Meeting with DSW-1 NOV 25th 2023

From WIKI FOSSCELL NITC

Minutes of the meeting with DSW and SAC-EC

  • The meeting started with the DSW explaining the importance of such meetings regularly to solve the issues faced by the students.
  • The idea to internationalize the institute was put forth by the DSW. RAS and the AASs were instructed to submit their ideas on the same.
  • The Finance Secretary was instructed to prepare and submit the budget and audit reports promptly and asked the Finance Secretary to look into raising funds from DSW to clubs through FS.
  • CPAS: REX is considered as a backlog by the institute during placement, whereas in other colleges REX examination is not considered as a backlog during internship and placement drives.
  • The lack of coordination between the CCD and students was given to the notice of DSW. As of now, students' problems cannot be properly expressed to the CCD. There is no awareness about overloading, some companies look for 6-month compulsory internships and students who have not overloaded are denied the opportunity to go for these companies.
  • UG AAS raised the issue of insufficient study space in the main campus during the exam week and was instructed to submit a request by DSW.
  • The need to raise the menstrual leave from the current 2% to 5% was raised.
  • Request for Wi-Fi routers for C hostel and library were submitted by CNC to Dean PnD and is waiting for his approval.
  • All cultural activities conducted on the campus need to be approved by the CAS.
  • A request to take up financial support for home teams by CCAR was made.
  • The irregular bus timing and the dispatching of institute buses for other uses during working hours were notified to the DSW.
  • A proposal to host inter-hostel cultural and sports competitions was given to HAS and SS.
  • Limited seating/workstation facilities for PhD and PG students on the campus.
  • TA issues would be dealt with at the departmental level. Equal TA distribution to all students in respective departments.  If required involvement of self-sponsored and B.tech students as TAs is under discussion.
  • The drop in PhD admission and the increasing number of remote scholars were seen as a serious matter by DSW.
  • Dogs and Cat issues were raised but no proper solution was given.
  • Drug and ragging-related issues will be forwarded directly to the local police.
  • First aid facility is not available in hostels.
    • maintenance committee for cooler and other institute properties to be formed.
  • Raised the need for an official statement from the administration regarding the closure of the library gate.
  • Requested for the ambulance return service to be made available at least during late hours when other means of transport are not available.
  • The need for the availability of essential medicines in health centre was raised and the lack of proper basic facilities like these were discussed upon.

With warm regards,

Kailas Nath

Speaker,

SAC 2023-24’

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