Department of Student Affairs, MAHE, Hosts Gender Champion Awareness Workshop 3.0

The Department of Student Affairs, MAHE, successfully organized the Gender Champion Awareness Workshop 3.0 at the KMC Interact Hall. The workshop brought together student gender champions and nodal faculty members from various MAHE institutions for an insightful and empowering session focused on gender sensitivity and inclusivity across campuses.

Dr. Raviraja N S, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MAHE, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasized the vital role that gender champions play in promoting a culture of equality and respect on university campuses. He highlighted the need for constant efforts to ensure that gender sensitivity is ingrained in academic environments.

Ms. Saraswathy, Director of Finance, was the Guest of Honour. She shared her perspectives on the importance of fostering gender equality within academic institutions, noting that it is crucial for the holistic development of both students and staff. Her insights added a valuable financial and administrative viewpoint to the discussions on gender inclusivity.

The workshop commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Geetha Maiya, Director of Student Affairs, MAHE, who set the tone for a productive day of learning, dialogue, and collaboration. Dr. Rayan Mathias, Senior Counselor, served as the emcee for the event, ensuring a smooth flow of activities throughout the day. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Aravind Pandey, Deputy Director (Health Science), who expressed sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the workshop's success.

Key attendees included Prof. Roshan David and Dr. Rashmi Yogesh Pai, Deputy Directors (Technical), as well as Dr. Nithin, Deputy Director from the Mangalore Campus, who played pivotal roles during the workshop's inauguration. The event was further enriched by contributions from the team of student counselors at the Department of Student Affairs, MAHE, and esteemed faculty from KMC, MAHE Manipal, Manipal Centre for Humanities, and Manipal Centre for European Studies, who served as resource persons for the sessions.

The Gender Champion Awareness Workshop 3.0 provided an excellent platform to deepen participants' understanding of gender-related issues. It also empowered students to take the lead in promoting gender sensitization initiatives across the university, ensuring that MAHE continues to be a space of inclusivity and equal opportunity for all.