Saturday, December 21, 2024
Nizam College, is an epitome of nobility, benevolence, and royal nature which are distinctive of the erstwhile ruler of Nizam State. The college upholds the ideals of the establishment and continues the legacy of commitment and dedication to the cause of Higher education. It continues its vision and mission of contributing to the World at large, and the Nation in particular in terms of Academic Excellence, Research and Social Activism.
All those who enter the portals of Nizam College are bound to follow the Policy of Ethics by upholding these core values. From the Principal, the Faculty, Administration support staff and students all adhere to the following ideals.
By taking proactive measures and providing adequate accommodations, Nizam College (Autonomous), Hyderabad, hopes to provide an inclusive environment for higher education that includes students with disabilities. Our college provides special care and assistance to help the differently-abled become self-reliant and independent, and strives to make education and other services available to everyone without discrimination. Keeping in mind the difficulties that students with disabilities now encounter in the higher education sector, we strive to offer a barrier-free learning environment to all students, including those with disabilities. The college upholds all essential efforts to ensure that the facilities and infrastructure are consistent for everyone, with specific accommodations made for individuals who fit the description of Divyangjan (Differently abled).
Furthermore, Nizams College sought to establish an inclusive education that takes policy recommendations toward increased accessibility for the disabled in higher education in order to provide a need-based approach for students with disabilities.
Admission policy for DIVYANGJAN Candidates [As per Osmania University and Nizam’s College Hyderabad)
1.1 Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PD)
a) Candidates with physical disabilities: In addition to the authorized number of seats,three percent (3%) of the seats for degree programs should be created and reserved forphysically disabled candidates, up to the statutory maximum. Additional seats abovethe statutory limit may be created in programs where the sanctioned strength and thestatutory limit are the same, solely for the admission of the aforementionedcandidates.
b) Of the 3%, 1% are set aside for the blind, 1% for the deaf, and 1% for people with
c) orthopedic disabilities. There is a clause allowing for the exchange of seats in the event that there are no candidates in a given category for a given year.
d) The blind and deaf are not eligible for reservation in Science subjects involvingpractical. The candidates should produce the medical certificate issued by thedistrict medical board or higher authorities stating that the disability is 40% orabove.
e) After carefully examining the appropriateness, PG course reservations will be granted3% overall, faculty-by-faculty in university teaching departments and college-by-college in affiliated colleges. The Medical Board will certify that a candidate has aminimum of 40% disability before they can be considered for admission to the seats reserved for students with physical disabilities. The qualifying examination markswill be used to determine the ranking of these eligible candidates.
1.2 Examination Policy for Divyangjan (Differently-Abled) Candidates
Concession to Physically Handicapped and Mentally Challenged Candidate in theExamination.
a) Physically Handicapped candidates
For individuals with disabilities, an extra thirty minutes is allowed during a three-hour exam (a proportionate deduction or enhancement will be given based on the examination duration). If a medical certificate specifically states that an individual is incapable of writing due to a permanent disability, then permission to use a scribe will be granted.
b) Blind Candidates
Candidates who are blind will be granted an additional fifteen minutes per hour during the examination, along with the option to use the scribe's services. They are not required to respond to questions about graph drawing, phonetic transcription, etc. A copy of the medical certificate certified by the Government Hospital's principal or superintendent will be accepted in the event of complete blindness or a permanent disability for which there
is no treatment. An additional 45 minutes is allotted to each three-hour paper, with shorter papers receiving a proportionate reduction in time for blind candidates with visual standards ranging from 1 to 19%.
Candidates who are blind and are accepted into the college are not required to pay the special fees or tuition that the controller of examinations has set for the course. But in order to receive a degree certificate, they have to pay fees.
c) Students with Writing Disabilities
The college provides scribes for students with writing disabilities who are unable to write with their hands.
d) Deaf and Dumb Candidates:
A deaf or dumb candidate may receive 10 Grace Grade Points (GGP) in their exams; this award will be made at the conclusion of the even semester each year. For every exam, even the supplemental exams, they are qualified to receive Grace Grade Points.
