The report of Radhakrishnan made an important recommendation as early as in 1948 for the appointment of Dean Students Welfare for coordinating student services in all Indian Universities. Subsequently, the Education Commission in 1960 also recommended that Universities should appoint Dean Students Welfare and accordingly University Grants Commission desired from all Universities to establish an office of Dean Students Welfare in their University.

It has long been recognized that education should contribute to social and economic development while bringing out treasure within the student. In other words, education systems should aim at the development of a holistic personality of the student by fostering a deeper and more harmonious form of human development to include values like respect for tradition, loyalty to culture and ideals of service.

Composition

The Deanery of student Welfare shall comprise of -

• Dean Student Welfare

Assistant Deans - Five (nominated from each deanery - Medical, Dental, Research, Nursing, Paramedical)

KGMU Student Council

Student representatives selected from each stream (MBBS, BDS, Research,Postgraduation, Nursing, Paramedical - five each)

• The term of students representative shall be for one year or till time they continue as the student of the College.

Mission

The office of the Dean Student Welfare at KGMU provides ample scope, opportunities, and facilities for the all-round development of personality and leadership qualities among the students.

The office works with the objective to identify and encourage creative talents, inculcate a spirit of discipline, leadership, social awareness and promote physical and mental development among the students.

The office functions as a nodal center to promote cooperation and fellowship among students on campus. It is actively involved in coordinating activities for the welfare of students. Taking into account their difficulties and socio-economic diversities against cultural relativism, it provides the facilities to articulate their creativity and aspirations. It aims at social harmony and campus peace.

This committee complies with the policies set by the University in order to facilitate a positive academic environment to the students and help them to proceed in their career with minimal obstruction. During the stay of a student in the campus, this committee is responsible for solving all the student's grievances.

The committee works for the overall welfare of the student in terms of student development which consist of student welfare schemes, counselling of the students, social activities and many more.

Hostels:

DSW makes arrangements for the residence, messing, transport, supervision and discipline of students residing in the University Hostels. In addition to above, he performs such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.

Academic Activities:

Besides promoting academic activities on the campus, this office also organizes debates, symposia and quiz competitions on current issues in which students of all shades participate

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Several programs are regularly organized with pervasive goodwill and cheer to project existential urges of our students. These also promote competition in sports and cultural fields. There are inter-hostelsports activities that are organized and supported by this office. These attract highly talented and acclaimed participants besides appreciative audiences. This office also coordinates with the Athletic Association of the University and organizes youth programs and other activities conducive to the promotion of health of our students.