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COMMITTEES

EXAMINATION COMMITTEE (W.E.F - 10.07.2023)

In supersession to circular dated 20/07/2022, the Examination Committee has been re-constituted w.e.f. 10th July, 2023 for a period of 2 years.

The members are as follows:-

  1. Prof. Irfan S. Mirza – Chairperson
  2. Ms. Shameem Mohammed Javed Memon – Member Secretary
  3. Mr. Sandip Madkaikar – Member Secretary
  4. Mr. Sandip Madkaikar – Member Secretary
  5. Mr. Sandip Madkaikar – Member Secretary
  6. Ms. Alyce Rodrigues – Member
  7. Mr. Issac Mathew – Member
  8. Ms. Suphal Ritesh Naik – Member
  9. Ms. Aditi Sawant – Member
  10. Dr. Marie Raj – Pre-audit Member
  11. Ms. Martha Rebello – Pre-audit Member

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. The examination committee is an apex body of the institute which is headed by the  Chairperson, executed by the Co–ordinator of Examination and assisted by the members  of the committee. The committee is empowered with conduct of examinations, maintenance of records and compiling results at the end of each term/ semester of the academic year.

  2. The members of the Pre–audit committee will oversee the examination procedure and audit examination related files for the academic year.

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ADMISSION COMMITTEE (W.E.F - 10.07.2023)

The Admission Committee has been revised with effect from 10/07/2023 for the period of 2 years The members of the committee are as follows:

The members are as follows:-

  1. Prof. Irfan S. Mirza – Chairperson
  2. Dr. Marie Raj – Member
  3. Ms. Nelissa Alcasoas – Member
  4. Ms. Valerie Rodrigues – Member
  5. Ms. Alethea Baracho – Member

Functions of the Admissions Committee

The Admission committee will meet with the prospective student and ascertain whether the student fulfils the minimum admission criteria, which includes aptitude and the right attitude for making a career in the hospitality industry.

The committee reserves the right of selection of the students for admissions, based on the performance of the students and on the unanimous decision of the members.

Prospective students who have been declared eligible for admission, will have to complete the admission formalities within the stipulated time, which will be reviewed by the admission committee from time to time.

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GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL COMMITTEE (W.E.F - 10.07.2023)

In supersession to circular dated 07/06/2021, the Grievance Redressal Committee has been re–constituted w.e.f. 10th July, 2023 for a period of 3 years, in order to provide a mechanism for redressal of students grievances, and ensure transparency in conduct and delivery of the programme, scheme of evaluation, prevention of unfair practices etc. in compliance with the ordinances OC–57 relating to B.Sc. International Hospitality Management program of Goa University.

The members are as follows:-

  1. Prof. Irfan S. Mirza – Chairperson
  2. Dr. Marie Raj – Member
  3. Ms. Martha Rebello – Member Secretary
  4. Ms. Nelissa Alcasoas – Member
  5. Ms. Valerie Jacques – Member

Functions of the committee members:

  1. The Grievance Redressal Committee attempts to address genuine problems and complaints of students whatever be the nature of the problem, as the students are free to approach the members of the committee and express their grievances in writing. 
  2. All grievances received, shall be routed through the member secretary and placed before the committee for a formal meeting.
  3. The Committee shall peruse/examine the grievances of students, including grievances relating to the marking of answer–scripts or evaluation of tests. The Committee may also consider any other matter in general or matter related to conduct & delivery of the program.
  4. The decision of the Grievance Committee shall be communicated to the student within one week of his/her filing of the grievance.
  5. The Committee shall treat all complaints with sensitivity and confidentiality.
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ADMISSION COMMITTEE (W.E.F - 01.07.2020)

The Admission Committee has been revised with effect from 01/07/2020 for the period of 3 years i.e. from July’2020 to April’2023.

The members are as follows:-

  1. Prof. Irfan S. Mirza – Chairperson
  2. Dr. Marie Raj – Member
  3. Ms. Nelissa Alcasoas – Member
  4. Ms. Valerie Rodrigues – Member
  5. Ms. Alethea Baracho – Member

Functions of the Admissions Committee:

The Admission committee will meet with the prospective student and ascertain whether the student fulfils the minimum admission criteria, which includes aptitude and the right attitude for making a career in the hospitality industry.

