Faculty Coordinator:

Objective

To establish a robust, inclusive, and structured Student Council that supports leadership development, interdepartmental coordination, student-driven innovation, and better representation of student communities in line with SIT Hyderabad’s academic, professional, and extracurricular goals.

Advocacy and Representation

The Student's Council aims to be the voice of the student body, advocating for their rights, concerns, and welfare within the Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (SITH) community. We strive to represent the diverse interests and opinions of students in all matters affecting their academic and non-academic experiences.

Enhancing Student Experience

Our primary goal is to enhance the overall student experience at SITH by organizing various events, activities, and initiatives that foster personal growth, academic excellence, and holistic development. We aim to create a vibrant campus culture that encourages student engagement and participation.

Promoting Student Welfare

The Student's Council is committed to promoting the welfare and well-being of all students at SITH. This includes providing support services, resources, and assistance to help students overcome any challenges they may face during their academic journey. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected.

Facilitating Communication and Collaboration

We seek to facilitate effective communication and collaboration between students, faculty, administration, and other stakeholders within the SITH community. By fostering open dialogue and constructive engagement, we aim to build strong relationships and partnerships that contribute to the overall growth and development of the institute.

Empowering Student Leadership

The Student's Council is dedicated to nurturing and empowering student leaders who will serve as catalysts for positive change within the SITH community and beyond. Through leadership development programs, training workshops, and mentorship opportunities, we aim to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become effective leaders and agents of change.

Promoting Academic Excellence

We strive to promote academic excellence and innovation by supporting initiatives that enhance teaching and learning, promote research and scholarship, and provide opportunities for intellectual and professional growth. We encourage collaboration between students and faculty to create a stimulating learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Fostering Social Responsibility

The Student's Council is committed to fostering a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement among students. We encourage and support initiatives that promote community service, environmental sustainability, and ethical leadership. By instilling values of empathy, compassion, and integrity, we aim to inspire students to become responsible global citizens who contribute positively to society.

Ensuring Transparency and Accountability

We strive to uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and ethical conduct in everything we do. We are committed to engaging with students in a transparent and inclusive manner, seeking feedback and input to continuously improve our services and initiatives.

Key Areas of Student Affairs

• Student Council and Class Representatives
• Clubs and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives
• Cultural, Literary, Sports, and Technical Events
• Community Engagement, Outreach, and Volunteering
• Institutional Representation at Conferences, Competitions, and Forums

Student Leadership and Participation

• Students may nominate or be elected to serve in councils, cells, and clubs recognized by SIT Hyderabad.
• Participation in officially approved events will be governed by clear accountability and reporting mechanisms.

Attendance and Academic Considerations

Attendance Exemption

• Students involved in institutionally recognized events, forums, and organizing committees may be considered for attendance exemption, provided the activity contributes meaningfully to SIT’s reputation and the student's development.
• Such exemptions will be granted only upon prior written approval from the Director.

Approval Criteria

• Formal application citing the nature, date, and relevance of the activity.
• Endorsement from the Student Affairs.
• Submission of post-activity reports (event outcomes, participation certificates, etc.) is mandatory.

Academic Responsibility

• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that academic performance is not compromised.
• No concessions in internal marks or examination schedule will be entertained unless under exceptional and approved circumstances.

Student Conduct and Representation

• Students representing SIT Hyderabad must uphold institutional values and professional conduct.
• Any misrepresentation or indiscipline during events may lead to withdrawal of privileges or disciplinary action.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Students: Participate actively, submit required documentation, maintain discipline.
• Student Affairs Office: Coordinate student activities, monitor participation, and maintain records.
• Student Affairs: Vet participation requests and recommend deserving cases.
• Director: Final authority for attendance approvals and exceptions.

Student Council Structure

Role	Responsibilities
President	Leads the Student Council; oversees strategic planning, external representation, and decision-making.
Vice Presidents (2) Vice President(Academic & Innovation) Vice President(Welfare & Engagement)	One VP for Academic & Innovation; another for Welfare & Engagement. Assist the President and lead specific verticals.
Secretary	Manages documentation, meeting minutes, and communication logistics.
Treasurer	Manages funds, budgeting, and finance-related planning for student events and clubs.
Head – Public Relations & Media Communication	Oversees official communications, social media presence, photography, videography, and branding.
Head – Placements Cell	Liaises with the Training & Placement Office; gathers feedback and suggestions from students.
Head – Entrepreneurship Cell	Drives startup and innovation culture; coordinates with external bodies like T-Hub, T-Works, etc.
Head – Academics & Research Committee	Promotes academic excellence, research awareness, and student participation in conferences and projects.
Chair – IEEE SIT Hyderabad Student Branch	Represents and leads the IEEE student activities; reports progress to both council and IEEE.
Chair – Internet Society Student Chapter	Leads open internet and cyber-awareness initiatives and events.
Chair – SIT Hyderabad ACM Student Branch Chapter	Manages programming, computing education events, and collaborates with global ACM activities.
Editor – SIT Hyderabad Newsletter Committee	Heads the editorial team and ensures timely publication of the campus newsletter and magazines.
SPOC – Student Grievance Redressal Committee	Ensuring Every Student’s Voice is Heard with Fairness and Transparency.
SPOC – In charge for Hostel Food Committee	Promoting Nutritious, Hygienic, and Student-Friendly Dining Experiences.

