Exhibit 1
The mentoring system established by LPU plays a crucial role in the holistic development of students. The mentorship aims at providing guidance and support throughout their academic journey at the university. Students are assisted through multifaceted mentoring support systems, including academic mentoring by academic mentors, psychological support by the Department of Counseling & Happiness and YourDOST, and career counselling by the Centre for Professional Enhancement (refer Exhibit 1)
Induction Mentoring
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 2
At LPU, the mentoring of student starts from the day of induction by central divisions as well as their respective schools. This is carried out given the ‘National Mission for Mentoring’ as envisaged in NEP-2020.During induction, freshers are engaged with the following:
- Introduction to the discipline of study.
- Career-oriented activities.
- Showcasing success stories of LPU achievers.
- Freshers’ talent search etc.
Mentoring for Academic Activities
Exhibit 3
To provide comprehensive support to students, a faculty mentor is designated for every group of 20 or fewer students. The faculty mentor assumes responsibility for addressing the academic concerns of the students. The mentors meet the students in one-to-one sessions at least once a month as per a specific agenda is shared with the mentor. If any mentee wishes to meet the mentor more than once a month, the mentee can make a prior appointment with the mentor through the online interface.
Online record of academic and non-academic performance of mentee is made available to mentor on the university management system (UMS). The mentor also keeps the mentee’s parents updated about the improvement of their ward on various grounds (refer Exhibit-3)
Exhibit 4
Students are guided on various aspects to enable them to take informed choices regarding the following vitals of academic progress (refer Exhibit 4):
2.1. Pathways: LPU has identified the pathways to help students choose a career and develop relevant skills based on the interest and aptitude of the students. The pathways are broadly classified as corporate jobs, government jobs, higher education, research, entrepreneurship, and study abroad.
2.2. Electives: Students can choose from Pathway electives, Engineering Minor electives, Open minor electives, Department electives, and Specialization electives to improve career opportunities based on their interests, strengths, and aspirations.
2.3. Training: The mentor coaches mentees on the importance and nature of summer/full-term internship training, supplementing the training and placement cell's support.
2.4.Project work: Students participate in community development projects, industrial projects, and domain-related projects that contribute to society and the country as a whole. The mentor guides the guides students in selecting the objectives, techniques, analysis, and report writing.
2.5. Coursework : The student can ask his mentor about any course-related issue. The mentor informs students about remedial classes and MOOCs and enhances their morale.
Female participation in Student Mentorship Program: There is 100% participation of female students in Student Mentorship Program. In specific cases where the student needs expert psychological counselling she is referred to the Happiness and Counselling cell where trained psychologists provide a sounding board while ensuring full privacy and confidentiality.
Mentoring for Professional Development:
Exhibit 5
Exhibit 6
Exhibit 7
Exhibit 8
The University has an exclusive Entrepreneurship Development Program for students to identify and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and talent, resulting in many student driven Start-Ups on campus, with phenomenal growth. The program highlights are depicted in Exhibit 5
- 3.1. Placement guidance is provided by Training and Placement cell in collaboration with the Centre for Professional Enhancement focussing on the interest, aspirations and competencies of the students. Refer Exhibit 6
- 3.2. Career Mentoring by the Centre for Professional Enhancement: The Centre for Professional Enhancement (CPE) provides mentoring on employability enhancement to students where their professional skills are built and their confidence is enhanced to avail the best of the career opportunities. The CPE regularly conducts career development programs and other training activities for students to improve communication skills, soft skills, analytical skills and technical skills. They facilitate career path identification, preparation for higher studies, entrepreneurial initiatives and campus to corporate transition. Refer Exhibit 7 & 8.
- 3.3 Gender equity in innovation & entrepreneurship: In order to create a more inclusive and vibrant environment, special emphasis is placed on honing the entrepreneurial talent of female students, transgenders and people with other gender identities. Experts are invited to educate, assist, and motivate students to craft their career paths innovatively and explore opportunities of establishing and running sustainable start-ups.
Mentoring for Psychological Well-being
Exhibit 9
Psychological mentoring and support are the main stay of initiatives towards gender equality. Refer Exhibit 9 for the various ways that this mentoring is provided.
Workshop with the Security Department on “Mental Health Awareness”
Workshop on Emotional regulation through Yoga and Psycho Neurobics
Workshop on “Explore yourself through Art- Expressive Art Therapy)
Workshop on Work-life Balance
The well-being and psychological health of girl students and women employees is given focal attention through various workshops and training programs dedicated to this cause. The male staff members are also encouraged to attend these workshops to better support their spouses and other female members of the family.
