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Sukkur

SUKKUR IBA UNIVERSITY

,'.q) MERIT. QUATITY . EXCELLENCE

No: SUK-IBAJ Rn* /-dt l-v n-,^ 07-

99\v-
02- - 262Jt ,

NOTIFICATION
Consequent upon the approval of the Syndicate vide resolution# 18.31 in the 18th Meeting of
syndicate, sukkur IBA University held on December 08-09 & 1.6,2023, the Vice Chancellor,
Sukkur IBA University has been pleased to approve the adoption of following HEC Policies at
Sukkur IBA Universitv:

(i) "HEC Policy on Drug & Tobacco Abusc" at Sukkur IBA Univcrsity
(ii) 'HEC Campus Security & Surveillancc Pobcy 2020" at Sukkur IBA University
(iii) 'HEC Policy on Protection against Scxual Ffatassment in HEIs " at Sukkur IBA Univcrsity

The copics of policies attached at Annexure -A

\..,.__-

Azhar Ali S oomro

Registrar
Sukkur IBA University

Cc to:
l. llS to Vice Chancellor
2. PVC
3. All D('ans/l lol)s/Se'ctional I leads
4. All Direchrs
5. lntern.ll Auditor
6. Director Financc
7. All Concerned

Sukkur IBA University, Airport Road Sukkur-652fl), Sindh, Pakistan Tel: +92-71-5644000 UAN: +92-7 tlltt-785-422) Fax: 92-71-5804419
E-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.iba-suk.edu.pk
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SUKKUR IBA UNIVERSITY
u'.vq) MERIT. qUALITY. EXCELLENCE

No: suK{BA/fl 6s1 :.or-

I
r Date aS-a-1-61.3

NOTIFICATION
Consequent upon the approval of the Vice Chancellor, Sukkur IBA University and pending
approval of the Syndicate of Sukkur IBA Univenity the updated "HEC- Policy on Dnlg rnd
Tobacco Abuse" is implemented at Sukkur IBA University @4ain Campus/Sub Campuses)
with immediate effect.

The Po[cy is aruched at Annexure -A

G
Sulkur IBA Universiry

Cc ro,
l. ES oYicc Chanccllor
F Fr.uhy/Studcots / Stz ff
3. PVC
4. All I IoDr / liccuond I lczds
5. All Coqdioerr.,'s
6 Pnigram Of6cc
1. All l)rcctors
& lntc(od Audito.
9. Dicctor l:inmcr
t0. Colrtlolcr of t:rmin,tions
11. Admirdoo Of6cc
12.

Sukkur l8A univ.6iw, airport Ro.d Sullur-65200,5indh, Pakiilan Tel: +92-71- UAN: +92-71(1 1 -785-4221 raxi +92-71-5404419
t-mail: idqlQilt uLqsUgN webiite: http://www.iba.iuk..du.pk
 Annexure-A

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Policy on Drug and Tobacco Abuse in

Higher Education lnstitutions

2021

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Glo15ary of Terms and Abbreviations
under Section 3 of this PolicY
ADTC Anti-Drug And Tobacco Comm ittee constituted

ANT Anti-Narcotics Force

n e d ln th e Co ntro o N a rcot rcs

Drug(s) T h s incl U d es na rco ic d ru gs" a 5 d efi
as psych ot ro p tc 5 ubsta nce
sted n the
5 u b sta n ce s Act, 1 99 1 a 5 wel
5c hedule to he Act, p h a m ace
utic a d ug sed ati ve 5 a n d a nq u lze rs
d e scr be d n Th e D rU I Act, 1 9 76 if used without a PrescriPtion or
p roh b te d by Th e P ro h biri on E nfo rce rn e
nt of
a ut ho rl zat io n a nd a co h o
Hadd) order (4 of 1979)

of such drugs
Drug Abuse Possession, use or the sa le or distribution

3 of this PolicY
Focal Person The Focal Person aPPoi nted u nder Section

HEC Higher Education Commi sston

HEI Higher Education lnstitute

NGO Non-governmental organization

S m o ki n8 5 ha h ave the m ea n ng as it d o es U nd e h e Pro h b ti o n of

5a m e
Smoking
-s oke rs Hea Ith o rd n ance 2002
s mo k ng a n d P rotect ron o N o n m

u se of to bacc o n
5 m oke m e a n th e p ro h b iti o n of 5 m o ki ng a n d ot her
fr ee s ha
Smoke free
Pr h b tio n of Sm o ki n c a n d P ro tect o n
accordance with the provisions of the o
of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002

The'Prohibition ol Smoking and Protection of

Non-Smokers Health
Anti-Tobacco Legislation legislation in the HEI,5
ordinance, 2002,' ot any other anti-tobacco
jurisdiction, as aPPlicable

ption of drug and is considered as drug

lllicit Smoking Smoking in anY form ior t he consum
abuse.

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 AIMS AND OBIECTIVES

risks to human health and the social

life of the community and
1.1. Druc abuse and smoking pose serlous
costs
havl significant economic and environmental
DruS Report, in 2018,
1) According to the united Nations office
of Drugs and crime (uNoDc)'s 2o2o worrd
ton'"qu"nt"t of drug abuse ln fact' the number of drug
more than 35 million p"opt" ,'ft"'"i't'-#ti! t Other commonly used
canna'bi'l"ing tt'" to'monly used drug
users worldwide is on ttre rise witn 'ou stimulus (ATs)' cocaine' ecstasY'
Arrrt'".,rd" .]-*t, metttamptt"taiine' he'oin' a'npnetamine-type
ooium, polv drug (a comulnation or 'e'er"i Jtgtt' pt''i"t"utical cocktails' tranqullizers and sedatives'
;ffi;:;;,;r",i;;io*aras o'us iitr'i" Lw access to drues.at low prices' rapidlv chansins
"i""
oi orrg J"ns and carteh, unemployment and
economic distress'
social norms, existence and pr"r"na" institutions' mental healthproblems
tnA in
lack of awareness on drug abuse withi'rn-thll'Lifv "O'*tional )' curiosity/ur8e
(such as anxiety, depression, anger,
guiti' gti"i' il';t"f*"*rn' frustration' re'iection etc
the family and
lack of support by parents,
to experiment, influence of media o"ii"lr.-,., 0""r. or"ssure, including the
the community. To aOar.",t ttt" p'ouiut]iiu
i"at'ur c*"'ntent has passed various law5
pros€ribes the possession and
control of Narcotics substance Act, ii#tnU tt'" o"gt nd' 1975' which
of criminal
penartie; for violations provided in the code
distribution of i icit drugs .no .r.oioi ,nitn
capital punishment'
Procedure up to and including
people die
documents that more than 8 million
With respect to smoking, the World Health OrSanization and many others
each year from tobacco use witn I z mitiioi
otit'ese Oeattts trom passive smoking alone
the Government enacted the
facinS tobacco-related health t"';ii;;t;;;;: Accordingtv' Federal
(ordinance No DfilV of
Prohibition of Smokinc
p,ot"aioi oiHon-'mofeo n"ifin Ordinance' 2OO2
"na o"'e in public service vehicles (except in desiSnated
2Oo2)to limit smoking at puOtic prac;s oitno'r 'nd
or distribution in the vicinity of educational institutions'
areas) and to outlaw tooacco storag*el sale,
*uy tuc" tt'" p"nalty set out in sections 11 (a) and (b) of
tndividuals and institutions wtro vioL"t-Jtneit'
the Ordinance.

have a legal responsibility to implement alt

relevant national laws
1.4. Like all other institutions, universities psychoiogists and psychiatrists' social
and policies and should ioin t'"^O' *'t*u including
""kliolders
problem of unlawful drug and tobacco abuse'
*"r["", *ior, others to address the
""a
been made
of drug abuse and smoking, this policy has
1.5, To ensure that HEls contribute to the reduction ordinance' 2002 lt
pursuant to the powers Sranted to ih; ;ic uno"'
th" nighet Education commission
or
*fretner operatin; in the public-or private sectors Violations
is binding on all HEls in tte countrv, being taken against non-
policies may lead to regulatory action
failures to comply with the HEC's tobacco use
compliant HEls. The policy
natio'at and provincial legislation on drug and
"ppt"'lni'
includins the oruss Act, 19i6, th";;;;;;i
;i Narcotics Substances Act xxv' 1997' the Drus Regulatory
Protectior of Non-smokers Health
Act,2otz,and the Prohibitlon irn"'fi"g irr Jttf"ted Places and
't of 2002)
ordinance, 2oO2 (ordinance No' LxxlV

zation,

I19!.

