Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
1. Students are not permitted to either audio or video record lectures in class rooms or
actions of other students, faculty, or staff without prior permission.
2. Students are expected to use the social media carefully and responsibly. They cannot post
derogatory comments about other individuals from the institute on the social media or
indulging in any such related activities having grave ramifications on the reputation of the
institute.
3. Damage to or destruction of, any property of the Institute, or any property of others on the
Institute premises is punishable.
4. Making a video/audio recording, taking photographs, or streaming audio/video of any
person in a location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, without that
person’s knowledge and express consent.
5. Indulging in any form of harassment which is defined as a conduct that is severe and
objectively, a conduct that is motivated on the basis of a person’s race, colour, national or
ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,
marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability and medical condition.
6. If there is a case against a student for a possible breach of code of conduct, then a
committee will be formed to recommend a suitable disciplinary action that shall enquire
into the alleged violation and accordingly suggest the action to be taken against the said
student. The committee may meet with the student to ascertain the misconduct and
suggest one or more of the following disciplinary actions based on the nature of
misconduct.
7. The principles of academic integrity required that a student should:
a) Properly acknowledge and cite use of the ideas, results, material or words of others.
b) Properly acknowledge all contributors to a given piece of work.
c) Make sure that all work submitted as his or her own in a course or other academic
activity is produced without the aid of impermissible materials or impermissible
collaboration.
d) Obtain all data or results by ethical means and reports them accurately without
suppressing any results inconsistent with his or her interpretation or conclusions.
e) Treat all other students in an ethical manner, respecting their integrity and right to
pursue their educational goals without interference. This requires that a student neither
facilitates academic dishonesty by others nor obstructs their academic progress.
8. A student found guilty by the committee will attract one or more of the following
punishments, as imposed by the Anti-Ragging Committee:
a) Suspension from attending Classes and academic privileges.
b) Withholding/ withdrawing scholarship/ fellowship and other benefits.
c) Debarring from appearing in any test/ examination or other evaluation process.
d) Withholding results.
e) Debarring from undertaking any collaborative work or attending national or
international conferences /symposia /meeting to present his/her research work.
f) Cancellation of admission.
g) Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other
institution for a specified period,
h) In cases where the persons committing or abetting the act of ragging are not identified,
the institute shall resort to collective punishment.
i) If need be, in view of the intensity of the act of ragging committed, a First Information
Report (FIR) shall be filed by the Institute with the local police authorities.
9. Any student of the Institute aggrieved by any acts of sexual harassment, misconduct or
ragging as defined and summarized herein above can approach the Student Grievance of
the Institute. Further, any student who is aware of any violations must report redressal cell.
The Cell shall consist of members as appointed by the Director. Said grievance must be in
writing and should be made within 60 days from the day of the alleged violation. The Cell
shall take cognizance of the grievance and inform the Committee formed to enforce this
Code or the Internal Complaints Committee, in cases of any sexual harassment
complaints.
10. JURISDICTION
a. The Institute shall have the jurisdiction over the conduct of the students associated
/enrolled with the Institute and to take cognizance of all acts of misconduct including
incidents of ragging or otherwise which are taking place on the Institute campus or in
connection with the Institute related activities and functions.
b. Institute may also exercise jurisdiction over conduct which occurs off-campus. Violating
the ideal student conduct and discipline as laid down in this Policy and other regulations,
as if the conduct has occurred on campus which shall include
I. Any violations of the Sexual Harassment Policy of the Institute against other students
of the Institute.
II. Physical assault, threats of violence, or conduct that threatens the health or safety of
any person including other students of the Institute;
III. Possession or use of weapons, explosives, or destructive devices off campus
IV. Manufacture, sale, or distribution of prohibited drugs, alcohol etc.
V. Conduct which has a negative impact or constitutes a nuisance to members of the
surrounding off-campus community.
1. Professional Values and Relationships – Teacher should:
1.1 Be caring, fair and committed to the best interests of the pupils/students entrusted to
their care and seek to motivate, inspire and celebrate effort and success.
1.2. Acknowledge and respect the uniqueness, individuality and specific needs of pupils/
students and promote their holistic development.
1.3. Be committed to equality and inclusion and to respecting and accommodating
diversity including those differences arising from gender, civil status, family status,
sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, ethnicity, membership of the traveler
community and socio- economic status, and any further grounds as may be referenced in
equality legislation in the future.
1.4. Seek to develop positive relationships with pupils/students, colleagues, parents,
school management and others in the school community, that are characterized by
professional integrity and judgment.
1.5. Work to establish and maintain a culture of mutual trust and respect in their college.
2. Professional Integrity- Teachers should:
2.1. Act with honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work.
2.2. Respect the privacy of others and the confidentiality of information gained in the
course of professional practice, unless a legal imperative requires disclosure or there
is a legitimate concern for the wellbeing of an individual.
