🤝 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities NSTRU: Driving Access to Higher Education for All
🧑🎓 Indicator: Proportion of First-Generation Students
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University prioritizes **access to higher education for “first-generation students,”** defined as those who are the first in their families to attend higher education.
⚙️ Measurement Methodology:
- Eligible Students: The proportion is determined using the number of students who began their studies at the university in **2024**, counting only **first year entrants** and excluding students in later years or anyone with prior higher education enrollment.
- Calculation: The proportion equals the count of eligible first-year entrants over the total number of entrants in the same year.
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🚫 Non-discriminatory Admissions Policy
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University promotes equality and diversity across the education system, implementing a **non-discriminatory admissions policy** that guarantees equitable access for students from all backgrounds.
⚖️ Fairness, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action:
- ▪ **Prohibited Discrimination:** The policy requires transparent and fair procedures for student admissions, and prohibits discrimination based on **race, nationality, sex, gender identity, religion, economic status, family status, or disability**.
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▪ **Affirmative Action:** The university implements affirmative action in specific cases to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups, including:
- Special quotas for students from rural areas or vulnerable populations.
- Tailored support for students with disabilities that recognizes specialized abilities.
- Scholarships to students from low-income families.
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🌟 Support for Underrepresented Groups
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University places strong emphasis on supporting **underrepresented groups** through comprehensive programs and services to promote **equality and equal opportunities** in all dimensions.
The university currently operates a **vocational training program** open to all students, irrespective of gender or age, aimed at strengthening skills and readiness for future careers.
💡 Dedicated Centers for Equitable Access:
- ▪ **Guidance and Counseling Center:** Provides broad-based student support.
- ▪ **Office of Disabilities Support Services:** Dedicated to assisting and accommodating students with special needs, ensuring **equitable access to quality education** and full participation in university life.
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♿ Accessible Facilities and Comprehensive Support
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University prioritizes creating an **environment conducive to access for all**, with particular attention to facilities that serve **persons with disabilities**, aiming to promote equality and reduce barriers in daily life and education across the campus.
🛠️ Current Inclusive Infrastructure:
- ▪ **Wheelchair ramps** and **elevators suited for users with disabilities**.
- ▪ **Specially designed restrooms**.
- ▪ **Clear signage** and **wayfinding systems**.
💡 Dedicated Support Services:
- Office of Disabilities Support Services: Offers assistance across academics, daily living, and access to educational resources.
- “SMILING CENTER”: Provides confidential counseling services (“You talk… we will listen”) addressing issues related to relationships, academics, stress, personal matters, and social issues, offering a space to vent and assisting in finding solutions.
- ▪ **Nurse’s office** and **patient recovery rooms** are available.
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♿ Disability Support Services: Physical Accessibility
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University emphasizes on **supporting and accommodating persons with disabilities** through comprehensive services tailored to specific needs, fostering an environment conducive to learning and living in the campus.
🛠️ Current Campus Provisions for Accessibility:
- ▪ **Safe, standardized ramps** for wheelchair users.
- ▪ **Specially designed restrooms**.
- ▪ **Conveniently located parking** near academic buildings.
- ▪ **On-demand wheelchair services**.
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♿ Disability Access Scheme: Comprehensive Support Programs
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University advances **equality for persons with disabilities** through programs designed to address specific needs comprehensively.
**Campus infrastructure** includes safe ramps, elevators, specially designed restrooms, parking for persons with disabilities, and on-demand wheelchair services, enabling comfortable mobility and living comfortably within the university.
💡 Specialized Support and Skill Training:
- ▪ **Specialized Skills Training:** Covers areas such as using **technology for learning and professional development**.
- ▪ **Targeted Counseling:** In academics, personal development, and career planning, with close guidance from specialists.
- ▪ **Assistive Devices:** Provides learning tools for students with **visual and hearing impairments**, ensuring full access to educational resources.
🤝 Fostering an Inclusive Community:
Activities promoting participation within the university community include **recreation, networking, and experience sharing**, fostering an inclusive environment and sustainably enhancing quality of life for persons with disabilities.
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