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 2. SCOPE

2.t ThispolicycoversallpublicandPrivatesectorHElsandisapplicabletostudents'faculty'staffandvisitors
in the Premises of HEls (campus' class rooms'
lin.ludins individuals associated with ;;tsourced services)
etc )3
ii::iil, ;il;;;;;:, ui."ii-r'0",,'o'ies' careterias & transport

ABUSE
PERSONS FOR DRUG AND TOBACCO
3. ANTI.DRUG & TOBACCO COMMITTEE AND FOCAT
& Tobacco Committee"
F & m e Each HEls shall co nstitute an "Anti-Orug
AnY sub-camPus of
comPrisang of five members dulY notifie
d by the Vice Chancellor/Recto r of the HEl.
mmittee constituted on a sim ilar pafiern to Perform similar
the HEI sha ll also establish its own sub-co
duties.
member and
be headed by the senior most committee
composition of the ADTC: The commiftee shall
chair of the
'ntt""'u. o,r"oo, student Affai^ or seniot university officer / faculty designated as
accessibilitY committee'
b-twomembersfromthefaculty(onemaleandonefemale,bothfemaleincaseofallwomen
university)
c'atleastonememberfromthestudentbodyasmaybeprescribedbytheuniversitymedical center /
d. one repre5enta,," o'rti""t't"l wellbein8 committee / universitys
'
planning & development department
one statf member deputed as secretary to the
ADTC'
e.
General Provisions for work ofthe ADTC:
three members shall
a. for the purpose ofa meeting of the accessibility committee'
constitute a quorum.
shall act as Chair of the meeting'
b. in absence of the Chair, the senior most member
shall in no
c, itre ii"ir anu tf,e ,embers shall
hold office for the period of three years and
than one similar term'
case be eligible for re-appointment for more
members
d. ii" vi." ci.n.uttor.hallappoint all members of the ADTC except theex'officio
and the representative of the student body

will be responsible for ensuring a drug free and

Roles and ResDonsibilities of the ADTC: The committee students in
measures to safeguard the interests of the
smoke free environment in the frEr a]na to tate
the following waYs:
matter regardlng the usage/consumption'
i. by inquiring into, investigating and lesolving any
sale and distribution illegaldruts in the HEI;
any matter regarding the violation ot Anti-
ii. bY inquiring into, investigatini and resolving
Tobacco Legislation at the HEI;
by coordinating with ana ionneainS students
to rehabilitative services including counselling,
iii.
medicalcare and helplines when needed;

I for application ofthe policy on campus tesidential areas

Each university msy develop its o$Tr regulations

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 problems and persistence ofdrug abuse andtobacco
by raising awarenesson the prevalence,
consumption;
5, or"rtai"e advice to HEls regarding the implementation of this policy and relevant
legislation; and
inside and outside the HEI'
li""trti.g "tt""i"e coordination with all relevant stakeholdersofthis policY and mavrelocate
vii. ,"i.i.Ji l[* ,*o"n with hostel wardens for implementation
found addicted student'
;;;;;;;";;;i, t;rpected student for drus abuse or
limited to testing of an accused
By taking any other appropriate measurei including but not
from anY authorized laboratory

th€ ADTC who is from the H!l's administration

3.4. Focal Person for DIuE and Tobacco Abuse: The member of consumption'
related to Drug Abuse and unlawful tobacco
shall be appointed a Focal Person foriiiers staff' orfaculty
The FocalPerson will act as a liaison tofiie
iemuers of tne iElto the ADTC lf a student'
counselling or would
member feels that he or she needs i"ai..t
.na/or rnental health assistance and
may reach out to the Focal
like to report Drug Auuse or smoring,ii"
tt"O"it' facultY or stafl member
matter to the ADTC to begin
person who will connect ttre inoiviouji ioir," ,"ri."t r"qu"rted or
refer the

an inquiry as the case maY be'

ETFORTS TO PREVENT DRUG AND

TOBACCO ABUSE
4
lists actions
abuse, smoking and lllicit smokinS. This section
4.1 HEls must undertake efforts to prevent drug
the Focal Person'
tt ai xetsmust tale as facilitated by the AOTC and

4.2. Aw ness inst a

Each HEI
and sale of drugs is prohibited in Pakistan
Oru8 abuse: Possession, use, distribution penalties
of the legal and disciplinary
Iri, tadents, staff and faculty a'e
,i", aware
"itrr"
for drug possession, distribution and sale

with the prohibition of smokinS under Anti-

SmokinS: HEls must displaY labels in accordance effects
should be made aware of the adverse
Tobacco Legislation. AdditionallY, all siudents
of smoking on health
people about
and promote awarene's and to educate
4.3. Awareness raising strateeiesl rn order to create shall take the
its prohiUition' HEls' through the ADTC'
the negative effects of arug ana touaccJ uselna
following measures: -
faculty/staff members shall attend a
All newly admitted students and newly appointed shall make them
bythe xel The sesslon
mandatory hour-long orientation sessio;' aiianged
,""i" p"rq ind the hazards of drug abuse and smoking'
"it'r'it
newly
Annex-A&8 shall be signed by all existing and
ii An undenakinS in the form set forth in to the
and students' and shall be submitted
r"cruitea/aAmmea faculty, staff members'
relevant office of the university'

matelial through student handbooks

lI The HEI shall distribute drug and tobacco awareness parents and
materials (for awareness o' both
and pamphlets, including in the aomiJons link) This mav
its web
;;;;;;; i".;tp-atlns-details about the HEc poliry (as well as
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 health effects of drug and
include graphical images/pictorial illustrations of the adverse
tobacco consumPtion.

provisions related to punishments for

The relevant warnings under this policy as well
each department in the H€ls'
violatlons sitalt Ue displayed on the notice board of

walks'
campaigns throughout the academic year including -seminars'
Awareness raising-lectuies-shall
be arranged in collaboration with ANF' NGos' and
;;*th;;;, and organized if the H€l is in
Events may be
or"i"tt'J""fJ". ieputable rehabilitation Drug Abuse Day' (lune 26t) and'world No
i"rrli in .o"n"aion with the 'lnternatlonal 'enters
Tobacco Day' (MaY 31d).

strengthen prevention
To create awareness a8ainst druSs abuse and smokinE and develop and
wlll
interventions, collaboration with national and international entities
HEC in
Academv of Hi8her Education that will be
;;;r ;;r-ea;ed E-course through National
faculty and administrative
irnO"torv to, all students (before .ompletion of the detree),
staffduring one yearof launch ofthis policy'

from time to time'

Any other programs the ADTC may determine appropriate

4.4. Act esa oroq ms: Studentsmustbeencouragedtopanicipateinadiversearrayofprogramsas

toward smoking or Drug Abuse These include
healthy enBagements th at may prevent any inclination
lbut are not limited to):

i.extraandco-curricul?ractivitiesoncampussuchastheater,dramaticsetc.
of food amongst the disadvantaged'
ii. community service including plantation, distribution
enSaSement &
uiirn,""r ro* at old/shelter homes (the HEI may require community
service hours at the undergraduate level);

llt fitness, exercise, sports and athletic activities;

who have volunteered and

iv Students, faculty and administrative staff of the university
of this poliq shall be publicly acknowledged and
worked extraordinarily for implementation
conferred upon the cenificate of appr-ecJtion on
intemational Drug Abuse Day' (June 266)
and/or 'World No Tobacco Day' (May 31't) annually;

to provide an avenue to bring

hosting and monitoring of recreational events by
HEls
use; and
together students without drug and tobacco

any other program the ADTC may determine from

time to time'

her or sanizati ons: Student

4.5 Ensa cins st dent cl ubs, o nizatio sands ocieties and coll aboratl n with
raising activities. HEls can collaborate with
societies can additionally be enga8 ed by the HEI in awareness
effectively working for the cause to eradicate
various governmental/non-govern mental organizations,
these liaisons, the students can also be
drug abuse and discourage tobacc o consumPtion. Through
workings
provided with an oPPonunity to vol unteer and facilitate ADTC's

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 WITH DRUG Al{D/OR TOBACCO ADO|CrloN/DE9ENDENCE
5. suPPORr FOR MEMBERS OF HEls DEAUN6
tobacco addiction/dependence
).1. HEls should ensure that students, faculty' and staff facing drug and/or
of the support HEls must provide HEls are
are orovided with ,duquut" Tfris sectlon lists some
"ppon as they choose'
encouraged to provide additional support
psychiatrist available at
o llo A counsellor, psychologist, or
5.2 o m problems or issues
members bY guiding them through any
th e HEI shall helP students, staff anJ faculty consumption. Any student
such as peer Pressure and demotiva
tion which often lead to drug a nd tobacco
stress disorder
such as anxietY, depress ion, or post-traumatic
suffering from any mental health issu es, the
professional. lf the stu dent requires further assistance,
may also seek assistance of the trained For this purpose,
refer the student to reh abilitative services.
counsellor/psYchologist/psychiatrist may
the HEI shall maintain a list of such services

: ln case a student's parents have been

notified pu rsuant to the Provisions of
rdin on wit h Pare
5.3 Co
HEI shall endeavor to coordinat e with
the Parents of such
Sedion 7 2 or Section 7.3 of this Polic], the ing their return to their
dents with rehabilitation and facilitat
students for purposes of helping the stu
studies in case of anY 8aP.
they face a
that students' faculty and staff can call whenever
HEls shall establish a helpline
llelpljlg! All tobacco This
mental health issue or a situation
;t'
have been tempted to use dru8s or
'";;';;;;";
helpline will be staffeO Uy t'"in"O to'n'"ifo"'nO
u i"u' oft'ained volunteers' volunteers may include

il;;; i;6, or'" staff The helpline mav refer - -students to the on-campus
the ADTc or the reievant Focal Person'
rinabilitative services'
counsellor/psychologist/psychiatrist,

de tve Because students, faculty and staff

a
5.5.
psychological assistance , all those who seek suPPort
for
Gng drugs maY need significant medical and m the Focal Persons,
drug or tobacco depe ndence andaddiction fro
basis
the helpline will receive couns€lling on a confidential
counsellors/psychologists/psychiat rists and HEI shall PromPtlY
requires medicalattention fo r drug use th€
Provided that, in the event that a stu dent care for the
coordinate with them to assure the best
inform the student's Parents of the matter and
student.

