Enactments between University and Students’ Council
Enactments or agreements between a university and a students’ council are typically formal documents that outline the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both parties. These agreements help establish a framework for collaboration and
communication, ensuring a productive and harmonious relationship between the university administration and the student body. The specific content and details of such enactments can vary widely depending on the university’s policies, the students’ council’s objectives, and local regulations. Both the university and the students’ council need to engage in a transparent and collaborative dialogue when drafting these enactments. Legal counsel or representatives from both parties may be involved in the negotiation and finalization of the agreement to ensure that the document is legally sound and in the best interests of all parties involved.
KIIT University fosters a vibrant student life through its various student councils:
- Academic Council: Student representatives on this council collaborate with faculty on academic matters. They might provide input on curriculum development, course offerings, and academic policies.
- Residential Housing Council: Looking out for students living on campus, this council might work with housing staff to address issues like roommate conflicts, facility maintenance, and residence hall rules.
- Cultural Clubs: Celebrating the diversity of the student body, these clubs might host cultural events, organize social gatherings, and provide opportunities to connect with others who share your heritage.
- Special Interest Clubs/Societies: From engineering and technology to art, music, and environmental sustainability, likely clubs are catering to specific interests and hobbies.
- The International Student Council: On a bustling university campus teeming with diverse cultures, the International Student Council (ISC) acts as a vital bridge. Composed of students from across the globe, the ISC serves as a voice for the international student community, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
- KIIT E-cell, or the KIIT Entrepreneurship Cell, is a student-run organization at KIIT University focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among students.
- KIIT University boasts an active AIESEC cell, part of the world’s largest youth-run organization focused on international exchanges. AIESEC connects KIIT students with internship opportunities abroad across various fields.
The selection process for Council members:
- Nominations: Students interested in a council position typically submit nomination forms during a designated period.
- Elections: If there are more candidates than available positions, elections are held. This might involve campaigning, debates, and voting by the student body.
- Selection Committees: For some councils, student representatives might be chosen by a selection committee comprised of faculty, staff, and current council members. This committee would likely review applications and qualifications before selecting members.it.
The KIIT Deemed to be University has a students’ council rather than a students’ union to provide governance input to the University, supports students, and provides social activities.
Student’s Council Member
The University has a fully functional students’ Council with the following members:
- Ashutosh Rath 21051384
- Debabrata Kar 2105115
- Shreya 2105160
- Anish Singh 2105442
- Aman Kumar Jena 21052224
- Rakshita Bhatnagar 21052016
- Ritik Kishan Giri 22052748
- Debasis Mishra 23057019
- Dhruv Duggal 2205375
- Abhinash Mahanta 2229199
- Ishika Dhandhania 2206414
- Riya Majumdar 2229053
- Md Asjad Tayab 2307034
- Anshuman Panda 2330071
More details are provided in the below link:
The above students’ council members are also active members for the Board of Management, Board of Studies, Academic Council, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Finance Committee, Anti-Ragging Committee etc. The students’ council also supports to major activities round the year like the celebration of National Holidays, Freshers’ welcome, KIIT Feet, Speak and Search lecture series, KIIT Knowledge Tress and Annual sports.
Student council provides Governance input to the University as invited in the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Academic Council, and Board of Management. Further, students are the members of the Board of Studies of various Schools/ Departments to provide valuable feedback and input to the School Governance.
Executive Council
- Vice-Chancellor-Chairman
- Pro Vice Chancellor
- Deans of Faculties not exceeding two (by rotation and seniority)
- Eminent Academicians/ Industry personnel nominated by the Chancellor
- Three faculty members (from Professors, Associate Professors) by rotation based on Seniority.
- Nominee of the Sponsoring Society
- Registrar – Secretary
Details of the composition is provided in the below link
Academic Council
Academic council is the highest Academic Body in the University. The composition of this council is as follows.
- Vice Chancellor – Chairman
- Pro Vice Chancellor
- Deans / Directors of Faculties/ Schools
- Heads of various departments
- Ten Professors other than the Heads of the School by rotation of seniority.
- Three Associate Professors from the Departments other than the Heads of the Schools by rotation of seniority.
- Three Assistant Professors from the Departments by rotation of seniority.
- Persons amongst educationists of repute or persons from any other field related to activities of the University who are not in the service of the University, nominated by the Vice Chancellor
- Persons who are not members of the teaching staff co-opted by the Academic Council for the specialize knowledge
- Two Alumni- invited guests
- Registrar, Secretary
Board of Studies
https://sustainability.kiit.ac.in/filedata/member/BOS_SOM.pdf
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
The University has internal quality assurance cell (IQAC) which monitors and assures the quality of teaching and learning of different academic programs, curriculum design, research methodology etc. It is composed of internal senior members and external stakeholders.
The details are also available in the below link
Social Activities of Students’ Council:
Students’ council aims to bring all the students of the University under one roof with the objective of establishing a common ground for extracurricular activities as well as providing a platform for sharing of talent, culture and innovative ideas. The foremost objective of it is to create enthusiasm among students regarding communication in distinguish aspects and presentation skills.
