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Enhancing Female Representation in Senior Faculty at Centurion University
Centurion is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are treated with respect and dignity. This Non-Discrimination Policy Against Women is designed to ensure that no individual is subjected to discrimination or harassment based on their gender, in accordance with Article 15 and 16 of Indian Constitution. Our university has a policy to encourage women to pursue senior academic roles, with the goal of increasing the proportion of senior female academics. As part of its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, CUTM has established a comprehensive policy aimed at increasing female representation across its faculty and senior leadership. The university has set ambitious targets, including a minimum of 40% female representation among new faculty hires and 30% among senior academic promotions within the next three years. To achieve these goals, the university implements targeted recruitment strategies, mentorship programs, and training initiatives to address unconscious bias and promote gender equality. Additionally, annual progress reviews are being conducted to monitor and adjust strategies as needed. This policy reinforces CUTM’s dedication to fostering a vibrant and inclusive academic community, where women have equal opportunities to succeed and contribute to the institution’s excellence.
- Number of senior academic staff: 73
- Number of female senior academic staff: 18
- Proportion of senior female academics: 1:4
The University has a comprehensive policy of non-discrimination against women, which is outlined in our:
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Gender Equality Policy
- Anti-Discrimination Policy
These policies ensure that:
- Women have equal access to education, employment, and opportunities
- Women are treated with dignity and respect
- Women are protected from discrimination, harassment, and bullying
- Women have equal opportunities for career advancement and leadership
- Women’s voices are heard and valued in decision-making processes
Our university sets its goal to achieve an increased proportion of senior female academics to 40% within the next 3 years. We attempt to achieve gender parity in senior academic leadership positions and foster a culture of inclusivity, support for women’s career advancement by implementing various strategies such as targeting advertisement to attract female candidates, blind hiring process to reduce unconscious bias, mentorship programs pairing female academics with senior mentors, dedicated faculty development programs, networking events and conferences. By implementing these policies and tracking progress, our university is committed to increasing the representation of women in senior academic roles and promoting gender equality.
