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About the Cell
At HCAS, we believe that a safe, inclusive, and respectful educational environment is fundamental to learning and personal growth. The Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell has been established to uphold this belief by ensuring our campus remains free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying of any kind.
The Cell is committed to preventing sexual harassment and addressing every complaint with sensitivity, confidentiality, and fairness. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy and adopt a structured, unbiased approach to filing, investigating, and resolving issues—safeguarding the rights, privacy, and dignity of all members of the college community.
The Cell is committed to preventing sexual harassment and addressing every complaint with sensitivity, confidentiality, and fairness. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy and adopt a structured, unbiased approach to filing, investigating, and resolving issues—safeguarding the rights, privacy, and dignity of all members of the college community.
Policy Statement
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy is designed to:
- Protect individuals from sexual harassment;
- Provide a clear procedure for reporting and addressing complaints;
- Foster a respectful and safe working and learning environment;
- Promote awareness and encourage respectful workplace behaviour.
- This policy aligns with the Supreme Court directives, UGC regulations, and the University of Madras guidelines.
Definition of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes—but is not limited to—the following behaviours:
- Unwelcome physical contact or touching
- Staring or leering inappropriately
- Sexually suggestive comments or jokes
- Intrusive personal questions or remarks
- Derogatory remarks or insults based on gender
- Inappropriate or sexually explicit communications (emails, texts, etc.)
Activities of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell
- Formulating and implementing an action plan to enforce the policy.
- Promptly addressing and resolving complaints from students and staff.
- Conducting fair, impartial investigations and taking necessary action.
- Periodically reviewing and updating the policy to meet evolving needs.
- Promoting awareness about professional conduct and respectful interactions.
- Creating a campus culture where students feel empowered to report incidents without fear.
- Ensuring the Cell remains visible, accessible, and responsive at all times.
For support or to report a concern, please contact the Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Phone No. | Mail ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S. Alagu | Chairperson | 9444279239 | sivaalagu30@gmail.com |
| 2 | Mrs. C. Muthulakshmi | Member | 8122409796 | nagasounds1@gmail.com |
| 3 | Ms. L.J. Irene Viveka | Member | 9150533226 | ireneviveka@hcaschennai.edu.in |
| 4 | Mr. Samuel Sampath Kumar | Member | 9940694545 | samuel.vp@gmail.com |
| 5 | Dr. C. Shanmuga Sundaram | Member | 9894201997 | dr.shanmugasundaram@hcaschennai.edu.in |
| 6 | Mr. Panneer Selvam | Member | 9087295669 | panneerselvama2012@gmail.com |
| 7 | Ms. Divya | Student Member | 9566119858 | dhivyasuresh576@gmail.com |
| 8 | Mr. Anand | Student Member | 9840132892 | anandvalli112@gmail.com |