2.3. Represent themselves, their professional status, qualifications and experience
honestly.
2.4. Use their name/names as set out in the Register of Teachers, in the course of their
professional duties.
2.5. Avoid conflict between their professional work and private interests which could
reasonably be deemed to impact negatively on pupils/students.
3. Professional Conduct- Teachers should:
3.1. Uphold the reputation and standing of the profession.
3.2. Take all reasonable steps in relation to the care pupils/students under their
supervision, so as to ensure their safety and welfare.
3.3. Work within the framework of relevant legislation and regulations.
3.4. Comply with agreed national and school policies, procedures and guidelines which
aim to promote pupil/student education and welfare and child protection.
3.5. Report, where appropriate, incidents or matters which impact on pupil/student
welfare.
3.6. Communicate effectively with pupils/students, colleagues, parents, school
management and others in the school community in a manner that is professional,
collaborative and supportive, and based on trust and respect.
3.7. Ensure that any communication with pupils/ students, colleagues, parents, school
management and others is appropriate, including communication via electronic media,
such as e-mail, texting and social networking sites college.
3.8. Ensure that they do not knowingly access, download or otherwise have in their
possession while engaged in College activities, inappropriate materials/images in
electronic or other format
3.9. Ensure that they do not knowingly access, download or otherwise have in their
possession, illicit materials/images in electronic or other format
3.10 ensure that they do not practise while under the influence of any substance which
impairs their fitness to teach.
4. Professional Practice- Teachers should:
4.1. Maintain high standards of practice in relation to pupil/student learning, planning,
monitoring, assessing, reporting and providing feedback
4.2. Apply their knowledge and experience in facilitating pupils’/students’ holistic
development
4.3. Plan and communicate clear, challenging and achievable expectations for
pupils/students
4.4. Create an environment where pupils/ students can become active agents in the
learning process and develop lifelong learning skills
4.5. Develop teaching, learning and assessment strategies that support differentiated
learning in a way that respects the dignity of all pupils/ students
4.6. Inform their professional judgment and practice by engaging with, and reflecting on,
pupil/student development, learning theory, pedagogy, curriculum development, ethical
practice, educational policy and legislation
4.7. In a context of mutual respect, be open and responsive to constructive feedback
regarding their practice and, if necessary, seek appropriate support, advice and guidance
4.8. Act in the best interest of pupils/students.
5. Professional Development- Teacher should:
5.1. Take personal responsibility for sustaining and improving the quality of their professional practice by:
- Actively maintaining their professional knowledge and understanding to ensure it
is current - Reflecting on and critically evaluating their professional practice, in light of their
professional knowledge base - Availing of opportunities for career-long professional development
6. Professional Collegiality and Collaboration- Teachers should:
6.1. Work with teaching colleagues and student teachers in the interests of sharing,
developing and supporting good practice and maintaining the highest quality of
educational experiences for pupils/students
6.2. Work in a collaborative manner with pupils/students, parents/guardians, College
management, other members of staff, relevant professionals and the wider College
community, education as appropriate, in seeking to effectively meet the needs of
pupils/students
6.3. Cooperate with the Inspectorate of the Department of Education and Skills and other
statutory and public non-statutory educational and support services, as appropriate
6.4. Engage with the planning, implementation and evaluation of curriculum at
classroom, College and University level.
1. The Principal shall perform the duties as may be assigned to him from time to time.
2. He shall be in charge of the units/sections and shall be responsible for their normal and
smooth working.
3. He shall look after day-to-day work of the Section/Unit of which he is in charge as per
the instructions from the higher authorities from time to time.
4. He shall be responsible for planning and scheduling of the entire work of the
section/unit/department well in advance and shall take the periodical reviews of its
execution.
5. He shall assign/reassign specific jobs to his subordinates, and shall also decide the
time dimension in respect of each of the jobs so assigned, where the norms are not laid
down.
6. He shall ensure and maintain proper co-ordination and follow up with other
Department/Unit/Section and shall be totally accountable for follow up actions on the
decisions given by the University authorities.
7. He shall be responsible for smooth and efficient running/working of the
section/unit/department and timely disposal of cases letters, bills, reports, returns etc.
and decide and maintain proper filling procedure.
8. He shall ensure that the cases/letters requiring immediate and urgent disposal are dealt
with immediately.
9. He shall deal with non-routine cases referred to him by the supervisory staff working
in his section/unit/department. He shall call meetings of his staff periodically and also
train the members of his department and provide guidance to all.
10. He shall keep exhaustive and self-contained notes of important papers pass down and
keep track of their movements till final disposal and also consider the proceedings of
the work.