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S.NO |
Disability |
Percentage of Grace Marks/grades to be awarded |
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1 |
Candidates having 40% to49 disability (Certified by a Medical Board) |
10%(of the marks/grades scored |
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2 |
Candidates having 50% to 59% disability (Certified By a Medical Board)
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15%(of the marks/grades scored)
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3 |
Candidates having 60% to 69% disability (Certified by a Medical Board)
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20%(of the marks/grades scored)
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4 |
Candidates having70% and above disability (Certified by a Medical Board)
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25%(of the marks/grades scored)
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1.3 Appointment of Scribes at Examination
Following are the criteria for appointing a scribe for Examination:
a) The person posted as scribe should not be a teacher, student or relative of the candidates.
b) Educational qualification of the scribe should be less than the candidate.
c) A separate form should be provided for the candidate which should be away from the room where other candidates are seated.
d)Aninvigilatorshouldbepostedintheroomandthechiefsuperintendentshouldalsokeep vigilanceovertheroom.
e) The candidate shall submit a separate application for each semester examination for availing the service of scribe and compensatory time supported by the relevant document.
f) Remuneration per day may be paid to the scribe as allotted by the university order for the conduct of the examination.
The relationship between Nizam’s College and nature is a long and enduring one. The buildings of this educational institutions stand in the middle of a lush green campus, in the heart of the city of Hyderabad. Since its inception, the college has always had sustainable initiatives at the core of its activities. A huge area is left in its natural form and acts as a natural habitat for biodiversity and a large variety of species of grasses, herbs, shrubs and trees.
Scope of the Policy
The co-curricular and extracurricular activities under the policies of Green Policy, Energy, and Waste Management Policies inspire students to take the initiative in bringing about positive change. Under these initiatives, all administrative and infrastructure functions must be thoroughly reviewed from the perspectives of sustainability, energy efficiency, and the environment.
Objectives of the Policy
Clean Campus Initiative:
Nizams college actively plans and carries out campus and college-wide cleaning initiatives in line with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan vision. The following is the broad
vision:
Landscaping Initiatives
Similar to its buildings, a college's campus landscape can be thought of as the tangible representation of its core principles. It is an essential component of campus life, offering areas for learning, recreation, outdoor activities, leisure, and the appreciation of art. In addition to controlling runoff and assisting in groundwater recharge, green campus landscapes also purify and cool campus air. The dedication of the campus community to sustainability is reflected in the landscape. Campus landscapes are highly visible and accessible, making landscaping initiatives an excellent means of raising environmental awareness.
The college commits to enriching this healthy habitat and maintaining the symbiotic relation of the institution with nature by
● Organizing annual tree plantation drives
● Encouraging student societies to hold tree planting events.
Smoking free Campus
As per the guidelines set forth by the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) 2007-2008, smoking and the use of other tobacco products are strictly forbidden at the college. In an effort to promote a tobacco-free environment, Smoking and tobacco use are strictly forbidden on and around campus as a first step in this direction. The college's antismoking committee makes sure that the antismoking rule is followed.
Awareness Initiatives
In order for every member of the campus community to respect the goals of the policy and support its execution, outreach and education are crucial. For this reason, Nizam college encourages and supports awareness-raising efforts as well as conferences, seminars, workshops, and other interactive events that help to ensure that the Green Campus, Energy, and Environment policies are implemented effectively.
Environment-centric Student Societies and Department Activities
The college encourages all departments to plan events, competitions, and training sessions that will result in grassroots, positive environmental changes, as well as specific student societies like Green Society, NSS, NCC, and others. In order to shape its students into engaged participants in environmental preservation and protection, the college provides departments and student societies with support.
As a result of institutional shifts toward sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, an increasing number of students are joining Green Society. The institution will have a larger platform to promote and raise awareness of its environmental values if it becomes a mandatory society. The implementation of mandatory societies entails a certain amount of work and dedication, which will facilitate the exponential growth of green initiatives and
practices as part of this policy.
