Code of Professional Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS FOR STUDENTS

The Code shall apply to all kinds of conduct of students inside campus of the Institute premises namely, classes, different quizzes, competitions, festivals, and also outside the campus where he/ she is representing college in various student activities such as, festivals organized by other colleges/ university, sports events organized or any other such off-campus activities not limited to the above. This also applies to conduct in various social media online platforms that may result in adverse impact on the Institute’s reputation.

Following ethical practices are expected from the students:

  1. Students are expected to adopt decent dressing in college premises.
  2. Students are expected to maintain cordial relations with other students and treat everyone without any form of discrimination.
  3. Students are expected to treat Teachers, Non-Teaching Staff, Peers, etc respectfully.
  4. Students are expected to attend lectures, practicals, tutorials, etc. on a regular basis with sincerity and dedication.
  5. Students are expected to be punctual in attending lectures, practicals, tutorials, etc.
  6. Students are expected to maintain proper decorum of the class and ensure that they don’t disturb functioning of the class.
  7. Students should portray obedience in the class and refrain from insubordination, misconduct, misbehaviour etc.
  8. Students are expected to adopt fairness, integrity and honesty in all the activities, namely but not limited to, sports events, competitions, festivals organized by the institute/ other colleges/ university and thereby avoid adoption of any unfair means to achieve goals.
  9. Students are expected to portray a sense of accountability and responsibility and thereby take utmost care of College property and keep the College premises neat and clean. Strict action shall be taken in case of any damage, in any manner, to College property due to students and they shall be subjected to monetary compensation for the same. 

–  Principal

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR TEACHERS 

The guidelines on professional ethics for teachers, given below, are framed as per the basic principles of the teaching profession; and also as per directives and guidelines of UGC.

Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to conduct themselves in accordance with the ideals of the profession. A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny of their students and the society at large. Therefore, every teacher should see that there is no incompatibility between their perceptions and practice. The national ideals of education, which have already been set forth, and which they should seek to inculcate among students, must be their own ideals. The profession further requires that the teachers should be calm, patient and communicative by temperament and amicable in disposition.

TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:

Teachers should:

  • Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanour, as expected of them by the community;
  • Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession;
  • Seek to make continuous professional growth through study and research;  
  • Adhere to the institute’s research ethics policy;
  • 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.

TOWARDS THE STUDENTS:

Teachers should:

  • Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing their 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;
  • Aid students to develop an understanding of our national heritage and national goals;
  • Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues or administration.

TOWARDS 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 allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race or sex in their professional endeavour;
  • Treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking, within the educational institution.

TOWARDS GUARDIANS:

Teachers should:

  • Through teachers’ bodies and organizations, maintain contact with the guardians;
  • Send reports of students’ performance to the guardians whenever necessary;
  • Interact with the guardians in meetings convened for mutual exchange of ideas and for the benefit of students and institution.

TOWARDS SOCIETY:

   Teachers should:

  • Recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of the educational programmes which are being provided;
  • Work to improve education in the community and strengthen the community’s moral and intellectual life;
  • 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;
  • Perform the duties of citizenship, participate in community activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices;
  • Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to or assisting in any way activities which tend to promote feelings of hatred or enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic groups but actively work for National Integration.
  •           Code of Conduct for Teachers
  •           Code of conduct for TS and NTS

Reference: Code of Professional Ethics laid by UGC for the Teachers.

Dr. (Mrs.) Anita Kanwar

        Principal