6. COMP]AII{TPROCEDURE
visits to the
Resurar insgection/monitoring: campus
security sha[ undertake .frequent and random
6.1 and distribution of
cafeterias, canteens, tuck shops, uno lii"' pr"t"s susceptible to the sale' usage
policY and
drugs/tobacco and stop any tiJ'utr'
ifritlt activity occurring in contravention of this
'u'pntou'
relevant legislation.
behavior indicative of
receive training aimed at understanding
6.?. Trainins orosrams: staff and faculty may protect the health of the
drug abuse so that th"y ,,y
t" tt" t"*r terson in order to
'"t"' 'uth-L'i""
students

HEI including (but not limited to) the

student' faculty
6.3. comolaint: Any person associated with the in writing to the
member, non-teaching,,uff, o" submit a complaint

,"""' i" 't'i'

"O'nin''t';ii* 'ititotmay
in drug abuse' illicit smokinS' or the unlawful
sale
Vice Chancellor, ttating that any :u"*itv tr'r" wh istle blower/com pla ina nt sha ll be kept
""t"t"a
or distribution of druer/tou"..o ,t tn""H ii itt" "t

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 the
confidential. The vice chancellor will forward
the complaint to the committee without revealing
identityofthewhistleblower'TheFocalPerson5hallmaintainaproperrecordofallcomplaints.
shared information. Complaints substantive
6.4 lniti al Sc Each comPlaint shall be assessed bas ed on for further
ass ociated with sufficient supportinB doc
uments/evidence shall be considered
in nature and
investiSation bY the ADTC.
makinS its decision through
investigate all non-frivolous complaints before
6.5. byg$!g3!ig!L; The ADTC shall
the following Process:

i- lnitiation of an inquiry

(evidence) that the ADTC uses could be:

ii. The body of facts or information
EYe witness evidence
' possession of any illegal substance' individual
. Physical evidenc" -l-nOi'iO"tto'na in
caught distributing anY illegal
found intoxicated (pt"'"iiv t J"g t"i) or individual
druSs or tobacco on campus
Vldeo recording of the securily cameras
'
prior to any checking'
iii. A personal hearin&/s with the accused

by campus security on the recommendation

iv. Random testinS,/checking of possessions/individuals
of a committee member.

one month of their receipt and the ADTC'S

6.6 gggigigg All complaints shall be decided by the ADTC within
The HEI may assign penalties as
recommendation shall be communicliuJio ,t .on."|.n.d in writing.
"
detailed in section 7 of this policy'
days of the receipt
by the aggrieved within seven working
6.7 Aopeal: An appeal to the decision may be made
i"ttoi
*'t'o tntft the recommendations of the ADTc and
of the decision to the vice ctrancetroi /- '"'lew within seven working days The decision
uphold, minimize, or revert the decision ;uO"
ly tn" to"itt"e
shall be final'
t;ken by the Vice Chancellor / Rector
was made in the complaint
6.8 False Comolaint: ln the event that the ADTC determines that a false allegation
chancellor / Rector and recommend the
Vice
with mala fide intent, it may send ,trlinoingt to trtu vice
Chancettol. Rector take disciplinary action against the complainant'
/

7 PENATTIES

may impose the penatties detailed below'

7.t To discourage drug abuse and smoking, the llEl

on recommendation by the ADTC' take disciplinary

1.2 Drus Abuse: For drug-related violations, the HEI may'
the followinB way:
i i-lilil'r,
t,ro"nts, staff, facultv, and visitors in

the ADTC may refer the offender to the

i. For first time offenders in case of minor infractions'
underSo medical and mental health
in-house counsello'lp'vtioiogitt/ptvtt'iatrist to or
require the completion of the counselling
treatment. This referrrr ,ut l-a in *iiting and
period'
rehabilitative program within a set

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 may
repeated violatlons of this policy' the ADTC
ll. ln the event of a significant violation and/or offender (and
and ultimately suspen_d or expel the
recommend that the xe, orr" , *arnin-g
Further, the HEI would have to comply with
in case ofstudents, notify the student,; ;arents),
applicable law'
any reporting requirements under any

is involved in the distribution or sale

of illicit drugs' the
t lf a student, facutty, or staff member law enforcement
authorities including
HEI shall report the violation to the appropriate
agencies.

in any drug-related offense' campus

ln the event Yisitor is found on the premises engaglng
a
includinE law
,".rn,, ,i.,i,r."ai"t"ly r."port tr,J riolation tJ tne ippropriate authorities
enforcement agencies'
impose the
the HEI may, on recommendation by the ADTC'
7 .3. Sgki!& for smokinS-related violations'
following Penalties:
of
the HEI issue a warninS letter and a notice
i. For a first violation, the ADTC may recommend
disPleasure;

ii'Forasecondviolation,theADTCmayrecommendsuspensiono,thestudentforoneweek
parental notification for students and disciplinary
or more from the pr"'o"i oi-ti" ni''*nh
regulations;
action for faculty and staff as per the HEI's
on
recommend a lonter suspension depending
iii. For a third violation or more' the AOTC may staff as per HEI'r
the severitv of the vi"rtti"" t"Jt"ifit Aisciplinary action for facultv and
regulations;
fined Rs 1'000
in the HEI's premises' the visrtor shall be
iv. ln case any visitor is found smoking
tttt"
shall be taken in accordance with the Anti-
by the HEl, unO tnv f"ti"''nlt"it"w
Tobacco Legislation'
the violator
oftobacco on the premises ofthe HEI'
v. ln case of any unlaMul sale or distribution authorities
;v-;h";;llni stratt be reported to the appropriate
shall be fined Rr. 5,ooo
including law enf orcement atencies'

8 ENFORCEMENT Of THIS POLICY

staff members
shal be conducted, asking students aad
8.1, su,,ey/ Feedback mechanrsm: An annuar survey to maners covered under this policy' ln
q'"'iionn"i'"
to respond to an anony.o,t tlo'" "nJ!-d '"lat"d the
t'*t, tit]ii" through random sampling' The office of
t"ta'cted
case the student body is large,
present them to the AOTC for review and comment'
Focal Person shall analyze the findings and
D€cember
reports along with survey reports by
8.2 Co olia repo rts: HEls must s ubmit annual compliance
prescribed by the HEC from time to time'
31't of each Year to the HEC in a format
the Focal Person
establish the standing ADTC and desiSnate
8.3 lmplementation ofthis oolicv: Each HEI shall submit a statement
in accordance with the pro,isions ot iri'poi't'-io
r"t""h"n october 3t' 2021 and

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 (including the names and
by the aforementioned date
of compliance wlth this provision to the HEc not currentlv have an on-campus
of the appoin;; ;emuers)' rurttrer' HEls that do
designations regard by December
t helPline must make affangements in this
counsellor/psychologi'Vp'vtiit'rci' or tlmeline)'
t iaice to tfre xec uy the aforementioned
01, 2021 (and submn
"""'""t'"i*'pf
the
weightage to the HEls compliance with
this policY in the recurrent grant formula'
8.4 HEC may assiSn
tnstitutional periormance Evaluation
(lPE)
,r"fl"r.ri"rol"o,n-e

l0 lP age
 Annex- A

UNDERTAKING

Roll number/ Registration Num ber

Program Title

Name

CNIC/CRC Number

Contact Number

Eather/ Guardian's Name

Father/ Guardlar's Contact Number

Ge nder

Date of Birth

Mark of ldentification

Blood GrouP

Any DisabilitY

Any Existing Medical P roblem or Mental-Health

lssues
Taking anY Medicine on a Regular Basis (if Yes,
p lease gi ve details)

son/daughter of
t ffiall not be involved in any kind of drug abuse

ffi.ii",,.'ii"',,o.ion-ofdru8andnarcotic5substances)or
is authorized to examine me
for drug abuse at
of tobacco pr.oo"t! Ju nrr' int ner
the unlawtul use jts parents will be
any time and to take ,n,
"
to'"i'ut" ii"'itpL'"^itttn of pollcies' Moreover' read and am
'""""
informed if lwill be in,ot'eo in any aiugT
iJ"t"""ftt"O '"laMulactivitv Further' I have
and Tobacco Abuse in HiSher
aware of the provisions ot trre Hicner'ii:titti* Lo"is'iont Poliry on Dru3

Education lnstitutions.

Slgnature of tatfier/ Guardian {for

students)

Dated

the HEl For current

Note: Please submit this undertaking
form at the concerned office ,after 'ioining
with the timelines prescribed bY the HEI'
members of the HEl, please submit in'accordance

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 ANNEX.B

UNDERTAKING FOR FACUTTY AND STAFF

Name

Designation

Department

cNlc/cRc Number

Contact Number

Gender

Date of Eirth

Mark of I dentitication

Blood GrouP

Any DisabilitY
Issues
Any Medical Pro blem or MentalHealth

(if Yes,
TakinB any Medicine on a Regular Easis
ea5e ve details

or encouraSrnS
drug abuse (bringinS into the campus/consuming
certify that I am/shall not be inuotueo ,i-li!li-nd-'-of products at the H€l The HEI is
consumption of drug and ,ri.,L.."rio|. ii" ,nfu*trf rlse-of tob"cco
implementation of its
".*",n, at any time and to take any measJre to
ensure the
authorized to examine m" to|. drrg auusi Policy on DruS
.*r* Jii" pi"",r,ons of the HiBher Education commission's
oolicies, Further, r have read and am
and Tobacco Abuse in Higher Education lnstitutions'

Signature

Dated

at the concerned office after ioining

the HEI' For current members of
Note: Please submit this undertaking form
prescribed by the HEI'
,i" iei, pi".r" ,uurit in accordance with the timelines

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 Sukkur

I3 SUKKUR IBA UNIVERSITY

MERTT - qUAUW - EXCETTENCE

No: SUK{BA,/ e{nel >oL3 NQTIFICATION

Dare 2-8-)off

Coosequent upon the approval of the Vice ChanceUor, SukLur IBA University and pending
approval of the Syndicate of SuH<ur IBA Univenity the updated "HEC Campus Secutity -
,ri Su*.i1^n.. policy 2020" is implemented at Sutlur IBA Univenity @Iain Campus/Sub
Campuses) with immediate effect.

