Doctoral Promotion Exam Highlights Civic Equality and Disability Rights in Civic Education Discourse

Bandung, April 29, 2025 – The Civic Education Study Program of FPIPS UPI held an Open Doctoral Promotion Examination for doctoral candidate Agil Nanggala, M.Pd., with a dissertation titled:

"Social Construction of the Fulfillment of Political Rights and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for Civic Equality: A Civic Education Perspective."

The event took place at the Auditorium LT6 FPIPS UPI and was attended by academic faculty, students, and invited guests. This dissertation explores the intersection of citizenship education, political rights, and disability empowerment, offering a critical framework for inclusive civic participation in Indonesia.

Agil Nanggala presented his research findings with clarity and strong academic grounding, emphasizing the importance of inclusive education and civic equality for marginalized communities.

Examination Committee:
- Prof. Dr. Karim Suryadi, M.Si.
- Prof. Dr. Cecep Darmawan, S.H., S.I.P., S.A.P., S.Pd., M.Si., M.H., CPM.
- Dr. Epin Saepudin, M.Pd.
- Dr. Leni Anggraeni, M.Pd.
- Prof. Dr. Siti Nurbayani K., M.Si.

The session marked an important contribution to civic education scholarship and reinforced the program's commitment to advancing research on democratic inclusion and social justice. The Faculty of Social Sciences Education (FPIPS UPI) congratulates Agil Nanggala for successfully defending his doctoral dissertation and contributing to the academic discourse on disability rights and civic empowerment in Indonesia.