Spectrum
Spectrum
About Details
‘Spectrum’ The Diversity and Inclusion Club of IIM Kashipur performs several crucial duties by establishing a secure and welcoming environment. The club makes the college a place where students from various backgrounds can connect and experience a sense of belongingness. The club assists in promoting knowledge and instruction on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The club intends to create a safe space for individuals from diverse backgrounds with the aim to work towards maintaining the inclusive, and equitable environment for students, alumni and fellows throughout the campus and for future colleagues with the vision to prepare the MBA cohort for careers in forward-thinking corporations that value diversity and actively foster cultures embracing mutual respect among individuals belonging a different races, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, religious backgrounds, genders, gender identities and expressions, and sexual orientations.
The club wanted to draw attention to the importance of addressing the issues that various indigent groups confront and to educate students, teachers, and staff about the need for an inclusive campus, which would ultimately result in a significant change in society as a whole. One of our larger goals is to combat mental health issues and gender bias. Spectrum's goal at IIM Kashipur is to advance the competencies of all people and communities by taking an equitable stance and acting as a change agent.
Chairperson
Assistant Professor
DEVJANI CHATTERJEE
+91-7900444090
d[dot]chatterjee[at]iimkashipur[dot]ac[dot]in
Members
Activity
- Unity in Diversity: A quiz competition on the theme POSH, Pride, Gender diversity etc., followed by a business case competition wherein participants were encouraged to present about their ideas on local desi culture on the theme “Vocal for Local”. This was conducted under the banner of Agnitraya 9.0 to create awareness among students about desi culture in India.
- POSH Workshop: The workshop was conducted to on the topic “Importance of POSH at workplace”. About 40 students participated to learn about the nuances of sexual harassment and how to deal with it within the workspace.
- International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women (15 days Pakhwada): Candle March, Voices of Women, Open Mic: 25th Dec, 2022 - 10th Dec, 2022 - As instructed by Govt. of India, 25th Nov was observed as “International Day for Violence against Women” and 25th Nov - 10th Dec as “Discrimination against Women Pakwada” wherein a number of events were organized during the time period. These ranged nukkad natak, posters to spread awareness on the issue, and candle march to bring to light the challenges faced by women.
- Breaking Stereotypes: A social media campaign aimed at letting people know about the stereotypes the students are breaking and promoting inclusivity inside the campus.
- Heart to Heart: An event wherein one could write handwritten letters to freely express their feelings or thank, sorry or congratulate to their friends and loved ones in an intimate yet surprising manner.
- POSH Quiz: A quiz aimed to spread awareness about importance of POSH inside the campus and at the workplace.
- Tug of Words: A fun-filled event to learn and connect more with team mates, friends and partners. Words associated with ‘diversity and inclusion’ were emphasized upon to sensitize students, as encouraged by the need of the hour.
