EPICUR EDI Toolkit

4.2.2.4. ALU-FR
The University of Freiburg (ALU-FR) has several measures in place to support equity, diversity and inclusion. Although
almost all of these measures support not only one dimension, below all measures are listed respective
to their main target, starting with measures pertaining to Diversity.
Toolbox Diversity in Teaching
The aim of the Diversity in Teaching Toolbox is to give everyone involved in teaching at ALU-FR the opportunity
to find, test and apply instruments for self-evaluation, specific teaching-learning methods, checklists, and
learning units on central didactic fields of action for such diversity-sensitive teaching in their respective teaching
settings.
Dealing with the contents of the toolbox does not require any specific prior knowledge. All that is needed is a
certain degree of openness, an interest in trying new things as well as a little time. As always, when it comes to
dealing with different people, there are no nostrums. All the topics, examples, and suggestions given should
therefore be adapted to your particular (teaching) context, if necessary.
Tag der Vielfalt / Diversity Day
Called to live ten years ago (in 2012) by the Charta der Vielfalt the Diversity Day is a nationwide day of action
celebrated every year under a different topic/theme out of the wide field of diversity.
Student representative office
The student representative office is made up of a variety of working groups working on a variety of topics. One of
the working group has as a focus: anti-discrimination. The working group against discrimination, this working
group works against racism at the University of Freiburg and is represented by two speakers. In the year 2018/19
a student reporting office for racist incidents at the University of Freiburg in cooperation with the BIPoC* group
was set up. Future tasks will be to expand this campaign and thus create more awareness for everyday racism
and other forms of discrimination.
Intercultural Mentoring
In the Intercultural Mentoring program (ICM), international newcomers (mentees) are matched by subject of
study with experienced students from all university departments (mentors). Mentors help mentees in the process
of integration into the German academic system and culture. To appreciate the efforts and commitment
undertaken by the ICM mentors and mentees a certificate is handed over at the end of the mentoring relationship.
So far, over a thousand students have benefited from the ICM program. During the course of the mentoring
relationship intercultural competence trainings as well as a crash course on studying at ALU-FR are offered
among other things.
International Club (SWFR)
The international club consists of students from around the world that are currently studying at one of Freiburg’s
universities. The goal of the club is to meet people from all across the globe, get to know different cultures, see
the bigger picture and learn about what is happening in the world. The club hosts regular club events as well as
an interactive language corner.
There are also organised tours (Studitours) around Freiburg.
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