The Policy is attached at Annexure -A

REG
Sukkur IBA University

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 Annexure-A

POLICY
CAMPUS SECURITY AI{D SI'RVEILLANCE

r. GENERALPOLICY
uoder
The purpose of this policy ls to regulate the
installation' placement and use of tecurity cameras
polic'y applies to
proj"", to monitor and record public areas for safety and s€curity'
This
s.f. .rrpu5 premises of
recording and therefore applies to the
the use of securlty cameras for monitoring and
includinS facultY, staff, student5, visitors, vendors
University and to all members of this communitY,
andcontractors.lngeneral,camerasareintendedtoservetwomainpurposesfortheunlversi:y's
communitY:

Monitoring of Personal Safety - To capture

video' in the event an i
ividual is the subjed of
evidence of what occurred and who is responsible'
harm or crime, that provides information or
individuals'
andthereby deter crimes or harmful conduct toward

video' in the case of lo!t' stolen or damaged

Monitoring of Property Protection - To captute
occurred and who is responsible' and
property, that provides information or evidence of what
thereby deter property crimes or violations

IT. DEFINITIONS
be viewed remotely
S.curlty Camerds - a device used to transmit a siSnal contalning images that can
by authorized --- University personnel;
by authorized R:ce
S€curity camera Monltorlnt - the viewing of security camera images in leal-time
UniversitY Personnel.
camera images'
Securlty Camera Recordlnt -the digital, analog or other electronic storage of security

security camera video feeds'

operators - those authorized to view live or "real-time"
and Control Center (CCC Room) who
Security SYJtems Manater- the Sergeant in charge of Command
with
is most directly responsible for maintaining
university's security camera operation in compliance

this policy.

tII. ELABORATION OF POLICY

A. RESTRICTIONS
of security cameras, monitorinS of cameras, or recording must conform to applicable
The use
provincial and state laws such cameras may not
be used
Universitv Poticies, and applicable federal/
shall not be used in areas
where audio and video recordings are
prohibited. Further, security cameras
generally
where there are legitimate personal
p'i'"ty ton""'n' Examples of such areas at University
include, but are not limited to;

. The interiorof residentiaudormitory rooms

. Restrooms
persons change clothes
Locker Rooms, shower areas, or other areas where
I
 . Private Offices
psychological care
. Any space used to provide physical, medicalor

with approval from the Office of General

An exception may be made for legitimate investi8ations'
law'
counsel and consistent with state and federal

B. PRINCIPLES
campus community by integratint the
HEc is committed to enhancing the quality of life o{ the every
protram A key component isto utilize electronic securlty
use of technology into its safety and security
cameras and their recordings.

policy
University values and applicable laws' this
To maintain personal privacy in accordance with
that observe public or common areas'
establishes procedures and regulates the use of cameras

l.HEc,scontractorwillconductasurveyandwillshareTsR(TechnicalsurveYReport)regardinS
to deploY sec1lrity cameras and the
placement of cameras. However, the decision of whether
the authority ot universivs Security Manager
specific placement of those cameras falls under
or designated POC (Point of Contact) of university
to HtC These decisions will be based on
historical acts of criminal behavior'
risk assessments, 5afety concerns, vulnerabilities and
charge of Command andcontrol center
2. Video cameras recordings can only be accessed byin
to acces3 these video cameras
neither HEC nor any other person from University is allowed
recordingS,
be used to monitor the condud of
3. video cameras (and their recorded images) by will not
visitors except as part of a legitimate
faculty, staff, students, vendors, contractors or other
law or University policy (usually resulting from
investigation pert3tning to conduct violating the
While real-time viewing is not the typical use for
securitY
a written complaint or report)
(nor does it implY or promise) real-time viewing'
cameras, this policy does not prohibit

The live or "real-time" monitoring of security cameras

will be limited Universivs Chief
4.
police will be permitted to view live video when
Security officer or State security agencies/
personnel and at all times will be
necessary and wilt be conducted only by trained' authorized
consistent with this policy and appllcable law.
violations of this policy or applicable law may

result in disciplinary action by the UniversitY {up

to and including termination of employment)

or Prosecution.

C. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

of this policy and is authoriz€d to oversee and

1. University is responsible for the implementation
including installation and monitoring'
coordinate the use of all University security cameras'
server and are not considered to
2. Recordlngs will reside on a secure lnformational Technology
authorized universivs security in
be law enforcement records until a copy is obtained by
incident report, investigative file or other
charge from the secured server and placed into an
any loss and misuse of recordings'
University documentation HECwill notbe 'esponsible
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 primarily responsible for departmental compliance
The Universlvs Chlef Securlty officer is the
with this policy and will review requests for release
ofvideo recordings No release will occur
and University legal counsel' The chief
wlthout consultation with the Vice chancellor/ Rector
locations to ensure that each fixed locatlon
security officer will review and determine camera
cameraconformstothispolicYandwillberesponsibleforcompilinsthemasterlistofcamera
placements at University under Safe campus
project lncluded with the list of camera locations
and the capabilities of the cameras'
will be a general description of the technology deployed
for special events or investigations will
the locatln of temporary cameras that are to be used
be reviewed by the chief security officer
to ensure compliance with this policy and must be
approved before dePloYment.
requests can be made to the Chief
4. lf concerns arise regarding camera placement' written
a proposed camera or for the removal
of an existing
Security officer to forSo the instatlation of
camera.Thechiefsecurityofficerwilldeterminetheappropriatenessofaninsta|lationor
and
person(s) m3kin8 the request and the safety
removal after weighing the concern of the
security of the community.
any
ln consultation with the Universltry's hiSher
authorlty' the Chief Security officer will review
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determine whether the pollcy is being followed'
complaints regardlng camera locations and
complaint while weighing the potential
The Chief of Police will decide the merits of any
benefits in community safety against any impact
on privacy and other issues raised in the
complaint.
received by the university to release
6. The Chief Security officer will review all requests
recordings made under this polic"y No release
of recordings shall occur without authorization
related
as required by law or in accordance with
of{icial requests for digital recordings directly
subpoena or aPplicable law Absent other legal
to a criminal investigation, arrest, prosecution'
release of recordings onlY for legitimate
requirements, the chief Security officer will approve
purposes, such as to protect the University and its
members from harm orfor purposes of legal

defense.
including the recording storage' on a
7 The in charte CCC Room will audit camera operations'
and
procedural changes needed to ensure standards
regular basis and should recommend any
operations conform to this policy'

D. PROCEDURES

use of security cameras The5e

HEC will maintain wriBen procedures on the installation and
policy' and may be updated by HEc
procedures are provided as Appendix 1 of this

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 E. REQUEST FOR SECURITY CAMERAS/INSTALLATION
Vice chancellor/
1. to install new or additional security cameras must be made
All requests
Rector to HEC and must include the followinS:

Proposed Location Purpose

Name and position of departmental point of contact

shalt review all requests to ensure compliance with

the policy and to provide subject
2. HEC
placement' fields of view and to
matter expertise to the department regardin8 camera
coordinate installation and traininS'
of security camera systems
3. HEC shall be responsible for the coordination and installation
status of these cameras along with
finalized bY university POc and shall monitor onty Up/down
accessories from HEC Central Noc by workint with university's lT team and Security
departmentS

4. Any security cameras Purchased, contract' install

or aftempt to install securitY cameras or
recording equipment other than HEc safe campus
will independent of this policy'
public
Display clear caution at locations where cameras
are installed for information of the
5.
that they are being observed'

ry. CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED POLICIES

Proaam
Policv 805. Environmental Health and Occupational Safetv
Action Politv
ilEEiill opoortunit /Non-Disctiminutio'vAffir^ati'e

V. RESPONSIBLE OtrFtCIAL AND KEY OFFICES

Responsible officers ln-charge of Command and Control Center

POC to HEC

Other Key Offices chief Security officer

Vice Chancellor
Recto./ Pro-Redor
 AppeDdi! Addidonal NOC Procedures
(Vsrsion l.l )
to this
view or retrieve camera recordings are subject
1. Any University personnel with access to
and compliance with this policy
policy and are required to acknowledge their understanding
prior to being granted access to security camera systems

2.Allinfolmationacquiredfromtheuseofsecuritycameras(eitherviewedinreal-timeor
of observations or other information
recorded) is considered confldential Any dissemination
other than for official purposes is prohibited'
and quality assurance of all security
3. University is responsible for oversight' enforcement
randomly review camera recordin8s to ensure
cameras covered by this policy and shall
comPliance with this Polic'Y
view and capabilities such as
4, HEc on request of University will limit camera positions' fields of
"zooming" so as to conform to PolicY'
cameras in their workspaces shall be Sranted
5. lndividual departments with approved security
accesstoviewcamerafeeds,butnotretrievestoredrecordinSsexceptthroughrequest
investiSation 15 lsquired' departments
procedures outlined in this policy' lf post-incident
shoUldcontactthechiefsecurityofficerandcompleteanotficialreport.
poliq chief Security officer willmaintain
is not clear' the
6. ln situations where apPlication of this
the status quo of the recordings at issue but seek clarification from UniversltY higher
authorities or HEC.
recordings ln-charge ofCommand and
7. Noattemptshall be madetoalterany part of camera
controlcenterwillconfiSuresecuritycamerarecordingsystemstoreasonablyprevent
reproducing or disseminating in an unauthorized
operators from tampering with, duplicating'
manner any recorded information'
ln most cases' recordin8s will be stored for
8. Recordlngs will be maintained on a secure servet
settinSs
a period of no Iess than 07 days and
no more than 15 days' depending on configuration
reaches capacity' stored images
in the recording device. Once the storage of an archival device
An exception to this procedure is a recording
may become overwritten and unavailable
retainedaspartofacriminalinvestigationorjudicialoradministrativeproceeding(criminal'
bona fide use as approved by the chief
civil or interlal), preservation of evidence or other in
purposes may be recorded to another stora8e device
security offlcer. lmages saved for such
procedures'
accordance with aPp:icable evidentiary
policy parameters of appropriate camera use'
9. All operators will be trained in the technical and
RUPD SecuritY Systems
10. Operators will receive and review a copy of this policy with the
that they have read and undeGtood its
Manager and must provide written acknowledgment
content.
the installatlon of Safe campus project'
11. Operators will receive training on site after