11. He shall exercise constant vigilance, which is sine/quinoa of speedy and qualitative
disposal of work, safety of the record, regular and orderly behaviors of the staff.
12. He shall hold meeting every fortnight with teaching and non teaching staff to discuss
the arrears of work, procedural knot-point and other problems, which create
bottlenecks in the quick disposal of cases of his Unit/Department.
13. He shall appraise the plan which he may prepare and its time schedule to employees
working under him, watch results, appraise responses and motivate individuals
towards achievements of objectives. He shall also deal with staff in a just manner and
shall show no discrimination on whatever ground and would look after the welfare of
the employees working under him.
1. To exercise, check and to follow up the incoming letters received from the University
Department/Colleges/Students etc.
2. To point out mistake or misstatements, if any, and draw attention wherever necessary, to
the statutory or customary practice and point out rules wherever they are concerned.
3. To ensure the prompt dispatch of letters.
4. To arrange filing of the papers and arrange files in order year-wise and subject-wise.
5. To scrutinize notes/cases submitted by the lower staff, put his own remarks/suggestions, if
any, and submit the same to the Principal.
6. To maintain calendar of periodical returns for incoming and outgoing separately.
7. To attend to such other work that may be assigned to him with the approval of the
Principal.
8. To enter the mail and letters and inter-departmental correspondence/files etc. letters,
documents etc. addressed to the officers by name will be received by the officers
themselves.
9. To acknowledge letters received.
10. To prepare list of letters issued during a fortnight to which replies have not been received
and for which reminders are required to be sent.
11. To open and maintain service book/new file(s)-note-book(s), do copying work/rubber
stamping and to attend to all types of administrative/clerical work.
12. To maintain different registers, forms etc.
13. To keep a notebook to watch timely disposal of urgent papers.
14. To prepare routine letters/replies for approval where noting is not required to issue
reminders.
15. Any other work assigned from time to time with the approval of the Principal.
16. To write various books of accounts such as ledger salary register, income tax register.
17. To ensure filing of vouchers and papers.
18. To prepare bills for payment.
19. To prepare various returns.
1. To assist students and teachers in conducting practical and experiments.
2. To maintain dead stock register and register of consumable materials and to undertake
physical stock verification of laboratory materials.
3. To assist them In charge of Laboratory in purchase and procurement of laboratory
materials.
4. To supervise the work of laboratory attendants working under him.
5. To assist them In charge of laboratory in routine administrative matters and to ensure that
the laboratory facilities are not misused by any person.
6. To report about breakages/losses in laboratory, to his superiors.
7. To report to In charge of laboratory about misbehaviors inside the laboratory.
8. To ensure that all the cupboards, doors, windows and gates are properly closed by the
laboratory attendants.
9. To attend to such other duties as may be specially brought to his notice, with the approval
of the Head of the Department.
1. To clean laboratory and to keep Laboratory materials including apparatus and equipments
in proper place.
2. To render physical assistance to students, teachers and other Laboratory Staff in
movement of laboratory equipment, instruments, chemical and other materials within
and outside the laboratory.
3. To assist Laboratory Assistant and other laboratory staff in physical stock verification of
laboratory equipment, instruments, chemicals and other materials.
4. To render physical assistance to students and teachers in conducting practical and
experiments.
5. To report about loss of laboratory equipment and other materials to his superiors.
6. To open and to lock cupboards, doors, windows and gates of laboratory.
7. To attend to delivery of letters connected with laboratory and its staff.
8. To attend to such other duties which are assigned to him by the Laboratory staff, with the
approval of In charge of the Laboratory.
1) To open windows etc. in morning and switch on fans and lights and closing to close
the same, when not required.
2) Do dustings of office furniture, machines, files, table equipment, switch on light and
fans and switch them off when not required, remove and replace covers of machines.
3) Do the work of opening, pasting and sorting and arranging paper and circulars in
accordance with instructions of the Section Officer/Branch Head, and also do the work
of stitching agenda and minutes of meeting according to instructions.
4) Do the work of affixing stamps, sticking and scaling envelopes or wrappers, packing
up of parcels.
5) Carry messages, papers, registers, files, circulars, bags, portable size etc., from one
place to another inside office or outside as the case may be.
6) Carry papers, franking machines etc. within building and other such portable items
(office equipment) from one place to another.
7) Operate photocopy machine, wherever necessary.
8) Carry out any other work of similar nature which the Officer in charge/Dy. Registrar/
Assistant Registrar/Section Officer/Principal/Office Superintendent, may instruct.
9) Serve drinking water to employees and to visitors, when required.
10) Dispatch letters including letters by hand delivery (all peons getting bank duty
allowance shall take cash/cheques etc. to banks, as per instructions).
11) Any other work as may be assigned to him by the concerned officer from time to time