Equal Opportunity Cell

Overview

Sapthagiri NPS University is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. The University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities in all its educational, employment, and service activities, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected characteristics.

This policy affirms our commitment to fair and just treatment for all members of our community, including students, faculty, staff, applicants and visitors.

 

Scope

 This policy applies to all aspects of Sapthagiri NPS University’s operations, programs, and activities, including but not limited to:

• Admissions and enrolment
• Academic programs and course offerings
• Employment practices (recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, termination)
• Student life and activities
• Financial aid and scholarships
• University services and facilities
• Research and extramural activities
• Interactions with third parties conducting business with or on behalf of the University

 

Prohibited Conduct

Sapthagiri NPS University prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on, but not limited to, the following protected characteristics:

• Race
• Color
• Religion/Creed
• National Origin
• Ethnic Identification
• Ancestry
• Sex/Gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions)
• Gender Identity/Expression
• Sexual Orientation
• Age
• Physical or Mental Disability
• Medical Condition
• Marital Status
• Genetic Information
• Veteran Status
• Socio-economic Status (as applicable to access and support)
• Political Affiliation and/or Belief

The Members are as follows:

S. No	Name of the Committee member	Designation
01	Dr.Y N Mamatha	Chairperson
02	Dr. Praveen Kumar K V	Convener
03	Shobha Patil	Member
04	Chaitra K R	Member
05	Prashanth K N	Member
06	Shireesha M N	Member
07	Roopashree	Member
08	Dr. Ashok Kumar	Member
09	K Deepika Rani	Member
10	Dhanushree M	Member