Evaluasi Program Afirmasi Pendidikan Tinggi (ADik) di Provinsi Papua Selatan

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the Higher Education Affirmation Program (ADik) in South Papua Province, by assessing six sub-variables including effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and accuracy. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection through interviews, observations, and documentation. With a total of 13 (thirteen) informants, the results of the interviews were analyzed with 3 (three) main components: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing.

The results of this study indicate that the evaluation of the implementation of the Higher Education Affirmation Program in South Papua Province. There are 6 (six) variables studied and analyzed using the William N. Dunn evaluation model: First, the effectiveness of the ADIK program has succeeded in increasing access to education for the Papuan people, although there are several obstacles in terms of academic readiness and social adaptation of students. Expansion of financial support to cover student needs. Second, efficiency shows that although the allocation of funds is sufficient, its distribution is often late and suboptimal, disrupting the smoothness of the educational process, but is constrained by living costs that have not been fully addressed. Third, the adequacy of this program has succeeded in providing sufficient financial support for students, but the main challenge is the limited educational facilities in some areas. Fourth, equity, although this program is intended for many Indigenous Papuan students (OAP) who still face difficulties in meeting their living needs for students throughout South Papua, the distribution is more concentrated in Merauke, while remote areas are still less accessible. Fifth, the program's responsiveness to student needs can be improved, especially in terms of psychosocial and academic support. Sixth, although this program is in line with the objectives of affirmative action policies, there are differences in implementation that do not take into account diverse local cultural contexts.