Volumul ”Transforming Lives at the Institutional Level – Equity Promotion Initiatives Across the World” Coordonat de Jamil Salmi si aparut la editura – Lumina Foundation & STAR Scholars cuprinde 31 de studii de caz, din 21 de țări în care sunt prezentate modele de incluziune a studenților cu diferite dizabilități în mediul academic. Majoritatea instituțiilor analizate sunt universități publice, variind de la universități de elită din capitale sau din orașe regionale. Studiile de caz ale cărții indică trei evoluții interesante în ceea ce privește gama de grupuri țintă de echitate pe care instituțiile de învățământ superior încearcă să le deservească.
În cadrul volumului, de la pagina 86 la 95 veți găsi capitolul despre ”The Office for Students with Disabilities at Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania”, scris de Kata Orosz, Marian Pădure și Dóra Weber. Lectură plăcută.
Mesajul coordonatorului:
”In the ever-evolving landscape of global education, the quest for equitable access to quality higher education remains a pressing challenge. Across the world, countless children and young individuals confront daunting circumstances that impede their educational opportunities due to factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic background, and geographical origin. This particularly affects those in developing countries and marginalized groups globally. To address this issue, promoting inclusivity and pluralism within higher education institutions has become an imperative driven by the principles of social justice and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Throughout Transforming Lives at the Institutional Level: Equity Promotion Initiatives Across the World, readers will gain profound insights into various equity-focused initiatives. From integrating low-income students into university cultures and implementing student aid programs to promoting balanced regional selection and supporting students with disabilities, the case studies offer a wealth of knowledge and good practices. They delve into affirmative action, indigenous inclusion, coaching programs, and many more initiatives aimed at improving access for underrepresented groups. This volume underscores the importance of comprehensive equity promotion policies that encompass financial and nonmonetary aspects. It emphasizes the need for coordination between national and institutional actions, with an equal focus on both access and completion. Long-term perspectives and well-established information systems are essential in effectively addressing equity gaps and measuring progress.”
Editor
Jamil Salmi, Global Tertiary Education Expert, Emeritus Professor of Higher Education Policy at Diego Portales University, Chile.
