Equal Opportunity Cell addresses the issues related to SC/ST, the OBC and minorities and the physically challenged students on a continual basis.Functions of the Cell include:
Sensitizing the college on the problems of disadvantaged groups
Ensuring equity and equal opportunity to the community at large in the college and bring about social inclusion through socio economic programs
Addressing the grievances of the weaker section of society and suggest amicable solution to their problems through counselling
Ensuring barrier free formalities/procedures for admission/ registration of students belonging to the disadvantaged groups of society
Ragging is a cognizable offence and those who indulge in it or encourage it will be handed over to the appropriate legal authorities as per the guidelines of UGC under the Act of 1956, G O. Ed 122 URC-96 dated on 16-01-1997
As per the above mentioned conduct, any individual or group of students belong to St Aloysius ( Deemed To Be University), Mangaluru, indulge in such action inside or outside the campus & while commuting is punishable as per the provisions of the Act of Central & State Governments, which is considered ragging as a cognizable offence under the law on par with atrocities against men or women, all ill-treatment to person belonging to the marginal section of society. All information regarding this issue, shall be reported to the above mentioned authorities (Advirsery Committee) in person or in writing or through suggestion box. All details will be kept confidential and appropriate action will be taken as per the law.
The Anti-ragging Cell of the college has been taking keen interest in creating awareness among students not to indulge in ragging or any such act as per the provisions of the act. The cell also initiates to fill the online affidavit for anti-ragging at the beginning of every academic year, especially during first year UG and PG admission, where it is mandatory that students are required to fill the online affidavit to say NO to ragging in the campus.
Staff Grievance Cell deals with the concerns, problems or complaints that an employee has about their work, the workplace, or someone they work with — this includes management. Staff may approach the Grievance Cell if at all they have some issue that made them feel dissatisfied and they believe it is unfair and/or unjust on them. Whenever such issues are brought to the notice of Staff Grievance Cell, members of the Cell meet the concerned person and verify the seriousness of the issue and suggest appropriate measures or actions
Constitution of Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC)
In accordance with the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023, the St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has constituted the Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) to address and resolve grievances raised by students.
The following members have been appointed to the SGRC:As per the regulations, any aggrieved student of the University may submit their grievance for redressal by applying through the University’s online portal – "Student Connect."
This committee will follow the prescribed guidelines of the UGC to ensure the timely and appropriate resolution of grievances raised by students.
Appointment of Ombudsperson: Rev Fr Xavier Francis Gomes is appointed as the Ombudsperson of St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), to address grievances that have not been resolved by the Student Grievance Redressal Committee. Students may refer unresolved issues to the Ombudsperson for review and resolution.
The Women’s Forum is a vibrant association of St.Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) which addresses various issues related to women and also caters to the needs of the lady students and faculties in the college premises. Frequent meetings are held and various guest lectures are organized to sensitize the female students on issues such as Menstrual health and hygiene, boy – girl relationships, child sexual abuse and POCSO and equality and women empowerment. The students actively participate in various activities conducted for them and also create awareness among students of high school and other colleges by performing skits, flashmobs and short films. This forum also addresses the grievances of the girl students and help them to provide the counseling services if required in the listening centre of the college.
The Internal Complaints Committee responsible for addressing grievances related to abuse and harassment. It is constituted under POSH act 2013.
“Sexual harassment” includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behavior (whether directly or by implication) namely:
To conduct enquiries into all kinds of sexual harassment cases for their redressal within 90 days and encourage a gender-friendly atmosphere for both staff and the students.
To organize gender sensitization awareness programmes for all stakeholders.
The committee comprises of 10 members from various departments, including one external member who runs a Non-Government Organisation and deals with women and child issues.
The committee meets regularly to assess the reports received on account of sexual harassment from various departments.
The committee organizes guest talks and seminars to staff and students to give more information related to reporting of sexual harassment within the campus.
The Counsellors are also called as the “Professional Listeners” ensure a holistic well-being of students for a fulfilling humane existence. Themission is to achieve enhanced mental health, so that students are emotionally balanced, academically accomplished and socially integrated through the prevention and professional intervention.
To reach out to maximum number of students, having Mental health or otherwise, the University management has appointed 6 counsellors, and they work in different blocks of the colleges and for different departments.
Conduct programmes of awareness on Mental Health
Identify students in need of Psychological and Emotional support: through student mapping, from the attendance shortage, from backlogs, from behavioral issues referred by the staff.
Equip the students with coping strategies and life skills
Provide professional listening and interventions through individual and group counselling.
Help the students to have healthy intra and inter personal relationships
Conduct workshops/talks/Sessions for all students in general, by the Experts on various mental health issues.
Conduct for students therapeutic counselling
Refer the students in need of psychiatric treatment, to the Psychiatrist
Conduct family counselling.
Meet and discuss the cases weekly or monthly basis
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