Policy for Students’ Council

Policy for Students’ Council

Policy for Students’ Council
Approved Board of Management on 26th August 2023
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2023-155 dated 31st July 2023
Next Review 2025-26
  1. This Policy shall be known as “Policy for Students’ Council”.
  2. This Policy shall come into force from the date of approval of the Board of Management of the University.
  3. Students’ Council
    The Students’ Council of the Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) is the representative body of the entire student community of the University. The Council works to provide a base for academic cognizance and discipline, foster cross-cultural dialogue, support democratic processes and involve all students in intra/inter-college activities. The Students’ Council serves as a point of interaction between the University and the students. The Council aims to advance the University’s goals and work for the welfare of the students.
  4. Objectives of Students’ Council
    1. To develop an effective communication medium between the administration and students inside the University campus.
    2. To conduct various academic and extra-curricular events and initiate several students’ welfare measures.
    3. To promote a culture conducive to educational and personal development.
    4. To participate in University sports and cultural events and convey the students’ views on issues that generally interest them.
  5. Constitution of Students’ Council
    1. Preamble
      The University Students’ Council is a conglomerate of students’ clubs and societies at Swami Rama Himalayan University. The Council is a part of the University administrative and academic structure, and is not an independent union. The Council is devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its members while following strict guidelines established by the University.
    2. Establishment and Name
      1. There shall only be one Students’ Council at SRHU.
      2. The name of the Students’ Council shall be ‘SRHU Students’ Council.
  6. Declaration
    The Students’ Council does not act independently under any circumstances; any new agenda is to be presented to the University Administration in the form of a written proposal and will not be acted upon, unless approved. Other than their cardinal roles the Student Executive Officers that form the core team are responsible for all formal contacts between the student members and the University Administration (The Vice-Chancellor, The Registrar, Head/ Dean Academics, Director, Students’ Affairs & Welfare and respective Faculty Principals) and are required to inform the authority before conducting any event in/ outside the University campus.
  7. Eligibility
    1. All the bonafide students on the rolls of the University are eligible to be nominated.
    2. Candidates should not have any academic or other arrears in the year of nomination.
    3. The candidate shall not have been subjected to any disciplinary action by the University authorities.
  8. Composition
    The Students’ Council shall comprise of 20 members including the office bearers as follows (gender balance minimum 50% or more females):
    1. President
    2. Vice President
    3. General Secretary
    4. Academic Coordinator
    5. Library Coordinator
    6. Cultural Coordinator
    7. Sports Coordinator
    8. Media Coordinator
    9. Six representative students nominated by Director, Students’ Affairs & Welfare
    10. Six representatives nominated by the Principals (1 each) in the colleges/schools
  9. Activities of Students’ Council
    1. The Council is meant for helping in Development & Welfare of students in the University.
    2. The Council helps students by way of creating a platform for engagement in various activities/events:
      1. Peer mentoring and co/extra-curricular activities
      2. Career Guidance and Placement Cell participation
      3. Information about freeships and scholarships
      4. Contribution towards University Magazine
      5. Outreach community health and awareness activities
      6. Clean and green campus initiatives
      7. Strengthening Alumni participation
      8. Institutional brand enhancement
  10. Meeting
    1. At least 4–6 meetings shall be held in an academic session.
    2. Format of Minutes of Meetings
      1. Date, Time and Venue
      2. List of Members Present
      3. Details of Invitees
      4. Agenda Items and Outcomes
      5. Reporting and Dissolution
    3. Reports shall be shared with Vice-Chancellor/Registrar/Director, Students’ Affairs & Welfare.
  11. Re-constitution of the Students’ Council shall be carried out before the start of a new academic session.
  12. The University may dissolve the Students’ Council if deemed necessary. The decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be final.
  13. The University reserves the right to amend, alter, modify or repeal any or all provisions of this Policy.
  14. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be final and binding.
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