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International Students Affairs Council, ISAC

International Students Affairs Council, ISAC


International Student Affairs Council (ISAC) is a body that contains one representative from each country/community. This council forms a formal bridge between international students and IIT Roorkee authorities. The role of ISAC is to work in collaboration with the Dean of International relations to address international students’ issues and take initiatives for the betterment of the students community of IITR.

At the end of the tenure of the ISAC:

All elected members shall submit reports of the events/activities/initiatives taken by each one of them during the tenure of ISAC. The reports shall be verified by the Dean IR and DOSW and displayed publicly on the intranet portal of IITR.

Image Name Responsibilities
Brook-Legese

Mr. Brook Legese

Convener of ISAC
: isac.ir@sric.iitr.ac.in
: brook_ld@wr.iitr.ac.in
: +91 85330 18201
  • Shall be responsible for convening the meetings of the ISAC and looking after the agenda of the meetings.
  • Shall be responsible for sending the minutes of the ISAC meeting to Dean IR within a week of the meeting.
  • Shall be part of SAC and attend its meetings.
Alaa

Mr. Alaa Eddin Alhmeidi Alkhatib

Coordinator of Academics Affairs
: alaa_eaa@bt.iitr.ac.in
: +91 84459 04353
  • Shall work in coordination with SAC General Secretary Academics Affair (PG).
  • Shall represent international students in research-related activities.
  • Shall be the International Student Representative in the Institute Academic Programme Committee (IAPC).
  • Shall be the International Student Representative in the Institute Research Committee (IRC).
Winta

Ms. Winta Yiheyies Tigabu

Coordinator of Technical Affairs
: winta_t@hre.iitr.ac.in
: +91 90842 97377
  • Official member of the Cognizance Organizing Committee, representing international students.
  • Organize and coordinate the Inter-Bhawan Technical Fest under the guidance of the Office of the DOSW.
  • Act as the Student Coordinator for IIT Roorkee during the Annual Inter-IIT Technical Meet and represent the interests of the international student community.
  • Maintain and regularly update the ISAC webpage.
  • Facilitate communication regarding institute IT services.
  • Guide international students in administrative and technical matters, including: FRRO, Bonafide Certificates, NOCs, C-Forms, leave permissions, and FSIS-related requirements.
Aman

Mr. Aman Sah

Coordinator of International Student Health Affairs
: aman_s2@ce.iitr.ac.in
: +91 91538 42174
  • Supporting new Students for the medical/fitness test procedures during admission.
  • Coordinating with IRO regarding Health Insurance for international students.
  • Coordinating with the wellness centre for the mental health of International Students.
Barakati

Mr. Barakati Ally

Coordinator of Sports Affairs
: barakati_am@wr.iitr.ac.in
: +91 73026 98735
  • Responsible for sports activities involving international students inside the campus.
  • Coordinating for conducting international students' sports tournaments with the support of IRO.
  • ISAC representative in the Inter-IIT Sports Tournament.
Robert

Mr. Robert Yekizee Paye

Cultural Coordinator of ISAC
: robertpaye2016@gmail.com
:
  • I shall be responsible for all social and cultural activities of the international students inside the campus of IITR (e.g. exhibition countries culture etc.)
  • Organizing various cultural events and art galleries that show the diversity of the international community of IITR students.
  • Connecting and coordinating with the different embassies and foreign representative bodies in India to carry out cultural events.
  • Shall be ISAC representative on the Thomso Organizing Committee.
  • Shall be responsible to bridge the gap between national students and international students with cultural exchange.
Prekshya

Ms. Prekshya Bhatta

Cultural Coordinator of ISAC
: prekshya_b@cs.iitr.ac.
: +91 85279 11317
  • Organize social, cultural, and recreational activities for the international student community, fostering an engaging and inclusive campus environment.
  • Plan and coordinate multicultural events, exhibitions, and cultural showcases that celebrate the diversity of IIT Roorkee's international student community.
  • Collaborate with embassies, cultural institutions, and foreign representative bodies to facilitate cultural programs and international engagement initiatives.
  • Represent ISAC in the Thomso Organizing Committee and promote cultural exchange by strengthening connections between Indian and international students.
Sweta

Ms.Sweta Kumari Thakur

Cultural member of ISAC
: sweta_t@ce.iitr.ac.in
: +91 70915 79318
  • Organize social, cultural, and recreational activities for the international student community, fostering an engaging and inclusive campus environment.
  • Plan and coordinate multicultural events, exhibitions, and cultural showcases that celebrate the diversity of IIT Roorkee's international student community.
  • Collaborate with embassies, cultural institutions, and foreign representative bodies to facilitate cultural programs and international engagement initiatives.
  • Represent ISAC in the Thomso Organizing Committee and promote cultural exchange by strengthening connections between Indian and international students.
Happy

Mr. Happy Ogendi Mugondo

Cultural member of ISAC
: oscar_mm@amsc.iitr.ac.in
:
  • Organize social, cultural, and recreational activities for the international student community, fostering an engaging and inclusive campus environment.
  • Plan and coordinate multicultural events, exhibitions, and cultural showcases that celebrate the diversity of IIT Roorkee's international student community.
  • Collaborate with embassies, cultural institutions, and foreign representative bodies to facilitate cultural programs and international engagement initiatives.
  • Represent ISAC in the Thomso Organizing Committee and promote cultural exchange by strengthening connections between Indian and international students.
Khaled

Mr. Khaled Ibrahim

Coordinator of Hostel Affairs(Himigri Apartments)
: Ibrahim_k@ee.iitr.ac.in
: +91 97177 31152
  • Represent international students and communicate their concerns to the hostel administration.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for hostel-related matters affecting international students.
  • Facilitate effective communication between international students, hostel authorities, and the International Relations Office.
  • Disseminate important notices, policies, and announcements to international residents.
  • Assist with accommodation-related matters, including room allocation, relocation, and hostel procedures.
  • Address and follow up on maintenance and facility-related issues.
  • Receive, document, and help resolve student grievances and complaints.
Anuradha

Ms. Anuradha Sah

International Student Secretary (Vigyan Bhawan)
: Anuradha_s@ms.iitr.ac.in
: +91 88601 43723
  • Shall work in coordination with ISAC General Secretary Hostel Affairs.
  • Conducts weekly/monthly surveys to ensure a proper check on the Bhawan/Apartment level affairs, activities, and initiatives (e.g. on Maintenance Work, Canteen functions, facilities improvement, Quality of food in bachelor hostels, Cleanliness, and Hygiene issues, etc.).
PRONOB

Mr. Pronob Bhattacharjee

International Student Secretary (Vigyan Bhawan BOYS)
: pronob_b@mfs.iitr.ac.in
: +91 90847 13020
  • Be approachable and represent residents’ concerns through the proper channels Supervisor, Hostel Warden, and Dean of International Relations.
  • Work with the ISAC General Secretary (Hostel Affairs) to improve hostel facilities and student welfare.
  • Regularly collect feedback on maintenance, cleanliness, food quality, and other hostel services.
  • Support international students and promote an inclusive hostel culture.
  • Organize activities that strengthen community engagement and hostel life.
  • Help ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all residents.
Vashkar

Mr. Vashkar Roy Chowdhury

International Student Secretary (Saharanpur Campus)
: pronob_b@mfs.iitr.ac.in
: +91 90847 13020
  • Be approachable and represent residents’ concerns through the proper channels: Supervisor, Hostel Warden, and Dean of International Relations.