Code
of Ethics
As
a faculty in the college, I
a) Always maintain punctuality in classes as per the working
hours prescribed and make myself available in the campus unless and otherwise
assigned duties elsewhere.
b) Always maintain the ninety days’
teaching schedule and follow lesson plan while teaching in all classes.
c) Am, as mentor, committed and
empathetic towards all students.
d) Never discriminate students on the
basis of caste, religion and gender.
e) Always believe in enhancing my
knowledge through sharing.
f) Give equal opportunity to all
students in learning process.
g) Believe in enriching my
knowledgebase through continuous learning.
h) Strictly adhere to service rules and
regulations in the institution.
i) Always give assessment awards to
students on the basis of prescribed parameters viz. assignment, attendance, general behaviour, etc.
j) Never involve myself in any act of
moral turpitude which may cause impairment or brings discredit to the
institution or Management.
k)
Always respect and give due regards
to fraternity and sorority in the college.
l)
Am always responsible towards my
profession especially in teaching.
m)
Express my sincerity, integrity and
impartiality in my conduct with parents of students.
n)
Am always attentive to changing
education requirements.
o)
Always engage in researching new
teaching methods and am open to professional advice.
Code of Professional Ethics
I. Teachers and their
Responsibilities:
Whoever adopts
teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to conduct himself/ herself in
accordance with the ideal of the profession. A teacher is constantly under the
scrutiny of his students and the society at large. Therefore, every teacher
should see that there is no incompatibility between his precepts and practice.
The national ideals of education which have already been set forth and which
he/she should seek to inculcate among students must be his/her own ideals. The
profession further requires that the teacher should be calm, patient and
communicative by temperament and amiable in disposition.
Teacher
should:
a) Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and
demeanour expected of them by the
community;
b) Manage their private affairs in a manner
consistent with the dignity of the profession;
c) Seek to make professional growth continuous
through study and research;
d) Express free and frank opinion by
participation at professional meetings, seminars,
conferences, etc., towards the contribution of
knowledge;
e) Maintain active membership of professional
organisations and strive to improve
education and profession through them;
f) Perform their duties in the form of teaching,
tutorials, practical, seminars and research
work, conscientiously and with dedication;
g) Discourage and not indulge in plagiarism and
other non ethical behaviour in teaching
and research;
h) Abide by the Act, Statute and Ordinance of the
University and to respect its ideals,
vision, mission, cultural practices and tradition;
i) Co-operate and assist
in carrying out the functions relating to the educational
responsibilities of the college and the university, such as:
assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising and counselling
students as well as assisting the conduct of university and college
examinations, including supervision, invigilation and evaluation;
and
j) Participate in
extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including the
community service.
II.
Teachers and Students
Teachers
should:
a) Respect the rights and dignity of the student
in expressing his/her opinion;
b) Deal justly and impartially with students
regardless of their religion, caste, gender,
political, economic, social and physical characteristics;
c) Recognise the difference in aptitude and
capabilities among students and strive to
meet their individual needs;
d) Encourage students to improve their
attainments, develop their personalities and at the
same time contribute to community welfare;
e) Inculcate among students scientific temper,
spirit of inquiry and ideals of democracy,
patriotism, social justice, environmental protection and
peace;
f) Treat the students with dignity and not behave
in a vindictive manner towards any of
them for any reason;
g) Pay attention to only the attainment of the
student in the assessment of merit;
h) Make themselves available to the students even
beyond their class hours and help and
guide students without any remuneration or reward;
i) Aid students to
develop an understanding of our national heritage and national goals;
j) Refrain from inciting
students against other students, colleagues or administration.
III. Teachers and Colleagues
Teachers
should:
a) Treat other members of the profession in the
same manner as they themselves wish to
be treated;
b) Speak respectfully of other teachers and
render assistance for professional
betterment;
c) Refrain from making unsubstantiated
allegations against colleagues to higher
authorities; and
d) Refrain from allowing considerations of caste,
creed, religion, race or sex in their
professional endeavour.
IV. Teachers
and Authorities:
Teachers
should:
a) Discharge their professional responsibilities
according to the existing rules and adhere to procedures and methods consistent
with their profession in initiating steps through their own institutional
bodies and / or professional organisations for change of any such rule
detrimental to the professional interest;
b) Refrain from undertaking any other employment
and commitment, including private tuitions and
coaching classes which are
likely to interfere with their professional responsibilities;
c) Co-operate in the formulation of policies of
the institution by accepting various offices and discharge responsibilities
which such offices may demand;
d) Co-operate through their organisations in the
formulation of policies of the other institutions and accept
offices;
e) Co-operate with the authorities for the
betterment of the institutions keeping in view the interest and in conformity
with the dignity of the profession;
f) Adhere to the terms of contract;
g) Give and expect due notice before a change of
position takes place; and
h) Refrain from availing themselves of leave
except on unavoidable grounds and as far as practicable with prior intimation,
keeping in view their particular responsibility for completion of academic
schedule.
V. Teachers
and Non-Teaching Staff:
Teachers
should:
a) Treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and
equal partners in a cooperative undertaking, within every educational
institution;
b) Help in the functioning of joint-staff
councils covering both the teachers and the non teaching staff.
VI. Teachers
and Guardians
Teachers
should:
a) Try to see through teachers’ bodies and
organisations that institutions maintain contact with the guardians, their
students, send reports of their performance to the guardians whenever necessary
b) and meet the guardians in meetings convened
for the purpose for mutual exchange of ideas and for the benefit of the
institution.
VII. Teachers
and Society
Teachers
should:
a) Recognize that education is a public service
and strive to keep the public informed of the educational programs which are
being provided;
b) Work to improve education in the community and
strengthen the community's moral and intellectual life;
c) Be aware of social problems and take part in
such activities as would be conducive to the progress of society and hence the
country as a whole;
d) Perform the duties of citizenship, participate
in community activities and shoulder responsibilities of public
offices;
e) Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to
or assisting in any way activities, which tend to promote feeling of hatred or
enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic groups but actively work for national integration.
College Principal should:
a) Provide inspirational and motivational
value-based academic and executive leadership to the college through policy
formation, operational management, optimization of human resources and concern
for environment and sustainability;
b) Conduct himself/ herself with transparency,
fairness, honesty, highest degree of ethics and decision making that is in the
best interest of the college;
c) Act as steward of the College's assets in
managing the resources responsibility, optimally, effectively and efficiently
for providing a conducive working and learning environment;
d) Promote the collaborative, shared and
consultative work culture in the college, paving way for innovative thinking
and ideas:
e) Endeavour to promote a work culture and ethics
that brings about quality, professionalism satisfaction a and service to the nation
and society.
f) Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and
demeanor expected of them by the community;
g) Manage their private affairs in a manner
consistent with the dignity of the profession;
h) Discourage and not indulge in plagiarism and
other non ethical behaviour in teaching and research;
i)
Participate in
extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including the
community service.
j) Refrain from allowing
considerations of caste, creed, religion, race, gender or sex in their
professional endeavour.