Department of Counseling and Happiness, under the aegis of the Division of Student Relationship, LPU offers students a safe space to talk their hearts out and share their concerns with trained and experienced psychologists. Additionally, LPU has collaborated with YourDOST- an online counseling and emotional wellness coach to provide LPU students with 24/7 counseling support. In addition to providing access to free counseling services, the Department of Counseling & Happiness has also organized various awareness campaigns, activities, webinars, and workshops for students’ emotional and psychological well-being. A total of 115 workshops/ webinars/ awareness sessions have been organized by the Department on various topics such as building strong interpersonal relationships, time management, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, etc. 6688 individuals have participated in the activities conducted.
On the whole the University has a comprehensive mechanism for student mentoring with special emphasis on ensuring gender equality thus creating equal opportunities for academic growth, professional development and psychological well being of the students through a committed team of Faculty mentors, Centre for Professional Enhancement, Training and Placement Cell and Counselling and Happiness Cell.
Scholarship
With a view to facilitate access to higher education to persons who belong to specific category and whose annual family income is below a certain limit, LPU offers a financial aid. The benefits, process of applications submission, and selection of applications pertaining to scheme are detailed below:
- Objective of the Scheme: To provide financial assistance to students who need support for pursuing their higher education and to increase attainment and enhance their employability.
- Eligibility for Application: An applicant who belong to any of the categories covered under the scheme i.e. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and special categories that includes Single Girl Child, Single Mother, Students from Minorities, Transgender, and Non-Traditional Student. (Refer definitions for more details about the categories)
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Other Provision
Lovely Professional University (LPU) is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for women to access and participate in academic and co-curricular programs, as well as providing equal opportunities for employment and career growth. This commitment is reflected in LPU’s Non-Discrimination Against Women and Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy. The following initiatives specifically focus on the inclusion and participation of women, aiming to eliminate any gender-based disparities:
- Inclusivity Assessment: LPU regularly monitors data on women's access and participation at every stage of their academic journey, addressing any disparities or challenges in the application and participation processes.
- Campus-Wide Needs Assessment: An annual assessment identifies vulnerabilities that may affect both genders, ensuring that women can achieve their full academic and personal potential.
- School and Departmental Monitoring: Each school and department tracks the admission and retention outcomes of women students to ensure fair opportunities and continued support.
- Support for Female Research Scholars: Female Ph.D. students are provided with maternity leave options, allowing them to take time off and resume their research without penalties.
- Child Care Services: On-campus childcare is offered to female students with children, making it easier for them to pursue their studies.
- Gender-Sensitive Mentoring Programs: Mentoring initiatives are designed to support women in leadership development, networking, and further academic pursuits, with a focus on gender sensitivity throughout the process.
- Gender Representation: LPU promotes gender diversity in classrooms, extracurricular leadership roles, volunteer positions, and selection processes, ensuring an inclusive environment for all.
- LPU has three NCC battalions, with the 2 Punjab Girls Battalion exclusively dedicated to female cadets, while the other two battalions, 8 Punjab and 2 Punjab, include both male and female cadets.
- Special Scholarships for Gender Equity:
- Single Girl Child Scholarship: Financial aid for female students who are the only child in their family, recognizing the unique challenges they may face.
- Single Mother Child Scholarship: Support for children of single mothers (widowed, divorced, or single) to ensure access to education.
- Income-Based Scholarships: Students from families earning up to ₹8,00,000 annually are eligible for 30% scholarships on program fees, making education more affordable.
LPU Hosts Combined Annual Training Camp for NCC
LPU Hosts Combined Annual Training Camp for 2 Punjab Girls Battalion NCC
Lovely Professional University (LPU) hosts three NCC battalions, one of which is exclusively dedicated to girls, namely the 2 Punjab Girls Battalion. Recently, this battalion, in collaboration with LPU-NCC and the Department of Community Services under the Division of Youth Affairs, Student Welfare Wing, successfully organized a Combined Annual Training Camp at LPU. The camp offered cadets a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, instil discipline, and strengthen their commitment to community service.
Empowering voices at the seminar 'NARI – HER RIGHT HER PRIDE,' advocating for women's rights, dignity, and equality
NARI – HER RIGHT HER PRIDE’
That's an incredible achievement and a commendable initiative by the National Service Scheme (NSS) and Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab, India. The Project ‘Nari Her Right, Her Pride’ not only set a record for the longest line of sanitary pads but also had a significant social impact by promoting menstrual hygiene and challenging social stigmas related to menstruation. LPU runs various initiatives under the umbrella of this Project.
Additionally, the alignment of this Project with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 3, 5, and 6 further underscores the initiative's significance in contributing to global efforts aimed at eradicating poverty, promoting good health and well-being, achieving gender equality, and ensuring clean water and sanitation for all.
Projects like the ‘Nari Her Right, Her Pride’ are essential in breaking taboos, empowering women, and fostering positive change in society. Such initiatives serve as powerful reminders of the impact that collective action and awareness-raising can have on vital issues affecting women's health and rights. This approach not only raises awareness about menstrual hygiene but also takes practical steps to ensure access to essential sanitary products.
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