The cell’s responsibilities include creating awareness about women’s rights, providing a platform for discussion, promoting professional and personal development through various activities, and ensuring a campus free from injustice and harassment. The cell should be composed of a senior female faculty member in charge and student representatives.
Composition of the Committee
| Sl. No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Baishali Garai, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science & Engineering, RV University | Chairperson |
| 2. | Ms. Purnima S, Executive, Exam Office, RV University | Member |
| 3. | Ms. Varunika, Student Representative School of Computer Science & Engineering | Member |
| 4. | Ms. Sneha, Student Representative School of Business | Member |
| 5. | Dr. Priyanka Suresh, Assistant Professor, School of Business | Member Secretary |
Key objectives
- Prevent harassment: To protect female staff and students from all forms of sexual harassment and injustice.
- Raise awareness: To educate the university community about their legal rights and duties concerning women’s issues.
- Provide a platform: To offer a space for women to share experiences and views on their status in society.
- Promote development: To facilitate the holistic personal and professional growth of women through guest lectures, seminars, and other welfare activities.
- Create a safe campus: To ensure a healthy, friendly, and secure environment for women to study and work.
Core functions and activities
- Conducting awareness programs and gender sensitization sessions.
- Organizing guest lectures on topics related to women’s health, nutrition, and legal rights.
- Supporting skill development and leadership training for women.
- Celebrating events like International Women’s Day.
- Providing a mechanism for redressal of grievances related to women’s issues.
Regular meetings: The committee should hold formal meetings at the start and end of each semester to plan activities and review their effectiveness.
