Preventive Measures for Corruption Through Anti-Corruption Education at Higher Education Institution (A Case Study at State Polytechnic of Malang )

Abstract

High level of corruption gives Indonesia adverse image among international communities. It may brings disadvantageous impact for various sectors. Effort of corruption eradication has so far focused on two aspects namely prevention and prosecution of corruption. The two measures will gives satisfying result if government bodies and society work together. To prevent corruption, there is a need for active participation of students by developing anti-corruption culture in our society. This study aims at encouraging university students to take active role as agent of change and pioneer for anti-corruption movements. For students of State Polytechnique of Malang,

This is quantitative study by employing descriptive approach aiming at elaborating or describing events, circumstances, people or other objects which are interrelated. Data are gathered by conducting interview, observation and distributing questionnaire. For students of State Polytechnique of Malang, anti-corruption education aims at giving sufficient knowledge on corruption and its eradication efforts as well as internalizing values of anti-corruption. In addition, it also aims at developing anti-corruption culture and encouraging students to take active role in preventive measure for corruption in Indonesia.Based on several previous studies, the researcher comes to conclusion that anti-corruption education, which is part of Pancasila and Citizenship Education, might develop students’ awareness to prevent corruption. It is expected that after graduating from State Polytechnique of Malang, they are able to put themselves as role model for people around them. On the other side, there are several instructional method used in State Polytechnique of Malang. Those are In Class Discussion, Case Study, Thematic exploration, Film Discussion and General Lecture.

Keywords: preventive measures, anti-corruption education, students, higher education.

DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/105-11

Publication date: January 31^st 2021