CHRIST UNIVERSITY

Student Council members and mentors together on stage at the Valedictory Ceremony, CHRIST Pune Lavasa Campus

Student Council · CHRIST's Voice for Students · Pune Lavasa Campus

The Voice of Every Student

Selected representatives from every programme, working to imbibe the University's Vision, Mission and Core Values — and to carry the student community's voice to the management.

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Meet the Mentors Our Structure

The Student Council at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, is composed of selected representatives across all the programmes offered, to imbibe and inculcate the Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Graduate Attributes of the University through various activities and proceedings, ensuring broad representation and diversity. The Council is the voice of the student community, serving as a bridge between students and the management — a catalyst for progress, coordinating initiatives and representing the diverse interests and concerns of the student population.

To cater to its various functions, the Council has constituted several committees — the Bus Committee, Food Quality Committee, Campus Maintenance Committee, Documentation Committee, Events Committee, and Website & Social Media Committee. Together they organise Orientation Sessions, Acclimatisation and Induction Programmes, regular meetings to discuss shortcomings and concerns, meetings with the Director, Freshers' Week, Open Forums, Holi Celebrations, DAKSH, Teachers' Day, Gratitude Week, inspections, and collaborations with departments and other centres — fostering a vibrant campus culture and a genuine sense of belonging.

Our Voice

The Student Council is the voice of the student community — a bridge between students and the management.

What The Council Does

Represent Every StudentSelected representatives from every UG and PG programme, ensuring broad representation and diversity.
Bridge to ManagementOpen Forums and structured communication carry student concerns directly to the administration.
Shape Campus LifeFrom Orientation to Holi, DAKSH and Gratitude Week — the Council organises the events that define the year.

Six Standing Committees

Bus Committee, Food Quality Committee, Campus Maintenance Committee, Documentation Committee, Events Committee, and Website & Social Media Committee — each looking after a distinct function of campus life.

Two Levels of Representation

The Council works at the Institutional (University) Level and the Deanery Level, so every department and every class has a voice. See the full structure below.

What We Focus On

Focus Area

Campus facility maintenance, promoting general welfare, assisting student service centres, interlinking stakeholders to forge a stronger community, enhancing student participation, ensuring discipline and campus life standards, assisting statutory committees, implementing new initiatives, and strengthening student services are the primary focus areas of the Council — engaging through these activities to create an environment that supports holistic student development.

Engagement & Activities

How the Council Engages

The Council stays close to student life year-round, through leadership development, quality checks, collaborations and open communication with the administration.

Leadership Orientation Programme Induction of new council members, campus connect, guest talks and industry interactions.

Internal Quality Checks Monthly academic reviews, infrastructure reviews, student open forums, food inspections and meetings with administration.

Collaborations Working with academic disciplines, student bodies, and departments across the campus.

Exclusive Events DAKSH education fair, Gratitude Week, Open Forums, and hosting the Holi Celebration event.

Participation in Governance IQAC, Anti-Ragging Committee, Gender Sensitization Cell, Internal Complaints Committee, CDC, and BOS.

Campus Decorum Cleanliness, bus services, and discipline monitoring across the campus.

Two-Way Voice Open forums and structured communication between the management and students.

Beyond Academics

Holistic Student Growth

Unique Practices of the Centre

The Student Council at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, fosters holistic development through leadership training, communication workshops, time management sessions, outdoor activities, group discussions, and community service initiatives to build teamwork, discipline, and overall growth.

Why We Exist

Objectives

Every initiative the Council runs traces back to this shared set of objectives for the student community.

Enhances the Overall Graduate Experience Shaping a fuller, more rounded University experience for every student.

Promotes General Welfare & Concerns Keeping student wellbeing and concerns at the centre of Council activity.

Assists Student Service Centres Supporting the University's student service centres in their day-to-day work.

Interlinks Stakeholders to Forge a Community Connecting students, faculty and management into one campus community.

Feedback on Academics & Programmes Channelling student feedback on academics and programmes to the University.

Suggests Student Perspectives Bringing the student point of view into University decisions.

Conducts Surveys & Feedback Running surveys that keep the University informed of student sentiment.

Suggests Methods for Improving Campus Life Proposing practical ideas that make everyday campus life better.

Enhances Student Participation Encouraging students to take an active part in campus life and governance.

General Discipline & Campus Life Upholding discipline and everyday standards of campus life.

Maintenance of Campus & Service Facilities Looking after the upkeep of campus and student service facilities.

Assists Committees Supporting statutory committees such as Anti-Ragging and POSH.

Implements New Projects & Ideas on Campus Turning fresh student ideas into projects that benefit the campus.

Creates New Programmes & Initiatives Launching new programmes that respond to student needs as they emerge.

