Policy for Identification of Local Stakeholders External to the University

Policy for Identification of Local Stakeholders External to the University

 
Policy for Identification of Local Stakeholders External to the University
Approved Board of Management on 29th March 2022
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2022-58 (i) dated 05th April 2022
Next Review 2025-26
  1. Short Title & Commencement
    1. This Policy shall be called the “Policy for Identification of Local Stakeholders External to the University” of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU).
    2. This Policy shall be deemed to have come into force from the date of approval of the Board of Management of the University.
  2. Purpose The purpose of this Policy is to establish a transparent, inclusive, and systematic mechanism for identifying local stakeholders external to Swami Rama Himalayan University. The Policy aims to ensure that relevant community groups, local authorities, civil society organizations, institutions, and other external stakeholders are identified and documented to facilitate meaningful engagement, strengthen community relationships, and support socially responsible institutional development.
  3. Scope This Policy shall apply to:
    1. All academic schools, departments, centres, institutes, and administrative units of SRHU.
    2. University-led research, healthcare, community outreach, extension, and social development initiatives.
    3. Activities involving local communities, government bodies, non-governmental organizations, local institutions, and other external stakeholders.
    4. University committees, project teams, faculty members, staff, and other authorized representatives involved in the identification of external stakeholders.
  4. Objectives The objectives of this Policy are to:
    1. Establish a systematic procedure for identifying local stakeholders external to the University.
    2. Develop and maintain an updated register of identified local stakeholders.
    3. Classify stakeholders according to their geographical relevance, institutional role, area of interest, and relationship with the University.
    4. Promote the inclusion of diverse community groups, including vulnerable and underrepresented populations, wherever relevant.
    5. Facilitate evidence-based planning of community engagement, outreach, and collaborative activities.
    6. Maintain verifiable records of stakeholder identification for institutional reporting, quality assurance, and sustainability assessments.
  5. Definitions
    1. Local Stakeholders: Individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, or authorities located within the University's surrounding geographical area or wider region of influence who may be affected by, contribute to, or have a legitimate interest in the University's activities.
    2. External Stakeholders: Persons or organizations that are not members of the University's internal community of students, faculty, and employees.
    3. Stakeholder Register: A structured record containing relevant details of identified external stakeholders, their institutional or community affiliation, geographical area, relevance to the University, and engagement status.
    4. Stakeholder Identification: The systematic process of recognizing, documenting, and classifying individuals, groups, institutions, and organizations relevant to the University's activities.
  6. Categories of Local Stakeholders The University may identify local stakeholders from the following categories, as relevant to its activities:
    1. Local Communities: Residents, community leaders, village representatives, and community-based groups in the University's surrounding areas.
    2. Local Government and Public Authorities: Relevant district, municipal, block, and other local administrative authorities.
    3. Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organizations: Local NGOs, voluntary organizations, charitable institutions, and community-based organizations.
    4. Healthcare and Public Health Institutions: Local healthcare facilities, health workers, and public health functionaries.
    5. Educational and Research Institutions: Schools, colleges, training institutions, and research organizations in the local area.
    6. Local Businesses and Professional Bodies: Local enterprises, employers, professional associations, and relevant industry representatives.
    7. Community Interest Groups: Women's groups, youth groups, self-help groups, and organizations representing vulnerable or underserved populations.
    8. Other Relevant External Organizations: Any other stakeholder identified as relevant to a specific University activity or institutional priority.
  7. Procedure for Identification of Local Stakeholders
    1. Initiation of Stakeholder Identification
      1. Each academic or administrative unit undertaking a programme, project, research activity, community outreach initiative, or institutional activity with potential local impact shall identify relevant external stakeholders.
      2. Stakeholder identification may be initiated during activity planning, project development, annual planning, or whenever a new community or institutional relationship is established.
    2. Sources of Identification Stakeholders may be identified through the following sources and methods:
      1. Existing records of community outreach, extension activities, and institutional collaborations.
      2. Records of previous interactions with local government authorities, NGOs, and community organizations.
      3. Community consultations, field visits, and participatory discussions.
      4. Recommendations from academic departments, healthcare units, research centres, and outreach teams.
      5. Publicly available information from official government, institutional, or organizational sources.
      6. Referrals from recognized community representatives and established institutional partners.
      7. Stakeholder suggestions and feedback received during University activities.
    3. Screening and Validation
      1. The concerned unit shall verify the identity, institutional or community affiliation, geographical relevance, and relevance of each proposed stakeholder.
