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INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1. INTRODUCTION

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College recognises that gender equity is essential to institutional quality, accountability and stakeholder confidence. This policy establishes a structured framework to promote equal opportunity, dignity, safety, participation and gender-responsive institutional practices for all members of the campus community.

2. PURPOSE

To promote equal opportunity, dignity, safety, participation and gender-responsive institutional practices for all members of the campus community.

3. SCOPE

Admissions, employment, learning, assessment, leadership, facilities, communication, activities and institutional decision-making.

OBJECTIVES

4. OBJECTIVES

• Prevent gender-based discrimination, stereotypes and exclusion.
• Improve equitable participation and leadership opportunities.
• Provide safe and accessible facilities and support.
• Integrate gender sensitization into curriculum and campus life.
• Use data to identify and address gaps.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Equal opportunity shall be provided without gender-based bias.
2. Harassment and discriminatory conduct shall be addressed through the appropriate policy and due process.
3. Privacy and dignity shall be respected in facilities, records and communication.
4. Programmes shall avoid tokenism and seek measurable inclusion.
5. Gender data shall be handled responsibly and used for legitimate institutional improvement.

6. GENERAL POLICY COMMITMENT

The Institution shall implement this policy through approved roles, adequate resources, documented procedures, transparent communication and measurable review. Decisions and exceptions shall be recorded and authorized by the competent authority.

POLICY PROVISIONS

7.1 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The Institution shall maintain a gender-equity action plan and review participation, progression, leadership and support indicators.
2. Admissions, recruitment, allocation, assessment and recognition shall use transparent criteria.
3. Gender sensitization shall be included in induction, faculty/staff development and student activities.
4. Campus infrastructure shall consider safety, lighting, sanitation, privacy and accessibility.
5. Students and employees shall have access to mentoring, counselling, grievance and POSH channels.

POLICY PROVISIONS — CONTINUED

7.2 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6. Clubs, committees, sports, innovation, research and leadership opportunities shall encourage balanced participation.
7. Communication, teaching material and institutional events shall avoid demeaning stereotypes and exclusionary practices.
8. Support may be provided for parenthood, health or other gender-related needs within approved rules and resources.
9. Gender-related complaints shall be referred to the correct statutory or institutional mechanism.
10. Annual review shall document outcomes, remaining gaps and corrective actions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Principal and competent committees approve and monitor equity initiatives.
• Gender Equity Cell coordinates awareness, data review and action plans.
• HODs/section heads ensure fair opportunity and respond to identified gaps.
• Facilities/administration address safety and infrastructure needs.
• All community members uphold respectful and inclusive conduct.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

9. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

1. Collect and analyse relevant participation/safety data.
2. Consult stakeholders and identify priority gaps.
3. Approve annual action plan.
4. Implement awareness, facility and opportunity measures.
5. Review complaints/trends through appropriate mechanisms.
6. Report outcomes through IQAC.

RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE

10. RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

• Gender-equity action plan
• Participation and leadership data
• Awareness and training records
• Safety/facility audit actions
• Feedback and annual review reports

11. MONITORING INDICATORS

• Participation and progression gaps
• Leadership representation
• Safety and inclusion feedback
• Sensitization coverage
• Action-plan completion

12. CONFIDENTIALITY, RETENTION AND ACCESS

Records shall be accurate, retrievable and protected against unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction. Access shall be role-based and limited to legitimate institutional need. Retention and disposal shall follow the approved schedule and applicable requirements.

13. NON-COMPLIANCE

Non-compliance may result in corrective action, withdrawal of access or benefit, recovery of loss, disciplinary action, referral to a statutory body or other proportionate action after due process.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL

14. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT

The policy owner shall review this document at the stated cycle or earlier due to changes in law, regulation, institutional structure, technology, risk, audit findings or stakeholder requirements. Amendments shall take effect only after approval and version control.

15. REFERENCES

• Applicable equality, safety, POSH and education-sector requirements
• Institutional code of conduct and welfare policy

16. APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES

This is a controlled institutional document. Printed copies are uncontrolled unless specifically stamped and issued by the authorized office.