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Equal Opportunity Cell (SC/ST and Minority Cell)

About the Cell

An Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) of the University is established to promote an inclusive and equitable environment for all students, faculty, and staff. It ensures that every student, regardless of their background, has the support and opportunities they need to succeed academically and professionally.

Purpose and Objectives

1. Promote Equality: Ensure that all students, regardless of their gender, caste, religion, disability, or economic background, have equal access to opportunities in education and employment within the university.
2. Support for Underrepresented Groups: Provide support and resources for students from marginalized communities, such as those belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities, and students with disabilities.
3. Awareness Programs: Organize seminars, workshops, and lectures to raise awareness about issues related to discrimination, gender equality, and social justice.
4. Grievance Redressal: Act as a forum for students to voice their concerns and grievances related to discrimination or inequality and ensure these issues are addressed promptly and fairly.
5. Policy Implementation: Oversee the implementation of policies and programs aimed at enhancing equality and preventing discrimination in the university setting.

Functions

Advisory Role: Advise the University administration on matters related to equal opportunities and suggest changes to existing policies or the introduction of new initiatives.
Data Collection: Collect and analyze data related to the participation of students from different backgrounds in various academic and extracurricular activities to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
Capacity Building: Conduct training programs for faculty and staff to sensitize them to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to equip them with the skills to handle issues related to discrimination and inequality.
Collaboration: Work with other bodies within the university, such as the Women’s Cell, Anti-Ragging Cell, and Placement Cell, to create a holistic environment that supports equality and inclusion.

Vision

  • To extend help/support to the students from marginalized sections to overcome problems and barriers emanating from discrimination at any level within its mandate.
  • To establish coordination with the Govt. and other agencies/organizations to mobilize academic and financial resources to provide assistance to students of the disadvantaged groups.
  • To organize periodic meetings to monitor the progress of different schemes.

Mission

  • To eliminate social disparities
  • Emphasising the deprived groups for learning and creating space for them to mainstream themselves.

People

Name Designation Email Mobile No

Dr. Aparajita Biswal

OIC

aparajitabiswal@rdwu.ac.in

9937818908

Dr. Sudam Sahoo

Member

hod.psychology@rdwu.ac.in

9938148294

Dr. Anima Bag

Member

animabag@rdwu.ac.in

9090812095

Dr. Purna Chandra Sethy

Member

pcsethi@rdwu.ac.in

9853230012

Activities

Mentorship Programs: Establish mentorship programs to support students from underrepresented groups in their academic and career pursuits.

Scholarship and Financial Aid: Facilitate access to scholarships, financial aid, and other resources that can help economically disadvantaged students.

Inclusive Curriculum Development: Advocate for and assist in developing a curriculum that reflects diversity and inclusivity.

Celebration of Diversity: Organize events that celebrate cultural, social, and gender diversity within the university, fostering a sense of belonging among all students.

Workshop on "Soft Skill" for SC and ST students

Minority Cell


			Workshop on “Soft Skill” for SC and ST students
Workshop on “Soft Skill” for SC and ST students

			Workshop on “Soft Skill” for SC and ST students
Workshop on “Soft Skill” for SC and ST students

			Workshop on “Soft Skill” for SC and ST students
Workshop on “Soft Skill” for SC and ST students

Rama Devi Women's University Vidya Vihar,PO:Bhoinagar Bhubaneswar,751022,Odisha,India Phone No. : 0674-2542644 Email:registrar(at)rdwu(dot)ac(dot)in