GENDER DIVERSITY
In line with our vision of inclusive education, we participate in the Study Access Alliance, a transformative initiative that aims to close the education gap for individuals in African countries by providing 100,000 scholarships for online degrees at top universities worldwide. We provide exceptional value to scholarship recipients by o ering our bachelor’s, master’s and online MBA degrees for more than 10 times less the regular price of each scholarship. IU University’s commitment to facilitating access and promoting educational equity has been recognised through the prestigious German Total E-Quality award. This acknowledgment stands as a testament to our exceptional dedication to fostering equal opportunities and implementing diversity-oriented policies. We take great pride in this achievement, as it reinforces our mission to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our community. I see IU International University at the forefront of cultivating a culture of equal opportunities and empowering women in leadership positions. With a workforce composed of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, IU demonstrates its commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Through a dedication to spatial exibility, emphasis on collaboration over competition and a strong focus on personal and professional growth, IU strives to provide a platform for women to excel and make signi cant contributions. As IU continues its commitment to diversity and innovation, we remain dedicated to building a more inclusive future in the eld of higher education.
prohibits any form of abuse of power, discrimination, harassment or violence within our institution. The award further acknowledges IU’s various initiatives and practices aimed at ensuring equal treatment and opportunities for both learners and employees. These include e orts to minimise bias in the recruitment and integration of new employees, the provision of exible working conditions such as remote work options, working from abroad and sabbaticals, as well as o ering training programmes to support mental and physical well-being. At IU, we adhere to the motto, “A culture of everyone, by everyone”. This is the only way we can create a healthy working and learning environment where everyone can feel at ease, contribute their unique strengths and continuously grow and thrive. As our colleague Tim Kaltenborn, director of people organisation & culture, puts it: “Diversity promotes innovation and it is innovation and creative solutions that are at the heart of IU”. With initiatives such as Women in Tech and the Study Access Alliance, as well as support for rst- generation college students struggling with entry barriers, we have granted access to quality education for more students than most other universities. Embodying our vision of “Everybody can access education to grow”, we are driven to inspire and motivate females to pursue careers in IT. Our Women in Tech scholarship programme is speci cally designed to o er educational opportunities for aspiring students looking to pursue degrees in any technology domain taught at IU. We rmly believe in empowering women in the IT industry and fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Regina Cordes is vice-rector at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany, where she is responsible for accreditation and certification. On the academic side, Cordes coordinates the university’s integrated formats such as upskilling/continued education and corporate universities, as well as blended learning through myStudium. She completed her doctorate in marketing at the University of Mannheim in 2010
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