In addition to that, KIIT Student Activity Centre (KSAC) under Students’ Council organizes handful of events comprising of different genres such as delegation, workshops, cultural, etc which help students working as Organizers to develop interpersonal skills such as Leadership, Positive Attitude, Relationship Management and Team management. Students at KSAC learn to have holistic growth both in academics and extracurricular activities.
The University has 28 number of Students’ Societies under KSAC and Students’ Council to perform the various social and cultural activities. Details of different Students’ Societies and their activities are provided in the following link.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/kiit-societies/
The brief details of activities of various societies are provided below;
- KIIT MUN Society:
Model United Nations (MUN) is a conference similar to the United Nations (UN) in which students participate as delegates to various UN Committees. Participants research and formulate political positions based on the actual policies of the countries they represent. Annually MUN Society organizes International MUN conference
- Qutopia – The Quizzing society:
Established with the motto of ‘Quiz for Quiz’s Sake’, the society claims to be a perfect haven for all the quizzers. Born out of a desire to learn more about the world and beyond as well as an urge to share what we know.
- Apogeio – Aeronautical Society:
KIIT Aeronautical Society named “APOGEIO” aims to promote scientific and educational activities towards the advancement of the theory and practice of Aeronautical Engineering.
- KIIT Electrical Society:
The aim of our society is to design and develop state of the art electrical products, with distinctive characteristics and to promote social and intellectual benefits. We also intent to direct our knowledge and interest towards research activities involving robotics and interdisciplinary domain.
- Kamakshi & HeforShe – The Women Society:
The woman’s society of KIIT promotes equality for women. They not only believe in providing women a better platform but also in encouraging them to be the torch bearers.
- KIIT International Students Society:
It is the society that has students from outside India who come together and work. They not only learn and grow but also promote their culture, traditions and heritage.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/kiit-intl-student-society/
- Konnexions – Web & IT Society:
IT Society encourages students to take a step ahead in the enigmatic information technology world. The need of the hour is the ever-growing technology and all that is informed here.
- KIIT-Wordsmith – The Writing Society:
Is that platform where the students of KIIT can express their ingenious, unorthodox, profound thoughts. Kritika – the annual magazine, Kirti- women’s magazine, monthly newsletters, e-magazines to name a few are our flagship projects.
- Kraya & Kuber – The Marketing & Finance Society:
“Marketing” is something that needs to be experienced rather than studied”. All events conducted by Marketing Society shall be designed to give students a deep working insight into what Marketing is really about. This society will provide students an all-round experience of marketing through industry exposure and on-campus fun marketing activities.
Finance is an essential part of B School culture. They hone the student’s management skills by organizing events related to the various aspects of management. This society brings together group-work, leadership skills, creativity, hard work, management principles and general camaraderie in an entertaining way.
- Kalliope:
An anchoring society that honors your speaking skills and nourishes your passion to present words that can embellish and uplift any event. At KALLIOPE, mics are the magic wands, the podium is the armor and with lights bright like the sun, words flow effortlessly like a perennial river of poetry bringing a smile on multiple faces.
- Korus – The Music & Dance Society:
If you’re a rockstar in your head, come join the Korus. There’s a Michael Jackson in one corner and a Billy Joel crooning in the other and a whole family of instrumented passion to accompany them.
- KIIT Robotics Society:
The Robotics Society focuses on research, knowledge sharing and learning with the aim of embracing new technology and making new discoveries in the field of Robotics with a high standard of ethics in service to the community.
- Keurig – The Cooking Society:
The Cooking Society of KIIT Deemed to be University, where the kitchen will come alive in the hands of all the budding chefs and foodies out there.
- KIIT International Students Society:
It is the society that has students from outside India who come together and work. They not only learn and grow but also promote their culture, traditions and heritage.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/kiit-intl-student-society/
- Khwahishein – The Hindi Society:
The Hindi Society of KIIT believes in promoting our mother tongue. It brings out the best poets and writers of the college to portray their dreams on papers and rest its magic.
- Kalakaar – The Dramatic Society:
This society has started functioning from 2008-09. Students’ stage street plays, one act plays etc. On Republic Day, Independence Day and in many major University functions.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/kalakaar/
- Kronicle – The Literary Society:
The foremost objective of this society is to create enthusiasm among people in this part of the country regarding communication and presentation skills and establish a platform for the development of the same. The society would work for a noble cause and for the achievement of a common goal; that of overall development of an individual in this constantly changing and enhancing intellectual world.
- KIIT Animal & Environmental Welfare Society (KAEWS):
KAEWS looks after the welfare of animals and takes up environmental issues. Members visit animal shelters and learn first aid. They organize World Animal day, Environment Day, Food donation and distribution drives.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/kiit-animal-environment-welfare-society/
- Enactus:
Enactus KIIT is a nonprofit organization that creates entrepreneurial projects to address social, environmental, and economic issues in the community. Enactus KIIT University is a chapter of Enactus Worldwide, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Through both social and commercial projects we aim to harness students’ entrepreneurial spirit, to make a difference in our local community through activities involving components from societal knowledge and community sensitivity for building sustainable social enterprises and management skills.