Higher Education Policy aims at recognising the importance of multidisciplinary approach to education, research, vocational training, skilled based training, teacher training and the use of technology to enhance the teaching learning process. Higher education in accordance with NEP 2020 focuses on bridging the gap between industry and academia by preparing students to meet
the every changing job. The Nizam College higher education sector has a high enrolment of students and it keeps increasing. Nizam’s higher education seeks equity and inclusion through education. Imparting quality education has always been the hallmark of higher education in Nizam’s Institution. Knowledge being the Rousseau’s idea of education being a means of progression is seen in the policy of higher education at our institution. According to Wollstonecraft education should also bring about social justice and this is vividly seen as an established approach to higher education at Nizam’s Institution.
Nizam college aims at raising the standards of higher education so that the local students including the ones from poor families have easy access to good education and plum jobs for which a comprehensive policy is drawn. Some of the strategies include:
Strategies:
Student Admission Policy
The college has a very transparent and open admission process in accordance with the Osmania university regulations. Students can visit the college website and find out the admission process through the portal created. Information on fee structure, number of students applying for various courses, withdrawals and credit system are in place. Clear steps and procedures are also given in
the college handbook. Students taking admission are required to submit an online application form, for this a separate software is created. An Admission coordinator is appointed to look into this matter and is incharge for the smooth running of the entire process.
Students Attendance Policy
Students are to attend college regularly and participate actively. For appearing for semester end exam students are required to have 75% attendance which is mandatory according to the stipulated rules given by the university. If for any medical reasons the student is unable to attend then a mandatory 65% attendance must be shown along with submission of a medical certificate
given by a registered medical practitioner. This policy statement has been developed to encourage good attendance and to discourage tardiness.
Nizam College has an extensive IT policy covering desktop systems, Internet connection, laptop, Wi-Fi, installation of software including open-source apps, licensed apps, antivirus apps, purchase of hardware, allocation of systems to various departments, printers, email accounts operating systems.
Desktop systems are purchased based on the requirements of various departments. Hardware parts of existing systems are updated by replacing—with ones as per the curriculum need
Internet connection has been provided to all the departments for faculty and students. Wi-Fi routers has been placed access entire college premises. Google form is floated to faculty and students for getting the access to Wi-Fi.
A laptop is provided to each department for presentation and discussion among the faculty members during monthly departmental meetings.
Nizam Colleges encourages and motivates the hardware administrations to install and use open source software’s in clouding operating systems.
Licensed software is not purchased by the college as its parent institute i.e., Osmania University facilities all licensed software’s.
It is ensured that anti-virus is installed in every system and there is a firewall that that blocks irrelevant sites. To obtain an email id of Nizam College and Osmania University domains faculty and students have to fill the form and email will be generated.
The Objectives of Research policy’s are:
The research committee of the college is entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of the research infrastructure in the college. The committee also considers the opinion of the Research Experts and the Scholars.
Introduction
Nizam College believes in Green Policy and protecting the environment and ensuring the prevention hazardous waste. Currently, one of the main environmental issues is plastic pollution. Plastic production and consumption have skyrocketed due to the material's immediate
advantages and convenience. Over the past century, excessive plastic consumption has outpaced efforts to manage plastic waste, turning plastic into a global enigma. Plastic is a threat to our health and well-being, as well as the environment. The goal of this policy is to lessen and eventually eradicate plastic pollution. The policy requires institutional efforts in order to actively
support the single-use plastics ban.
Ban of Single Use Plastic
This policy prohibits the use of single-use plastic on the campus of Nizam College. Everyone in the College needs to adhere to the plastic ban policy. Together, through organizing campaigns and raising awareness, a safer, more environmentally friendly world devoid of dangerous plastics is possible. The following must be adopted by all stakeholders, per the policy:
Effective teaching and learning atmosphere can be ensured only by strictly adhering to certain disciplinary measures. Our institute has formulated Code and Conduct for all the stakeholders which ensures overall development of students and improving professional skills of teaching and non-teaching faculty. The aim of framing the Code and Conduct is to ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the rules and regulations of the college. It helps in improving the academic performance of the students and preparing them as productive and responsible citizens. Code and Conduct aims to accomplish the vision and mission of the institute which is to emerge as one of the best institutions offering quality higher education in the state of Telangana and to
disseminate knowledge through students globally.
