PERAN MAHASISWA DALAM MENDUKUNG PELESTARIAN NILAI BUDAYA MELALUI PERMUSEUMAN DAN OPTIMALISASI TATA KELOLA ADMINISTRASI

Abstract

This Community Service Program (KKN Rekognisi) was conducted at the Department of Culture of Palembang City with the theme "The Role of Students in Supporting Cultural Preservation through Museum Activities and the Optimization of Administrative Management." The program aimed to strengthen students' participation in preserving cultural heritage while improving administrative management within the institution. The activities included museum conservation support, administrative archiving, document management, educational programs for students, museum visitor assistance, and the dissemination of historical and cultural values to the community. The implementation adopted a participatory and collaborative approach involving university students and the Department of Culture as the primary partner. The expected outcomes of the program were to increase public awareness, particularly among younger generations, regarding the importance of museums as centers for historical education and cultural preservation, improve administrative effectiveness, and encourage active student involvement in promoting local cultural heritage. Furthermore, the program contributed to strengthening cooperation between higher education institutions and government agencies in supporting sustainable cultural preservation and enhancing public appreciation of the historical and cultural values of Palembang.