Policy for Women’s Admission

Policy for Women’s Admission

Policy for Women’s Admission
Approved Board of Management on 12th January 2019
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2019-04 (i) dated 15th January 2019
Reviewed / Revised Board of Management on 29th March 2022
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2022-58 (i) dated 5th April 2022
Next Review 2025–26
  1. Short Title & Commencement
    1. This Policy shall be called the “Policy for Women’s Admission” of Swami Rama Himalayan University.
    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. PurposeTo promote equal access, participation, and opportunities for women in education and training programs by ensuring gender-sensitive admission practices and supportive entry pathways, contributing to SDG 5 and SDG 4.
  3. Scope
    1. All academic and vocational programs offered by the institution
    2. All female applicants, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups
    3. Admissions offices, faculty departments, and administrative units involved in student intake
  4. Goals
    1. Ensure gender equality in application, admission, and enrollment processes.
    2. Increase women’s participation in academic, vocational, and leadership programs.
    3. Remove barriers that discourage or prevent women from applying or enrolling.
    4. Provide support systems that enable women to thrive in their entry year and beyond.
    5. Contribute to women’s empowerment and gender equality efforts nationally and globally.
  5. Strategic Actions for Implementation
    1. Inclusive Admissions and Outreach
      1. Conduct targeted outreach and awareness campaigns encouraging women to apply, especially in underrepresented fields.
      2. Simplify application procedures and provide flexible enrollment options including deferred entry, part-time, or distance learning.
      3. Offer entry-year orientation programs tailored to the needs of women and gender-diverse students.
    2. Financial and Academic Support
      1. Provide scholarships, bursaries, and grants specifically for women applicants and first-year students.
      2. Establish mentorship and peer-support programs pairing new women students with senior peers or alumni.
      3. Offer academic bridging or foundation programs to support re-entry women learners or those transitioning from work/family responsibilities.
    3. Gender Sensitivity and Institutional Support
      1. HR Department will conduct gender-sensitivity training for admissions officers, faculty, and administrative staff.
      2. Provide safe spaces and childcare support for women students and staff, where feasible.
    4. Monitoring and Reporting
      1. Track the number and percentage of women applicants, admits, and enrollees annually.
      2. Include gender equity data in institutional SDG or sustainability reports.
      3. Regularly review policies and practices to address gender gaps and biases.
  6. Monitoring and Evaluation
    1. Develop gender equality indicators such as:
      1. Proportion of women applicants and enrollees
      2. Retention and graduation rates of women students
      3. Participation of women in non-traditional academic fields
    2. Conduct annual gender audits and publish findings for transparency.
    3. Engage student and faculty representatives in policy evaluation and feedback.
  7. This policy shall be reviewed every three years or earlier if required to accommodate new educational practices, regulatory requirements, or emerging student needs.
  8. 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.
  9. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of the University shall be final and binding.
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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.