The Value of Multiculturalism at Marwadi University

Marwadi University is one of the top universities in Gujarat and believes that it has a major role to play in teaching students human values and not only academics. One way to achieve it is through on-campus diversity. Diversity leaves its impact not only on students but also on university in such a way that it would take years to fill the gap if not incorporated. 

Knowledge calls for change. A change can be tangible and non-tangible. To promote a balanced social and academic life of students, the University of Marwadi is committed to boost diversity on campus in a healthy manner. Diversity or multiculturalism has taken center stage in this advancing world. It acts as a catalyst to foster equality. We looked into the valuable changes diversity can bring within our university and took necessary steps to inculcate it.

Understanding Multiculturalism

Multi means “many” and culture refers to “breeding”. Multiculturalism is therefore a combination of people of different backgrounds. The concept is all about equality, respect and acceptance. Marwadi University offers everyone an equal opportunity to its students to learn and survive in any challenging environment. The university preaches unity and compassion among the students and multiculturalism brings these notions on the table, altogether.

Why Multiculturalism?

Marwadi University, a college in Rajkot is a community that values and respects human integrity. We appreciate students from all over the world who join us and become part of our family The University embraces the contributions that diversity brings and is committed to developing an environment where students and faculty work/study to the fullest.

We teach everyone to treat each other with respect and dignity irrespective of caste, creed, gender, religion, race or colour. Appropriate action shall be taken against anyone found misleading other pupils or students in the name of caste, creed, gender, religion, race or colour. We thereby believe in promoting peace and preach the best value to our students that had always and will always foster diversity.

Multiculturalism at University

• How University is affected

1.  Enhances Education Base: As the multicultural aspect of the university grows, we can bring forth positivity more than ever in students and faculties. The university is shaping young minds with the sense of ethos, culture, harmony and support with each other.

2.  Increase Competitiveness: Diversity drives innovation and is one of the crucial factors that contribute to growth. We ensure that every group of leaners from a homogenous background comes forward to express themselves and enhance creative thinking thereby increasing competitiveness within the campus.

• How students are affected

1. Self-awareness: University teaches students to evaluate what they see around. When different mindsets come together, thoughts, beliefs and assumptions are merged. Hence, students get exposed to how beautiful and distinct are the cultures around the world. People learn, discover and become self-aware about something unique.

2.Social development: Having a bundle of people with a varying group makes interactions and relationships with the associates valuable. Not only it widens the social-circle but also make students comfortable to the global society.

The bottom line is same as to what James Baldwin once said, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Diversity is a reality and here to stay. Marwadi University works towards to leverage diversity to achieve our goals along with providing equal opportunity to our students.