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 angles to vi€w private or excluded areas identified
12. Operators will not alter or augment camera
windows to such spaces'
witnin this policy, including residential spaces or
based on charaderistics of race'
a. operators will not monitor individuals Seneral
protected class covered by
gender, ethniclty, sexual orientation' disability or other
universitY non-discrimination policies operators
in control of cameras shall only
monitor suspicious behavior or search for Suspects
or particular individuals' without
regard to irrelevant individual characterlstics'
in crimina I investigations if approved
b. Mobile or portable video equipment may be used
by the Chief Security officer' This equipment may also be used in non-criminal
limited duration' when there is siSnificant
investiSations or du'ing events but onlyfor a
of the chief'
risk to public safety or security, and with approval
by authorized and trained
c. security cameras may be viewed live or in real-time
operators, thouth such monitoring is expected
to be very limited' ln each case' the
policy'
monitoring of cameras shall be consistent with this
as through the use of a mobile
phone or
d. secondary recording of live video feeds' such
other video camera, is strictly prohibited'

The policY will be reviewed periodically in light

of the feedback received from the
e.
as may be necessary'
universities, faculty, students, etc ' and revised

VI. UNDERTAKING

onbehalfofuniversity------itisacknowledgedthattheabovepolicies'procedures'codes'and
and will be abide
instructions have been read, undeEtood, circulated

Name
(Vice chancellor/ Rector/ chief security officer)

Date;

Signature/ StamP:

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 Sukkur l BA Un vers Cam Secur nds rve illance Pol

1. Introduction
providing a safe and secure environment for all its
Sukkur IBA University is committed to
implementation of a comprehensive security
and
students, faculty, staff, and visitors' The
surveillance policy is crucial to maintaining
the safety and well-being of the university
guidelines and procedures for the use of surveillance
community. This policy outlines the
matters. This policy is inline with HiSher Education
cameras on the campus and related seiurity
Commission,s(HEC)policy,,campUssecurityandSurveillancePolicr,.Alltheaspectsmentioned
part of this policy document'
in the HEC policy shall form an integral

2. Purpose

The purpose of this PolicY is to:

on the campus'
a) Deter criminal activities and misconduct
and property'
b) Enhance the safety and security of individuals

c) Assist in the investigation of incidents

and identification of perpetrators'

response efforts'
d) 5upport law enforcement and emergency

3.scope

IBA University campus and its sub-campuses

This policy applies to all areas within the Sukkur
all individuals accessing the campus'
where surveillance cameras are installed. lt encompasses
visitors' and any other stakeholders'
including students, faculty, staff, contractors,

4. Use of Surveillance Cameras

a) Camera placement and Coverage: Surveillance cameras
will be strategically placed in public
areas, including but not limited to entrances,
exits, parking lots, hallways' common areas' and
other locations where security concerns exist'

fixed and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras as

b) Camera Types: The University will use a mix of
deemed appropriate by the Campus Security Department'

c) Privacy Considerations: Surveillance cameras

will not be installed in private areas' such as
restrooms,changingrooms,andresidentialspaces.Theuniversitywillrespectindividuals.privacy
regulations'
rights and comply with applicable privacy laws and

d)AccessControl:Accessto5urveillancecamerafootagewillbelimitedtoauthorizedpersonnel
WithinthecampussecurityDepartmentandotherdesignatedofficialsresponsibleforsecurity
and law enforcement

e)DataStorageandRetention:Surveillancecamerafootagewillbestoredsecurely,andretentionas
Retained footage may be used
periods will comply with relevant laws and regulations
if required'
evidence in investigations or legal proceedings
monitored in real-time by
f) Monitoring and Review: Surveillance camera feeds may be
authorized personnel for security
purposes Periodic reviews of camera effectiveness and
coverage will be conducted to ensure optimal
functionality'
and other appropriate
g) Publlc Notice: 5i8ns will be posted at various campus. entrances
cameras are in operation'
iocations to inform individuals that surveillance

5. Responsible Use and Data Protection

a) Training and Awareness: All personnel involved

in the management and oPeration of
and
on the responsible use of such systems
surveillance cameras will receive appropriate training
the protection of caPtured data'
will be password-protected and limited
b) Oata Security: Access to surveillance camera footage place
secure servers' and measures will be in
to authorized personnel only Data will be stored on
to prevent unauthorized access, tampering, or disclosure

c)DataSharing:surveillancecamerafootagewillonlybesharedwithexternalparties,suchaso'
law or when necessary for the investigation
law enforcement, as Permitted or requireJ by
criminalactivities.lnadditiontothis,thefootagecanalsobesharedwithuniversity'sdisciplinary
committeeontherequestofcommittee,schair'SharingoffootagewithoutapprovalofVice
Chancellor,toanyindividualisstrictlyprohibitedtomaintaintheprivacyofSukkurlBAUniversity
community.
6. Reporting Misuse or Abuse
cameras or the captured footage should be
Any suspected misuse or abuse of surveillance
reportedimmediatelytothecampussecurityDepartment.Reportscanbemadeanonymouslyif
preferred

7. Compliance and Review

and compliant with
a) This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains up-to-date
relevant laws and regulations'

b) Any proposed changes to this policy will be subject

to appropriate review and approval
processes.

8. Conclusion

SukkurlBAUniversityacknowledgestheimportanceofsurveillancecamerasinenhancing
strike a balance. between maintaining a secure
campus security and safety. This policy aims to
polic'y, the university
environment and respecting individuals' privacy rights. By adhering to this
conducive learning and working environment
reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe and
for all members of the university community'
\IBA
4 Sukkur

SUKKUR IBA UNIVERSITY

,"..q) MERIT. qUAtIW. EXCETTENCE

no:suK.rar$,f oAl>ors Dao 2- 8-)orr

NOTIFICATION
Consequent upoo the approval of the Vice Chancellor, Sukkur IBA Univenity and pending
approval of thl Syrdicate of Sukkur IBA University the updated "IIEC - Policy on Protection
against Sexual A"ra.sn errt in HEls" is implemented at Sukkur IBA University Qr'tain
Campus/Sub Campuses) with immediate effect.

The Policy is atached at Annexure -A

RE
Suklur IBA University
I I
Ct to:
t. ES oYicc Chrncellor
Fr&lSNdcot!/sr.ff
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Ptqred O6.c
AI Dirccto.t
brcrni Andiror
Financc
10. of !}eminetioos

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Sukkur tgl Univesity, lirpon Rord Sukkur-55200, Slndh, Pakistan Tel: +92-71'56114000 UAN: +92-71 (111-7Es-4221 F.rl +92-71-5804419
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 Annexure-A

r)

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THE HtcHEREDUC rloN CoMMIssloN

Pollcy oN PRorECrloN AcAlNsr SEXUAL HARASSMEI{T IN

HIcHER EDuclrloN lNsrlrurloNs

[Effective fuly 1, 2020]

I
 CoNTENTS

5
1. PRTNCIPLES AND PuRPosEs oF THE PoLICY...'.....'."""-'..---'
4
2. PRoHIBITED CoNDUCT......'..........'.....".
5
5
4, DEstcNATED REsouRcEs......'..'.'.".......
E
5. CoMPLAINTS AND REPoRTING..'............
6
6. INTERIM MEAsuREs AND SPECIAL ARRiNGEMENTS """""""" '
7
7. INQUtRY CoMMI'1rEE...........'..""..'..........
8
8. INVESTIGATION AND ADIUDICATION...

9. CONFIDENTIALITY
I

7l
11. RICHT OF APPEAI,
11
12. MALA F|DE ALLEGATIoNS.......'............ --""""""""'
72
13. PRorEcrloN AcAINsr REPRISAL....... "-''"""""""
I4.sPECIALCoNsIDERATIoNsIuGARDINGRELATIoNsHIPsBETwEENINDIvIDUALS.....'.'........''..12
'---""""""' 12
15. EDUCATIoN FoR PREVENTioN........'...
14
ANNEX 1: EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASESAT
HEIS ' .........,........'.

