Internal Committee Members

Sl.No.	Details
01	Prof. Prashantha Nayaka G. Director, Student Welfare, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Chairperson
02	Dr. Itte Pushpavathi Assistant Professor, Department Of PG Studies And Research In Industrial Chemistry Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member and Convenor
03	Dr. Shwetha A Representative of Women(Teaching), Asst. Professor, PG. Dept. of Zoology Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
04	Dr. Anjanappa B H Professor, Representative of Men(Teaching), PG. Dept. of Sociolgy Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
05	Principal, Sahyadri Science College Shivamogga	Member
06	Principal, Sahyadri Commerce and Management College Shivamogga	Member
07	Smt. Navarathna. T Deputy Registrar, Examination Section, Representative of Women(SC/ST)(Non-Teaching) Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
08	Smt. Sunila Kamath First Division Assistant, Vice - Chancellor P.A. Section Representative of Women(Non-Teaching) Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
09	Smt. Santhoshi Bai First Division Assistant, HRM, Section, Representative of Women(Non-Teaching) Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
10	Smt. Shobha R. S Advocate Notary, Bhadravathi, Bhadravathi Tq and Shivamogga Dist	Member
11	Smt. Sandya Kaveri Counselor NGO	Member
12	Sri. Pavan Kumar P L Representative of Research Students(Men) Research Scholar, PG. Dept. of Mathametics Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
13	Smt. Rajeswari Yemmi Representative of Research Students(Women) Research Scholar, PG. Dept. of Industrial Chemistry Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
14	Sri. Sudeep Representative of Students(Men) 1st M.A, P.G. Dept. of Political Science Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member
15	Smt. Chandana K M Representative of Students(Women) 1st BP.Ed., PG. Dept. of Physical Education Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta	Member

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is about any unwelcome sexually determined behaviour (whether directly or by implication) such as physical contact and advances, demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, or any other unwelcome physical verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is a form of violence against women and a human rights violation. It is a violation of fundamental rights as laid down in the Indian Constitution. Such behaviour transgresses common dignity and gender equality and denies equal opportunity According to The Supreme Court definition, sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexually determined behaviour, such as

• Physical contact
• A demand or request for sexual favours
• Sexually coloured remarks
• Showing pornography
• Any other physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
• Combating sexual harassment can be best achieved by building women's confidence (including conducting self-defence classes on campuses). Students should be enabled to protest against incidents as and when they happen. A sporadic incident can possibly be tackled right away, but all forms of abuse of power or sources of ongoing discomfort and fear based on unwanted sexual attention must be reported to the complaints committee.

Redressal Methods

• Use a standard format for the recording of complaints --if there has been a series of incidents, seek information about all previous incidents; collect evidence like messages, emails and any other relevant documents, including itemised call records.
• Reduce oral complaints to writing using the standard format--ensure that the complaint is as far as possible in the words of the complainant. Ensure that all documents submitted by the complainant are authenticated on every page, countersigned by the member of the ICC who has recorded/received the complaint.
• Granting interim relief to complainants: addressing requests for transfer, leave, medical care/leave, protections against victimisation.
• Implementation of guarantees of confidentiality and principles of natural justice, including serving restraint orders, and interim disciplinary action.
• Procedures to be followed in formal enquiry:
  • Order and manner of inquiry: the necessity of adopting a mode of inquiry whereby the respondent has a full opportunity to understand the case being made out against him before he presents his defence.
  • Dealing with depositions: verbatim vs. sense-based reduction of oral depositions. Use of questions and answers. Administration of an oath of confidentiality, and signatures on attendance sheets. The necessity of the deposition being explained to the witness in a language she/he can understand, and the use of translation/interpretation. Also, the need for the authentication of depositions (preferably on the same day) by all witnesses, particularly the respondent.
  • Procedures for the cross-examination of the parties and their witnesses, modulated by the guiding principles of gender-sensitivity and noncoercion. Supply of authenticated and anonymised depositions to both parties.
  • How to summon and interview official witnesses and access official records.
• How to write an enquiry report: The need to address all the aspects of evidence, and depositions with regard to the complaint as well as procedural objections.
• Protocols for submitting an enquiry report.

The Task Force is of the opinion that the following principles must be adopted as the directive principles for the institution and functioning of sexual harassment policies.

• Confidentiality
• Non-coercion and Interim Relief
• Fair Enquiry
• Orientation towards Education and Redressal
• Representative Committees

 

Gender Sensitization Cell

The purpose of the gender sensitization cell is to establish constructive social standards on campus that respect each and every person, regardless of gender. With the help of their teachers, it seeks to empower gender champions to question and change societal gender norms that are unfavourable to females. In addition to advocating for gender equality and tracking advancements towards gender justice, the cell seeks to develop students' potential as responsible leaders who create an environment that supports girls' dignity and respect.

Objectives:

To sensitize about social/cultural constructions of gender in society

To create awareness about gender equality

To identify & train gender champions who advocate for gender equality

Activities of the Cell

Displays the information about the programmes of the Cell on notice boards of the offices, hostels and departments in the University

Creates awareness on forms of harassments and redressal through the articles, press notes etc.,

Conducts Seminars, Special Talks and Speech Competition