In an effort to decentralize and streamline the academic and administrative process, committees are constituted. These committees are directed towards achieving the college mission which is to provide youngsters with an integral formation of academic, professional and human commitment. The college mission acts as the benchmark for setting as well as evaluating the objectives, goals and targets of the committees.

1. Placement, Industry Institute Interaction, Industrial Training and Industrial Project Committee

Apart from teaching students about their field of interest, the college strives to groom students for the real world. Whether they wish to pursue further studies or move into the workforce, there are several talks and training programs organized to help shape students for the future. The college has a dedicated career guidance and placement committee instituted for this sole purpose

OBJECTIVES

• The Placement Cell operates round the year to facilitate contacts between companies and graduates.
• The committee keeps track of all available job opportunities and keeps students informed by displaying them on the notice board.
• The Placement, Industry Institute Interaction, Industrial Training and Industrial Project Committee provides guidance and career options based on the aptitude of the student even as they are groomed into it.
• The committee organizes industrial training, industrial projects, placement fairs and campus interviews with reputed companies for students of the final year to help them get training & projects in pharmaceutical industry along with secure jobs.
• The committee also keeps students informed about higher education opportunities through sessions held by universities nationwide, agents promoting studies abroad and through career counselling sessions.
• The committee trains students for interviews, boosting their confidence and giving them a better opportunity to secure a job.
• From the outset students are made aware of the various job opportunities available to them after graduation and post-graduation.
• Final year students are categorized based on those interested in pursuing further education in their respective fields i.e. a master’s degree or any other course and those keen on working. The latter are asked to choose a minimum of two areas in their respective fields that they would like to work in.
• Based on the needs of the former, several career guidance sessions are organized by each respective department. These include calling local universities to talk about the Masters offered by them. Through this, the students get an opportunity to see what each university has to offer. Sessions that cover preparation for competitive and entrance exams of various courses, for instance, GPATare also conducted.
• While those keen on moving into the workforce, after their Bachelor’s program, are provided with career guidance sessions by experts from their respective departments. These sessions cover the different opportunities provided by companies in as well as tips for preparing and acing interviews. They are also given sessions that cover other relevant aspects such as the type of work, the salary, the job requirements, etc.

2. Cultural Committee

The year a student spends in college is crucial to his overall development. The cultural committee provides a perfect platform to learn, respect, understand and exchange different cultures. The aim of the committee is to create an environment that encourages the overall education and helps create multi-talented individuals.

OBJECTIVES

• The Cultural Committee plays a very important role in the lives of the students with regards to exposing them to extracurricular activities, promoting creativity, talent, cooperation, team work and healthy competition.
• The committee keeps a record of all upcoming activities and events and allots students to participate in the same.
• The committee plans and organizes cultural events on campus with the help of the students.
• The committee motivates students to practice and participate in events organized by other reputed institutions in turn helping to realize new talent.
• The committee encourages introverted students to explore beyond their comfort zone, trains and develops their extra-curricular skills.

Evaluation

The Examination Committee is responsible for the smooth conduct of examinations. Under the guidance of the Principal, the Examination Co-ordinator, the committee meticulously plans and executes the examinations according to Gujarat Technological University guidelines.

OBJECTIVES

• The Committee prepares time tables for all examinations which are then displayed on the notice board when the examinations are announced.
• The committee then disseminates the information to the students.
• The committee prepares and allots examination halls.
• The committee allots supervision duties to all faculty members.
• The committee organizes a session for all supervisors so that they are aware of the ordinances that cover examinations and are better prepared to handle any situation that may arise during examinations.
• The committee makes sure the examinations are conducted as per the schedule.
• The committee has the right to penalize students for any misbehavior before, during and after the exams

3. Anti-Ragging Committee Prevention of Ragging

Ragging is a menace that hinders academic progress as well as the social and personal growth of students. Ragging is not permitted on campus and the committee does everything in its power to prevent it from happening.