2
 HIGHER EDUCATIoN CoMMtssloN
IN
POLICY ON PROTECTION AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITI'TTIONS

1. PRINCIPLESAND PURPOSES OF THE POLICY

institutions in
1.1. Hisher Education lnstitutions ("HEIs"J are highly consequential
'
' ;:i;;;;; J.ai.""a to the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge'
"i"
Members of the HEI community have several important
rights and.privileges,
and search for knowledse
;;;;;i;;;"g which is the right to pursue inquiry
constraints' The
without hinderance from unliwful oi otherwisi unacceptable
to
been mandated by law
fliltrer faucation Commission (the "HEC"), which has
p.!r..i[" .""aifions under *iri.h HEl.-in the country may be opened.and
scholars'
ipr.",ua, takes very seriously the freedom of teachers'. researchers' a safe
work in
,iri"nt. ,na other members of the HEt community to live and
environment in which their dignity is protected'
sexual hat"ismlnt is important not only because
it threatens
-'-' ;;;;;;; "gainst conduciveness
L2.
of the environment at institutions of higher
it u r."eaoniand
because it
i"r.rjrg. ei rnore fundamental level, such conduct is unacceptable
"
,,iotai"J p".sonat dignity and shall not be tolerated at HEls in Pakistan under
anY circumstance.
harassment shall be
1.3. In accordance with the terms of this policy' sexual
nrnhihited at HEIs in Pakistan, and shall constitute a punishable offence under
the HEI communitv
ii; ;;Iil il; tiEc "ffi.tt the right of every- member of
harassment' The
live, study and work in an environrient that i;free ftom
sexual
taking place' and where
goal ofthis policy is to prevent sexual harassment from
sexul] harassment promptly' fairly'
necessary to act upon complaints o-f.
for-all parties concerned'
irai.i"rJfy "ra *ith due regaid to confidentiality
faculty' dipartment chairs' directors of
- ' All administ."to.r, d""nr,
1.4.
iln supervisory or leadership positioxs have an
;;[ ;ptograms and others ""nagers, along
potiry andits procedures
oUtig"tion io UI frmiliar with and to uptrotd this
its ixistence' HEIs are encouraged
with informing members oitheir staff about
or expand the protections
to formulate internal policies that further strenSthen
available under the HEC's policy on sexual harassmenL
under the
r.s.
- -if,i. p"fi.y f,as been madeiurs'uant to the powers granted to the HEC on all higher
binding
ffigf,!. Eiucation Commis'sion Ordinance, 2002' and is public or private
in the
ea'uiation institutions in the country whether operati:r8.
to compty with ahe HEC's policies may lead to
iuaoii. Viof.tions or failure
regulatory action being taken against non-compliant HEIs'
ofthe provisigT 9flhe
1.6.
- This policy is consistent with and has been made in light
-'p."tJai"i Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010 .(as
Act'')' tt extends the protection. against
amenaea) (t[e "2010 Harassment
*re uEt community' and provides the
,"*uli ri"'."'itln.nt to all memlers or within t}te HEI or to
," aggrieved persons to seek recourse to resources
"pri",
seek redreiil through the provisions ofthe 2010
Act'

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., CoNDUcr
PRoHIBTTED
request for sexual
2.t.
,,Sexual
harassment,, means any unwelcome sexual advance,
physical conduct ofa sexual
favors or other verbal or written communication or
nature, or sexually demeaning attitudes, where:

a)Submissiontosuchconductismadeeitherexplicitlyorimplicidyaterm
or condition of an individual participation in any
HEI;.
activity at the
ionduct by an individual is used as a
b) iubmission to or relection oi such
that individual; or
basis for academic or employment decision affecting
of unreasonably interfering with
O ir.ii .""ar., rtas the purpose orwork effect
or of creating an
an individual's academii or performance'
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working environment'
intimidating hostile, or offensive educational or
can range ftom visual signals or
2.2.
- -Sexual harasr."nl m"y be ouert or subtle' and t0
sign language
or
g.r*i". a ,erbal abuie to physical contact along with hand (see Annex 1 for
denote sexual activity, peisistent and unwelcome flirting
examples of various manifestations)'
this policy' This
2.3. The following behaviors are specincatty prohibited under
dennition provided in clauses
following are mear, ,o ptJdt specificity to the
.*i'*ii'u" list' and other behaviors that fall within the
2.1. However, it is ,o,
scope ofthe definition"n
above shall also be prohibited'

Acts.that would be included

a) Especially Egregious Non'Consensuo' Actr:
be covered under the
in the category of t'pt Witift such situations.will
and the courts will
laws ofthe .ountry Ind lt* tnforcement institutions has a
administration
inu.r,ig",. ana ailuJicate accordingly' the HEI offer immediate
special obligation to of," preven;;le ':"::l:t'
requtreo'
aisistance and take interim measures when
seii io'to"t' lntl'd"' sexual contact with another
a) iii'consensuat
Person without consent
that violate the sexual privacy of
c) Sexual Exploitation,:iating of actionsanother
others or taking sexual adv"antage of
without their consent' For
or. distributing explicit
example, taking piciures, videoiaping viewing
without tJreir consenL
irn"!J" o. t"*uir i'formation ofantthir person
that there be
d) Other Per|'astve or Severe Behaviors: It tois not necessary
be categorized_,as . serual
adual sexual conta;-i;; a behauio.
Other unwelcome behaviors are also
prohibited if(i] they are
harassment'
basedonanindividual,ssexorgender[ii)arepersistentorhighlyserious
and (iii) create whictr ii.intimidating or hostile'-These
"n "irnotpi'tti
include but are not li;itea to lewd remarks or gestures' highly offensive
anothels
jokes of a r.*u,r n'i"u, commenting inappropriatety about
bodY, and stalking'
based on their sex
e) Sex''iscrimtnodon: Adverse treatment of individuals such as the
or gender rather tntn-on ff is would include instances
singling out lfor t"t'
'"tii treatment as lower salary or grades' or
"au"rs" the basis ofsex or gender'
rno?. .-"u".. iunishment) ofperson[s] on

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2.4 All the actions categorized as sexual harassment when done physically or
verbally would also be considered as sexual harassment when done
electro;ically such as through the internet, e- mails, social media, texting,
telephone, voicemail etc.
2.5. All actions of harassment or discrimination may be taken by a person of any
gender against a person of the same or another gender, and would need to be
IonsiderJd by ttre HEI ifthe act qualifies as a prohibited act under the policy'
2.6. Sexual harassment is especially offensive when perpetrated by
persons in
authority, and when submission is made a condition toward any HEI activity or
is made the basis ofthe evaluation of an
benefit (for example, when submission
individuall.
2.7 Sexual haiassment will be considered especially egregious when the accused
.

knuw o. ,er.onably should have known that the victim was in an impaired
or
in.rpJ,","a .o,ei However, impairment of the accused, such as a result of tle
use of any illegal substances, shall not diminish their responsibility for
harassment under this PolicY.

3, IuRIsDIcrtoN
other members of the
:.f. inis poliry applies to actions by studens, faculty, staff,parties as service
Uft clmmunity (such as interns, residents etc'), or third [such
providers, visitors etc.J, when the misconduct occurs:
a) on the HEI propirty [i.e. on campus) or in its immediate vicinity;
bJ the XU property, if (il the conduct occurs in connection with an HEI
' off
recognized program or or (iiJ the conduct may create a hostile
"itiuity
enviionment or pose a safety risk on campus; and
cJ the univeriity's computinS or netlvork resources accessed from an
' using
off-cimpus location, which shallbe deemed to have occurred on campus'
4. DESTGNATEDRESoURCES
(the
4.1. The HEI shall designate at least two members of the HEI administration
"Focal Persons"), it least one of whom shall be a woman' to offer support and
immediate assistance to those who have experienced sexual harassment'
contact information of such individuals shall be easily available, including
on
the HEIs website.
The HEI shall also constitute an Inquiry Committee to investiSate and
adiudicate
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4.2.
'
ril"gations of prohibited conduct (the "Inquiry Commiftee") in accordance
"nf
wiil tfrJ provisions of Section 7 below. Those who have experienced sexual
harassment may also contad members of the lnquiry Committee for
support
and advice.

5, CoMPLAItffSANDREPoRTING
5.1. A complaint may be lodged by any person who -has- experienced sexual
harassment as defined in 5ection z lFrotriUitea ConductJ read with Section
3
or u'ith any member of
fiurisdiction) ofthis policy, with either the Focal Person
the Sexual Harassment lnquiry Committee'
5.2. In casesin which the conduct in question falls within the scope of the 2010
Harassment Act, the affected person shall also have an option to submit
a

complaint to the Ombudsperson in accordance with the provisions ofthe 2010

Harassment AcL
or any
5.3. In the event that a complainant is reluctant to contact the Focal Persons
colleague'
members of the tnquiry Committee, the complainant may contact a
dean or VC'
instructor, the empioyment supervisor, manager, department chair'
to the
ti*itt u" ii," .".pontiuitity ofine individual contacted to report the casealleged
inqui.y co**itiue without identifuing either the. complainant or the
offina". to ask for advice on-procedure and poliry from them to effect
"nasolution is necessary.
solution, ifa
5.4. Complainants shall be to submit c-omplaints promptly' preferably
"n.or."g.d
within 3 months but no later th-an 12 months from the last date of the
alleged
granted by the Focal ?ersons
harassment' An extension of up to 1 year may be
for the delay
or the Inquiry Committee upon writtin request stating the reasons
in submitting the comPlaint.
instances.of
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5.5.
- All members of the HEI community are encouraged to report any
;;;"i harassment that they ..y it'"observed to the Focal Persons or ttre
community'
irqri.y Corr"i""e. For the-purposes of safeguarding the campuspoliry even in
HEls have an obligation to invesiigate material violations of this
the event that a formal complaint has not been filed'
resources'
5.6. As soon as a complaint or report is received by one of-the designated
it shall be shared by him oi her (within a period of 24 hours) with all Focat
for further action'
Persons and members of the lnquiry Committee
complaint to
5.7. For minor violations, complainints may opt to make an informal
eithertheFocalPersonorthelnquiryCommittee.Theprimaryobjectiveof
informalresolutionmechanismistotakepreventativeaction,sothatminor
given to tie accused to
violations are detected early and appropriate warning is
degree ofseriousness lf
siop ti,. off"naing behavioi before it reaches a higher
tlre.incident.upo-.t"dthroughthismechanismconstitutesprohibitedconduct
deal with the
under Section 2 of this poiicy, the Inquiry Committee shall
complaint accordinglY.

