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Commission for the Promotion of Intercultural, Tolerant, and Inclusive Environment

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The Mission of the Commission


The Commission for the Promotion of Intercultural, Tolerant, and Inclusive Environment at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice aims to foster a welcoming academic environment that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.

Through strategic initiatives, education, and collaboration, it supports the development of a safe and empathetic university culture. The Committee actively engages with students, staff, and faculties to ensure equal opportunities and to prevent discrimination, intolerance, and exclusion across all areas of university life.

Key principles


Diversity
Embracing varied identities, experiences, and perspectives
Inclusion
Ensuring equal participation for all, especially minorities and vulnerable groups
Interculturality
Promoting dialogue and understanding across cultures
Tolerance
Respecting differing views, lifestyles, and beliefs
Safety
Protecting physical, psychological, and social integrity
Empathy and Support
Encouraging solidarity and responsiveness to others’ needs

Commission Members

doc. Ing. Silvia Ručinská, PhD., univer. prof.
silvia.rucinska@upjs.sk
PhDr. Ondrej Mitaľ, PhD.
ondrej.mital@upjs.sk
Antonios Karaiskos
antonios.karaiskos@student.upjs.sk
Mgr. Alexandra Husivargová Theofanidis, PhD.
alexandra.husivargova@upjs.sk
doc. ThDr. Peter Borza PhD., univer. prof.
Commission Chairman
peter.borza@upjs.sk
Mgr. Ľubica Gregová Širicová, PhD.
lubica.siricova@upjs.sk
Mgr. Peter Dubóczi, PhD.
peter.duboczi@upjs.sk

The preparation of an internal regulation, which will define the mission of the Commission for the Promotion of Intercultural, Tolerant, and Inclusive Environment is currently underway.


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