The committee reserves the right of selection of the students for admissions, based on the performance of the students and on the unanimous decision of the members.

Prospective students who have been declared eligible for admission, will have to complete the admission formalities within the stipulated time, which will be reviewed by the admission committee from time to time.

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ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE

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 Civil appeal and in consideration of the determination of the Central Government and the UGC, to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging including 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 or indulging in rowdy or indisciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardships, or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof, if any fresher or any other student, or 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 shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely effect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student with or without an intent to drive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student, in all higher education institution in the country, and thereby, to provide for the healthy development, physically and psychologically, of all students, the UGC, in consultation with the councils, bring forth this regulation.

A. In brief, ragging constitutes one or more of any of the following acts:

  1. 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;
  2.  indulging in rowdy or indisciplined activities by any student or students which causes
    or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear
    apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student;
  3. 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 shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student;
  4. any act by a senior student that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic
    activity of any other student or a fresher;
  5. exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks assigned to an individual or a group of students.
  6. any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a fresher or any
    other student by students;
  7. any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, homosexual assaults,
    stripping, forcing obscene and lewd acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person;
  8. any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, post, public insults which would also include
    deriving perverted pleasure, vicarious or sadistic thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture to fresher or any other student;
  9. any act that affects the mental health and self-confidence of a fresher or any other
    student 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.

B. The Anti-Ragging Committee for VMSIIHE is constituted with members nominated on the committee for a period of two years w.e.f. 20th July, 2015

  1. Prof. Irfan S. Mirza – Chairperson
  2. Mrs. Martha Rebello – Convener cum Secretary
  3. Mrs. Sujata Madhavan – Member
  4. Ms. Nelissa Alcasoas – Member
  5. Ms. Valerie Jacques – Counsellor
  6. Ms. Gauri Patil – Member
  7. Ms. Aishwarya Dharangutti – Member
  • The community should be reconstituted from time to time

C. Functions of the Anti-Ragging Committee

  1. The Anti-Ragging Committee, shall be responsible for maintaining vigil, oversight and patrolling functions and shall remain mobile, alert and active at all time.
  2. It shall be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Committee to ensure compliance with the provisions of these regulations as well as the provisions of any law for the time being in force concerning ragging, and also to monitor and oversee prevention of ragging in the institute.
  3. The Committee can conduct on-the-spot enquiry into any incident of ragging referred to it by the Head of the Institute, or any member of the faculty or any member of the staff or any student or any parent/guardian or any employee of a service provider or any other person, as the case may be, and the enquiry report along with recommendations shall be submitted to the Head of the institute for action under clause (a) of Regulation 9.1. of the gazette of India, July, 4 2009.
  4. The committee should provide with the names and contact numbers of members to the students and staff of the institute, to enable a student or students to communicate to the members of the Anti-Ragging committee.
  5. The committee should take a written complaint from a student or students, before initiating any inquiry.
  6. The Anti-ragging committee shall submit a report every month, to the head of the
    institute.
    (Reference:- UGC Regulations on curbing the menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009)
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COMMITTEE FOR PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE

A. Introduction

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which we all have a responsibility to eliminate – it causes major problems in the working environment and can have an adverse effect on the competence, morale and performance of those affected by it.

The Central Government has passed an Act ‘The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal ) Act, 2013’ (SHOWAW Act, 2013), which provides protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for redressal of any complaints connected therewith and incidental thereto.

The SHOWAW Act, 2013 makes it obligatory for every educational institution to combat sexual harassment of women at workplace. Pursuant to the SHOWAW Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) has constituted a Committee to deal with cases of sexual harassment at work place which shall apply to all students, faculty staff teaching and non-teaching staff of VMSIIHE. The Definition of sexual harassment includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour (whether directly or by implication) namely:


a) Physical contact and advances; or
b) A demand or request for sexual favours; or
c) Making sexually coloured remarks; or
d) Showing pornographic material; or
e) Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.”