      2. Stakeholders shall be included in the register based on their legitimate connection to the University's activities or the local community.
      3. Where appropriate, the concerned unit shall confirm the stakeholder's willingness to participate in future engagement activities.
      4. Personal contact details shall be collected only when necessary and handled in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
    4. Classification and Mapping Identified stakeholders shall be classified, wherever relevant, according to:
      1. Geographical area or locality.
      2. Stakeholder category.
      3. Area of relevance to the University.
      4. Nature of the potential relationship with the University.
      5. Existing or proposed engagement status.
      6. The concerned unit may use a stakeholder mapping matrix to support the planning and prioritization of engagement activities.
    5. Preparation of the Stakeholder Register
      1. Each concerned unit shall document identified stakeholders using the prescribed Stakeholder Identification and Register format.
      2. The register shall include the name of the stakeholder or organization, stakeholder category, location or area of operation, relevance to the University, source of identification, and date of entry.
      3. Where engagement has already taken place, relevant records may be linked to the stakeholder entry.
      4. The register shall be updated whenever new relevant stakeholders are identified or existing information changes.
    6. Consolidation of Stakeholder Records
      1. The designated coordinating office shall consolidate stakeholder information received from concerned units, where required.
      2. Duplicate entries shall be identified and appropriately managed.
      3. The consolidated records shall be maintained in an accessible institutional repository, subject to applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.
  8. Roles and Responsibilities
    1. Board of Management / Governing Body Approve the Policy and any subsequent substantive revisions in accordance with the University's governance framework.
    2. Vice-Chancellor Provide overall institutional guidance and oversight for the implementation of this Policy.
    3. Registrar
      1. Facilitate institutional notification and administrative implementation of the Policy.
      2. Coordinate with relevant University offices, as required, for effective implementation.
    4. Designated Coordinating Office
      1. Coordinate the implementation of stakeholder identification procedures.
      2. Develop and maintain the institutional stakeholder register or facilitate its maintenance by concerned units.
      3. Support the standardization of stakeholder identification and documentation practices.
      4. Coordinate the periodic review of stakeholder records and prepare consolidated reports, wherever required.
    5. Heads of Schools, Departments, Centres, and Units
      1. Facilitate the identification of relevant local stakeholders within their respective areas of responsibility.
      2. Ensure that stakeholder information is documented accurately.
      3. Nominate or designate an appropriate person for maintaining unit-level stakeholder records.
    6. Faculty Members, Staff, and Project Teams
      1. Identify relevant external stakeholders during the planning and implementation of activities.
      2. Submit stakeholder details to the designated unit or office.
      3. Maintain appropriate records of stakeholder identification and related interactions.
  9. Documentation and Record Management
    1. The University shall maintain appropriate documentary evidence of its stakeholder identification process.
    2. Records may include stakeholder registers, stakeholder mapping matrices, field visit records, consultation reports, meeting minutes, official correspondence, and activity reports.
    3. Records shall be maintained by the concerned unit and, where applicable, consolidated by the designated coordinating office.
    4. Stakeholder records shall be reviewed periodically to ensure that they remain relevant, accurate, and up to date.
    5. Documentation used for institutional reporting shall be traceable to the relevant University unit or activity.
  10. Monitoring and Review
    1. The designated coordinating office shall facilitate periodic monitoring of the implementation of this Policy.
    2. Monitoring may include a review of the number and diversity of stakeholders identified, the geographical coverage of stakeholder records, the completeness of documentation, and the frequency of register updates.
    3. The Policy shall be reviewed every three years or earlier, if required, in response to institutional needs, regulatory requirements, or changes in the University's activities.
  11. This policy shall be reviewed every three years or earlier if required to accommodate new educational practices, regulatory requirements, or emerging student needs.
  12. The University reserves the right to interpret, alter, amend, modify, cancel or withdraw any or all provision mentioned herein above in this policy without any notice.
  13. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of the University shall be final and binding.
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