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RIGHTS AND
RIGHTS AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

At Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Grievance procedures Upon receiving a grievance, the Cell
students’ rights and responsibilities form A robust grievance redressal mechanism conducts a thorough review, involving
the cornerstone of a thriving academic is in place to ensure that students have all relevant parties, and aims to resolve
community, fostering an environment of a channel to address their concerns and the issue promptly. Students are
mutual respect and shared governance. seek resolution fairly and transparently. informed of the status and outcome of
Students have the right to a safe and DSU is committed to providing their complaints, ensuring transparency
inclusive learning space, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning throughout the process.
freedom from discrimination and environment, and the grievance DSU encourages students to utilize
harassment based on gender, race, or procedures are designed to uphold this the grievance redressal mechanism
background. DSU upholds the principle commitment. responsibly and assures them that
of academic freedom, encouraging their concerns will be treated with
students to express diverse opinions and Students can initiate the grievance con dentiality and sensitivity. The
engage in intellectual discourse. process by submitting a written university is committed to continuous
complaint to the Grievance Redressal
Moreover, students have the Cell, clearly outlining the nature of the improvement and values feedback as an
right to access quality education, grievance and providing any supporting essential tool for enhancing the overall
comprehensive resources, and documentation. The Grievance academic experience for its students.
supportive faculty. DSU is committed Redressal Cell comprises faculty and
to providing an enriching academic administrative representatives dedicated
experience that empowers students to to impartially investigating and
achieve their full potential.
addressing such concerns.
With rights come responsibilities.
Students are expected to adhere to
academic integrity, maintaining honesty
and ethical conduct in all academic
pursuits. They must engage actively in
their learning journey, attend classes
regularly, and submit assignments
within stipulated deadlines.
Respecting the rights of others is
paramount. DSU emphasizes a culture of
inclusivity, where every student’s voice
is heard and respected. Upholding the
decorum of the campus, students are
expected to contribute positively to the
community, promoting a conducive
learning environment for all.
By recognizing and exercising their
rights responsibly, DSU students
actively contribute to the development
of a harmonious and intellectually
stimulating academic community.

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