St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

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

Statutory Bodies

Student Grievance Redressal Cell

Fair, Transparent & Effective Redressal

Student Welfare & Redressal

A fair and transparent mechanism for addressing student concerns across academic and campus matters.

The Student Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC) is established to provide students with a fair, transparent, and effective mechanism for addressing grievances related to academic, administrative, and campus-related matters. The Cell is committed to ensuring that students' concerns are heard, addressed promptly, and resolved in a just and impartial manner, thereby fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.

The SGRC functions in accordance with the guidelines issued by the statutory authorities and the institution's policies, promoting accountability, transparency, and student welfare.

Objectives

  • Provide a structured mechanism for students to register and resolve grievances.
  • Ensure fair, impartial, and timely redressal of student complaints.
  • Promote a student-friendly environment based on equality, transparency, and mutual respect.
  • Safeguard the rights and interests of students.
  • Encourage constructive dialogue between students and the institution.

Functions

  • Receive and review grievances related to academic, administrative, infrastructural, and student support services.
  • Examine complaints in a fair, confidential, and unbiased manner.
  • Recommend appropriate corrective measures for the timely resolution of grievances.
  • Monitor the implementation of recommendations and ensure effective grievance redressal.
  • Promote awareness among students regarding the grievance redressal mechanism and their rights.

Usage and Mechanism

Availability

Both students and staff members are explicitly encouraged to make use of the grievance redressal mechanism available within the college.

Related Support

For matters specifically involving harassment or discrimination, the college also maintains an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and an Anti-Ragging Squad.

Mentoring

Freshers are assigned senior student mentors to support them during their transition period and help report any incidents of harassment or ragging.

Communication

In the event of concerns, parents are advised to contact the class teacher, tutor, or Principal directly to ensure issues are handled through proper channels.

Committee Members

Students' Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC-Students)

  • 01

    Mr Muthappan M

    Convenor

  • 02

    Dr Nisha Rani D

    Member

  • 03

    Dr Ajith M Thomas

    Member

  • 04

    Dr Edna Richard

    Member

  • 05

    Dr Lisba Yesudas

    Member

  • 06

    PTA President

    PTA President

  • 07

    Student Representative

    Student Representative

Staff Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC-Staff)

  • 01

    Dr Divya Thomas

    Convenor

  • 02

    Dr Ramesh P

    Member

  • 03

    Dr D Legio Meril

    Member

  • 04

    Ms Melissa Hillary

    Member

  • 05

    Mrs Moly Augustine

    Member

  • 06

    Mrs Sheeba Johnson

    Member