Позитивные изменения. Том 3, № 3 (2023). Positive changes. Volume 3, Issue 3 (2023)

TOPIC 2: THE UNIVERSITY’S ROLE IN MULTICULTURAL REGIONS

In several articles, discussions revolve around the university’s engagement with diverse cultures and ethnicities (Vodenko & Chernykh, 2022).

Researchers contend that one of the primary missions of the university is to create an inclusive and multicultural environment for both students and faculty. This encompasses the development of educational programs that account for the rich tapestry of languages, traditions, religions, and cultures. Additionally, universities should offer diverse opportunities for intercultural exchange and cooperation.

A paramount aspect of the university’s social mission in a multicultural region is adopting a global perspective. Universities ought to prepare students for work in an international setting, training them in intercultural communication through the expansion of international study programs, fostering student and faculty exchanges with foreign institutions, and active involvement in international research ventures. Furthermore, the university’s mission in a multicultural region should encompass the creation and sustenance of a research environment that facilitates the exchange of knowledge among diverse cultural groups. Universities should proactively attract and support researchers from different countries and cultures.

As a result, a university situated in a multicultural region should aspire to cultivate an educational milieu wherein students acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to actively participate in intercultural dialogue, collaboration, and the resolution of complex global challenges. This endeavor entails the implementation of a myriad of measures, innovation, and the continuous evolution of the university.