6. INTERIM MIASURES AND SPECI,AL ARRANGEMENTS

resources or any
6.1, As soon as a complaint or report is received by designated
on the nature and seriousness of
member of the HEi administration, depending
the offence, the Focal Persons shall take appropriate steps to Provide interim
otherwise mav be
;;;;;;;#;ry Le requested bv the affeiied personsor as
with the measures
I""-r""J lf tie affected person is not satisfied
taken, he or she may cont;tfi any member of the Inquiry Committee for
"pp."ptiate.
to:
necessary action' lnteiim measures include but are not Iimited

for the purposes

a) adiustment in class or examination schedules, including
of attending hearings;
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 b) access to counselling services or other appropriate medical assistance:
cJ change in the work assignments;
dl arraigement for any assessments or evaluations to be made by a neutral
person;
el ;djustment to class schedule, including withdrawal from course or
changing the sectioU
I noti{ln[ the campus security officials (or law enforcement in case of
serious violations) regarding the violation;
g) impositions of a HEI wide order designed to prohibit contact or
communication between certain persons;
h) change of the housing arrangement of certain persons; or
ij any oiher measures that may be deemed appropriate'

7. INQUIRY COMMITTEE

- The Inquiry Committee

7.1, shall be responsible for the investigation and
of any complaint received in connection with the violation of this
"Jluai""iion
policy.
? .2, The inquiry Committee shall be constituted in
the following manner:

a) The committee shall consist of three members, at least one of whom shall
be a woman and one of the members shall be a member of the senior
management ofthe HEI.
bJ All mlmbers of the committee shall be employees of HEI and will be
appointed by the Vice Chancellor (the "vC"). after the VC has taken
ntminations from senior members of the HEI administration' The VC may
co-opt one or more members from outslde the HEI if it is otherwise
not
potribla t, datigoate three members as described above'
c1 irtemUers of the-Committee shall be individuals who are known for being
principled, credible, fail gender-sensitive and have a strong character
to. pressure from
[rorn"'on"'*tto wilt not ihange their decision due in
friends, colleagues or seniors). They shall have not conflict of interest
particular cases, and shall be impartial and unbias-ed'
dJ i"fembers of the Committee shall be appointed for a term- of two year
' (shorter terms may be required occasionally to fill vacanciesJ No member
ihall serve for moie than two consecutive terms' Former members will be
eligible for reappointment after a lapse of two years'
e) On"e ofthe ..*i..t ofthe committee shall be appointed as the Chair by
the VC, whose duties shall include, but are not limited to: maintaining
order during hearings, answering procedural questions, Eranting or
denying adj-ournments, maintaining proper documentation of the
p.o.""dlng., which shall constitute the official record and reporting
iecommenlations of the Committee to the vC' All these duties shall be
undertaken in consultation with the Committee members'

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 f)' ln case a complaint is made against one of the members of the committee'
that membeishall be replaced by another (impartial member] for that
particular case.

T.3.TheHElshallendeavortoprovidetrainingtomembersofthelnquiry
this
Committee in investigation and adjudication of conduct prohibited under
policy.
This
Z.+. an Uet staff member shall be appointed to assist the Inquiry Committee'
work shall include responsibilities such as organizing meetings' acting as a
parties involved, record keeping
liaison between the committee and the other
,rrf.,ng updating a database to track the processing of complaints' and
ensuri-ng""a
at
appropriate awareness raisingaboutthe issue ofsexual harassment
HEI.

8. INvDsrtcATloNANDADluDlcATIoN
to the Inquiry
8.1. All complaints alleging Sexual Harassment shall be forwarded
by the Focal Persons or any other
Committee within 21 liours ofbeing received
office of the HEI.
the lnquiry
a.Z. A. ioon as is reasonably practicable after receiving a complaint'
complaint meets
committee shall determine whetler the alleged conduct in the
the criteria set forth in Sections 2 (Prohibited Conduct) and Section
3-

by a maiority ofthe members of

flurisdiction) ofthis policy. If it is determined
ih; i";rt tommittee tirat the alleged conduct meets the aforementioned
criteria, a formal investigation shall be initiated'
policy is
g.S.
- - in th" absence of a foriral complaint, if a serious violation of this
against the same
;;p"d to the Inquiry Committie, or a series of allegations
by maiority vote to
pu'..on received, the Inquiry Committee may determine
"r"
initiate proceedings after notiffing the VC'
receipt of
8.4. After initiating thJ investigarion, ind not later than three days ofthe
a written complaint, the lnquiry Committee shall:

a) communicate to the accused the charges and statement

of allegations
' leveled against him/her, the formal written receipt.of which will be giveu
b) ;;q;; ih" ,".rr"d within seven days from the day the charge is
on his/her
communicated to him/her to submit a written defense and
the committee shall proceed ex-
failure to do so withoui reasonable cause,

Parte; and
.)' lnqui.u into the charge and may acquire.and examine such oral or
doiumentary evidence* in support of the charge or in defense of
the
(including by
accused as the Committee may consider necessary
to cross"
summoning potential witnesses) and each party shall be entitled
examine the witnesses against him/her'

B
 The following rules shall be applicable to the hearings
conducted by the Inquiry
8.5.
Committee:
a) All hearings shall be closed hearings;
ift" f nqrii Committee will hear statements from the complainant(s) and
tj-' any other
."rponi"ri1r1, the witnesses if any (as required) and study parties or
ao.'rrn"rt" andTor evidence as presented by the relevant
collected in the process ofconducting inquiry;
c) ihe tnquiry Committee shall have disiretion to limit testimonyto and the
questio;in; of witnesses to those matters it considers relevant
disposition of the case;
power to compel a
dl The Chair of the Inquiry Committee shall have the
- *itn"rr ,o.na, ana in" complainant(sJ and/or respondent[s] may
i"
request the Chair's aid in this regard;
et of any of the
rhi comolainant and the resp;ndent may at any stageaccompanied
"' in tttit poritv be represented and/or bv
;;;;;;;ffiin"a
another Person ofher/his choice'
n ihe committee shall have the right to acquire any relevant piece of
" ;;i;;;';;"-iltrer tneir undersianding of the case and the relevant
provide them with
narties. witnesses and administration arJ required to
iri. ao.u..no,ion and/or evidence to facilitate the investigation;
-globiectivedocumentationoftheproceedingsoft}relnquiryCommittee
Jnj u. *r,,*i;t;h"," high confidentialiry of the records and other
such material shall be upheld at all times;
and
rrl ii"-*+"ra"nt shall be allowed to cross question the complainant
witnesses unless the committee decides otherwise;
policy' the Inquiry
il vy'here anv procedural matter is not dealt with in this
" ;;il;;'"';;;, guiaea uv the principles of fairness' establish anv
apPropriate Procedure'
8.6. MembersoftheHElcommunityhaveanobligati.on.tocooperateinan There
i;;;,ft"", and refusal to cooperate may result in disciplinary toaction limit their
,n"v- uE .ir.urtunces in which the complainant 'iy..*itl
proceedings' The complainant shall not be subject
to
"r?t.ir"ir"-ii-irr.-
iil.,piii", Lr, ift. HEimay be ob-ligated to proceed with the investigation'
8.7 ;;ii;;; ihe formal treiring; th! memberscomplaintof the Inquiry committee shall
based on the totality of
a"iiU".",? and determine the validity ofthe
the circumstances. The presence ot of evidence cannot always be the
"b'untu and
,oi" ..it..i, o, ."t ich a judgment can be made' The credibility ofstatements
committee members
.ont"*, .rtt U" tept in mi;d during the deliberations Th^e
the deliberations'
*iti .u".i, a decision unanimousl! or by a maiority afterwill
d;;il; complalnt is found to be valid' the Commiftee recommend an
appropriate PenaltY.
8.8. i'h:'1";r;t ;".*ittee shall complete the jnquirysendand recommend its final
its decision to the VC
a".iii"li*irrti, , period of 30 days' lt shall then thereof (which shall
sivinp its findings in writing by recording reasons
action' Recommendation
i;;ile;;;;;t".of dissent; fir endorsement andwithin seven days'
,iii" i.qri.y C"*mittee shall be implemented
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9. CoNFtDEt{TtaLlrY
9.1. Confidentiality shall be enioined on the Focal Persons' the Inquiry
Committee
preclude the reasonable and
and all othersinvolved in the process' This does not
ait.i."i ait.fotr.e of informition in order to elicit the facts of the case' or to
implement and monitor properly tle terms of any decision'
9.2. il; Fo."l p".sonr, oithe Inquiry Committee and their support staff
."*b... breaches
shall be subject to administrative discipiin;ry action for inappropriate
of confidentialitY on their Part
shall be
9,3. Ail notes and iecords arising in connection with an investigation
maintained in a confidential file at HEI'

10. PENALTIES
the following sanctions may be
10.1.In cases in which the respondent is a student,
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imposed:
or
lj-in .".. of minor violations, the student may be issued a warning
' reprimana. These shall be considered when adjudicating future
violations.
sanctions may be
b)
-' tn case of more serious violations, the following formal
irpor.a' disciplinary probation, withholding of degree for a period of
time, suspension or exPulsion'
above: campus
c; iire iolto*ing may be added to any of the penalties listed of the respondent
servicej relocation ftom campus iousing; exclusion
grounds' or ftom one or
ftom a designated portion[sJ of HU buildings or
penalty is appropriate to
more HEt disignated activities, (provided such
prevent the respondent from-
the offence ani where the penalty does not
pursuing her/his studiesJ; attending educaiional program; inclusion of
in the case of the first instance of
decision in the stuOent's iecotd' exte-pt
a minor violation (for up to seven years)'
-' - In cases in which theHel,
10.2. respondent is a'member of the faculty, researcher -or
tr of the ihe iollowing sanctions may be imposed (individually
"*pl"V*ltt
o. in co-tinationJ, keeping in view the terms of the
applicable employment
policies:
a] oral or written rePrimand;
b) counselling or trainine:
.j a specified personnel file[s) ofthelespondent;
inctrrion oitt e decisiln in
buildings
ai
-' exctusion oftne resiondent from a deiignated portion[s) of HEI
desi[nated HEI activities' where such
grounds, or ftom one or
oi more
not
p"ri.tty i, appropriate to the offence;nd where the penalty does
her/his professional duties;
p."r"nt tt i"tpondent ftom carrying out
"
eJ the imPosition ofa flne;
f1 .u.o.m"nd"tion for suspension of the respondent without pay;
or
il recommendation that di;missal proceedings be commenced;
with the terms of
hJ otheruanrtion., ,. iu"'ned appiopriate' in accordance
the emPloYment Policies'

