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MIT First Grade College

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ANTI RAGGING CELL

Ragging does not break ice. It breaks lives, career and families!

            MIT First Grade College previously Gopalaswamy College of Professional Studies established in the year 2009 by Maharaja Education Trust with the aim to provide quality education, culturally and academically for enthusiastic and upcoming youth. MIT First Grade College is focused to offer high quality career oriented learning environment with its excellent and dedicated management and staff. Our college has earned its strong academic reputation since its inception. Every year, a good number of students secure rank and distinction in university examination. Most of our students have become entrepreneur, joined reputed organisation, and opted for higher education.

Overview of Anti Ragging Cell

It is the responsibility of the institute to uphold and uplift the quality of education in all aspects particularly in aspects of mental and physical health of the students. In this view, a committee is proposed to be formed by the name of “Anti Ragging Cell” that facilitates addressing issues bothering the students as well to take necessary steps in maintaining the quality of life of the students.   

Anti-Ragging Cell according to UGC

The University Grants Commission vide its letter no F.1-16/2007 (CPP-II) dated June 17, 2009 has reiterated the ban on ragging of students in Institutions of Higher Learning. The students are therefore directed to strictly desist from any kind of ragging. In pursuance to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 8.5.2009 in Civil Appeal No. 887/2009), the University Grants Commission framed “UGC Regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions, 2009” which were notified on 17th June, 2009 and are to be mandatorily followed by all universities and colleges.

The UGC has accorded top most priority to curtail the menace of ragging in Institution of higher education. The following measures have been undertaken by the UGC: –

  • A nationwide 24X7X365 toll free anti ragging helpline.
  • UGC has constituted Coordination Committee and Inter Council Committee for affective measures of anti-ragging in Higher Educational institutions.
  • UGC regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009.
  • UGC (Promotion of equity), Regulations, 2012.
  • Circulars and public notices have been issued to stop the ragging in the institutions of Higher Education. The Higher Education institutions have been requested to organize debates etc. for ragging control.
  • UGC has also developed the Anti-Ragging Mobile Application for filing the complaint on ragging, filing the affidavit and for calling the Toll Free Anti Ragging Helpline Number and same may be downloaded from Google Play Store.
  • UGC has developed the Anti-Ragging website i.e. www.antiragging.in. The portal contained record of registered complaints received and the status of the action taken thereon.

Recent updates on Ragging: The 3rd Amendment of UGC Regulations on “Curbing the menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2016 according to this: 3(j) Any act of physical or mental abuse (including bullying and exclusion) targeted at another student (Fresher or otherwise) on the ground of colour, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, gender (including transgender), sexual orientation, appearance, nationality, regional origins, linguistic identity, place of birth, place of residence or economic background.

Objectives:

  • To keep a continuous watch and vigil over ragging so as to prevent its occurrence and recurrence.
  • To deal promptly and stringently with the incidents of ragging brought to notice.
  • To generate an atmosphere of discipline sending a clear message that no act of ragging shall be tolerated and any act of ragging shall not go unnoticed and unpunished.

Ragging implies the following:

  1. Any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness not only with student but anyone in the campus.
  2. Indulging in rowdy or indiscipline activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any other student.
  3. Asking any student to do any act and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such a student.
  4. Exploiting the services of a student for completing the academic tasks assigned to an individual or a group of students.
  5. Any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a student by other students.
  6. Any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, stripping, forcing obscene and lewd acts, and gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person.
  7. Any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, post, and public insults which would also include deriving perverted pleasure, vicarious or sadistic thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture to any other student.

Punishment to those found guilty

Any student or group of students found guilty of ragging in the campus or even outside the campus shall be liable to one or more of the following punishments:

  1. Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges
  2. Debarring from appearing in internal test / University Examination
  3. Suspension from the college for a period of one month
  4. Withdrawing scholarships and other benefits

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The complaint management mechanism is carried out in three levels in the institution.

  1. If any Student is harassed by ragging should immediately brought to the notice of the Class teacher/Mentor/Department Head.
  2. If not resolved should be brought to the notice of Anti Ragging Cell. The cell must immediately investigate the lodged complaint and take necessary disciplinary action.
  3. If harassment still unresolved, Principal in consultation with management can proceed with punishment based on the complaint lodged and previous enquires.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Should meet compulsory twice every semester and as when needed.
  • Should maintain all the records related to Organising of meetings, meeting proceedings, grievance log book, maintenance of relevant documents, files and folders etc.
  • Should maintain discipline in gatherings and occasions of the college to avoid unnecessary clashes.
  • Make the campus ragging free.

Hierarchy of Positions:

Members of Anti-Ragging Cell for the Academic Year 2021-22:

Sl.No.

Name

Dept

Position

Contact No

Signature

1

Prof. K Nage Gowda

Principal-Commerce

Chair Person

9886719065

 

2

Dr.  Chandrajith. M

Vice-Principal-Computer Science

Co- Chairperson

9620228110

 

3

Asst. Prof. K. Arun Kumar

Commerce

Coordinator

9738426843

 

4

PED Prathap S A

DPE & Sports

Member

9972908366

 

5

Prof. Venkob Rao

Commerce & Management

Member

9035094004

 

6

Asst. Prof. N. Vasanthi

Computer Science

Member

9844015454

 

7

Asst. Prof. G. Usha Rani

Kannada

Member

9739110533

 

8

Asst. Prof. Manohar N.

Commerce & Management

Member

9035094004

 

9

Manoj Kumar Singh

II BCA

Student

6364578004

 

10

Shiva Kumar Aradhya

III BBA

Student

8904022898

 

11

Niveditha

III BCom

Student

8088871126

 
      

 

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