Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

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About the cell

A special cell to look into the affairs of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students of the institution is constituted and functioning on the campus in accordance with the guidelines of the University Grants Commission.SC/ST Committee in the college promotes the special interests of students in the reserved category and provides inputs in areas where the students experience difficulties. The cell assures social equality via educational upliftment of the socially backward classes.

Objectives

1. Ensure the welfare of SC and ST students in the college.
2. Guide students to optimally utilize the benefits of the schemes offered by UGC, Government of India and State Govt.
3. Ensure the proper distribution of scholarships as per Government’s guidelines.
4. Function as a Grievances Redressal Cell for the grievances of SC/ST students and render necessary help in solving their personal, social and academic problems.
5. To raise awareness of higher education opportunities among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students, particularly those from rural areas.
6. To make Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students aware of various scholarship programmes offered by the UGC, state governments, and the federal government.

Role of the Committee members

1. The SC/ST Committee/Cell will monitor and endeavour to resolve issues / grievances relating to SC/ST students and staff at the Institution level.
2. To collect reports and information of State Government and UGC’s orders on various aspects of education, employment of SC/ST Students.
3. To circulate State Government and UGC’s decisions about different scholarship programs.
4. To communicate with the students and motivate them for better future planning.
5. The Cell works with a focus on students belonging to socially and economically backward groups to get opportunities to pursue their studies in higher educational institutions.

Responsibilities of the Committee members

1. The SC/ST Committee/Cell will monitor and endeavour to resolve issues / grievances relating to SC/ST students and staff at the Institution level.
2. The complaint if any will be forwarded to the said committee/ cell.
3. The said committee/cell will look into the complaint and call the concerned complainant personally for hearing the grievance.
4. The coordinator will forward their report in the sealed envelope to the principal within one week from the date of the receipt of complaint.
5. Coordinator will prepare and maintain the record of work as per the guidelines

SC/ST Committee

1. Principal Dr.YuvrajThorat - Chairperson
2. Prof. Sursarita Tarlekar - Secretary
3. Dr.Neha Puranik - Member
4. Shri. Hari Solanki - Office Superintendent

The OBC cell was established in the college with the aim of empowering the OBC students, assisting and guiding them in their curricular and co-curricular activities. The college has taken initiative, special interest in facilitating financial support to students from these communities from government agencies and other sources. The cell is always engaged to solve the various problems of OBC students.

Functions of the Cell (OBC)

1. To aware the OBC students regarding various state and central government scholarships program.
2. Counseling and guidance to OBC students about various issues and to help them to manage academic activities.

OBC Cell Committee

1. Dr. Y. R. Thorat - Principal - Chairperson
2. Dr. Gurunath Pawar - Secretary
3. Prof. Mayuri Padhye - Member

About the cell

The minority cell of the college is formed with the purpose of empowering the minority communities in the college. The aim of the Minority Cell is to empower the minority communities in the College and assist them in their curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The Cell has been set up to help minority students from the Christian, Muslim, Jain and other communities achieve holistic development.

Objectives

1. To make the minority students aware of the various scholarships schemes of the Central and State Governments.
2. To encourage these students to enroll for courses, workshops, programs, etc. which the College offers students in an attempt to equip them with the skills needed for their careers.
3. Affairs related to Minority students

Role and Responsibility of Committee

1. Informing students of various scholarships available to them when they come for admission enquiry.
2. Conducted workshops wherein students participated.
3. Organized sports and games wherein students participated.
4. Gathering and cultural activities where students participate, involve themselves, and volunteer.

Minority Committee

1. Principal Dr. Yuvraj Thorat - Chairperson
2. Dr. Rupali Sheth - Secretary
3. Prof. Christina Dhende - Member
4. Smita Salvi - Office Staff

1. Dr. Smita Pande - President
2. Dr. Asmita Kulkarni - Member
3. Prof. Christina Dhende - Member

About the committee

Objectives of the committee

1. To consider welfare of teaching and non teaching staff and students.
2. To provide supportive measures to staff and students.
3. To provide information regarding counselling.
4. To take proactive measures towards sensitization of the faculty and students.
5. To provide conducive environment and congenial atmosphere for women.
6. To prevent sexual harassment at workplace.

Responsibilities of ICC

1. To initiate an enquiry into the complaint of sexual harassment at the workplace.
2. To help the students suffering from mental trauma and emotional distress due to any kind of harassment.
3. To bring awareness about sexual harassment at workplace by way of workshop, posters, documents, notices, seminars.
4. To provide the victims with safe and accessible mechanism of complaint.
5. To adhere to the principles of natural justice in all cases.
6. Whenever required, forward the complaint to the police.
7. To maintain confidentiality regarding every case.
8. To submit the enquiry report along with recommendations.

Members of the committee

1. Dr. Smita Pande - Presiding Officer
2. Hon. Smt. Lata Sonawane - NGO Representative
3. Dr. Rupali Sheth - Member
4. Dr Neha Puranik - Member
5. Dr. Gurunath Pawar - Member
6. Prof. Sursarita Tarlekar - Member
7. Dr. Prashant Mohite - IQAC Coordinator

Events/ meetings/workshops organized under the cell