Code of Conduct for Students
Code of Conduct for Teaching Staff
Code of Conduct for Non- Teaching Staff
Code of Conduct for Administrative Heads and Non-Teaching Staff
Nizam College is an epitome of nobility, benevolence, and royal nature which are distinctive of the erstwhile ruler of Nizam State. The college upholds the ideals of the establishment and continues the legacy of commitment and dedication to the cause of Higher education. It continues its vision and mission of contributing to the World at large, and the Nation in particular in terms of Academic Excellence, Research and Social Activism.
All those who enter the portals of Nizam College are bound to follow the Policy of Ethics by upholding these core values. From the Principal, the Faculty, Administration support staff and students all adhere to the following ideals.
The Nizam College Library serves as a centre for learning and educational resources. Along with the Seminar libraries in respective departments, and in association with the Parent body Osmania University Main Library, the students get access to a rich collection of books and journals available both on offline and online databases.
Membership and Circulation
For the effective functioning of the library the following general rules are practiced.
Discipline
It is not permitted for members to delete any page or content from any document in the library. Personal belongings, including bags, tiffin carriers, and umbrellas, should be stored in the racks located at the library's entrance. It is not permitted to sleep or behave in an impolite manner within the library.
Service
The library provides open access to its documents and any member can browse through the collections which are arranged according to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC).
In order to find out whether resources are remotely available, users can also peruse the online catalogue that is accessible online. The College website and the links available on the Library tab provide further links to the catalogue.
Scholarly literature that is accessible online via the Osmania University is also available to members through a secure password.
The library also provides:
• Orientation on library resources
• Access to documents supporting research
• Training on electronic database search
• In-person reference assistance / literature search
• Training on academic publishing
• Training on electronic reference management
• If users have any questions about academic information, they can contact the librarian or the library.
Library Advisory Committee
The Library Advisory Committee makes recommendations and offers advice on issues pertaining to the management and offerings of the college library. The Principal serves as the committee's chairman, and the Librarian serves as the Coordinator. The principal selects a member from the student body to serve as a conduit for students to air their needs and complaints. On a rotating basis, the other members are chosen from the teaching departments
and library.
Stock Verification
The stock verification committee, which conducts stock verification once a year. It is reasonable to consider the loss of three library volumes for every thousand books that are issued and consulted in a given year.
Weeding out of books
At the end of the year, books with a reasonable loss may be weeded out per the Library Advisory Committee's recommendation. Every year, the Principal may discard outdated and deteriorated books, per the Library Advisory Committee's recommendation, in order to make room for new, relevant and significant books and materials and also to preserve the collection's quality and usability.
Collection development and management
The library's journal and book collections are created through community participation. The library advisory committee recommends general books, while the departments in question choose the books in their respective fields. Any library user may email or use the catalogue to recommend books for purchase.
User Feedback
The library gathers users feedback, opinions, and complaints on a yearly and periodic basis. Grievances are resolved to the greatest degree feasible.
Preservation Library works hard to preserve the materials, particularly the rare ones. The books that are fragile or damaged are kept apart from the active collection. They will only be distributed in order to conduct research.
Nizam College is dedicated to maximizing conservation and energy efficiency,
particularly in light of the current climate crisis and growing public concern for the environment. This policy will support the university in creating a campus that embodies our basic values of responsibility and engagement while also being economically and environmentally viable.
Strategies and Principles for use of Environment and Energy
New Renovation and Construction
All new construction and renovations must be planned with high-efficiency lighting and minimal incandescent lighting to reduce energy consumption.
Alternative energy sources such as biomass to be considered Segregation of waste, and recycling wherever and whatever possible in the College campus.
In order to minimize waste and energy expenditure Nizam College believes in
maintenance and operational procedures to integrate prudent, resource-saving practices.
PREAMBLE
The research and development cell of Nizam College is committed to achieve excellence in Research and Development by providing learning rich environment for higher –level knowledge and also for obtaining international recognition through its various interdisciplinary research programs. The research policy of the college focuses on stimulating and nurturing young and
experienced researchers towards nation building. Various funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, ICMR have given grants for research activities undertaken and completed by faculty of the college. A number of major and minor research projects in various disciplines have been completed successfully by the faculty of the college. The R&D cell of the college aims to encourage research and innovation helping the nation to solve both local and global challenges of today.
