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The Disciplinary Subcommittee of our college typically handles issues related to student conduct and discipline. Here’s an outline of how such a committee might be structured and operate:
• Composition
Convenor: Usually a senior faculty member.
Joint Convenor: Usually a faculty member
Members: A few faculty members from different departments.
Administrative Staff: Representatives (when it is necessary) from the college administration.
Student Representatives: Students may be included to ensure fairness and representation.
• Responsibilities
Review Complaints: Examine complaints or reports of misconduct submitted by students, faculty, or staff.
Conduct Hearings: Organize hearings where the involved parties can present their sides.
Investigations: Conduct investigations into incidents to gather facts and evidence.
Decide on Penalties: Decide on appropriate disciplinary actions or penalties for those found guilty of misconduct.
Policy Recommendations: Make recommendations to improve or update disciplinary policies.
• Procedures
Submission of Complaint: A formal complaint is submitted to the committee.
Preliminary Review: The committee conducts an initial review to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed.
Notification: Inform the accused person about the complaint and the upcoming process.
Hearing: Both parties (complainant and accused) present their cases. Witnesses and evidence may be called upon.
Deliberation: The committee deliberates in private to reach a decision.
Decision and Penalty: A decision is made, and if found guilty, an appropriate penalty is imposed.
Appeal Process: The student has the right to appeal the decision, typically to a higher authority within the institution.
• Common Issues Addressed
Academic Misconduct: Cheating, plagiarism, falsification of data, etc.
Behavioural Issues: Harassment, bullying, substance abuse, vandalism, etc.
Attendance Violations: Chronic absenteeism, unauthorized absences, etc.
Violations of College Policies: Breaching codes of conduct.
• Best Practices
Transparency: Ensure all procedures and decisions are transparent and documented.
Fairness: Maintain impartiality and fairness throughout the process.
Confidentiality: Keep all proceedings and records confidential.
Support Systems: Provide support for both complainants and accused students, such as counselling services.
Continuous Review: Regularly review and update disciplinary policies and procedures.
Convener:
Dr. Joydeb Saha, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce.
Dr. Priyam Kumar Roy, (Jt. Convenor) Associate Professor, Department of History
Members of the Committee:
