CODE OF CONDUCT

Code of Conduct for Students

General Discipline:

The students are expected to maintain a high standard of discipline and uphold the reputation of the institution. They should refrain from involving themselves in party politics and anti-social activities. Violation of this will be strongly dealt with.
The students are personally responsible for the college properties like the furniture, electric fittings, lab equipments etc. In case of any damage, penalty will be levied.
The students are expected to keep the surroundings clean. They should not scribble on the walls or throw litter in the class rooms. Only license holders are permitted to come to the college by two wheelers.
Cycles and two wheelers must be parked only in the respective parking stands.
The students must bring their ID cards daily to the college and they must produce the cards on demand.
There is no ragging in the campus. The Anti-raggingVigilance Squad will keep a watch over the attitude and behaviour of the senior students towards the juniors and vice versa. The relationship between the seniors and juniors must be warm, friendly and cordial.

Attendance :

Each student should earn 85% attendance to appear forthe End Semester Examination.
Leave letter should be submitted by the students before taking leave. Day scholars should get their leave letters signed by their parents or guardians and hostel students by their warden.
In case a student suffers from illness for more than three days, she should produce a medical certificate.

Hostel :
The students must maintain discipline within the hostel. They should be civil to one another in the hostel and obey the rules of the hostel.
All problems should be sorted out through proper channel. Wastage of food and water is strictly prohibited. They will be sent home periodically and holidays will be given for important local and national festivals.
Library:

The Library is fully automated with Soul 2.0 software by INFLIBNET.
The Library is kept open from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm on all working days.
Strict silence must be observed inside the Library.
Writing in the books or marking in the books or folding the books or causing damage to the books in any other way is strictly prohibited.
The books must be returned promptly on the due date, or a fine of 1 rupee per day will be collected.
Reference books are not meant for circulation.
Transaction of books is also carried out through computers.

College Disciplinary Rules – Students

Students are requested to maintain highest standard of behaviour and discipline both inside and outside the College.
Students are required to improve and maintain consistency in their performance in the examinations in order to get promotion to subsequent Semester.
They shall strictly observe the disciplinary rules framed by the College. Violation of which will be dealt by the Principal in the manner he considers fit and his decision will be final.
On the first bell, students shall assemble in the rooms and wait silently for the lecturer. When the lecturer enters the classroom the students shall rise and remain standing till they are asked to sit.
Every class in charge keep a close watch on the students’ attendance, progress and conduct.
Irregular attendance, indifference in regard to class work and examination, discourtesy towards teachers, insubordination, obscenity in word and act etc are liable for disciplinary action which includes expulsion from the College.
Attendance to the College functions like association meetings, College assembly, seminars, group discussions, Industrial visits, etc. are mandatory to all students.
Without the permission of the Principal students shall not organize any activities or associate with any outside group concerned with the College.
The Principal shall have the power to expel any student from the College if the student is guilty of serious misconduct or student’s presence in the College is injurious to the order and discipline.
During class hours the permission of the lecturer is needed to move from one seat to another or to leave the room.
Every student should possess an identity card issued by the College which should be produced whenever asked for specially when dealing with the office.
The College has developed the tradition of a homely informal atmosphere of freedom with responsibility, treating one another with love and respect.

Code of Conduct for Teachers:

The Code of Professional Conduct for teachers serves as a guiding compass as teachers seek to steer an ethical and respectful course through their career in teaching and to uphold the honour and dignity of the teaching profession.

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 teachers should be calm, patient and communicative by temperament and amiable in disposition.

Teachers should:

Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanor expected of them by the community.
Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the

profession.

Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research.
Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings,

seminars, conferences etc. towards the contribution of knowledge.

Maintain active membership of professional organizations and strive to improve

education and profession through them.

Perform their duties in the form of teaching, tutorial, practical, seminar and

research work conscientiously and with dedication.

Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions relating to the educational

responsibilities of the college and the university such as: assisting in appraising

applications for admission, advising and counseling students as well as assisting

the conduct of university and college examinations, including supervision,

invigilation and evaluation.

Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including

community service.

Teachers and the Students

Teachers should:

Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion;
Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste,

political, economic, social and physical characteristics;

Recognize the difference in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive

to meet their individual needs;

Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities and

at the same time contribute to community welfare;

Inculcate among students scientific outlook and respect for physical labour and

ideals of democracy, patriotism and peace;

Be affectionate to the students and not behave in a vindictive manner towards

any of them for any reason;

Pay attention to only the attainment of the student in the assessment of merit;
Make themselves available to the students even beyond their class hours and help and guide students

without any remuneration or reward;

Aid students to develop an understanding of our national heritage and national Goals.
Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues or

administration.

III. Teachers and Colleagues:

Teachers should:

Treat other members of the profession in the same manner as they themselves

wish to be treated.

Speak respectfully of other teachers and render assistance for professional

Betterment.

Refrain from lodging unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues to higher

authorities; and

Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race or sex in their professional endeavour.

Teachers and Authorities:

Teachers should:

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 organizations for change of any such rule detrimental to the professional interest.

Refrain from undertaking any other employment and commitment including

private tuitions and coaching classes which are likely to interfere with their professional responsibilities;

Co-operate in the formulation of policies of the institution by accepting

various offices and discharge responsibilities which such offices may demand.

