During the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, the Forestry Study Program, Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) successfully organized 16 Practitioner Teaching sessions, involving 11 practitioners from various institutions. The program was designed to bridge academic learning with real-world professional experience by bringing experts directly into the classroom.

The invited practitioners were:

1. Dr. Jajang Sutiawan, S.Hut., M.Si. (National Research and Innovation Agency – BRIN)
2. Prof. Dr. Adi Santoso, M.Si. (National Research and Innovation Agency – BRIN)
3. Prof. Dr. Tekat Dwi Cahyono, S.Hut., M.Si. (Universitas Darussalam Ambon)
4. Ganda Joshua Samosir, S.Hut. (Forest Area Consolidation Agency – Sumatra Regional Office)
5. Asima Rohana Simbolon, S.Hut., M.I.L. (Forest Area Consolidation Agency – Sumatra Regional Office)
6. Meita Endasura Br. Ginting, S.Hut. (Forest Area Consolidation Agency – Sumatra Regional Office)
7. Paulus Stefan Soritua Nasution, S.Hut. (Forest Area Consolidation Agency – Sumatra Regional Office)
8. Samara Yarasevika, S.E., M.Sc. (Expert Staff, Commission IV of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia)
9. Komaruddin Latief Yusfeirosyid, S.Hut. (PT Sucofindo)
10. Putri Sakinah Matondang (PT Sucofindo)
11. Ir. Purwadi Soeprihanto, S.Hut., M.E., IPU. (Indonesian Forest Concession Holders Association – APHI)

This semester, the Forest Products Technology specialization hosted the highest number of Practitioner Teaching sessions, followed by the Forest Management and Silviculture specializations.

The program was facilitated by the following faculty members:

1. Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto, S.Hut., M.Si.
2. Hafizah Arinah, S.Hut., M.Sc.
3. Arif Nuryawan, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D.
4. Dr. Kansih Sri Hartini, S.Hut., M.P.

Through the Practitioner Teaching Program, the Faculty of Forestry USU continues to strengthen experiential learning by exposing students to current practices, professional perspectives, and real-world challenges in the forestry sector. This initiative enhances students' competencies and prepares them to meet the evolving demands of the profession.

See you in next semester's Practitioner Teaching classes!