BANDUNG — The Communication Studies Programme at UPI actively participated in the 6th Regional Deliberation (Musyawarah Wilayah VI – Muswil VI) of the Association of Higher Education in Communication Science (ASPIKOM) West Java Regional Coordinator (Korwil Jawa Barat). The two-day conference was held on Thursday and Friday, November 12–13, 2026, at the historic Hotel Savoy Homann, Bandung.

Representing UPI Communication Studies Programme at the strategic forum were the Head of the Study Programme, Dr. Ahmad Fahrul Muchtar Affandi, M.Si., and the Study Programme’s Student Affairs, Dr. Wina Nurhayati Praja.

Carrying the theme "West Java Communication Science Synergy: Accelerating Superior Quality through OBE Curriculum and APS 2.0 Instruments" (Sinergi Keilmuan Komunikasi Jawa Barat: Mengakselerasi Mutu Unggul melalui Kurikulum OBE dan Instrumen APS 2.0), the gathering brought together heads of communication study programs, lecturers, and academic leaders from across West Java to align curriculum standards and institutional governance.

Throughout the sessions, participants engaged in intensive discussions on implementing Outcome-Based Education (OBE) frameworks and preparing for the Study Program Accreditation Instrument 2.0 (APS 2.0). These initiatives aim to ensure that communication higher education produces graduates equipped with measurable competencies, adaptability, and industry relevance.

UPI Communication Studies' active involvement in this regional consortium reflects its ongoing dedication to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by continuously refining academic quality assurance, as well as Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaborative knowledge-sharing among universities in West Java.

At the culmination of the conference, the assembly officially elected Dr. Freddy Yusanto, M.Ds., from Telkom University (Universitas Telkom), as the new Chair of ASPIKOM Korwil Jawa Barat for the 2027–2031 term.

The Communication Studies Programme at UPI extends its warm congratulations to Dr. Freddy Yusanto and looks forward to strengthening regional collaboration in advancing communication scholarship, research, and student development across West Java.