The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) is an essential institutional body aimed at promoting inclusivity, equity, and fairness in higher education. It works to ensure that students from marginalized and disadvantaged communities, including SC, ST, OBC, minorities, and persons with disabilities, receive equal access to academic and career opportunities.
The primary functions of the EOC include preventing discrimination, redressing grievances, conducting awareness programs, and facilitating scholarships and welfare schemes. It also provides mentorship, career guidance, and academic support to students facing socio economic challenges. Additionally, the EOC collaborates with external agencies and ensures the implementation of government policies related to equal opportunities.
By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the EOC plays a vital role in empowering students, enhancing diversity, and strengthening social justice within the institution.
Specific Objectives :
· Promote Inclusivity and Diversity Ensure a fair and inclusive academic environment by addressing the needs of students from marginalized communities, including SC, ST, OBC, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
· Prevent Discrimination Implement policies and initiatives to eliminate discrimination based on caste, gender, religion, disability, or socio economic status, ensuring equal access to education and opportunities.
· Provide Support and Guidance Offer counseling, mentorship, and academic support to students from underprivileged backgrounds to enhance their educational experience and career prospects.
· Raise Awareness and Conduct Sensitization Programs Organize workshops, seminars, and campaigns to educate students and staff about rights, legal provisions, and the importance of equity in education and society.
· Facilitate Scholarships and Financial Assistance Assist eligible students in accessing government and institutional scholarships, grants, and other financial aid schemes to reduce economic barriers to higher education.
Powers and Functions of the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)
Ensure Non Discrimination Enforce policies that prevent discrimination based on caste, gender, disability, or socio economic status.
Promote Inclusivity Create an equitable academic environment for students from marginalized communities.
Redress Grievances Address complaints related to discrimination and unfair treatment in the college.
Conduct Awareness Programs Organize workshops, seminars, and sensitization programs on diversity and inclusion.
Facilitate Scholarships & Welfare Schemes Assist students in availing government and institutional financial aid.
Monitor Institutional Policies Ensure college policies align with government guidelines on equal opportunities.
Academic & Career Support Provide mentorship, counseling, and career guidance to underprivileged students.
Collaborate with External Agencies Work with government bodies and NGOs for policy implementation and student welfare.
College Equal Opportunity Cell– Committee Members
Sr. No. | Name of the Committee Members | Designation | Contact No. |
1 | Dr. Fakir Attar | Coordinator | 9822146559 |
2 | Dr. Wasim Shaikh | Member | 8149493595 |
3 | Dr. Rafik Shaikh | Member | 9890839096 |
4 | Dr. Avinash Singh | Member | |
5 | Dr. Ashwini Purude | Member | |
6 | Ms. Fayeza Shaikh | Member | |
7 | Mr. Mohd. Mushtak Razzak | Member | |
8 | Mr. Ismail Sayyed | Member | |
9 | Ms. Suhana Shikalgar | Student Representative | |
10 | Mr. Ayeman Shaikh | Student Representative |