Strategy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Sorsogon State University (SorSU), diversity, equity, and inclusivity are foundational principles that guide the institution’s culture and operations. The university is committed to fostering an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds, including different cultures, socioeconomic statuses, genders, and abilities, feel valued and respected.
Through various programs and initiatives, SorSU aims to promote equity by ensuring fair opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. This includes providing support systems such as scholarships, mentorship programs, and counseling services to ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed.
Support Services
SorSU strives to be a beacon of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in higher education, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all members of its community.
Scholarships and Bursaries for students from Underrepresented Groups
SorSU is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity through its scholarship programs. These scholarships are designed to support students from various backgrounds, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their access to quality education.
Disability Support
Sorsogon State University’s Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling program encompass all the services through preventive and proactive approaches designed to foster well-being and inclusivity among students and the rest of the school community. To realize this goal, the program provides a range of gender-sensitive services and mental health related activities that address the intellectual, career, emotional, social, and psychological needs of the students.
SPECIAL STORY
Fight Song!
In 2020, while pursuing a Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNED) in the Teacher Education Department at Sorsogon State University, Ms. Christine Garcia gained widespread recognition for her remarkable and creative use of sign language interpretation. Her video performance, showcasing her skills, was met with immense enthusiasm from the online community. Featured by CNN Philippines, NEWS5, and NET 25, the video quickly became a viral sensation, amassing 150,000 reactions, 8,400 comments, 133,000 shares, and an impressive 4.22 million views as of June 2, 2020. Ms. Garcia’s exceptional talent has not only made a significant impact locally but has also inspired audiences on an international scale.
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Student Organization for underrepresented groups
Below are some of the active student organizations that cater to underrepresented groups in the University.
SorSU Bahaghari
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The SorSU – Bahaghari – Sorsogon City Campus shall recognize the vital role of the students in nation building, thus it shall maintain active participation in school activities that shall promote their physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual, social being adhering inclusivity among all. The SorSU Bahaghari – Sorsogon city campus shall be responsive for the actual needs of the student and other stakeholders and to this end shall be democratic and participative. As the highest expression of the LGBT student organization in the campus, it shall exist as principal venue with which the student, as a collective entity advance their welfare, aspirations and sentiments.
Bible Reader Society International (Bread Society)
Founded on the premise of promoting values among today’s youth, the Bible Readers’ Society is an international organization that believes that regular Bible reading is key to building a morally-driven God-fearing society. we are a non-government, non-profit, non-sectarian, socio-civic group whose main purpose is to bring the Bible closer to people.
Christian Brotherhood International
Christian Brotherhood International (CBU is a nonstock, non-profit association under the auspices of the Christian family Organizations for the purpose of promoting harmonious relations among students who are members of the lglesia Ni Cristo (hereinafter referred to as lNC or as the Church) and guiding them towards the attainment of intellectual excellence and knowledge of biblical doctrines which will govern them in their daily undertakings.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
The name of this organization shall be SIBOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, the SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY chapter of the lnter-Varsity Christian Fellowship of the Philippines (IVCF), hereafter called the Fellowship
SorSU Ethnic Minority Group/Indigenous People Organization
SorSU PWD Organization
SorSU Muslim Organization