Strengthening Support Systems for Underrepresented Groups at UMN

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Tangerang – Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) offers a variety of support services designed to foster a welcoming and encouraging environment for students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented groups. These offerings include mentoring, counselling, and peer support programmes that are accessible through the university’s inclusive facilities framework. 

By integrating such services into campus life, UMN helps ensure that individuals facing social, economic, or demographic disadvantages receive guidance, emotional support, and community networks to succeed academically and professionally. See more about UMN’s inclusive facilities here. 

Such initiatives are closely aligned with UMN’s broader commitment to inclusion, as outlined in its Inclusive Facilities Policy and Infrastructure. These support schemes not only provide personalized assistance but also build a culture of mutual care and equity, encouraging participants to share experiences, receive tailored advice, and engage in peer learning. 

In doing so, UMN strengthens its role as an institution that values diversity, nurtures underrepresented voices, and provides the resources needed for every member to thrive. 

Support for Students 

UMN provides targeted support for students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds, such as awardees of the ADiK Scholarship (Afirmasi Pendidikan Tinggi) program. These students receive not only financial assistance but also mentoring, academic guidance, and emotional support to help them adapt and succeed in their university journey. 

Peer support groups and mentoring activities are conducted regularly to ensure that all students, regardless of background, feel welcomed, respected, and supported throughout their studies. 

Support for Staff and Faculty 

Supporting staff and faculty from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds is equally important in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. UMN provides dedicated support and development programmes to ensure that all staff members have access to mentoring, counseling, and growth opportunities. 

Key Features of Staff & Faculty Support: 

Preview of Staff Support Portal (source: https://mykg.id/eap) 

• Inclusive Workplace Initiatives:
  As part of its inclusive policy framework, UMN conducts awareness and training sessions promoting inclusive communication, gender equality, and cultural understanding. These efforts help build a workplace culture that values empathy, equity, and representation

• Counselling and Guidance Services:
  Staff and faculty can access individual or group counselling sessions facilitated by trained professionals. These sessions provide a safe and confidential space to discuss workplace challenges, career development, and personal well-being, ensuring equal access to support for all, including underrepresented groups. 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 
  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential support and resources for all staff members, including those from underrepresented or marginalized groups who may experience additional social or structural challenges in the workplace. The program offers access to counselling, legal advice, and financial planning services, ensuring that every staff member, regardless of background or circumstance, has equitable access to professional and personal support. 

For more information on staff mental health services, please visit the following link: Staff Mental Health Services. 

All of these programmes are open and accessible to all staff and faculty members, with special attention to inclusion and equal opportunity for those from underrepresented or minority groups.