Title: Cultural Diversity & Inclusivity

In a world where there is diversity in almost every sphere, it is important to establish an environment where the students learn to surround themselves with different people regardless of their identity, customs, religion and traditions. Recognizing that there is a large amount of cultures that exist in the college and promoting respect for each other’s differences will also empower these diverse students to contribute, creating a space for sharing, learning and growing together. Acknowledging cultural diversity will lead to more heterogeneity in the campus enabling the students to be open minded, exploring the positive aspects of inclusivity and intermixing of cultures.

The institution encourages inclusivity and provides an environment where everyone co-exists in harmony and tolerance irrespective of their cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and other diversities. The institution aims to promote the values of acceptance and provide an inclusive environment. Besides, the institution prepares the students to face the challenges of living in a multi-cultural world by fostering mutual respect, understanding and tolerance among the students.

The institution also has certain code of conducts for the students and a separate code of ethics for the staffs which has to be followed by every individual irrespective of cultural, regional, social, economical, linguistics and other diversities. Moreover, various grievance redressal cells are set up in the institution which deals with the grievances without any favouritism.

The institution prioritizes the following aspects to promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in the college:

Cultural Diversity:

Nagaland is a heterogeneity of different tribes each having its own distinct culture, language, food habits and ethnicity. The institution is very proud to have students from various tribes and communities such as Ao, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesangs, Angami, Sangtam, Rongmei, Rengma, Khiamniugan, Yimchunger, Mao, Tangkhul, Kuki, Anal, Poumai, Khasi, Garo, Boro, Oraon, Santhal, Pnar, Kharia, and many more. The college is also pleased to have staffs from different States such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland representing different cultures. Hence, Salesian College of Higher Education is an amalgamation of different cultures that come together and promotes greater solidarity and unity. The college is keen on providing an environment in which all students feel respected, valued and have access to equal opportunities.

Cultural Inclusivity:

The college is well aware that creating an inclusive environment is fundamental for the students of diverse cultures and ethnicity to peacefully co-exist with one another. Therefore, the college organizes various activities both cultural and physical to harbor peace and unity among the students as well as the staffs. Moreover, the college organizes the annual cultural day which gives the students a platform to showcase varieties of cultures and celebrate the diversity of ethnicity in the college.

Regional Inclusivity:

Salesian College of Higher Education adheres to the admission norm of regional inclusivity whereby students from different parts of India are admitted to the College irrespective of caste, creed or gender. The college is blessed to have students from diverse communities ranging from the neighbouring states such as Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, etc. The college also have students from other states like West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, etc which enables the students to experience cultural diversity, multilingualism, and intercultural learning for a broader perspective on life.

Endorsement of linguistic inclusivity:

The institution emphasizes greatly in the promotion of intermixing students from different cultures and linguistic backgrounds. This creates a smooth blending of linguistic inclusivity that transcends age old traditions and customs. Since language is regarded as the universal mode of communication, it carries the distinct identities/history of different cultures and the college on its end ensures a safe haven by creating a positive atmosphere for its promotion so that students inculcate a habit for appreciating various linguistic cultures. The college strives to bridge the gap of differences by creating an inclusive environment to endorse the benefits of maintaining an intermix batch of students in the campus.

Gender Inclusivity:

The college stands firmly in its support and implementation of gender inclusivity within its campus. In order to promote equity of genders in the college, it has worked tirelessly to come up with poignant strategies to ensure fairness and to keep all opportunities free and available to the students without been discriminated on the basis of having differences in cultures. The aim is to conceive rational students in order to remove barriers and obstacles inherent in the society and to openly build a healthy mindset of treating and accepting all people fairly with equal respect, irrespective of their gender. To ensure that all students enjoy the benefits of participating freely in the college activities more emphasise has been giving to maintain a gender inclusive environment.

Socio-Economic and cultural Inclusivity:

Socio-economic and cultural inclusivity is also one of the important steps the college has under taken so that measures can be formulated to tackle and resolve various problems associated in creating a safe constructive environment for all. The college endorses all students from different socio-economic and cultural backdrop to advocate and uplift them from social constrictions and to instil respect and admiration for one another. Students are encouraged to inculcate reverence for each other irrespective of one’s social and economic status, to promote the importance of uniformity and togetherness inside and outside the campus. As the institution comprises of a diversified set of students from various cultural roots, more attention is given to promote a sense of cooperation and courtesy in the campus.

Inclusivity of the differently-abled person:

The institution believe in inclusive education and are willing to provide opportunity to those students who are differently-abled by providing logistics support as well as physical facilities to accommodate accordingly to their respective needs. However, so far no differently-abled person has sought admission in the college.