Move to appoint men supdts in girls’ hostels raises eyebrows

A major oversight has emerged in the recent recruitment of Hostel Superintendents for Group C positions in Haryana. On October 20, the Higher Education Department issued letters for the appointment of Hostel Superintendents in seven state colleges. Of these, six colleges, except for Hisar, have been assigned male staff for the position, including those overseeing girls’ hostels.

Male staff in six state colleges

• On October 20, the Higher Education Department issued letters for the appointment of Hostel Superintendents in seven colleges
• Of these, six colleges, except for Hisar, have been assigned male staff for the position, including those overseeing girls’ hostels.

Dr. Sandeep Goyal, Principal of National College, Sirsa, expressed concerns over the decision to assign male superintendents for girls’ hostels. He pointed out that National College only has a girls’ hostel, and appointing a male superintendent in such a setting is inappropriate due to the safety concerns for female students.

Dr Goyal said the college had already assigned a woman professor as the warden, and she has been efficiently managing the hostel. He has written to the Higher Education Department, emphasising that the college does not require a male staff for this position. He mentioned that the appointment of a female superintendent would be acceptable if necessary.

Currently, the National College girls’ hostel accommodates around 35 students. The principal stressed the importance of ensuring the safety and comfort of the students, which might be compromised with men staff overseeing the girls’ hostel.