CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR COLLEGE TEACHERS

As per the UGC Regulations on Code of Professional Ethics for University and College Teachers, and the directions received from the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh from time to time, Government College Bhainsdehi prescribes the following code of Professional Ethics for all its teachers:

I. Responsibilities of Teachers:

Teachers should

1. Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanour expected of them by the community;
2. Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession;
3. Seek to make professional growth continuously through study and research;
4.  Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings, seminars, conferences etc. through the contribution of knowledge;
5. Maintain active membership of professional organizations and strive to improve education and profession through them;
6. Perform their duties in the form of teaching , tutorial, practical and seminar work conscientiously and with dedication;
7. Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions relating to the educational responsibilities of the college such as: assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising and counseling students as well as assisting in the conduct of university and college examinations, including supervision, invigilation and evaluation; and

(viii) Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including community service

II. Teachers and Students

Teachers should

1. Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion;

2. Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, political, economic, social and physical characteristics;
3. Recognize the difference in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive to meet their individual needs;
4. Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities and at the same time contribute to community welfare;
5. Inculcate among students scientific outlook and respect for physical labour and ideals of democracy, patriotism and peace;
6. Be affectionate to the students and not behave in a vindictive manner towards any of them for any reason;
7. Pay attention to only the attainment of the student in the assessment of merit;
8. Make themselves available to the students even beyond their class hours and help and guide students without any remuneration or award;
9. Aid students to develop an understanding of our national heritage and national goals and
10. Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues or administration.

III. Teachers and Colleagues

Teachers should

1. Treat other members of the profession in the same manner as they themselves wish to be treated;

2. Speak respectfully of other teachers and render assistance for professional betterment;
3. Refrain from lodging unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues to higher authorities;
4. Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race or sex in their professional endeavour.

IV. Teachers and Authorities

Teachers should

1. Discharge their professional responsibilities according to the existing rules and adhere to procedures and methods consistent with their profession in initiating steps through the college and professional organizations for change of any such rule detrimental to the professional interest;
2. Refrain from undertaking any other employment and commitment including private tuitions and coaching classes which are likely to interfere with their professional responsibilities
3. Co-operate in the formulation of policies of the college by accepting various offices and discharge responsibilities which such offices may demand;
4. Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment of the college keeping in view the interest and in conformity with dignity of the profession;
5. Should adhere to the conditions of contract;
6. Give and accept due notices before a change of position is made and
7. 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.

V. Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff

Teachers should

1. Teachers should treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking
2. Teachers should help in the functioning of staff councils covering both teachers and the non-teaching staff.

VI. Teachers and Guardians

    Teachers should maintain contact with the guardians of their students and communicate with them about the performance of their wards. They should also get feedback from the guardians for the benefit of the institution.

VII. Teachers and Society

Teachers should

1. Recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of the educational programs which are being provided in the college;
2. Work to improve education in the community and strengthen the community’s moral and intellectual life;
3. 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;
4. Perform the duties of citizenship, participate in community activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices;
5. Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to or assisting in any way activities which tend to promote feeling of hatred or enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic groups but actively work for National Integration.

All the permanent teachers of the college are bound by the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) rules, 1965 and are expected to follow the same.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF

1. All the non-teaching staff members of the college are expected to follow the various acts, statutes, ordinances and service rules of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

2. The working period for non-teaching staff is from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. with one hour lunch break on all working days.

3. The staff members are expected to work with full dedication and maintain all records regarding the work assigned to them.

4. They should maintain the appropriate levels of confidentiality with respect to student and staff records and other sensitive matters.

5. They should assist the students and teaching staff in any matters pertaining to them.

6. They should refrain from any form of harassment or unlawful discrimination in their behavior towards their colleagues, teaching staff and students.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS

1. Students should maintain the highest standards of discipline and dignified manner of behavior in the college and abide by its rules and regulations.
2. It is mandatory for the students to carry their identity cards in the college premises and wear the college uniform.
3. Students are expected to adhere to the college time-table for attending lectures, practical work, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
4. All students should have a minimum of 75% attendance in their classes.
5. Students are expected to respect the teachers and greet them appropriately.
6. Students should not indulge in any kind of ragging or activities leading to harassment of any kind towards fellow students.
7. Students should maintain general cleanliness within the classrooms, laboratories and the campus.
8. All students should refrain from damaging the college property.
9. Students should not participate in any kind of demonstrations and political activities in the campus
10. Students should not share any negative comments about the college administration in any kind of media.
11. Students are required to check the Notice Boards and college website for important announcements.
12. Use of cell phones is strictly prohibited during class hours.