Code of Conduct – Teachers
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Code of Conduct – Teachers
- Teachers are expected to align with the College’s vision and mission, prioritizing students’ overall development.
- Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment of the College, keeping in view the interest and in conformity with the dignity of the profession
- Adhere to the conditions of the appointment letter or rule and regulations regulated by the College.
- Faculty members must record attendance twice daily before 9 A.M. and after 3.00 P.M. (8.50 am – 2.30 pm) and adhere to the prescribed dress code while being present during working hours.
- Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions related to the educational responsibilities of the College such as: assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising and counseling students well as assisting in the conduct of examinations, including supervision, invigilation, and evaluation.
- Responsibilities include handling theory, laboratory, and practical sessions,supervising projects, and mentoring students.
- Teachers are responsible for maintaining campus discipline, promptly reporting any inappropriate behavior to the principal.
- Faculty members can engage in consultancy and outreach activities with prior management approval.
- Accepting valuable gifts from students, parents, or organizations involved in official transactions with the college is prohibited.
- Refrain from spreading political ideologies and being involved in political activism in the College.
- All communication with the management must follow the proper channels.
- Active participation in curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities is encouraged.
- Continuous professional development is emphasized, utilizing available library resources and staying updated on UGC’s Code of Professional Ethics.
- Teaching staff with over three years of experience should publish one research paper and attend one seminar/webinar annually.
- Teaching staff may borrow ten books at a time from the college library.
- Leave requests must have prior approval from the HOD and Principal, with emergency notifications accepted by phone.
- A maximum of 12 days of Casual Leave per calendar year is granted to all employees.
- Two restricted holidays for religious celebrations, maternity leave for six months with eligible ESI benefits, and five day leave for conference/seminar/workshop participation are provided.
- Duty leave is granted for special assignments, training programs, and higher studies examinations, subject to approval.
- Resignations are only accepted on the last working day of a semester, except in exceptional cases during the semester.
- Newly appointed faculty members undergo a one-year probation period, during which termination can occur with 30 days’ notice. Afterward, one month’s notice is required for resignation.
- The Management reserves the right to waive or reduce the notice period and terminate underperforming faculty after due process.
- The principal may assign official work for the college’s development, and staff vacation may be restricted if deemed essential.
- At the end of each academic year, teaching personnel undergo a comprehensive performance evaluation.
- Faculty members are obligated to adhere to institutional rules and regulations for effective college functioning