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Internal Complaints Committee

Ensuring a Safe and Inclusive Campus for All

At St. Theresa's Arts and Science College for Women, we are committed to ensuring a secure, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students, faculty, and staff. In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Centre for Legal Awareness & Internal Complaints Committee (CLAICC) has been established to address complaints related to sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based discrimination, while upholding the dignity, rights, and safety of everyone on campus.

The CLAICC serves as an essential platform for preventing harassment, promoting legal awareness, and providing a confidential space for individuals to report grievances. The committee is committed to handling all complaints with confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Objectives of the CLAICC:

  • Prevent gender-based discrimination and harassment on campus.
  • Provide a confidential and accessible platform for reporting grievances related to harassment or discrimination.
  • Promote awareness about the institution's anti-harassment policies and legal rights.
  • Conduct impartial and timely inquiries into complaints of harassment.
  • Recommend corrective measures and ensure appropriate follow-up actions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Implement and enforce the institution's anti-harassment policies.
  • Conduct awareness programs and workshops to educate the campus community on legal rights and harassment prevention.
  • Investigate complaints impartially, ensuring confidentiality.
  • Recommend suitable actions based on the inquiry findings, ensuring that appropriate follow-up is carried out.

The Centre for Legal Awareness & Internal Complaints Committee (CLAICC) is composed of the following members:

    Convener:
  1. Sr. Gracybaby
    2. Committee Members

  2. Mrs. A. Pounida

  3. Mrs. K. Devipriya

  4. Mrs. A. Thilagavathi

These members collaborate to ensure that the committee's efforts are in line with institutional goals of providing a safe and supportive campus for all.

How to File a Complaint:

If you experience or witness harassment, you can submit a written complaint to the CLAICC using the following methods:

  1. In Person: Visit the CLAICC office on campus.
  2. Via Email: Send your complaint to [Insert ICC Email Address].
  3. Details to Include: Please provide the date, time, location, and any witnesses to the incident.

All complaints will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

Contact the CLAICC:

  • Email: [st.therasascomplaintcommittee@gmail.com]
  • Phone: [9688126236]

Internal Complaints Committee

The ICC is responsible for :

  1. Receiving and processing complaints of sexual harassment
  2. Conducting inquiries regarding the complaints
  3. Providing recommendation for action taken
  4. Ensuring that the complainant is not victimized or discriminated against
S. No. Name Designation Position of the Committee Phone and Mail ID
1 Sr. Vincent Amala Administrator Presiding Officer 9443956443, sramalasmmi@gmail.com
2 Dr. R. Aarthi Ass.Prof. of Physics Coordinator 9361827003, madhumithaphysics@gmail.com
3 Dr. V. Pugazhendhi HOD of Tamil Department Internal Member 9095715933, pugalthanthi@gmail.com
4 Mrs. A. Pounida Aroquia Marie Librarian / NSS Officer Internal Member 9976916093, jenileronick@gmail.com