St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Faculty and students reviewing academic work at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Statutory Bodies

Internal Complaints Committee

Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal of Sexual Harassment

A Safe & Inclusive Campus

Constituted under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 and UGC guidelines.

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Committee is committed to providing a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and non-teaching staff by preventing and addressing incidents of sexual harassment within the institution.

The Committee strives to uphold the values of dignity, equality, mutual respect, and justice while ensuring that every complaint is handled with fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality.

Students walking together along a tree-lined campus path at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Purpose

Objectives

  • Promote a safe, respectful, and gender-sensitive campus environment.

  • Prevent incidents of sexual harassment through awareness and sensitization programmes.

  • Provide a transparent, confidential, and accessible grievance redressal mechanism.

  • Ensure prompt and impartial inquiry into complaints.

  • Foster a culture of equality, dignity, and mutual respect among all members of the institution.

Responsibilities

Functions

  • Receive and address complaints related to sexual harassment.

  • Conduct inquiries in accordance with the applicable legal provisions and institutional policies.

  • Recommend appropriate remedial and disciplinary measures based on the findings.

  • Organize awareness programmes, workshops, and orientation sessions on gender sensitization and workplace ethics.

  • Promote a campus culture that is free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation.

Composition

Committee Members

The composition of the Internal Complaints Committee is as follows:

  • 01

    Dr. Manju L

    Presiding Officer

  • 02

    Dr. (Fr) Shibu Joseph

    Member

  • 03

    Dr. Liza Leon

    Member

  • 04

    Mrs. Moly Augustine

    Member

  • 05

    Mrs. Jyothy Joyachan

    Member

  • 06

    Mrs. Jolly Johnson (CEO, Helping Hands Organisation)

    Member

  • 07

    Mr. Sreenand V M (S3 BBT)

    Student Representative