Code of Conduct

PROFESSIONAL  CODE OF CONDUCT

A SET OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR AND ACCEPTABLE NORMS IN THE COLLEGE - ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22 ONWARDS

 THE COMMITTEE POLICY DOCUMENT COVERS

 I) INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

II) CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS

III) CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TEACHING STAFF

IV) CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE/ NON-TEACHING STAFF

I. INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

 Participate in educational activities in keeping with the vision and mission of the institution. Practice the compassionate view of respect and consideration towards all.  Appreciate, acknowledge and encourage merit at all levels.

II. THE CODE OF CONDUCT TO BE FOLLOWED BY STUDENTS

 Each student is issued an Identity card which she should carry always and shall produce whenever asked by college authorities. No student will be allowed to enter the college premises without the Identity card.  Students are required to be properly attired and groomed in keeping with the dignity and decorum of the educational institutional culture and values.Students are required to communicate in a decent and acceptable tone and language with peers, non- teaching and teaching staff. The entire premises are under CCTV Surveillance.  Students are advised to actively participate in co- curricular, extra –curricular activities for their holistic development.  Help to keep the college premises neat and clean.  Every student should enrol herself and use Mata Gujri Learning Management system (MOODLE) for online teaching.  Teaching will be carried out in a blended manner, through online teaching as well as offline teaching when normal conditions. The students should learn to use ICT (MOODLE) and other online teaching tools properly.  Misuse of Mobile/ Cell Phones is strictly PROHIBITED during classes. Those who are found guilty of using them will be punished with heavy fine. No complaint regarding loss of mobile will be entertained. A Student carrying mobile into the Examination Hall shall be treated as a case of unfair means.

 Ragging an academic evil, is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated in any form in the college. If any student is found guilty of ragging or if any complaint is received against any student, then an offence of ragging may be registered and it may be punishable as per UGC norms.

All the students admitted to various courses must abide by the rules and regulations of the State Government, Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Guru Gobind Singh Educational Society and the College.  Notice boards as well as the college website display important information for the benefit of the students and so they should not be ignored at any cost. The students are directed to attend to the notices displayed on the Notice boards immediately and to comply with the directions thereon.  Parents are advised to be in contact with teacher mentor and make themselves available for Parent-teacher meet.

A student found guilty of damaging the property of the college, equipment, furniture and vehicles parked in the campus will have to pay heavy fine.  No student is supposed to wander in the corridors of the college and to disturb the classes. If she is free and not attending classes, she should make the best use of library or restrict herself to the girls common room. Remember Honesty still remains the best policy.  Co-operate and collaborate with peers to make learning fun and enjoyable.  Life is beautiful. Make it more beautiful by helping others in any way you can-lending a patient ear, uttering a kind word, an encouraging pat on the back, a smile. If not, politely express your regret and your inability to help the person who required your help  Raise the happiness index around you. It is important to be educated but it more important to be good human.

Rules for eligibility for Final examinations

 If a student makes a false declaration or conceals any information in the admission form, her admission to the college shall stands cancelled as soon as the false declaration or concealed information is detected.

 Enrolment form must be filled online by all the students of 1st year/ semester. Before 31st October (according to university schedule ) and submit the copy of the same with office, otherwise their enrolment number will not be generated.

 Every Student must attend her online/offline classes regularly. According to the rules for attendance prescribed by the Higher Education, only those students who have attended 75% of the lectures in theory and practical’s separately, delivered to her class in each subject offered by her will only be eligible to appear for the examinations.

 It is mandatory for all the students to fill and submit the examination form within the stipulated time period as specified by the Examination cell, so as to enable her to appear in the examinations  It is compulsory for all the students (UG and PG) to appear for internal assessment CCE in an academic session. Any student who fails for these exams will not qualify for the final exams.  Under Semester system (PG Programmes CBCS) : Students can proceed to the next semester with minimum of 12 credits.

Under Annual pattern (UG Programmes NEP 2020) : Students with Supplementary will have to appear in Supplementary examination which would be conducted within two months of result declaration. Students would be given two attempts to clear Supplementary Exam. The promotion to the next year will be cancelled in case the student fails in first supplementary exam.  UG Students with less than 20 credits will be treated as fail. The transfer certificate is issued only to those students who have cleared all the dues of the Institute and the library books returned.

III. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TEACHERS

PURPOSE IN DESIGNING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TEACHERS,

UNDERLINES MUTUAL RESPECT AND REGARD TOWARDS COLLEAGUES MAINTAINING PROFESSIONALISM AND THE DIGNIFIED STATUS OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION. IT INCLUDES NORMS DURING TEACHING, EVALUATION AND INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS , AUTHORITIES, COLLEAGUES AND SENIORS.

Record presence by signing attendance register and marking biometric attendance (entry and exit time)  Be punctual. Report on time for work – engaging lectures and practicals and for supervision during exams.  Engage the lectures and practical’s as per the individual timetable allotted Complete all teaching work allotted within given time duration.  All evaluation and exam related work to be completed within the stipulated time.  The shared College resources like computers and all instruments are to be used carefully and judiciously.  While interacting with students, teachers must endeavour to be objective without any bias or preconceived notions.  Teachers are not only required to teach but mentor students and guide them in academic areas. This will help build a stronger understanding between the  eacher and students and make the students feel safe and secure in college.   While interacting with colleagues, be polite and courteous and show mutual respect and regard. Work as a team as Cooperation and collaboration can bring better results. In addition to teaching, they are required to help college administration when called for.

IV. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, NON –TEACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF

The non- teaching staff is the backbone of an educational institution which aid, supports and helps in all the work of the college. They play an important role in assisting in the conduct of smooth and effective teaching learning and evaluation. The duties of the non-teaching staff are varied and hence the code prescribes a general code of conduct.  Report on time for work. Be punctual and discharge duties allotted promptly.  Behave decently in keeping with the discipline and decorum of the institution Consumption of any intoxicants, tobacco is strictly prohibited while on duty. Follow all the rules of service conditions, duties and responsibilities, rules and regulations regarding leave and other related matters.