In line with our vision to strengthen co-curricular engagement, nurture leadership, and align with emerging trends and professional societies, SIT Hyderabad is initiating a strategic restructuring of its Student Clubs and IEEE Student Branch Chapters.

This aims to:

• Streamline and modernize student-led initiatives
• Ensure better collaboration with professional communities
• Enable interdisciplinary participation
• Support regional, national, and international recognition

Student Clubs Framework

The updated list of student clubs is as follows:

Club Name	Theme/Focus Area
NSS Club: BuildHope Faculty Incharge: Mr. V.Venkateswara Rao, Office Superintendent	Social Service
Sports Club: Abhyasa Faculty Incharge: Dr. Amulya Prasad Panda, Asst. Professor	Sports and Wellness
Literature & Media Club: Inkfluencers Faculty Incharge: Dr. Akash Sharma, Asst. Professor	Writing, Journalism
Algorand & Blockchain Club Faculty Incharge: Dr. Singamaneni Kranthi Kumar, Assoc. Professor	Blockchain
Google Developer Student Club Faculty Incharge: Dr. Peddapalli Sriram Kumar, Asst. Professor	Developer Education
Photography Club: Excipio Faculty Incharge: Dr. Kiran Siripuri, Asst. Professor	Creative Media
Pratibha Faculty Incharge: Dr. Kaushik Sekaran, Asst. Professor	Cultural Activities
AI & Data Science Chapter Faculty Incharge: Dr. Somula Rama Subbareddy, Assoc. Professor	Sponsored by AI & Data Science Community, Hyd
Coders & GitHub Club Faculty Incharge: Dr. Salakapuri Rakesh, Asst. Professor	Coding Best Practices & Open-Source Collaboration
Microsoft Student Club Faculty Incharge: Dr. M. Santhosh Kumar Goud, Asst. Professor	Microsoft Technologies & Cloud Tools
Rotaract Club Faculty Incharge: Dr. Mohmad Ausif Padder, Asst. Professor	Sponsored by Rotary Club Hyderabad
SymbiMUN Faculty Incharge: Mr. Pallati Narsimhulu, Asst. Professor	Model United Nations

Professional Student Societies

Society

Society	Theme
IEEE Symbiosis Institute of Technology Hyderabad Student Branch Student Branch Counselor: Dr. Rajanikanth Aluvalu, Director	Innovating the Future through Technology, Leadership, and Collaboration
Internet Society Student Branch Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rajanikanth Aluvalu, Director	Empowering an Open, Secure, and Inclusive Internet for All

Professional Student Societies

To foster alignment with academic and industry standards, we propose the addition of the following society:

Society	Theme
ACM Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rajanikanth Aluvalu, Director	Computing, Algorithms, and Research

IEEE Student Branch Chapters

In alignment with IEEE’s multidisciplinary scope and SIT’s commitment to technical excellence, we propose the activation of the following IEEE Student Branch Chapters and Affinity Group:

Chapter Name	Focus Area
IEEE SIT Hyderabad WIE Affinity Group Faculty Advisor: Dr. Singamaneni Kranthi Kumar, Assoc. Professor	Women in Engineering
IEEE SIT Hyderabad Signal Processing Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Bora, Asst. Professor	Signal Processing
IEEE SIT Hyderabad Computer Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Surya Narayana, Assoc. Professor	Computer Science & Engineering
IEEE SIT Hyderabad Communications Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kiran Siripuri, Asst. Professor	Telecom & Wireless
IEEE SIT Hyderabad Industrial Electronics Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. M. Santhosh Kumar Goud, Asst. Professor	Electronics Systems
IEEE SIT Hyderabad VTS Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Somula Rama Subbareddy, Assoc. Professor	Vehicular Technology
IEEE SIT Hyderabad GRSS Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Mr. Pallati Narsimhulu, Asst. Professor	Geoscience & Remote Sensing
IEEE SIT Hyderabad Robotics & Automation Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bipu P, Asst. Professor	Robotics & Control Systems
IEEE SIT Hyderabad Education Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shshank Chaube, Asst. Professor	Educational Technologies & Pedagogy
IEEE SIT Hyderabad Industrial Applications Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Salakapuri Rakesh, Asst. Professor	Industrial & Manufacturing Applications
IEEE SIT Hyderabad AESS Society SB Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr. M. Srinivas, Asst. Professor	Aerospace & Electronics Systems