THE IMPACT OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS ON CHANGES IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Authors: Jufry Rompas, Maykel A. Tampenawas, Shane Pangemanan, Antonius A. Tandi, Sicilia S. Panelewen, Ruhiyat, Johannes K. Santie

Abstract: The economic development of a region stems from the resources possessed by that region. These resources include natural resources, human resources, labor, finance, expertise, and technology. Before the Polytechnic campus, the socio-economic conditions of the community were low, resulting in a majority living in poverty. This was due to low levels of education and income, as well as a lack of skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the presence of the Manado State Polytechnic campus on changes in socio-economic conditions in the surrounding area. Data collection used a survey method to obtain primary and secondary data. This involved direct observation of community life in the area around the Polytechnic campus, interviews with respondents, and questionnaires. Sampling was conducted intentionally and in groups, including stall owners, restaurant owners, boarding house owners, and motorcycle taxi drivers. The results of the study show that based on data analysis with the t-test, there is a real (significant) difference in income before and after the Polytechnic campus with a confidence level of 0.026027861 (P(t<=t) one-tail) and 0.052055721 (P(T(<=t) two-tail), with t count (t Stat) -4.209934205, where the t table (t Critical one-tail) = 2.91998558 and 4.30265273 (t Critical two-tail). So, the existence of the Manado State Polytechnic campus is able to change the lives of people in the surrounding area for the better, through efforts made by the community such as, stalls, restaurants, boarding houses, and pulling motorcycle taxis, so that there is an increase in income and social life becomes better than before.