Code of Conduct
Teachers

A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny of his/her students and the society at large. Therefore, every teacher should see that there is no incompatibility between his/her precepts and practice. The national ideals of education must be considered as his/her own ideals. The profession requires that the teacher should be calm, patient and communicative by temperament and amiable by disposition.

• The basic ethical values underlying the code are care, trust, integrity and respect; embodying those aspects relevant to the teacher, who is entrusted with social responsibility.
• Uphold Professional and social values
• Every Teacher shall discharge his/her duties efficiently and diligently to match with the academic standards and performance norms lay down by the College, University and the Government from time to time.
• Every Teacher shall conduct himself/herself with absolute dignity and decorum in his/her dealing with the superiors, colleagues and students every time.
• No teacher shall be absent himself/herself from duties at any time without prior permission from higher-ups and all teachers should make themselves available to the students even beyond their class hours and help and guide students without any remuneration or reward.
• Teachers shall perform the duties entrusted to them by the College without affecting the regular teaching hours.
• All the teachers must physically present and engage the class during the regular teaching hours. Compromise in the class hours will not be entertained and necessary arrangements to be made to engage the classes during the day of absence from the College.
• Adequate preparation for the classes is a mandate and teacher must be competent and confident in their teaching profession.
• Teacher should try to develop an inclusive educational environment. There should not be any partiality or vindictive attitude towards any student in terms of caste, creed, religion, gender or socio-economic status.
• Teacher should recognize the difference in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive to meet their individual needs and encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities and at the same time contribute to community welfare.
• All teachers should try to inspire students to generate more interest and develop a sense of inquiry in the pursuit of knowledge.
• Every Teacher should recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of the educational programmes which are being provided.
• Every teacher should work to improve education in the community and strengthen the community’s moral and intellectual life; perform the duties of citizenship, participate in community activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices.
• No teacher shall act in any manner that violates the norms of decency or morality in his/her conduct or behaviour inside and outside the College Campus. Publishing comments in the social media in the name of the College is prohibited without prior permission of the Head of the institution.
• No teacher shall by act or deed degrades, harass or insult any other person for any reason whatsoever or act in a manner unbecoming of the teaching profession.
• Update Professional competency and Practices
• Every Teacher shall update his/her knowledge and skills to equip himself/herself professionally for the proper discharge of duties assigned to him/her and for benefit of student community
• Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings, seminars, conferences etc. towards the contribution of knowledge
• Developing new teaching strategies and curriculum as well as planning for an upgraded academic system should be an integral part of her/his professional duties.
• Teachers are encouraged to take up research projects and publish books/research articles in reputed journals in the UGC care list
• The teacher will have to carry out the Institution’s educational responsibilities such as conducting admissions, advising and counselling students as well as assisting the conduct of examinations participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports, extension activities and cultural programmes of the College
• Teachers must maintain ethical behaviour in professional practice and should ensure that honesty is not compromised in research.
• The teacher must respect the confidentiality of all information regarding exam affairs as well as matters dealing with colleagues and students unless legally or legitimately demanded.
• Teachers should be respectful and cooperative towards their colleagues, assisting them and sharing the responsibilities in a collaborative manner
• There should be regular interactions with the guardians of the students as this is necessary for the improvement of the students and the Institution.
• The Teacher shall not indulge in any organized anti- institutional activity and shall not promote, abet, assist or motivate any unhealthy activity against the College Management.