Reflections 2020-21
As so many varieties of activities were conducted by the anti-ragging cell, the entire academic year did not present any incidences of ragging in our institution. But as mentioned earlier, ragging may not always be physically visible but happen at a micro level. This year presented a different set of issues as everything was online due to the pandemic situation. But students were engaged using the available means to sensitize them to the problems and consequences of ragging.
Movies and Videos 2020-21
As per the UGC requirement, our students are given opportunities to watch various movies and videos on ragging and its ill effects. The weblinks are forwarded to the students and later these videos and movies are discussed in class.
Self-Development Modules 2020-21
We also conduct self-development activities for our students which teaches them about self-esteem, self-confidence, resilience self-compassion, etc. through various activities which helps students develop a positive self-image of the students.
Yoga Sessions 2020-21
In order to remove any stress in our lives, Yoga is a very good medium and we give our students an opportunity to participate in Yoga and meditation in our college. We invite experts from the field and as well as in-house teachers conduct Yoga and meditation for our students.
Session on Gender Sensitization 2020-21
A talk by Mrs. Dolly James was organized by the cell on “Gender Sensitization”. With nearly 30 years of experience in social work with NGOs at grass-root level, it was an honour to have her talk to our students about gender equality, discrimination, abuse, mental health of the members of the LGBTQ community. She also informed us about the government policies, bills which give rights to the members of this community. A teacher must be aware of all these aspects and be sensitive towards others so that any instance of ragging in future and the present times can be handled in a sensitive and correct manner.
Training 2020-21
Our students are oriented to deal with school students. As part of their two-year course, they have to complete an internship period of 5 months in various schools and colleges. During this time, they are in direct contact with the students. We train them to detect student behaviour and also how to handle different types of behaviours. They are educated to notice signs among children which may show symptoms of ragging and the proper procedure for handling such issues, if and when they arise. During subject teaching, our students are encouraged to give positive reinforcements as well as positive teaching to the students.
Counselling 2020-21
Apart from the counselling done by the Principal and the teachers, we also have our in-house counsellor Ms. Yvette Lee who conducts where sessions with the students as a group and also on an individual basis. She Conducts sessions on topics like handling stress in professional and personal life, stress due to the course at hand. She is available to the students to discuss matters on a personal level, either face to face or through telephonic conversations and emails.
Completion of Anti-Ragging Pledge 2020-21
Our students complete the online anti-ragging pledge and submit the same online as well as a hard copy is maintained by the college in our files. It is mandatory activity for all our students. Students of the second year of the college have to renew their pledge from last year.
Orientation to Ragging as a Serious Issue 2020-21
All our students are introduced to the concept of ragging and anti-ragging. An awareness is created regarding what constitutes as ragging is done through presentation, small video clips, case studies are discussed in the class to highlight our stand on the issue.