Objectives
The objectives of the research policy of the college is to establish a research culture that enhances and encourages research and innovation by
1. Establishing new Centres of Excellence Formulating sponsored and internal research guidelines.
2. Encouraging inter disciplinary research.
3. Promoting research acumen among faculty by publishing papers through high impact journals.
4. Initiating Academic and Industrial research collaborations.
5. Giving Incentives and awards for research excellence.
6. Filing patents based on research findings.
To realise the above objectives the research and development cell of the college works in collaboration with the Planning and Development Committee and the Board of Management to muster the required research promotion budget allocation. The Directors closely monitor the research activities and verifies the progress while suggesting measures from time to time.
Objectives in detail
1. Establishing new Centres of Excellence Formulating sponsored and internal research guidelines.
The college provides full support for establishing new centres for faculty, students and industry personnel to carry out research projects in their specific areas. These centres will be the hub of research activities that will not only encourage but also strengthen ties between college and other government institutions and industry organisations.
Formulating Sponsored and Internal Research Guidelines.
2. Encouraging Interdisciplinary Research.
3. Promoting Research Acumen among Faculty by publishing papers through High Impact Journals.
4. Initiating Academic and Industrial Research Collaborations
Collaborative research with academic experts and industrial organizations to share knowledge and resources are encouraged by the college which can create new opportunities for all. This will also bridge the gap between academia and industry.
5. Giving Incentives and Awards for Research Excellence.
Nizam College recognizes the research carried out by its faculty members and research students by granting Award for publishing papers, contribution to h-index of the college through citations, funded projects, and patents. The faculty can gain score points in the performance appraisal system thereby helping them in their promotions. The awards are given after scrutiny and verification through a procedure constituted by the norms of the college. Finally the awards are given to meritorious researchers to motivate them.
6. Filing Patents based on Research Findings
Faculty and student researchers are encouraged to come up with innovative research ideas which after careful scrutiny and filed for patents. On successful completion, suitable appreciation and remuneration is given to encourage the faculty and students alike.
Nizam College follows the UGC guidelines in ensuring and safe and secure campus. University Grants Commission believes that a safe, secure and cohesive learning climate is an ineluctable precondition to quality education and research in HEIs. It should be the prime concern of educational administrators across the country to ensure that students are safeguarded against attacks, threats and accidents, both man-made and natural. With this in mind, the Commission has formulated guidelines on the ways in which the campuses of HEIs can be transformed into oasis of safety, security and study. All universities may make or amend their ordinances and other relevant statutory provisions accordingly to ensure that the directions contained in the guidelines are implemented in the best interests of students.
The important features include:
Campus Safety and Security measures include actions against
• Robbery/theft
• Simple or aggravated assault
• Unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol or other controlled or illegal substance
• Hate crime including larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, or vandalism
Further preventative measures include:
Criminal And Accident Reporting Procedures:
The College encourages all students and employees to report any crime or accident and the Principal will direct the committee concerned to look into the issue or if required contact the Osmania University or the local Police authorities as the case requires. Victims and witnesses are encouraged to report crimes, but it is solely on a voluntary basis. If required professional
counseling is offered by the mentors or at the counseling center at Psychology.
Safety of Students while they are on Excursion/ Tours/ Academic trips etc.
The College ensures that all expedition activities are led and supervised by a minimum of two qualified faculty, one of which should be a female teacher. The maximum number of pupils that can go on an expedition together can be changed based on a variety of variables, including the route's kind, weather, duration, and manageability. Any person requiring medical supervision or under medical care is not permitted to join the trip.
Nizam College students apply for Both Central and State government scholarships as per their guidelines and eligibility mentioned on the respective websites.
Hyderabad: The State government of Telangana has launched a website to ensure transparency and accountability in the sanctioning and disbursement of post-matric scholarships offered to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Class, Economically Backward Class, minorities and physically challenged students.
The eligibility of students is as follows:
Colleges eligible for scholarships:
All Post Matric Colleges in Telangana recognized by Government of Telangana/Competent Authority.
The list of colleges is communicated by Administrative Departments (Departments of Higher Education, Technical Education, School Education, Health Medical and Family Welfare, Employment and Training) to the Commissioner of Social Welfare.
