INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC)

Rayburn College is a coeducational institution providing equal opportunities to all. There is pleasant work culture and atmosphere between all genders. However, suppose there are any complaints involving physical contact or advances, demand for sexual favors, sexually tainted remarks, and any unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal expressions of a sexual nature. In that case, it is addressed to the ICC cell, and appropriate action is immediately taken. The ICC cell, formed in the year 2020, aims to sensitize the students and faculty to work diligently to prevent sexual harassment in the college. Complaints of sexual harassment shall be lodged with the Committee, and the members initiate appropriate disciplinary action per the rules and regulations of the college.

It is formed according to the POSH ACT-Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013, 9th December 2013. (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal). The POSH Act demanded that an ICC be made at all workplaces to redress sexual harassment cases. It is also mentioned in the University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015- 2nd May 2016.

Any student who wishes to file a complaint can contact any member of the ICC committee in the college, or Students can file the complaint online.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES:

1. To prevent any sexual harassment against any gender within the college premises.
2. To prevent gender discrimination amongst the student community and staff by promoting gender amity.
3. To conduct and educate the college community through periodical awareness programs on gender sensitization and gender parity.
4. To understand the differences between the genders and create a conducive environment for all.
5. To provide a conducive environment and pleasant atmosphere for all within the fold.
6. To intervene and undertake immediate and stringent action against any form of harassment cases within the college premises.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

SL NO NAME DESIGNATION POSITION
1 Dr. Mary Nengneichong Baite Head, History Presiding Officer
2 Dr. Nehkhomang Haokip Head, Political Science Member
3 Mr. L. Chungkholen Kom Head, Chemistry Member
4 Ms. Mercy Chingnunhoih Head, Psychology Member
5 Ms. Emmanuel Lalneimawi Hmar Asst. Prof, Commerce Member
6 Mr. S. Muansangluai Ngaihte Librarian Member
7 Mrs. Janice Vungbiakching Guite Counselor (Family Court) External Member
8 Ms. Grace Zamnu MDC (One Stop Centre) External Member
9 Mr. Thangliansiam Hilsia Student Male Student Member
10 Ms. Ruth Niangbiaksiam Student Female Student Member