<p>Chennai: The Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) on Tuesday appointed retired Director General of Police (DGP) G Thilakavathi as ‘Student Ombuds”. The institute said the fresh appointment marks IIT-M’s commitment in maintaining a safe campus environment while ensuring that the well-being of students is protected. </p><p>The move comes months after the institute’s students protested against the management in the wake of suicide by their colleagues. </p>.IIT-M launches first international campus in Zanzibar. <p>In her role as Student Ombuds, Thilakavathi will be overseeing and addressing concerns related to student grievances, safety, and disciplinary matters, the IIT-M said, adding that she will play a crucial role in fostering and nurturing an inclusive atmosphere on the campus, ensuring that students have a supportive environment for their academic and personal growth.</p><p>“She will work closely with the institute to ensure students’ concerns are heard and addressed promptly and fairly. We are committed to continue to create a safe and nurturing campus environment that empowers students to excel in both their academic and personal pursuits,” Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT-M, said.</p><p>The institute administration will also liaise closely with the Student Ombuds and ensure that grievances are resolved in a time-bound manner, a statement from the IIT-M said.</p>
<p>Chennai: The Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) on Tuesday appointed retired Director General of Police (DGP) G Thilakavathi as ‘Student Ombuds”. The institute said the fresh appointment marks IIT-M’s commitment in maintaining a safe campus environment while ensuring that the well-being of students is protected. </p><p>The move comes months after the institute’s students protested against the management in the wake of suicide by their colleagues. </p>.IIT-M launches first international campus in Zanzibar. <p>In her role as Student Ombuds, Thilakavathi will be overseeing and addressing concerns related to student grievances, safety, and disciplinary matters, the IIT-M said, adding that she will play a crucial role in fostering and nurturing an inclusive atmosphere on the campus, ensuring that students have a supportive environment for their academic and personal growth.</p><p>“She will work closely with the institute to ensure students’ concerns are heard and addressed promptly and fairly. We are committed to continue to create a safe and nurturing campus environment that empowers students to excel in both their academic and personal pursuits,” Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT-M, said.</p><p>The institute administration will also liaise closely with the Student Ombuds and ensure that grievances are resolved in a time-bound manner, a statement from the IIT-M said.</p>