GENDER SENSITIZATION CELL AT IIST
The Gender Sensitization Cell at IIST serves as a crucial institutional mechanism dedicated to fostering a gender inclusive and equitable environment within the academic community. The Committee aims to bring about a perceptible change and positive shift towards greater empowerment of women in various domains. By conducting educational programs, sensitization workshops and providing support to students and staff, the cell aims to create a safe, respectful and empowering atmosphere where all individuals regardless of gender can thrive, pursue their academic goals and contribute effectively to the scientific and academic endeavors of the institution.
Terms of Reference
- To facilitate a gender-sensitive, safe and congenial working environment at IIST so that women at work place are not subjected to gender specific discrimination or sexual harassment.
- Organise workshops and awareness programmes at regular intervals for sensitizing employees and students on the issues and implications of workplace sexual harassment and organizing orientation programmes for members of the Internal Complaints Committee.
- To adopt suitable programmes and measures for providing safety and access to a non-discriminatory or Sexual Harassment free environment around the hostel and campus.
Gender Sensitization Cell
The Gender Sensitization Cell comprises the following members.
Members
- Dr Sarita Vig, Professor, Earth and Space Sciences, Chairperson
- Presiding Officer, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), Member
- Dr Nirmala R James, Professor, Chemistry, Member
- Dr Ravi V, Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, Member
- Dr Gnanappazham, Professor, Earth and Space Sciences, Member
- Dr Gomathi N, Professor, Chemistry, Member
- Dr Natarajan, Professor, Mathematics, Member
- Dr Chris Prema, Assoc. Professor, Avionics, Member
- Dr Pradeep Kumar P, Assoc. Professor, Aerospace, Member
- Shri Rakesh R Menon, Dy. Registrar (P&S), Member
- Smt Cimy Asaf, Asst.Director (OL), Member
The cell also co-opted members from the Student community ie., a male and a female coordinator from B. Tech, M. Tech and Ph D who actively participates in the activities of the cell.