A1. The following circumstances, among other circumstances, if it occurs or is present in relation to or connected with any act or behavior of sexual harassment may amount to sexual harassment- Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Dec 2014 Updated on 01/07/2016

  1. implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in her employment; or
  2. implied or explicit threat of detrimental treatment in her employment; or
  3. implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment status; or
  4.  inteference with her work or creating an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her ;or
  5. humiliating treatment likely to affect her health or safety.

B. INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE FOR PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN

  1. In terms of the provisions of SHOWAW Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, the management of VMSIIHE has constituted, an Internal Complaints committee with following aims and objectives: Sensitize the students, faculty staff, teachers and non- teaching staff about gender issues.
  2. Educate students, faculty, teachers and non-teaching staff about the meaning and forms
    of sexual harassment.
  3. Create an environment for the prevention of sexual harassment in the Institute.
  4. Receive and resolve, in a fair manner, any complaints regarding sexual harassment in the
    Institute.
  5. Ensure that the procedures for receiving and dealing with complaints are made known to all. Ensure that complaints are dealt with seriously, quickly and confidentially.
  6. Ensure that complainants are protected from victimization and retaliation.
  7. Ensure that there will be no intimidation, victimization, or discrimination against those assisting the investigation.
  8. Ensure that appropriate action is taken on the basis of the recommendations of the committee, if the complaint is proven.
  9. Ensure that the college is free from all forms of sexual harassment.
  10. Ensure that sexual harassment is prevented and addressed in the best interests of the
    victim.

C. COMPOSITION OF THE INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE

In terms of the Provisions of SHOWAW Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, VMSIIHE has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee to provide for all women who fall within its jurisdiction free from sexual harassment, intimidation and exploitation. The Members of the Internal Complaints Committee shall hold office for such a period not exceeding three years from the date of their nominations.

Following are the members of the Internal Complaints Committee:

  1. Ms. Martha Rebello – Presiding Officer
  2. Dr. Prita Mallya – Advisor/Prominent member of Society
    Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Dec 2014 Updated on 01/07/2016
  3. Dr. Bhanumurthy Ivaturi – Member (Administrator)
  4. Ms. Sujata Madhavan – Member (Faculty)
  5. Ms. Lorraine Fernandes – Member (Faculty)
  6. Ms. Valerie Jacques – Member (Counsellor)
  7. Mr. Hans Colaco – Member (Student)

The committee shall be re-constituted from time to time.

The members of the said committee shall be made aware of their responsibilities and shall be sensitized about gender issues. In case a complaint is received against a member of the complaints committee, the Management of VMSIIHE shall appoint another member by issuing a notification to that effect, till such time that the complaint is addressed

D. COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT SHALL BE MADE BY A WOMEN

  1. about harassment by a student;
  2. about harassment by a member of the teaching or non-teaching staff or faculty staff;
  3. about third party (by an outsider) harassment if such an incident has occurred within or outside the premises of the institute during the course of the employment or any activity of the institute.

E. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE

  • a) Complaints are to be received in writing from the aggrieved women; no oral complaints are to be considered. In the event the aggrieved women is unable to make a complaint on account of her physical or mental capacity or death or otherwise, her legal heir or such other person as prescribed in the SHOWAW Rules, 2013 may make a complaint.
  • b) The Internal Complaints Committee shall take cognizance of all complaints put before it.
  • c) The wishes of the complainant must be respected at all times.
  • d) Strict confidentiality is to be maintained.
  • e) The Internal Complaints Committee before initiating an inquiry, at the request of the aggrieved women take steps to settle the matter between her and the respondent through conciliation as mentioned in the SHOWAW Act 2013.
  • f) The Complaints Committee shall make inquiry into the complaint in accordance with the provisions of SHOWAW Act 2013 and Rules made thereunder. For the purpose of making an inquiry the Internal Complaints Committee shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 when trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely –
    i) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on
    oath;
    ii) requiring the discovery and production of documents; and
    Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Dec 2014 Updated on 01/07/2016
    iii) any other matter which may be prescribed
  • g) Conduct of hearing of both parties separately and record all proceedings.
  • h) For all offences, ensure that the complainant does not face retaliation from the alleged
    accused.
  • i) The respondent shall file his reply to the complaint along with his list of documents and names and addresses of witnesses, within a period not exceeding ten working days from the date of receipt of the complaint.
  • j) On completion of an inquiry, the Internal Committee shall submit the report of its findings to the Management of VMSIIHE and the concerned parties within a period of ten days from the date of completion of the inquiry.
  • k) In the event the allegations against the respondent has been proved, the Internal Complaints Committee shall recommend to the Management for appropriate action, suggesting a time frame within which action has to be taken as per the provisions of the SHOWAW Act 2013 and Rules made thereunder, which are as follows:

E1. TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING STAFF, SUPPORT STAFF

  • a) Deduct from the salary or wages such sum as it may consider appropriate to be paid to the aggrieved woman or to her legal heirs; 
  • b) written apology; 
  • c)warning; 
  • d) reprimand or censure; 
  • e) Withholding of promotion; 
  • f) withholding of pay rise or increments; 
  • g) terminating the respondent from service; 
  • h) undergoing a counselling session; 
  • i) Carrying out community service.

E2. STUDENTS

  • i) Warning
  • ii) Written apology
  • iii) Bond of good behaviour
  • iv) undergoing a counselling session
  • iv) Debarring entry into a hostel/ campus
  • v) Suspension for a specific period of time
  • vi) Withholding results
  • vii) Debarring from exams
  • viii) Debarring from contesting elections.

E3. The contents of the complaint, the identity of the parties and witnesses, information relating to conciliation and inquiry proceedings, recommendations of the Internal Committee and action taken by the Management of VMSIIHE shall not be published, communicated or made known to the public and media in any manner.

Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Dec 2014 Updated on 01/07/2016
The Management of VMSIIHE shall recover an amount of Rupees five thousand from person who makes any information known to the others in any manner with regard to such complaint filed by the party.

F. PUNISHMENT FOR FALSE OR MALICIOUS COMPLAINT OR FALSE EVIDENCE

In the event the Internal Complaints Committee arrives at a conclusion that the allegations against the respondent is malicious or false or the aggrieved woman or any other person has produced any forged or misleading documents, it may recommend to the Management of VMSIIHE to take action against such woman or other person as mentioned in clause D above.

G. APPEAL

Any person aggrieved from the recommendations made by the Internal Complaints Committee or non-implementation of such recommendations or malicious complaint or penalty for publication of contents of the complaint and inquiry proceedings, may prefer an appeal to such Authority under clause (a) of Section 2 of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1964, as may be notified under Rule 11 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Rules, 2013.

H. PREPARATION OF AN ANNUAL REPORT

The Internal Complaints Committee shall prepare an Annual Report mentioning number of complaints received, number of complaints disposed of, number of cases pending for more than ninety days, number of workshops and awareness programme against sexual harassment carried out, nature of action taken by the employer in a year.
As a part of its duties, the committee shall
  • a) Keep a complaint’s box in the girls common room to receive complaints; the box shall be  opened once a week;
  • b)Conduct awareness programmes in the Institute for the faculty and students. 
  • c)Ensure that the guidelines, procedures and preventive measures are made known to all by the  conducting workshops, debates, skits etc.
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LIBRARY COMMITTEE

In supersession to circular dated 02.07.2018, the Library Committee of the institute has been re- constituted w.e.f. 1st September, 2021 for the period of three years. The members of the committee are as follows:

  1. Prof. Irfan Mirza – Chairperson
  2. Dr. Marie Raj – Administrator
  3. Ms. Sujatha Madhavan – Member
  4. Ms. Suphal Naik – Member (Librarian)
  5. Mr. Sebastian Breitinger – Member
  6. Ms. Nelissa Alçasoas – Member
  7. Mr. Anup Bhat – Member
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