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Annual Compliance Report on Implementation of Guidelines Regarding Anti­ragging and Prevention of Sexual Harassment

Academic Year 2017 – 2018

Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, endeavours to foster a free, equitable and fair environment for the holistic growth of youngsters. The institutional code of conduct, policy on prevention of sexual harassment and anti-ragging policy have been implemented for the welfare of the student community. The following is the compliance report on implementation of guidelines regarding anti-ragging and prevention of sexual harassment for the academic year 2017 – 2018.

  1. Orientation and Re-orientation Programmes on Code of Conduct, Anti-ragging and Prevention of Sexual Harassment

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell in association with the Literary and Cultural Association of Kristu Jayanti College organised ‘Shubh Aarambh’ – the inaugural programme for the academic year 2017 – 2018, and the orientation and re-orientation programmes for the freshers and the senior batches. For the current academic year, the orientation for the first-year undergraduate programmes was organized on 12th June 2017, and for the senior batches on 19th June 2017.

In his inaugural address for the freshers, Fr. Josekutty PD, the Principal, elaborated on the vision, mission, goals and core values of the college and the theme taken for the academic year. He assured that there is companionship among the students of Kristu Jayanti College, and there has been no incidence of ragging or inconvenience caused by any of the senior students, as the junior students are treated as brothers and sisters in a family. He further instructed the students to feel free to bring to the notice of the members of the anti-ragging committee of the college, in case the students had to undergo any unpleasant experiences from anyone inside or outside the campus premises.

Inauguration of academic year and orientation programme

A batch of I year undergraduate students attending the orientation session on code of conduct, anti-ragging and prevention of sexual harassment

Orientation Programme

During the first session of the programme, the Jayantian Code of Conduct, Anti-Ragging Policy, Group Dynamics and Code of Conduct were discussed in detail by Dr. Calistus Jude, Dr. Nelson Michael, Ms. Susan Sanny, Ms. Mary Jacob, Ms. Liji George and Mr. Ajay Abraham, for the various batches. The committee members highlighted the prevailing ragging free environment in the campus, explained the code of conduct for students in the campus, the purpose of the anti­ragging team, and highlighted the conclusive definition of ragging given by the Supreme Court

of India. During the session, students were made aware of the different types of ragging, the functions of the Internal Compliance Committee (ICC) and the mechanism of filing complaints and grievance redressal.

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A batch of senior undergraduate students attending the reorientation session on Campus

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Inauguration and Re-orientation Session for II & III Year Undergraduate Programmes

In his address to the senior students, Fr. Josekutty PD, the Principal, urged the students to promote and carry on with the legacy of Jayantian friendliness and companionship. He instructed the students not to cause any kind of inconveniences to the junior students. Fr. Augustine George, the Vice-Principal, in his address, explained the legal consequences if students are found indulging in ragging or any form of harassment.

A batch of senior undergraduate students attending the reorientation session on code of conduct, anti-ragging and prevention of sexual harassment

The senior batches were reoriented to the campus culture, the Jayantian code of conduct, and the functions of the statutory committees. During these sessions, the faculty facilitators explained in detail the manner in which the students should conduct themselves on the campus. The students were encouraged to be role models to the juniors. The functions of the Anti-Ragging Committee, Internal Compliance Committee (ICC) and the mechanism of grievance redressal were elaborated.

During the orientation session for the first-year and senior postgraduate batches, the Principal, Fr. Josekutty, had emphasized on how the amicable and scholarly behaviour of postgraduate students should be an example for the rest of the student community in the college. This was followed by the session on ‘campus culture’ and ‘code of conduct’ during which the faculty facilitators elaborated the guidelines on the code of conduct, consequences of ragging and sexual harassment, and the mechanism of grievance redressal.

Inauguration of Academic Year and Orientation Programme for Postgraduate Programmes

  • Awareness Programme on Anti-ragging and Prevention of Sexual Harassment

The anti-ragging committee in association with the Women Empowerment Cell organized an awareness programme for all the III year and 11 year undergraduate girl students on 29th June 2017 in the Main Auditorium. During the programme, Prof. Madhumathi pointed out the different kinds of activities that fall under the assessment of ragging. She also explained the legal consequences of ragging. During the programme, the queries by students were answered by Prof. Madhumathi, Prof. Susan Sanny, Prof. Ramya and Dr. Elcey.

To make students aware of the Anti-raging committee and Internal Compliance Committee (ICC), the names and phone numbers of the members were made available to the students through the college notice board and the college website.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE

The Anti-ragging Committee of the college is constituted for the academic year 2017-2018 in adherence to the directions of the honourable Supreme Court, UGC and Government of Karnataka. The following are the Committee Members and they shall receive complaints pertaining to ragging and take necessary action.

