CHENNAI: With the new semester for the academic year beginning from Monday, Anna University had directed the deans and head of departments (HODs) to follow necessary preparation works before the commencement of the semester. Part of the preparation, students have been asked to use bicycles within the campus and food delivery executives will be allowed only till the gate.
Students will be encouraged to use bicycles within the campus and avoid bikes and cars. As per the notification from Anna University, students are to be informed about the existing street lights and well-lit pathways across the campus at night. “Additional lights can be installed based on feedback,” the notification.
Students have been directed to wear identification cards at all times and if forgotten to record their name, register number and entry and exit time with the security personnel.
Additionally, students have been asked to download Kavalan Uthavi App and keep the authorities informed through campus helpline in case of any untoward incidents.
It also mandated that delivery executives should not venture beyond the entrance gate of the university, said a Daily Thanthi report.
Further in ensuring campus security, construction labourers are not to stay in campus after working hours, arrange local patrolling by security personnel and conduct regular montly meetings with faculty in charge of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH).
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(With inputs from Online desk)