Code of Ethics
As a faculty in the college, I
• always
maintain punctuality in classes as per the working hours prescribed and make
myself available in the campus unless and otherwise assigned duties elsewhere.
• always
maintain the ninety days’ teaching schedule and follow lesson plan while
teaching in all classes.
• am, as
mentor, committed and empathetic towards all students.
• never
discriminate students on the basis of caste, religion and gender.
• always
believe in enhancing my knowledge through sharing.
• give equal
opportunity to all students in learning process.
• believe in
enriching my knowledgebase through continuous learning.
• strictly adhere
to service rules and regulations in the institution.
• always give
assessment awards to students on the basis of
prescribed parameters viz. assignment, attendance, general behaviour,
etc.
• never
involve myself in any act of moral turpitude which may cause impairment or
bring discredit to the institution or Management.
• always
respect and give due regards to fraternity and sorority in the college.
• am always
responsible towards my profession especially in teaching.
• express my
sincerity, integrity and impartiality in my conduct with parents of students. am always attentive to changing
education requirements.
• 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; and
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
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:
b)
Recognise that education is a public service and
strive to keep the public informed of the educational programmes which are
being provided;
c)
Work to improve education in the community and
strengthen the community's moral and intellectual life;
d)
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;
e)
Perform the duties of citizenship, participate
in community activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices;
f)
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 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.