Growth & Interaction of Student Bodies Strengthening ties and interaction among the campus's student bodies.

Communication with Administration Keeping an open, structured channel between students and administration.

Communication with Faculty Maintaining a steady line of communication between students and faculty.

Student Council Services

Five ongoing services keep the Council in direct, regular contact with student life on campus.

Bus Service

The Student Transportation Committee plans and manages daily, special, examination, and weekend bus services based on student requirements, academic schedules, demand, and operational feasibility — collecting student feedback, updating schedules, managing registrations and seat allocation, ensuring timely departures and communication, and maintaining travel and attendance records. Transportation for industrial visits and inter-collegiate events is arranged separately by the respective Faculty Coordinators.

Open Forum

A safe and constructive platform for students to voice concerns, suggestions, and opinions — one of the Council's best practices. It facilitates transparent communication between students and the University administration, and supports the timely identification and resolution of concerns related to academics, facilities, student welfare, and campus life.

Monthly Meetings

Regular monthly meetings to discuss student concerns, departmental requirements, upcoming activities, and initiatives for campus development — promoting collaborative planning, effective communication, and collective decision-making among Council members.

Meeting with Director

The Council represents student concerns and provides updates on ongoing initiatives through regular meetings with the Director and other relevant authorities — strengthening communication between the student body and the administration.

Acclimatisation

Sessions that support new students in their transition to University life — familiarising them with campus culture, institutional vision and values, graduate attributes, and available opportunities, while promoting confidence, social integration, and a sense of belonging.

Through the Year

Events & Celebrations

The celebrations and ceremonies the Student Council organises and hosts across the academic year.

01
Holi Celebrations

Holi is celebrated on campus as a vibrant expression of cultural diversity, inclusivity, and community spirit. Through music, colours, and enthusiastic student participation, the celebration brings together the campus community in an atmosphere of joy, belonging, and cultural appreciation.
02
Gratitude Week Celebration

Gratitude Week is organised to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of faculty, non-faculty, and management members to the growth and development of students. Through cultural programmes, games, speeches, and other expressions of appreciation, students celebrate those who contribute to their academic and personal journeys.
03
Teachers' Day Celebration

Teachers' Day is celebrated to recognise and appreciate the dedication and invaluable contributions of educators. Organised by the Student Council, the celebration includes cultural performances, speeches, and expressions of gratitude, giving students the opportunity to acknowledge the role teachers play in their development.
04
DAKSH — The Educational Fair

DAKSH is an annual educational and career guidance fair designed to help school and college students explore higher education opportunities and make informed academic and career decisions, with exposure to diverse programmes, institutions, and career pathways.
05
Winter Fair

A vibrant seasonal celebration that brings together students, faculty, families, and guests for an evening of festivity, creativity, and community engagement — student-run stalls offering food, crafts, games and handmade products, a traditional bonfire, live music, open mic performances, and recreational activities, as the campus community comes together to conclude the year.
06
Student Council Valedictory Ceremony

The academic year closes with the Council's own Valedictory Ceremony — reflections from outgoing Student Council members, the Director's address, the Coordinator's address, and a vote of thanks, before the whole Council gathers for a group photograph. See more in the event albums below.

Photo Albums

Event Albums

How It's Organised

Structure of the Student Council

The Student Council is constituted by representatives selected from all the UG and PG Programmes of the University, and is organised at two distinct levels.

Institutional Level (University Level)

Includes representatives from each department, along with one representative each from the Student Welfare Office (SWO), the Centre for Social Action (CSA), NCC, Peer Education, CAPS, International Students, Cultural Team, the Department of Physical Education, and Students' Residence Halls. These members are nominated by the respective coordinators of the centres or offices.

Deanery Level

Functions as a supporting body under each Deanery, and consists of one or two representatives from every class within the respective Deanery — ensuring departmental-level representation and coordination.

Guided By

Mentors

The Student Council works under the guidance of the University's senior leadership, together with its own Director and Coordinators.

Dr Fr Joseph CC

Vice Chancellor

Dr Fr Viju P D

Pro-Vice Chancellor

Dr Anil Joseph Pinto

Registrar

Dr Jyothi Kumar

Registrar (Academics)

Dr Fr Lijo Thomas

Director & Dean

Fr Justin P Varghese

Academic Coordinator

Fr Peter MV

Student Affairs Coordinator

Dr Permeswaran S

Associate Dean

Dr Kishore Selva Babu

Director — Student Council

Prof. John Steward Raj

Student Council Coordinator

Prof. Kajal Dass

Student Council Coordinator

Get In Touch

Contact

Student Council · Mail ID

sc.lavasa@christuniversity.in

For representation queries, Open Forum submissions, and general information.

Pune Lavasa Campus CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

Student Council Representing every programme — at the Institutional and Deanery levels