There is a College Union by name as provided in First Statutes of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University 2020, in Colleges, Institutions, Autonomous Colleges, Constituent Colleges and Colleges conferred with academica utonomy affiliated to the University and for all teaching departments of the University together. For the purpose of these Rules and Regulations Institutions, Autonomous Colleges, Constituent Colleges and Colleges conferred with academic autonomy affiliated to the University and all teaching departments of the University together shall be deemed to be termed as Colleges.
Aims and Objects of the College Union
The aims and objects of the College Union shall be;-
(a) To create an atmosphere of learning in the college through camaraderie, sharing, scaffolding, and imbibing the spirit of democratic values, ethics and morals.
(b) To promote friendship and bonding among students as human beings across gender, caste, race, religion, language, descent, place etc.
(c) To train students in upholding the law of the land in letter and spirit in tune with the principles and essence of justice enshrined in the Constitution of India.
(d) To inculcate in students the requirement to respect and follow the sage advice of parents, teachers, elders and such others in their journey across life.
(e) To promote opportunities for the development of character, leadership, efficiency, knowledge and spirit of service among students.
(f) To organise debates, seminars, work squads, touring parties and such other functions; and
(g) To encourage sports, arts and other cultural, educational, social or recreational activities that are incidental and conducive to the above objects
Membership
All students enrolled in the college and having live registration in the students portal of the University shall be members of the College Union. They shall have the right to vote for and contest in the various positions of the College Union Executive Committee subject to the limitations prescribed in these Rules and Regulations.
Tenure
The tenure of College Union shall be as prescribed in Chapter 4Statute 6 Sub Statute 7 of the First Statutes of the University.
Positions in the College Union Executive Committee
The various positions in the College Union shall be as prescribed in Chapter 4 Statute 6Sub Statute 1 of the First Statutes of the University.
Positions in the College Union Executive Committee to which Elections are conducted
(1) Chairperson
(2) Vice Chairperson
(3) General Secretary
(4) Magazine Editor
(5)Arts Club Secretary
(6) Councilor/s to the election field of University Union General Council
(7) One student representing each degree course of study.
(8) One student representing each post graduate degree course of study.
(9) Two girl students representing all the girl students in the college (if girl students are enrolled in the college).
Positions in the College Union to which elections are not conducted
(1) One girl student belonging to Scheduled caste/Scheduled Tribe nominated by the College Union Executive Committee if in the absence of an elected girl student belonging to Scheduled caste/Scheduled Tribe.
(2) Patron cum Treasurer (as prescribed in the Statutes)
(3) Staff Advisor (as prescribed in the Statutes)
(4)One Student who is the Sports Secretary nominated by the College Union Executive Committee.
Official Office Bearers of the College Union and their powers, duties and functions
Official Office Bearers of the College Union and their powers, duties and functions shall be as prescribed in the First Statutes of the University.
Meetings of the College Union Executive Committee
Meetings of the College Union Executive Committee shall be as prescribed in of the First Statutes of the University.
Positions in the College Union Executive Committee to which Elections are conducted
Positions in the College Union to which elections are not conducted:
Responsibilities and functions
Powers, Duties and Functions of the Official Office Bearers of the College Union
Powers, Duties and Functions of the Official Office Bearers of the College Union shall be as prescribed in the First Statutes of the University.
Powers, Duties and Functions of the members of the College Union other than Official Office Bearers
Powers, Duties and Functions of the members of the College Union other than Official Office Bearers shall be as First Statutes of the University.