Universitas Padjadjaran is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its academic community. The university actively measures and tracks applications and admissions from underrepresented groups, including those based on socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender, and geographic location. By systematically collecting and analyzing data on these groups, Unpad can identify trends, assess the effectiveness of outreach initiatives, and develop strategies to further increase access to higher education for historically marginalized populations.
The bias towards underrepresented groups on campus is an effort to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have equal access to education, resources, and opportunities. This group can include students from various races, ethnicities, genders, disabilities, economic statuses, and others.
Data collection on underrepresented groups at Universitas Padjadjaran is also implemented during the New Student Admissions (SMUP) process. Prospective students are required to complete a form that includes information on whether they have disabilities. This data enables Universitas Padjadjaran to provide appropriate technical assistance during the selection process for applicants who need additional support. The collected data is also included and reported in the Universitas Padjadjaran 2024 Annual Report. (page 18)
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Measuring data regarding underrepresented groups is critical to provide information that everyone has the right to a fair opportunity to develop without discrimination. In addition, this data collection is a form of support to reduce discrimination and create a more friendly and inclusive campus environment.