Group –I Professional Courses (Degree and PG Courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Management, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Business Finance, Business administration and Computer Applications/ Science)
Group-II Other professional and technical graduate and PG including (M.Phil, PhD and post doctoral research) level courses not covered in Group-I. All post graduate, graduate level diploma courses.
Group III Degree courses (not covered in group I & II)
GUIDELINES FOR POST GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDERS AT UNDER GRADUATE LEVEL.
The objectives of the scheme are:
1 The scholarship is available to the student for first PG Degree only. Age limit for the students is 30 years at the time of admission in PG course.
2 Distance mode of education will not be considered under the scheme.
3 The Undergraduate courses from following streams have been identified for the award of scholarships:
6. PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR THE SCHEME:
7. JOINING: The scholar would be awarded from the date of joining the post graduate first year course as per information provided in the online application and verified by the University/ Institute/ College.
8. DISBURSAL OF SCHOLARSHIP: After selection, the awardees will be paid scholarship on DBT mode.The list of awardees will be pushed to Public Financial Management System (PFMS) by the NIC. PFMS will generate payment files of the awardees and scholarship would be paid for the complete duration of the post graduate course. Payments will be generated on annual basis.
9. RENEWALS: Scholarship granted under the scheme will be kept renewed during the period of postgraduate course subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance. The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal form. Students failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.Change in course of study will not be permitted. Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the UGC. The awardees of previous years will continue to follow the UGC pattern of assistance through the designated bank branches of Canara Bank.
10. PROCEDURE FOR DISBURSEMENT: Scholarship (as certified by the institutions identified under this scheme) will be paid to the selected students by the UGC through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) Mode and will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries. This procedure will be completed through the PFMS.
11. AADHAAR SEEDING: The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India vide its letter D.O. No. 18- 7/2013-U1A dated 10th June, 2016 has instructed the University Grants Commission that from the financial year 2016-17 onwards the Aadhaar will be used as an identifier for disbursement of all Government subsidies/Scholarships/Fellowships which are to be disbursed directly into the beneficiary’s account. The Aadhaar details would be updated by the student through the Host University / Institute / College after seeking a consent from the awardees as per provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
12. NATURE OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME:
Nizam’s College is committed to provide a conducive environment free from any kind of harassment, exploitation or violence against students, teaching and non-teaching staff on the campus. The Internal Complaint Committee is constituted to look into the complaints of students and staff alike. The main aim of this committee is to render full assistance to the ‘aggrieved women’ who wish to complain in writing against any sort of sexual harassment, the members of the committee are aware of their responsibilities and duties according to the UGC regulations as well as the Sexual Harassment Act of 2013.
Formation of the Internal Complaint Committee:
The Internal Complaint Committee of the Nizam’s College is formed under Section 4 of University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institution) Regulation, 2015 & under Section 4 of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prohibition, Prevention & Redressal) Act, 2013.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013:
Supreme Court of India laid down certain guidelines to address the issue of Sexual Harassment of Women at the workplace; these guidelines are known as “Vishaka Guidelines” the guidelines are as follows:
In 2013 the parliament made a legislation on Sexual Harassment under the name of “Sexual Harassment of Women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. The purpose of this Act is preventing and protecting sexual harassment at the workplace and to ensure a redressal mechanism.
Nizam’s College Sexual Harassment Policy
At Nizam’s college the dignity and respect for Women is protected and valued on campus. In its pursuit of providing equality to all, the college has declared all forms of sexual harassment in employment, education and training environments of the college as unlawful under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 & UGC Regulations as well as under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
Objectives of the Policy:
Composition of the Committee:
Procedure to be followed by the Committee:
To enhance the quality of education in the college every member of the academic staff to abide by the rules and regulations of the college strictly. Each member is expected to enrich the teaching learning process through instruction, applied research and scholarly activities and service to support the mission of the institution at all times in addition to the duties assigned to the staff every member, whatever the rank, at all times will be held responsible for their academic performance, workload duties and foster congenial relationships with superiors, colleagues and students of the college.
