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VIVEK UNIVERSITY, BIJNOR
Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)
In pursuance of the direction and guidelines of UGC, the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) has been constituted by Vivek University, Bijnor, with immediate effect.
| S. No. | Name with Designation | Authority | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. (Dr.) Pushpa Joshi Professor, School of Legal Studies |
Chairperson | 9411845777 |
| 2 | Dr. Meena Associate Dean, School of Science |
Member Secretary | 9639298764 |
| 3 | Prof. (Dr.) Rizwan Ahmad Professor, School of Pharmacy |
Member | 9997813807 |
| 4 | Dr. Manika Bishoi Associate Professor, School of Health & Paramedical Sciences |
Member | 9458644326 |
| 5 | Mr. Abhay Pratap Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy |
Member | 9084492774 |
| 6 | Mr. Rajnesh Kumar Assistant Professor, School of Teacher Education |
Member | 9793322561 |
| 7 | Dr. Akanksha Rana (PT) Assistant Professor, School of Health & Paramedical Sciences |
Member | 6396042253 |
| 8 | Dr. Mukul Kumar Sports Officer |
Member | 8006060631 |
| 9 | Siddharth Singh Student Representative |
Student | 9711903296 |
| 10 | Shagun Student Representative |
Student | 9917640719 |
| 11 | Anuj Kumar Sharma Student Representative |
Student | 9058161707 |
Functions
Equal Opportunity Cells (EOCs) in universities are meant to promote equity, prevent discrimination, and support disadvantaged groups (SC/ST, OBC, minorities, persons with disabilities, and other socio-economically disadvantaged groups), in line with UGC’s equity and inclusion framework.
Core Mandate
- To oversee effective implementation of policies and programmes for disadvantaged groups.
- To provide guidance and counselling on academic, financial, social and other matters.
- To enhance diversity and social inclusion among students and staff.
- To identify academic, social and psychological concerns of marginalized students.
- To establish or coordinate counselling and support services.
- Anti-discrimination and grievance handling.
- To act as a nodal point to prevent discrimination on grounds of caste, religion, gender, disability or socio-economic status.
- To receive and process complaints in coordination with SC/ST Cell, OBC Cell, ICC and Grievance Redressal Cell.
- To support UGC regulations on Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions.
- To disseminate information on scholarships, fellowships and welfare schemes.
- To assist students in availing financial aid and fee concessions.
- To organize awareness programmes on equality, rights and inclusive practices.
- To support accessibility and reasonable accommodation initiatives.