- KIIT Automobile Society:
It offers a rich and varied examination of automobiles, automotive culture and design, and the personalities that shape the industry to inform and entertain consumers who are passionate about cars.
- KIIT Society for Civil Engineers:
The sole objective of this society is to promote and encourage ideas and innovation in the field of civil engineering and it strives to present a platform to the civil engineering students to work and interact with several civil engineering aspects.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/kiit-society-for-civil-engineers/
- Kreative Eye – Photography and Painting Society:
Kreative eye is a society which provides you a platform to hone your photographic & painting skills, express yourselves through your lenses and colours. If you have the ability to create something new with your imagination, then join this society.
- KIIT International Students Society:
It is the society that has students from outside India who come together and work. They not only learn and grow but also promote their culture, traditions and heritage.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/kiit-intl-student-society/
- KIIT Film Society:
It gives platform to the students to bring out the most expressive and creative skills of film making. The society also plays a major role in the making of the official videos of the University.
- K-Konnect – Society for Alumni Connect:
The student members of this society connect the Alumni’s for better of Networking and placement and to strengthen Alumni Association.
https://alumni.kiit.ac.in/page/K-Konnect-Student-Alumni-Relations-Cell.dz
- Kimaya – The Medical Society:
The Kimaya Society is a conglomeration of Medical, Dental and Nursing students who work for the public in creating health awareness. Health is an integral part of our life. The society conducts regular camps and awareness workshops in schools and rural areas.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/kimaya/
- “KHWAAB”:
In service to humanity ‘is a society solely dedicated to help people. The innovative grass root approach is to transform citizens into agents of change who will rejuvenate the spaces disinvested, into new generation of helping, loving and inspiring destinations in line with the philosophy of Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and KISS.
The three basic foundation tools include:
- Art of Giving
- Kompassion
- India against Negativity
- Spic Macay:
(Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) Spic Macay is a voluntary organization which lays emphasis on the need to make the students aware of the multi-faceted rich cultural heritage of India.
- Students support activity by Student’s council
- NSS and NCC
Students and faculty members have been participating in National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Youth Red Cross (YRC) activities through social awareness campaigns, Street plays on social issues, blood donation camps, cycle rallies and training the underprivileged children etc. have been carried out in 2021. For details, one can visit the followings weblinks.
- Mentoring of KISS students
The KISS (A sister Institute of KIIT for 30,000 tribal students) students receive assistance from University students. The University students regularly inspire the KISS students to succeed academically and mentally. Every year, a number of engagement sessions with KISS and KIIT students have been held.
- Learning from Peers
The University has developed the learning process called “ Learning from Peers”. In these sessions, the senior students mentor and help the freshers to get accustomed with the system. Furthermore, senior students helps academically to the junior students. It includes underrepresented groups also.
- Sports Support
In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, education should result in physical, psychological and spiritual development of children. Indeed, education and sports are complementary. KIIT has been according a high importance to sports since its inception. Even though it is not an institution exclusively for sports, all ultramodern sports facility and training, at par with any national level sports hostel or sports training centre, are provided here. As a result the institute has been able to groom many national and international level sports persons, who have participated in Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games as a part of Indian contingent. Elaborate and state-of-the-art sporting, fitness and gaming facilities are available both centrally and in individual campuses. Fields for various outdoor games dot various campuses of KIIT. Facilities for indoor games are also available. Sports activity in KIIT is facilitated by KIIT Stadium, 12 Sports Complexes with swimming pools and Indoor Stadiums distributed in different campuses. Sprawling over an area of 29 acre, KIIT Stadium has the capacity to hold day & night matches, and is a regular venue for Ranji Trophy matches.
As a university with a vision, KIIT promotes sports and games among the students, staff and general public. KIIT Stadium has the capability to hold day & night matches and can seat upto 40,000 spectators. It has facility for Cricket (turf wicket), Hockey (astroturf), Kabaddi, Football, Volleyball, Kho-Kho, Throwball, Basketball, Rugby, Handball, Netball and Track & Field (400 m).
KIIT’s Central Indoor Stadium – Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium – is the hub for indoor sports activities. It is one of the biggest in-campus indoor stadiums of the country. It has facilities for Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Billiards & Snooker (air conditioned), Chess, Carom, Health Club, 12 Station Multi-gym and Yoga Centre. In addition to these two central facilities, 10 Sports Complex are located in different campuses. Each such facility has a swimming pool, multi-gym, besides facility for other sports and games.
KIIT has made the provision to open the facilities to general public such as local communities, other institutions, schools can use the sport facilities free of cost with granting permission from the University Authority. In the year of 2021, 15000+ general people benefited by the University’s Sports Facilities.