Primary duties of the faculty include –classroom instruction, mentoring of the students, participation in departmental activities, continual development of curriculum and assessment and initiatives taken to help students succeed academically and thereby ready for employment.
Faculty must also take part in development and governance of the college by reviewing periodically the curriculum and participate actively in the committee meetings and matters related to the smooth running of the college.
Standard Academic Expectations
Nizam College believes in fostering a positive and productive learning environment for which regular attendance is crucial for academic success, personal development, and the overall well-being of students.
Attendance Expectations:
Mandatory attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, lectures, laboratories, and any other academic or co-curricular activities as per the timetable provided by the institution.
Punctuality: Students are required to arrive on time for all classes. Late arrivals disrupt the learning process for both the individual and the class as a whole.
Recording and monitoring: Attendance tracking: Faculty members record attendance for each class session and students falling short of the required 75 % of attendance are penalized. Students with 65% of attendance are allowed to write examinations with a medical certificate and condonation fee.
Notification of Absences: Students are responsible for notifying the relevant faculty member and the institution's attendance office in advance if they are unable to attend a class due to a legitimate reason, such as illness or family emergency
Consequences of Non-Attendance:
Excused absences:
Appeal process: If a student believes that an absence should be considered excused or if they wish to appeal any consequences related to attendance, they may appeal to the principal.
Review and modification: This attendance policy will be periodically reviewed and may be subject to modification based on feedback, changing circumstances, or institutional needs. Any updates or changes will be communicated to students in a timely manner.
Monthly attendance statements are prepared and put up on the respective department notice boards so that students’ make up for the attendance in the following months In some cases students are also made to give an undertaking that they would be regular for the next semester and not repeat Such absenteeism.
Ragging in any form is prohibited on the Nizam College Campus
The anti Ragging Policy of Nizam College is based on the UGC guidelines. University Grants Commission UGC Regulations on curbing The Meance of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009. (Under Section 26 (1) (g) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956).
In view of the Directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of “University of Kerala V/S Council, Principals, Colleges and others” in SPL no. 24295 of 2006 dated 16.05.2007 and that dated 08.05.2009 in Civil Appeal number 887 of 2009, and in consideration of the determination of the Central Government and the University Grant Commission to Prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging. Any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student is punishable by law. Rowdy or indiscipline activities by any student or students, which causes or likely to cause annoyance, hardships or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other students is also punishable. Asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of sane, torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student is also ragging. Such act performed with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student is also considered an offence and punishable by law. All higher education institution in the country, are thereby, to provide for the healthy development, physically or psychologically, of all students, the University Grant Commission, in consultation with the Councils, brings forth this Regulation.
What is Ragging?
Administrative Action in the event of Ragging:
Nizam College shall punish a student found guilty of ragging after following the procedure and in the manner prescribed below:
Nizam College has an established system for maintenance and utilization of computers, classrooms, equipment and laboratories. The parent body Osmania University is especially involved in all major areas of civil engineering projects. For the day to day small works of civil and electrical and maintenance of the buildings and infrastructure. On campus, there are electricians, plumbers, and other service providers.
The electrical personnel bears responsibility for the continuous power supply and upkeep of solar panels, power distribution systems, generator, and other equipment. Support workers maintain sewage systems, drainage systems, and water plumbing plants.
The buildings, staff and student leisure spaces, cafeteria, sports facilities, classrooms, labs, furniture, campus grounds, and maintenance are all under the supervision of a caretaker, who is accompanied by a team of workers. Housekeeping services are available during the day and are contracted out on an annual basis.
Maintenance of Classrooms, Furniture and Laboratories
The Head of the Department is empowered to look into the regular cleaning of the classrooms, and the maintenance of the furniture, teaching aids, and laboratories is done by the department's attendants and employees. The lab assistants maintain the cleanliness of their own labs. Periodically, the heads of departments provide reports to the administration regarding all maintenance tasks. Priority attention is given to minor repairs. The relevant department's staff keeps an eye on how well the laboratories are being used. Throughout the working day, students make the most use of every classroom and receive mentoring on how to maintain the furnishings.
Maintenance of Halls, Auditoriums etc.