OBJECTIVES

• The committee helps in promoting a ragging-free culture in the institution by spreading awareness of its harmful effects.
• The committee organizes awareness sessions.
• The committee ensures that the college abides by the norms/ guidelines of Gujarat Technological University for the prevention of ragging.
• It designs strategies and action plans to curb the menace of ragging.
• In the rare event of an allegation, the committee provides support to the victim and enforces the procedures that are outlined by the government.

4. Gender Sensitization Committee

Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Pharmacy stands for equality and fairness. Any form of violence, sexual harassment and exploitation is an offence punishable by the law. This committee addresses all cases that fall under this category.

OBJECTIVES

• The committee develops and strictly implements a policy against sexual harassment of students and teachers at college.
• The committee creates awareness among the staff and the students through awareness programs in the form of sessions held by NGOs, who explain the different forms of harassment and exploitation, basic human rights, laws that cover sexual harassment and ways to deal with a harmful working environment.
• The committee promotes a healthy working and studying environment free of violence, sexual harassment and exploitation by discouraging predatory behavior and being very accessible in case of any malpractice.
• It helps generate public opinion against sexual harassment and all forms of gender based violence by promoting equality in classrooms.
• The committee encourages students to stand up for their rights and speak out for themselves and for others through organized events.
• The committee creates a mechanism to redress any complaint by a student or teacher relating to any form of harassment.

5. Sports Committee

Bapu Gujarat Knowledge Village campus has always been associated with sports. With excellent sports resources available on campus like football grounds, basketball court, tennis court, badminton court, the gymnasium etc. the college supports and encourages sports talent on campus through various sports activities, competition and events.

OBJECTIVES

• The committee promotes sports activities by motivating students and members of faculty to join in sports activities throughout the year.
• The committee organizes regular sports events in order to train students for state and national level competitions.
• The committee keeps a record of all upcoming sports events – national and state level and allots students to participate in these events.
• The sports committee is responsible for maintaining a healthy and fit campus and therefore organises yoga sessions, aerobics and fitness training.
• The committee also encourages indoor sports activities like table tennis, badminton, carrom, chess etc.

6. Grievance Redressal Committee

The Grievance Redressal Committee promotes an inclusive environment for staff and students of all backgrounds and cultures and also addresses and resolves grievances. It is a means by which a student who believes that he/she has been treated unfairly with respect to his/her academic or administrative affairs or is has been discriminated against can receive redressal. It is a device to settle a problem. It involves a process of investigation in which the Grievance Redressal Committee Cell enquires and analyses the nature and pattern of the grievances in a strictly confidential manner. Matters are disclosed only to those who have a legitimate role in resolving the matter. Emphasis on procedural fairness has been given with a view to the right to be heard and right to be treated without bias.

OBJECTIVES

1. To put into place a grievance redressed process that ensures adequate notice, fair hearing and no bias.
2. To ensure that staff and students feel comfortable in the environment created for them and do not have their rights violated.
3. Develop good student-teacher relationship.
4. Address and resolves grievances.

7. Women’s Development Cell

The Women’s Development Cell is constituted to help maintain a harmonious atmosphere at the institute, to enable women to pursue their work/ studies with dignity and reassurance. The committee promotes a sense of equality on the campus giving women equal opportunities to excel in their own fields. This generates a sense of confidence in women making them more outspoken and productive thereby helping the community progress.

OBJECTIVES

• The Committee’s mandate is to prevent gender discrimination and inappropriate sexual conduct in classrooms, staff room, offices, sports facilities and laboratories.
• The committee organizes awareness sessions for staff and students on various topics related to women rights so that every student and teacher is aware of types of biases, prejudices, harassment that can take place in a work place and effectively handle such situations.
• The committee also organizes self defense classes that teach basic self defense moves.
• The committee organizes activities like rural women empowerment programs. These activities include a cooking competition, yoga, art related activities and many more that encourage the women to participate in social activities which are not always open to them. This gives them a sense of belonging and boosts their confidence levels.
• The committee organises a program for the felicitation of women achievers on women’s day, as a part of women empowerment.