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This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of training programs implemented at the Gunungsitoli City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and identify training needs to improve employee performance. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with six key informants, namely the Head of the Service, the Secretary of the Service, the Head of the General and Personnel Sub-Division, the Head of the Prevention and Preparedness Division, the Head of the Emergency and Logistics Division, and the Head of the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Division. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman model through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, and supplemented with thematic analysis to identify patterns and main themes from the interview data. The research results show that the training program implemented by the Gunungsitoli City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has had a positive impact on improving technical skills, response speed, mental preparedness, and employee confidence. Existing training is largely relevant to dominant disasters such as floods and landslides. However, the effectiveness of the training remains limited due to its short duration, limited facilities, disparities in training access among employees, and a lack of systematic evaluation mechanisms. Identification of training needs revealed the need for multi-hazard training, improved decision-making and inter-agency coordination skills, mental preparedness, utilization of the latest technology, and more realistic field simulations. The conclusion of this study confirms that training at the Gunungsitoli City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has contributed to improving employee performance, but still requires strengthening aspects of needs-based planning, extending training duration, improving evaluation, and providing support for facilities and the organizational environment. The researchers recommend the need for a holistic capacity-building approach to strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations, and the supporting environment in disaster management.
TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA (CASE STUDY OF TUGALA LAURU VILLAGE OFFICES) Septeradenus Zebua; Meiman Hidayat Waruwu; Robin Markus Putra Waruwu; Palindungan Lahagu
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.v8i2.996

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This study aims to determine the process of Human Resource Management (HRM) transformation in the digital era in Tugala Lauru Village, identify the challenges faced, and formulate strategies used. The background of the study is based on the demand for digitalization of village administration through the implementation of the Village Financial System (SISKEUDES) which changes work patterns and organizational culture. The research method uses a qualitative case study approach with six key informants, including the village head, village secretary, and village officials. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, then analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The results of the study indicate the digitalization of village administration and finance, increased competency of officials through basic training, and changes in work culture to be more rapid, structured, and transparent. Challenges faced include limited digital competence, suboptimal technological infrastructure, and resistance to change. The strategies implemented include support from village leadership, procurement of technological facilities through the Village Budget (APBDes), and participation of officials in training organized by the local government.
ANALYSIS OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS IN IMPROVING PUBLIC SERVICE EFFECTIVENESS AT THE OFFICE OF THE NORTH GUNUNGSITOLI DISTRICT Sonianto Duha; Fatolosa Hulu; Meiman Hidayat Waruwu; Odaligoziduhu Halawa
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.v8i2.1000

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Employee training and development is a crucial function in human resource management that directly contributes to improving the quality of public services. At the Gunungsitoli Utara Sub-district Office, public services are at the forefront of government-community interactions, making employee competency crucial to service effectiveness. However, initial observations indicate that training and development activities at the office are limited and not systematically designed, potentially compromising service quality. This study aims to analyze the implementation of employee training and development and its impact on the effectiveness of public services at the Gunungsitoli Utara Sub-district Office. The method used is descriptive qualitative through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results show that training has been implemented through city and sub-district government programs, but still faces obstacles such as limited time, budget, materials that do not fully meet needs, and a lack of post-training evaluation. As a result, employee competency improvement is not optimal, so that public services are still hampered by speed, affordability, and public satisfaction. It is concluded that training needs to be designed more systematically, based on needs, supported by adequate resources, and equipped with continuous evaluation.
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN IMPROVING APPARATUS PERFORMANCE AT THE NORTH MANDREHE DISTRICT OFFICE Novamataroeli Lahagu; Meiman Hidayat Waruwu; Sukaaro Waruwu; Palindungan Lahagu
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.v8i2.1009

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This study aims to analyze the Implementation of Management Strategies in Improving Apparatus Performance at the North Mandrehe Sub-district Office, identify the obstacles faced, and assess the impact of the implementation of these strategies on apparatus performance and the quality of public services. The background of this study is based on the demand for improving the performance of local government apparatus in order to provide effective, efficient, and satisfying services to the public. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Research informants consisted of the North Mandrehe Sub-district Head, Sub-district Secretary, Head of General Sub-division, employees, village heads, and community representatives. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of management strategies at the North Mandrehe Sub-district Office was carried out through participatory work planning, division of tasks according to job descriptions, application of SOPs, regular coordination and evaluation meetings, direct supervision, and periodic training. The obstacles faced include limited human resources and infrastructure, uneven motivation and discipline of apparatus, budget limitations, and suboptimal coordination between work units. The impact of implementing management strategies can be seen from the increased speed and efficiency of services, administrative productivity, discipline of the apparatus, positive employee responses, and public satisfaction, although its sustainability requires adequate resource support.
ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AT THE NORTH MANDREHE DISTRICT OFFICE, WEST NIAS REGENCY Kalvin Armen Lahagu; Meiman Hidayat Waruwu; Eliagus Telaumbanua; Palindungan Lahagu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47652/metadata.v8i2.1011

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This study aims to analyze the role of sub-district head leadership in improving the effectiveness of government program implementation at the North Mandrehe District Office, West Nias Regency. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection methods including observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research informants consisted of the sub-district head, sub-district secretary, section heads, sub-district staff, and village heads. The research results show that sub-district leadership plays a significant role in increasing the effectiveness of government programs through the application of a participatory and collaborative leadership style. The sub-district head functions as a coordinator, motivator, facilitator, and supervisor in program implementation, involving sub-district officials and the community at every stage of planning, implementation, and evaluation. The contribution of leadership is seen in improved cross-stakeholder coordination, accelerated program realization, more optimal resource management, and increased staff motivation. However, program implementation still faces several challenges, including limited infrastructure, regional accessibility, human resource capacity, and low community participation in several villages. This study concludes that adaptive, communicative, and participatory sub-district leadership can improve the effectiveness of government programs at the sub-district level. Therefore, strengthening leadership capacity and increasing synergy among stakeholders is necessary to achieve more optimal public services and regional development.
Co-Authors Ayler Beniah Ndraha Aziza, Pretty Failasufa Baene, Diana Novita Bate'e, Maria Magdalena Bate’e, Maria Magdalena Bobi mante Gulo Buulolo, Nanny Artatina Daeli, Iman Suryani Daeli, Juliato Delipiter Lase Duha, Tiarni Eduar Baene Eliagus Telaumbanua ELIYUNUS WARUWU Erna Kristiani Zendrato Ernita Hulu Erwin Syah Putra Gulo Fatolosa Hulu Fiveten Rendyawan Hura Gea, Alberman Ekarius Gea, Jeliswan Berkat Iman Jaya Gea, Juli Peramah Jaya Gea, Junianiwarni Gea, Ningsih Arniat Gea, Nov Elhan Giawa, Renaati Gulo, Elman Syukur Gulo, Farisman Jaya Gulo, Heniwati Gulo, Joharman Ardita Gulo, Yarisman Gulo, Yemina Kristina Halawa, Roi Martin Halawa, Widarwati Harefa, Idarni Harefa, Peringatan Harefa, Yurmin Hayati Zai Hayati Zai Hulu, Fatolosa Hulu, Wirman Hati Hulu, Yosua Ifoni Eksaudia Telaumbanua Iman Suryani Daeli Jeliswan Berkat Iman Jaya Gea Jeliswan BIJ Gea Juli Peramah Jaya Gea Kalvin Armen Lahagu Lase, April Yanto Teodores Lase, Berkat Ricky Selamat Lase, Delipiter Lase, Heseziduhu Lase, Nidasari Lestari Masa Derita Hulu Maria Magdalena Bate'e MARLIZA OKTAPIANI Marniaman Lawolo Marniwati Laoli Mei Kharisman Telaumbanua Meiman jaya hulu Mendrofa, Happy Karya Kasih Mendrofa, Martha Surya Dinata Mendrofa, Sari Agnes Pertiwi Mendrofa, Syah Abadi Mendrofa, Yupiter Mentari, Cut Tiur Nanny Artatina Bu'ulolo Nanny Artatina Bu'ulolo Ndraha, Defirman Novamataroeli Lahagu Noverianto Gori Warasi Odaligoziduhu Halawa Odaligoziduhu Halawa Odaligoziduhu Halawa Odaligoziduhu Halawa Otanius Laia Palindungan Lahagu Pasti Okto Anugerah Gulo Perlindungan Faebuadodo Hulu Pretty Failasufa Aziza Purnamawati Harefa Regina Ndruru Ribka Ratna Sari Zendrato Riska Ratna Putri Lase Robin Markus Putra Waruwu Robin Markus Putra Waruwu Roshati Dakhi Sektor Damai Hulu Septeradenus Zebua Serniati Zebua Siprianus Zega Sonianto Duha Sukaaro Waruwu Syah Abadi Mendrofa Telaumbanua, Aferiaman Telaumbanua, Elvanius Telaumbanua, Falentinus Teguh Karya Telaumbanua, Wahyutra Adilman Tiarni Duha Vandi Falentino Telaumbanua Vorti Karuniat Harefa Waruwu, Aditya Waruwu, Aprilman Waruwu, Asteti Waruwu, Cristian Teguh Waruwu, Darman Syukur Putra Waruwu, Jesslyn Felicia Waruwu, Novtriman Waruwu, Robin Markus Putra Waruwu, Suka'aro Yamolala Zega Yamolala Zega Yoel Melsaro Larosa Yoel Melsaro Larosa Yoel Melsaro Larosa Yupiter Mendrofa YUPITER MENDROFA Yustinus Jaya Putra Gea Zai, Agusdarmawati Zalukhu, Jentri Mei Putra Zalukhu, Noferlina Zalukhu, Terima Jaya Zalukhu, Viktor Zalukhu, Yuterlin Zebua, Indirwan Zebua, Juniat Krisna Nifataya Zega, Darman Syah Zega, Melitinus Zega, Orsinil Harfian Zega, Vonce Alexon Zega, Yamolala