Equal Opportunity Cell
The Equal Opportunity Cell is a vital body dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff and students, with a particular focus on Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the college community.
Composition of EOC
| Sn.No |
Name |
Position |
| 1 |
Prof. Uma Joseph, Principal |
Chairperson |
| 2 |
Dr. Carmali Thaniath ,Correspondent & Secretary |
Member |
| 3 |
Dr. Sr . Sherly E D ,Vice Principal |
Member |
| 4 |
Dr. Reena Dewan, Dean of Arts |
Member |
| 5 |
Dr. Usha Praveena .V. J, Dean of Sciences |
Member |
| 6 |
Dr. Savitha Sukumar , Dean of Commerce & Management |
Member |
| 7 |
Dr. N. Carolyn Rubavathy, Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Cell |
Member |
| 8 |
Ms. Sangam Sravanthi, Coordinator, SC/ST Cell |
Member |
| 9 |
Dr. Sabiha Fatima, Assistant Professor, Dept.of Chemistry |
Member |
| 10 |
Mr. Vamshi Krishna, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Commerce |
Member |
Core Functions and Aims:
The Cell operates on a continuous basis to address issues and grievances faced by these marginalized communities within the academic setting. Its primary goals include:
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity: Ensuring that disadvantaged groups have ample opportunities within the institution.
- Sensitization and Awareness: Educating the academic community about the challenges of social exclusion and working towards fulfilling the aspirations of marginalized groups.
- Grievance Redressal: Promptly investigating and resolving complaints from students belonging to weaker sections of society.
- Accessibility: Striving to ensure barrier-free access to all college buildings,including departments, library and offices, particularly for PWDs.
- Psychological Support: Offering counselling and support tailored to the needs of PWDs across various categories (visual, hearing, neurological, etc.)
- Resource Mobilization: Collaborating with government bodies and other organizations to secure academic and financial resources for disadvantaged students.
- Ensuring Fair Representation:Working to guarantee the due share of utilization by SC/ST categories in admissions and recruitments (both teaching and non-teaching posts).
- Preventing Discrimination: Actively working to eliminate any form of discrimination within the college based on disability or minority status.
In essence, the Equal Opportunity Cell acts as a cornerstone for creating a fair, supportive, and accessible environment for everyone, upholding the principles of equality and social justice within the educational sphere.
