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Planning for the 4^th Graduation KIFA – 2024

Kole Intellectual Forum (KIFA) – Institute of Home Economics plans for the 4^th graduation ceremony on November 30, 2024

Like any other graduation that may take place, either at the University or any Institution of learning; preliminary planning is taken as a very important tool that can help the organizers to ensure that there are a smooth and memorable event. Kole Intellectual Forum too, like any other planners for the graduation ceremony; they have organized a preliminary planning to see into it that: their students’ graduation attire and invitation cards and other needed items are in place; among others are: the venue, cameras, video coverage tools, and finally identifying all necessary arrangements that require to be put in place.

On the background, are the team of planners, as well as the students examining their graduation gowns; and trying as much as possible to put everything in order            

Kole Intellectual Forum are training their students with a subject that is called Indigenous knowledge and cultural diversity; that is a collection of traditional practices, beliefs, and knowledge systems that are unique to a culture, society, or group of people. It is also known as traditional knowledge (TK), local knowledge (LK), or traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), or at an international knowledge; with the expectations of that:  

• In education. Students in diverse environments can learn to value diversity, develop empathy, and improve their cognitive skills. They can also become more globally aware and culturally competent.
• In society. Cultural diversity can promote peace and make the world more interesting. It can also help dispel negative stereotypes and encourage open-mindedness.
• In the workplace. When join the work place, in diverse workplaces, it can lead them to better decision-making, more innovative ideas, and stronger business performance. Companies can learn from each other's experiences and apply that knowledge to their work; while
• In financial performance. When they in association, when they link up with more diverse leadership teams more of them can be likely to outperform with their peers. For example, according to McKinsey & Company, top-quartile companies for racial and ethnic diversity are 36 percent more likely to outperform fourth-quartile companies; and among others,
• In sustainable development.  Cultural diversity is an essential requirement for sustainable development. It's important to recognize the equal dignity of all cultures and to provide access to the means of cultural expression.