Anti-Ragging Committee (Academic Year 2017-20I8> SI. No. Name Designation 1. Fr. Josekutty P D (Chairman) Principal 2. Fr. Augustine George Vice Principal 3 Fr. Lijo P Thomas Financial Administrator 4. Fr. Emmanuel .P.J Director, Jayantian Extension Services 5. Dr.Aloysius Edward J Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management 6. Dr.Calistus Jude .A.L Dean, Faculty of Sciences 7 Dr.Gopakumar.A.V Dean, Faculty of Humanities 8. Prof.Vijaykumar Faculty Member, Department of Commerce 9. Prof.SJ.Michael Faculty Member, Department of Humanities 10 Prof.Retheesh Faculty Member, Department of Commerce 11. Prof .Shilpa RaofSecretary) Faculty Member, Department of Management 12 Prof. A.Sevugapandian Faculty Member, Department of Computer Science 13. Prof.Liji George Faculty Member, Department of Computer Science 14. Prof. Manjunath S Faculty Member, Department of Management 15. Lt. Sarvesh B NCC – Officer 16. Prof. Susan Sanny Faculty Member, Department of Humanities 17. Prof. Mini.G Faculty Member, Department of Computer Science 18. Prof.Ramya Faculty Member, Department of Humanities 19. Prof. Ponny Thomas Faculty Member, Department of Tourism 20 Dr.Jonas Richard Faculty Member, Department of Social Work 21. Mr. Arockiaraj Physical Education Director

Date: 09-6-2017

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All the Members of the Anti-ragging Committee.

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NOTICE REGARDING RAGGING AND CONSEQUENCES

(UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational

Institutions, 2016)

Ragging is a criminal offence and is totally banned in and outside the college premises, hostels, etc. If anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging is liable to be punished. In case any student / parent as a complaint, they may contact anyone of the following Anti-ragging Committee members.

Anti-ragging Committee (Academic Year 2017-2018)

1 SI. No.NameDesignationPhone
1.Fr. Josekutty P D (Chairman)Principal(080)28465611
2.Fr. Augustine GeorgeVice Principal(080)28465770
3Fr. Lijo P ThomasFinancial Administrator(080)28465353
■ 4.Fr. Emmanuel .P.JDirector, Jayantian Extension Services8884662025
5.Dr. Aloysius Edward JDean & Faculty of Commerce and Management9449987689
6.Dr. Calistus Jude. A.LDean & Faculty of Life Sciences9448057695
7Dr. Gopakumar.A.VDean & Faculty of Humanities9945211513
8.Prof. VijaykumarFaculty member. Department of Commerce9448032998
9.Prof. SJ.MichaelFaculty member. Department of Humanities9886217646
10.Prof. RetheeshFaculty member. Department of Commerce9884567852
II.Prof. Shilpa RaoFaculty member. Department of Management9611777669
12.Prof. A.SevugapandianFaculty member, Department of Computer Science7760139900
13.Prof. Liji GeorgeFaculty member, Department of Computer Science9379828729
14.Prof. Manjunath SFaculty member. Department of Management9902291541
15.Lt. Sarvesh BNCC Officer9738482935
16.Prof. Susan SannyFaculty member. Department of Humanities9880506795
17.Prof. Mini.GFaculty member, Department of Computer Science9845974134
18.Prof. Ramya BFaculty member. Department of Humanities9902496799
19,Dr. Jonas RichardFaculty member. Department of Social Work9448532577
20.Mr. ArockiarajPhysical Education Director7892920317
21.Prof. Ponny ThomasFaculty member. Department of Tourism9961674615
Date: 19-9-2017

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All the Members of the Anti-ragging Committee. All Notice Boards (including hostels).

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CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEE FOR

PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT (POSH)

Academic Year 2017-18

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committee (POSH) is constituted in our college (as per the sexual harassment of women at workplace- Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013) to ensure safety and to create a comfortable working and study environment for all the women staff and girl students. This committee shall addresses sexual harassment issues faced by girl students/women staff inside the college premises.

Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (Academic Year 2017-18)

S.No.NameDesignation
1Dr. Elcey C. Daniel (Chairperson)Head, Department of Life Sciences
2.Ms. Ramya BFaculty Member, Department of Humanities
3.Ms. Annie Stephen (Secretary)Faculty Member, Department of Commerce
4.Adv. Ajaykumar KExternal Member
5.Ms. Jalit TomsOffice Superintendent
6.Dr. Alice AloysiusCounsellor
7.Mr. Samson EasoStudent Representative
8.Ms. SreevidyaStudent Representative

Date: 03-08-2017 To

All the members of POSH Committee

Principal

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Report prepared by Ms. Susan Sanny