The Role of Public Relations and the Madrasah Committee in Achieving Professional, Accountable, and Transparent Governance
Keywords:
The Role of Public Relations and Committees, Professional Governance, Accountable and TransparentAbstract
This study aims to explore the Role of Public Relations and the Madrasah Committee toward professional, accountable, and transparent governance at MA Islamiyah Syafiiyah. The research shows that the Public Relations of MA Islamiyah Syafiiyah Paiton carries out four strategic roles: as a channel for operational information (informant), a communication bridge between the madrasah principal and the committee (mediator), a mobilizer of community participation (facilitator), and an institution image builder (promoter). Through the use of digital media and face-to-face forums, Public Relations has succeeded in promoting transparency in institutional financial planning, strengthening public accountability, and reducing external skepticism. The synergistic cooperation between Public Relations and the Madrasah Committee has proven to be the key to successfully implementing a healthy and credible madrasah-based management. However, there are still challenges in the form of limited participation by some parents and the need to enhance the committee's management capacity. With professional management, the committee can boost public trust and support the continuous improvement of the madrasa's quality.
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