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11. TTIGHT OF APPEAL
ii:.s"ih
- -'- the complainant and the respondent shall have a. riSht to appeal the-
from the date of
decision of the tnquiry Committee witlin a period of 30 days
notifi cation of the decision.
falls within the scope of the 2010 Act the
-- - cases in which the conductoption
tt.2.in
to file an appeal to the Ombudsman in
party shall have an
"ggti"r"a
aiiordance with the provisions ofthe 2010 Act' ,,Appellate
Body") appointed
-^- ii.r" ,r,"; te a three-member
rr.:. appellate body (the
member ofthe HEI administration
UV if," VC ifr"t shall include at leaii one senior
(at the level of dean or equivalentJ and at least one of the members of which
be a
:;n;';;;il rlo m"ruut or tnt lnquiry committee shall concurrently
h.ad been made against one
memUer oftne eppellate Body ln case t'e complaint
ofthemembers.ofthecommittee,thatmembershallbereplacedbyanother
particular case'
[impartial member) for that lnquiry Committee can
fr.+. ippJ to tf,e eppeilate nody against the decision ofthe
be filed on the following grounds:
poliry;
a) the alleged conduct does or does not fall within the scope of this of-
Ui tire Inq"uiry Committee reached a decision without consideration
material information;
or materially
O' tii" i.posea penalty is unfair because it is disproportionate
different from that imposed for similar misconducu or
was
d) the adiudication process followed by the Inquiry Committee
ProcedurallY unfair'

with the
to reach its decision, the Appellate Body may communicate
^^'" ln order
11.5.
of the HEI
;;i;r;,h; ;"mbers offiLthe inquirycommittee or other members
communitY as it deems
The Appellate Body may, on consideration ofthe
appeal and any other relevant
-- -
11.6.
30 days in
*"i".ijf, confirm, set iside, vary or modiff the decision within to
."tp".i of *f,i.f, iuch appeal is made, and shall communicate the decision
boih the parties, the VC and the Inquiry Commi$ee'

12, MALA FIDE ALLEGATION

harassment made out of malice or intent to hurt
the
-- - r.f." ,ff"grtions ofsexual
ii.r. to be dealt
."protioi of the persons against whom -the complajnt isfled areharassment
with as serious off"n.e, t*iaking mala fide allegation of
sexual
is a serious
f.no*ing i,-,o be false, whether In a formal or informal context'
offense under this Poliry.
that a false allegation made
12.2. In the event that the lnquiry Committee determines
---
i;;h;;";;laint with mali fide intent, it may recommend appropriate action
by sending its findjngs to the VC [by recording
reasons
"g"intitfr"'*r.prainant and action' In cases
ttereof and including any note ofd'issentJ forendorsement-
the Inquiry
in *f,i.f, the condrict ialls within the scope of the 2010 Act'
cases to the
committee may recom*end the handing over of such
tl
 0mbudsperson for taking further action against the complainant who made the
false allegation with mala fide intent.

13. PROTECNON AGAINST REPRISAL

13.1. HEls shall not allow reprisal or threats of reprisal against any member
of.the
HEI community who makes use of this poliry (formally or in-formally)' HEIs shall
also prohibiB such threats or actions against anyone.who participates (e'g'
tesrides, assists, etc.l in proceedings held under its jurisdiction'
13.2. Retaliation or any othei action against complainant of sexual
harassment is to
L" t"L", seriously under the f,rovisions of this policy' All allegations of
policy' and
retaliation would be investigated formally under the purview ofthis
if substantiated, would result in appropriate disciplinary action'

14. SpEclAL CoNslDERATloNs REGARDNG RELATIoNSHIPS BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS

14.t.ln contrast with sexual harassment, personal relationships among consenting
norms of
adults ofthe HEI community that do not breach the social and cultural
the society are, in general, a private matter'
14.2. Under the policy i;is highly inappropriate for any member of the community to
establish.n inti.rt" rJhtionstrip with a student, subordinate or colleague on
whose academic or work perfoimance he or she will be required
to make
that the individual may not involve
froiessionat luagments. Th; policy requires
ihemselves ln suih conduct ai the professional responsibility for supervision or
oversigtrt would be affected in such cases Relationships with a difference in
poweiand authority can seriously affect the institutionalworking as well as the
ireclibility of all involved. In particular, intimate or romantic relationships
between faculty members and students (whether at the undergraduate
or the
$aduate level) shall be prohibited.

15. EDUCATIoN FoR PREvENTtoN

15.1. To ensure prevention of sexual harassment on campus, HEIs should develop
programs to educate its staff, faculty and students as well as provide written
maftrial for reference. Education is essential to sensitizing the university
faculty, staff and students in order to eliminate sexual harassment on
campus'
This shall be done in multiple ways, including those listed below'
15.2. The HEC's Sexual Harassment Poiicy, any of the university's
internal policies as
well information regarding the 2010 Act shall be:
(a) available on the HEI website;
G) be a part ofthe package that all new hires receive; -
i.j U. "-p.tt of orientation of new students and included in any written
material given to them;
(d) be includid in the HEI's Prospectus (a summarized version); and
(eJ displayed in prominent locations on campus

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15.3. The names ofthe Focal Persons and the members ofthe Inquiry committee shall
posted on
be made visible/accessible to the HEI community throu8h its website'
notice boards, etc.
15.4. The HEI shall ensure that its relevant members
(e'g, Focal Persons' members of
-- Committee, HR personnel, etc) attend. a training to educate
tte Inquity policies. once
themseives on sexual harassment and relevant the laws and
for educating all
trained, designated HR personnel shall be made responsible
p...""ra, sirf, frcutty, students that ioin the HEI' This will be an ongoing
activity.
disseminate and display information about these
-- niL iepartments at HEI mustsexual
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fS.S.
harassment, how to respond to it and what
p.og.ir., what constitutes
io d-o when someone asks for advice about sexual harassment'

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 ANNEX 1
EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HANASSMENT CASES AT HEIS
A. Actual Reported Cases
of
The following is a list of actual reponed cases that are provided as examples
what constitutes sexual harassment.

a. Asking female students to visit personal offices of their

grades
superiisors/authorities in-charBe after office hours to discuss their
and assignments.
b. Asking fimale students to meet supervisor/authorities in-charge out ofthe
HEI piemises with the promise of improvement in grades'
c. Financial and sexual gratification from graduate students [PhD'
M'Phil'
Masters) bY their suPervisor.
d. Unwelcome sexual advances, whether or not they involve physical
touchinS.
conduct' gossip
e. Sexual 1oku., *ritten or oral references to sexual
"-pith"tt,
regarding one's sex life.
sexual
i Co-mmerits on an individual's body, comments about an individual's
objects'
activity, deficiencies, or prowess; displaying sexually suggestive
Pictures, or cartoons'
gestures'
g. Unwelcome staring, whistlin& brushing against the body, sexual
or suggestive or insulting comments.
h. lnquiries into one's sexual experiences'
i. Discussion of one's sexual activities (even if males are discussing this
it is
done deliberately in front of female students or colleagues)'
j. Using derogatory and abusive language that refers to others mother's
or
sister's bodies.
k Acts of sexual connotation relating to the same as a common usage in
conversation.
B. Types and ExamPles
The following list provides further examples ofactual reported or common
cases

by category:

l. Misconduct bY Teachers
a. Male Teacher isked the Female student, ifyou want "A" grade, you need to
take your final exam at mY home.
u. Male head of the department forced the female subordinate employee by
telling her that ifshe wants her contract extended she needs to spend time
with him after office hours'
c. Male HOD deliberately touching or hitting the body offemale employee by
ffle or pen/pencil.
d. Male ieaclier referring to female bodies and reproductive cycles to
embarrass female students during class lectures.

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e Needy female students were given financial support by Faculty member in
exchange for sexual favorsfl
f, Studenis complaints of a teacher telling vulgar jokes during classes which
had sexual innuendos0
c. Complaints against male supervisor/teacher
spending long hours locked
away in office with a young female colleague or studenL

2. Misconduct by Students
a. A male studeni making vulgar iokes about a female student on the social
media or verbally telling vulgar jokes about her to his fellow students'
b. Students sending in wrinen notes letters, emails with requests for
intimacy
c. Female student asked the teacher to provide the final grade list of all
students. When the teacher refused to do that, the student registered a
complaint against the teacher that he tried to hold her hand in parking lot
while asking her to meet in private for grade list.
d, Female suaent visiting male teacher in his office unnecessarily and
spending long hours and initiating intimacy for benefits (of grades,
employment or even monetary).
e. Reieaiedly following particular female students around the campusE

3. Misconduct by EmPloYees
a. Using .,ulga. languig" to address females (student, faculty and other
employeesJE
b. To iouch their intimate parts in the presence ofwomenB
c, Younger faculty member was blocked by Dean of the relevant faculty to
get higher education (PhD/PhiD [upon her retusal to comply with his
undue demandsl.
d. Iunior faculty wis transferred to another department against her will by
ihe authorities as a punitive measure for not compllng with undue
requests for (sexual) favors.
e. Giving extra- favori to young female faculty/staff in nominating their
names for international/domestic trips for their attention.
f. Threatening female students by using forged/fuke documents and
pictures to blackmail them into compliance.
g. inonyrout letters/pamphlets/e-mails defaming or character
assassination of employees/teachers/students.

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