Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka dalam Mendukung Kesejahteraan Mahasiswa

Abstract

Student well-being in higher education is important considering that campus is a place to learn and gain new experiences, of course it is necessary to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for students. The Merdeka Belajar curriculum paradigm is to liberate students in their learning. Our father of education, Ki Hajar Dewantara, stated that "educating basically demands that children conform to their nature". The implication is that we as education administrators strive to create student welfare on campus. Based on the results of a study conducted by Noble, et al (2008), seven pathways to prosperous students were found, namely (1) building a campus community that supports each other, respects and is open (2) develops prosocial values; (3) provide a safe learning environment; (4) improve social-emotional learning; (5) using a strengths-based approach; (6) foster a sense of meaningfulness and purpose; (7) encourage students to live a healthy lifestyle. This article examines the Independent Campus Learning Program in supporting student welfare. To prevent problems from occurring and help in dealing with the complex roles and demands faced, welfare as a student needs to be fulfilled.