Degree College
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination, exploitation and harassment prohibited by the Anti—Sexual harassment act 1995.In keeping with the Supreme Court guidelines of 1997, Our Institutions, has established a CELL FOR PREVENTION AGAINST SEXUAL HARRASSSMENT. Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited by the college and anyone who is found indulging in such acts would face strict disciplinary action by the college and will be liable to be punished as per the provisions of the above said laws as well as under the provision of any other penal aw for the time being in force. Our Institutions is an educational institute and is committed to maintaining a learning environment free of discrimination, exploitation and harassment. The college therefore adopts the policy of condemning all acts which would constitute sexual harassment related to work, education, training or employment. Thee cell shall be a complaint center for the members of the faculty, staff and students of the college.
General Guidelines for the cell
To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourages a safe campus environment
To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourage a safe campus environment
Dissemination of information about the cell through distribution of printed material, handouts etc.
Conducting workshops for women students and staff about awareness of Sexual Harassment
To provide confidential counselling services for the victim of sexual harassment. Confidential counselling is an important service as it provides a safe space to speak about the incident and how it has affected victim.
To provide supportive, neutral and confidential environment for members of the campus community who may have been sexually harassed
To advise the complainant about the method of lodging complaint.
To accept the written and signed complaint from the complainant.
To give a fair hearing to the complainant and the respondent.
To take an appropriate disciplinary action against the respondent.
To submit a written report to the appropriate higher authority
If the complaint falls outside the purview of the Cell, to advice the complainant accordingly.
Since such cases are sensitive issues and are rarely reported, total confidentiality to be maintained during the proceedings of such cases.
Too follow the rules and procedures as laid down in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, 1995, guidelines of the Supreme Court and the resolutions passed by the Our Institutions from time to time.
The cell further reserves the right to take any other disciplinary action in appropriate circumstances as may be deemed fit in the given situation.
