Committees

Ensuring a safe, fair, inclusive and supportive campus for every student and staff member.

01 · Safety

Anti-Ragging Committee

Ragging is totally prohibited in Vivekanandha College of Education, inside and/or outside the campus. Anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging — whether actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging — is liable to be punished in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 and under the provisions of any penal law in force. The institution ensures a congenial and welcoming environment for freshers.

Composition — Academic Year 2025–26

NameRoleContact
Mr. Durairaj (Assistant Professor)Chairmanjoedurai2710@gmail.com · 97910 64248
Mrs. G. Archana (Assistant Professor)Memberarchanamenon.pdy@gmail.com · 95389 44780
Dr. M. Sathiskumar (Assistant Professor)Membersathismora@gmail.com · 95669 09056
Dr. S. Singaravelu (Principal)Member Secretarydrsvelu@gmail.com · 96299 47525

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with the provisions of UGC Regulation 2009 at the institute level.
  • Monitor and oversee the performance of the anti-ragging squad in preventing ragging in the institution.
02 · Equality

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

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Safe Environment

Creating an environment where women staff feel safe and supported to raise concerns without fear of reprisal, with zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination.

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Gender Equality

Addressing systemic issues, tackling gender bias, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and supporting the advancement of women in their careers.

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Fair Processes

Upholding fairness and transparency through clear guidelines, impartial investigations and respectful, dignified treatment of all parties.

Vision of the ICC

  • Zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination — a culture of respect and inclusivity where every individual is valued.
  • Empowering women staff with support, counseling, legal assistance and mentorship for professional development.
  • Building awareness & prevention through education, training, prevention strategies and bystander intervention.

§ Responsibilities of the ICC

  • Provide mechanisms of dispute redressal and dialogue to address issues through just and fair conciliation, minimizing purely punitive approaches.
  • Protect the safety of the complainant by not divulging their identity, and provide mandatory relief such as sanctioned leave, relaxation of attendance, or transfer during the pendency of a complaint.
  • Ensure that victims or witnesses are not victimized or discriminated against while dealing with complaints of sexual harassment.
  • Ensure prohibition of retaliation or adverse action against any individual engaged in protected activity.
  • Conduct regular meetings, along with a meeting on any complaint received.

Composition of the ICC

Name & DesignationRoleContact
Mrs J. Umamaheswari (Assistant Professor)Presiding Officeruma.jagan89@gmail.com · 82205 75310
Mrs Sumitra Gahan (Assistant Professor)Membersumitragahan85@gmail.com
Dr M. Karthikeyan (Assistant Professor)Membercupidkarthikeyan1988@gmail.com · 90479 16339
Mrs P. Lavanya (Office Assistant)Memberlavkabi@gmail.com · 95007 78283
Ms Kaviya (B.Ed. II Year)Member
Mrs Geetha (Principal, Vivekanandha Hr. Sec. School)External Member
03 · Grievances

Students' Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC)

The Students' Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) has been updated as per UGC Circular, 2023. This committee addresses any grievance of a student as mentioned in the UGC (Redressal of Grievance of Students) Regulations. The committee consists of the following members for 2025–26.

Composition

Name & DesignationRoleContact
Dr S. Singaravelu (Principal)Chairperson99445 33761
Dr M. Karthikeyan (Assistant Professor)Member86957 13746
Mrs G. Archana (Assistant Professor)Member95389 44780
Dr K. Ghousiya Sultana (Assistant Professor)Member98941 87135
Dr G. S. Rajkavitha (Assistant Professor)Member80726 93225
Madhivarthini (B.Ed. II Year)Special Student Invitee86102 27254

Objectives

  • Provide an opportunity for students to freely express grievances, with utmost anonymity.
  • Set up a mechanism for speedy and expeditious resolution of grievances.
  • Provide appropriate counselling while resolving grievances.
  • Promote a cordial relationship amongst students.

§ Functions

  • Complaints are addressed to the chairperson of the SGRC.
  • The SGRC follows the principles of natural justice.
  • A report with recommendations is sent within 15 days of receipt of the complaint.
  • An aggrieved student may appeal to the Ombudsperson within 15 days of the decision.
04 · Wellbeing

Anti-Alcohol & Drug Committee

The Anti-Drug Committee was established to ensure a drug-free campus by prohibiting all drug and alcohol consumption and possession by college students, both within and outside the campus and hostels.

Objectives

  • Spread awareness to ensure a drug/substance-free campus.
  • Engage students in anti-drug activities and educate them about the ill-effects.
  • Motivate students to become anti-drug volunteers.
  • Ensure no sale of drugs or alcohol in college premises.
  • Prevent the initiation of drug use and ban the availability and sale of drugs in any form.

Duties

  • Organize awareness programmes with authorized agencies/organizations.
  • Educate students about the ill-effects of drugs and alcohol.
  • Encourage peer policing and reporting of any noticed drug use to student volunteers.

Committee Members

S.NoNameDesignation
1Mr B. Durairaj (Assistant Professor)Chairman
2Dr Jacintha Mary (Assistant Professor)Faculty Representative
3Ms Lavanya (Office Assistant)Non-Teaching Staff Representative
4Mr Ruthramurthy Srinivasan (B.Ed. II Year)Student Representative
5Miss Ashwati Ashok (B.Ed. II Year)Student Representative
6Miss Shruti Biswas (B.Ed. II Year)Student Representative
7Mr Rohit Shil (B.Ed. I Year)Student Representative
8Miss Anitha S (B.Ed. I Year)Student Representative
9Miss Mamta CH (B.Ed. I Year)Student Representative
05 · Inclusion

Equal Opportunity Cell & SC/ST Cell

Promoting Equality, Inclusion, Social Justice and Student Welfare

The Equal Opportunity Cell was established to address issues related to staff and students belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Caste, minorities and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) on a continual basis. Its main objective is to help and empower persons with disabilities and students to participate fully in the academic, intellectual, social and cultural life of the college on an equal basis.

Aims & Objectives

  • Promote diversity and inclusive practices and provide disadvantaged groups with adequate opportunities.
  • Ensure barrier-free access to all buildings, departments, libraries, hostels and offices.
  • Provide counselling and psychological support for PWDs in all categories (visual, hearing, orthopedic, neurological, etc.).
  • Examine all possible ways to help SC/ST, OBC, minority groups and PWDs.
  • Ensure there is no discrimination on grounds of disability or minority status.

Composition

Name & DesignationRoleContact
Dr Gowsya Sultana (Assistant Professor)Chairman
Dr M. Satiskumar (Assistant Professor)SC & ST Representativesathismora@gmail.com · 95669 09056
Dr M. Karthikeyan (Assistant Professor)OBC Representativecupidkarthikeyan1988@gmail.com · 90479 16339
Mrs Sumitra Gahan (Assistant Professor)Women Representativesumitragahan85@gmail.com
06 · Careers

Placement Cell

Empowering Careers. Connecting Futures.

A Student-Centric Career Support System

The Placement Cell facilitates career guidance, employability enhancement, industry interaction, placement opportunities and professional development to help students achieve their career aspirations.

Our Focus

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Career Guidance

Personalised guidance to help students discover the right career path.

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Skill Development

Enhancing knowledge, skills and competencies for a competitive edge.

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Industry Connect

Building strong ties with industries and expert professionals.

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Placement Opportunities

Facilitating placement opportunities that shape successful careers.

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Building confident, skilled and career-ready teachers for tomorrow.

Online Grievance Portal

An aggrieved student can submit an application seeking redressal of grievance to the relevant committee through the college's online portal. For assistance, please reach out to the office.

Contact the Office