The caretaker is responsible for the normal and regular maintenance of the SalarJung Hall, the Auditorium, the Conference Hall and Committee Room with the support of the housekeeping staff who maintains cleanliness. Academic gatherings, conferences, seminars, and cultural events are successfully organized in these places.
Maintenance of the Computer Center's Facilities:
The Computers in the departments and computer labs are all maintained by the Hardware personnel in the College. They are responsible for the upkeep of the computers and servers on campus. The necessary software installation, antivirus, and upgrade are all included in the annual maintenance by the College. Electronic devices including projectors, PCs, printers, and photocopiers are maintained and repurposed to reduce e-waste. The College Wi-Fi and other internet needs are addressed and attended under the supervision of the Hardware personnel and the Caretaker and the Electrician.
Maintenance of Sports and Games Facility
The Physical Director and supporting staff of the Physical Education Department oversees and maintains the campus' grounds and sports equipment. Seasonal maintenance of the various courts and ground level maintenance is ensured. The grounds and courts are well maintained and are used by many outsiders in the evening and morning for their physical fitness through various games and events. Additionally, the grounds are excellently to train many students to train for physical fitness for government jobs. Groundskeepers, retailers of sporting goods, and physical education students work together to keep the sporting items maintained. The gym is regularly maintained by the contractors who supplied the gym equipment.
Maintenance of Campus Cleanliness
With the assistance of a contract staff a team of people keep the entire campus is cleaned. Daily toilet cleaning is done by the respective personnel appointed for the work. The caretaker is in charge of maintaining the entire campus area.
Maintenance of other amenities
The caretaker and his team look after the rainwater collection pits and the sewerage system. The various blocks and departments are outfitted with a sufficient and safe supply of drinking water which are under the supervision of the Annual Maintenance Contractor. With the assistance of the civil engineer, fire extinguishers are placed in different blocks and are maintained by the corresponding departments. The canteen, the food court and student spaces are all kept clean by the housekeeping staff. The students of Botany department, gardeners and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers maintain the gardens and lawns.
Scrap Committee:
To prevent technological waste and avoid pollution and cut down the CFCs, outdated computers and equipment are disposed of by the Scrap Committee in accordance with regulations of the Osmania University.
Daily Emergency Repairs
Daily running repairs, such as changing light bulbs, fixing water leaks in pipes, faucets, valves, and cisterns, clearing clogged drains, fixing locks and door handles, and other small repairs that call for daily maintenance inspections are handled by the Caretaker and his team.
The aim of the policy is to minimize water usage and conserve water. We strive to follow National Water Policy guidelines in the campus by adopting water conservation measures.
Nizam College is dedicated to providing everyone the same opportunities, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Nizam College forbids prejudice in all its manifestations and encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace that upholds the dignity of all workers, students, and candidates. The college will take the necessary steps to guarantee that everyone is treated equally and with dignity and that all choices regarding employment and enrollment are made on the basis of credentials and merit. This policy is encompasses all aspects of employment education and access to services provided by the College.
The objective of the policy is to promote fairness, equity, and inclusiveness by prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics and ensuring that all employment and educational decisions are based on merit and qualifications. All students, employees and applicants of Nizam College are governed by this policy.
We have an EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES CELL which is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and encourages all individuals to join in this effort. The EOC coordinates with all the stake holders to implement an academic process that ensures equal opportunity for all the students.
Some of the responsibilities of the Equal Opportunity Cell are:
Under this policy the SC/ST Cell is also created to ensure a society rid of discrimination. We also have a Centre for the Educational Development of Minorities. All together Nizam College takes proactive steps to not only eradicate discrimination of all kinds but also give extra support to those sections of the society that need to uplifted.
Disciplinary Action: The College can take disciplinary action as recommended by the Committees such as Grievance Redressal, Internal Complaints Committee, EOC, or SC/ST Cell or any committee formed to meet the exigencies of the situation.
NIZAM COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS)
Established in 1887 by the amalgamation of Hyderabad School and the Madarsa-i-Aliya, Nizam College is one of the oldest and most esteemed institutions of higher education in South India.
Nizam College abides to all the Rules and Regulations of UGC and Osmania University notified from time to time.
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