Co-operate through their organizations in the formulation of policies of the

other institutions and accept offices.

Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment of the institutions keeping

in view the interest and in conformity with dignity of the profession;

Teacher Should adhere to the conditions of contract;
Give and expect due notice before a change of position is made; and
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.

Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff :

Teachers should treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking, within every educational institution;
Teachers should help in the function of joint staff-councils covering both teachers and the non-teaching staff.
Teachers and Guardians/Parents:

Teachers should:

Try to see through teachers’ bodies and organizations, 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.

VIII. Leave:

Prior written permission is required from the Principal / at least a day in

advance.

Not more than 25% of staff members in a Department will be allowed to go

on leave on a particular day.

Twelve days of causal leave can be availed in a calendar year.
Causal leave can be combined with other holidays. However the total period

of continuous absence from duty should not exceed fifteen days.

5 Medical Leave will be sanctioned only for medical reasons. Medical

Certificate must be submitted along with such leave.

Publication of Research Papers & Books and Participation in Research Projects, Seminars, Conferences etc.

Staff members are encouraged to write text books, publish articles in reputed

Journals and present papers in Seminars and Conferences.

Staff members are encouraged to take up Research projects.
Staff members should also attend Faculty Development Programmes, Quality

Improvement Programmes etc. to update their knowledge.

Staff members are encouraged to undergo Practical Training in Industry and

can take consultancy Work as part of Industry – Institute interaction.

General Rules – Teachers:

Two Tests are to be conducted in a semester. Answer books are to be valued and marks are to be informed to the students. Marks for the assignments and Tests, are to be entered in the marksheet.

Teachers should be good counselors and Facilitators. They should help, guide, encourage and assist the students to ensure that the Teaching-Learning Process is effective and successful. Value based education must be their motto.
Teachers should maintain decorum both inside and outside the classroom and set a good example to the students.
Teachers should carry out other academic, co-curricular and organizational activities that may be assigned to them from time to time.
Teachers should sign the attendance register while reporting for duty.
Teachers must be aware that their workload is 40 hours a week even though their maximum class hours are only 16 a week.
Teachers are expected to attend Department academic association meetings, seminars etc and also college functions like Sports Day, College Day, Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations without fail.
Teachers are expected to Volunteer, to take up extra classes for students of Certificate, Diploma and other Career Oriented Programmes.
HODs are responsible for all the college properties belonging to their department. It is their responsibility to keep them clean and in working order. Any loss or damage to their property (like, tables, chairs, lab equipments, chemicals, electrical appliances) must be reported to the Principal in writing immediately.

Code of Ethics for Non-Teaching Staff

Trustworthiness to the College by punctual and reliable in all duties.
Integrity by being honest in words and actions.
Creating and maintaining strong relationships with:

Proper interactions with students
Maintaining professional boundaries with students and staffs.
Dignity by treating students by care and kindness.
Being supportive and cooperate with other staff members.
Responsibility by meeting the required standards for every assigned task.
Respect by mutual respect, trust and confidentiality.
Justice by being committed to the wellbeing of individuals, the wider community

and the common good of all people.

He/ She must respect and maintain the hierarchy in the Administration.
He/ She should adhere strictly to the official resumption/ closing time and must dress decently and appropriately Must not use unauthorized persons to perform official duties.
Non-Teaching Staff assigned to Laboratories should keep the Labs clean.
Any Loss or damage to any article in the Lab or Class Room should be reported to the HOD in writing immediately.
Non-Teaching Staff, working in the Lab, shall maintain a stock register for all the articles equipments, chemicals, etc. It shall be submitted to the HOD and the
Principal at the end of each semester and their signatures obtained.

Code of Ethics for Principal

The Principal is the academic and administrative head of the institute

and works for the growth of the institute.

He will implement the policies approved by the Board of Governors, the highest decision making body of the college. He shall achieve coordination among various statutory committees and non- statutory bodies including Academic Council.
He monitors admissions, examinations, evaluation for smooth functioning of the
He is authorized to nominate Coordinators, members and other

administration functionaries in various committees.

The duties of the Principal may be suitably categorized as

Academic Administration –

On academic matters the Principal is generally guided by the rules and regulation as well as the norms

laid down by S.P. University, UGC and State Government.

General Administration –

On general administrative matters Principal shall be assisted by Secretory, Controller of Examinations,

Coordinator IQAC, Head of Departments, Senior Faculty Members and various committees.

In matters related to decision implementation, Principal will assisted by the Governing Body and

Academic council of the college.

In matter of admissions, Coordinator, Admissions Committee will assist the principal.
In matters related to academic work, he will be assisted by the Secretory, Board of Studies and

Heads of the Departments.

An integrated time table of the entire institution shall be prepared and submitted to the principal.

In this endeavour, coordinator of time-tables along with the various Heads of the Departments

extends support to the principal.

Shall closely monitor the class work as per the time tables and the almanac with assistance of

class work coordinators and other faculty in-charges.

Shall closely observe various academic activities like conduct of technical fests, conferences,

seminars, workshops etc.

Shall hold meetings of Heads of departments to review the progress of academic

work and suggest effective measures to achieve desired academic outcome.