Envisions to create an inclusive society
Equal Opportunity Cell
The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) at Apex Professional University redress the grievances and complaints
An Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) primarily aims to promote fairness, inclusivity, and equal treatment for all individuals regardless of their gender and background(e.g., ST, SC, OBC, differently abled, and minorities) or social status. The Equal Opportunity Cell is also responsible for circulating, publicising, facilitating, and monitoring the implementation of all UGC and government guidelines and instructions, which are periodically issued with reference to disadvantaged groups.
Apex Professional University has constituted the committee for the Equal Opportunity Cell to redress the grievances and complaints of the SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Women, and Differently Abled Persons.
As per UGC Letter No. F.1-2/2024 (SCT/Circular)-Part (I), the Equal Opportunity Cell is as follows:
| S.No. | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Vice Chancellor | Chairperson |
| 2 | Chairperson – Student Grievances Redressal Committee | Member |
| 3 | Chairperson – Staff Grievances Redressal Committee | Member |
| 4 | Director – Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) | Member |
| 5 | Chairperson – Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) | Member |
| 6 | President – APU Student Council | Member |
| 7 | Antidiscriminatory Officer | Member Secretary |
Responsibilities of the Equal Opportunity Cell:
- To ensure proper implementation of preventive measures and laws against discrimination and atrocities and for safeguards of students/teaching and non-teaching staff belonging to SCs/STs, OBCs, Women, minorities and differently abled persons categories.
- Create programs, workshops, and campaigns to educate individuals about diversity, inclusion, and equality.
- Receive complaints related to discrimination or harassment based on caste, gender, disability, religion, or any other discriminatory grounds.
- Investigate complaints and resolve disputes by taking appropriate action or recommending disciplinary measures if needed.
- Provide guidance and support to students, employees, or members from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g., SC/ST, OBC, women, disabled individuals, minorities).
- Ensure that policies and programs cater to the needs of these groups and eliminate barriers to their participation.
- Suggest policies and initiatives that promote equality and address systemic discrimination.
- Monitor the implementation of these policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Identify and facilitate the disbursement of scholarships, financial assistance, or other support for economically disadvantaged or marginalised students.
- Organise training programs aimed at fostering an inclusive environment, addressing biases, and providing skill-building opportunities for under-represented groups.
- The EOC has the authority to investigate complaints of discrimination or harassment within the organisation by gathering relevant facts and evidence.
- It can recommend corrective actions or measures to address grievances, such as disciplinary actions or changes to existing policies.