ARIHANT COLLEGE

Code of Conduct

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

Core Values of the College  
  • Mutual trust, team work, promotion of social capital, easy sharing of knowledge, skills and resources to create a vibrant society.
  • We appreciate, respect and promote the perspectives, rights and dignity of each
  Code of Conduct for Teaching Staff
  • Every faculty member should work within the institutional policies and practices so as to satisfy the vision and mission of the college.
  • Code of Conduct for teaching is mainly governed by the University of DAVV Acts, UGC and MP Higher Education Statutes, Ordinances and Service Rules.
  • All faculty members should prepare a unit plan, well in advance before commencement of the classes.
  • During the period of service, all members of the teaching staff shall employ themselves honestly and efficiently under the Principal.
  • No member of the staff shall engage in any political activity within the college
  • All the members of the teaching staff must be punctual for classes and should adhere to the timings scheduled for other activities and events.
  • All members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching must sign regularly in the attendance register which is to be maintained by the head of the institution.
  • The duties assigned to teachers consist of lectures/practical/ tutorials in the allocated workload of the individual teacher. In addition, they have to undertake responsibilities of conducting evaluation and invigilation, administrative work, providing counseling to the students and participating in extra-curricular activities and institutional support activities as required.
  • The working hours of the teaching staff shall be according to the prescribed time table and any other additional duty assigned to them.
  • Class co-ordinatorship System must be followed by every teacher and the teachers should take proper care of their group of students by guiding, motivating, counseling and monitoring them.
  • Every faculty member shall deal impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, economic, social and physical identity.
  • No faculty members shall act in any manner that violates the decorum or morality within the campus.
  • Refrain from undertaking any other employment and commitment including private tuitions and coaching classes which are likely to interfere with their professional
  • Take leave as per rules with prior intimation, keeping in view their particular responsibility for completion of academic schedule.
  • Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research;
  • Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings, seminars, conferences etc. towards the contribution of knowledge
  • Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion;
  • Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, political, economic, social and physical characteristics.
  • 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.
  • Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues or
  • All Staff members must refrain from any form of unlawful discrimination relating to gender/sexuality/age/marital status in their behaviour towards their colleagues, teaching staff and students.
  • All members of the staff shall refrain from verbal, non-verbal and/or physical misconduct of a sexual nature in their interactions with students, other college staff, and visitors at the college. The college has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual
  Code of Conduct for Non-Teaching/Administrative Staff
  • Code of Conduct for non-teaching staff is mainly governed by the University of DAVV, UGC and MP Higher Education Acts, Statutes, Ordinances and Service Rules.
  • The normal working period for those in the category of non-teaching staff shall be from 9:30 am to 5:00 p.m. with 30 minutes of lunch break on all working
  • All Staff members should display the highest possible standards of professional behaviour. They should be punctual and disciplined towards their work.
  • Every Staff member shall maintain the appropriate levels of confidentiality with respect to student and staff records and other sensitive matters.
  • All Staff members must refrain from any form of unlawful discrimination relating to gender/sexuality/age/marital status in their behaviour towards their colleagues, teaching staff and students.
  • All members of the staff shall refrain from verbal, non-verbal and/or physical misconduct of a sexual nature in their interactions with students, other college staff, and visitors at the college. The college has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual

Code of Conduct for Students  
  • Students are expected to adhere to the timetable for attending lectures/tutorials/practical and other extra-curricular activities.
  • Students are required to have a minimum of 75% attendance
  • All Sports students playing at any level (state, national or international) must have minimum required attendance as per University rules.
  • Student’s attendance in the following College Functions is mandatory: Foundation Day Celebrations, Annual Cultural Festival, PTSA Meeting, Sports Day, NSS Day and other College events.
  • Students are expected to obtain clearance from the College before the University examination on the basis of their attendance record and participation in the activities of the college.
  • Students not attending classes for more than four consecutive weeks must inform the Principal/Teacher In charge in writing or else their names shall be struck off the rolls of the College.
  • Application for leave is to be made in advance and submitted to the Principal. In case of illness, application for leave along with a medical certificate (Issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner) signed by a parent and counter signed by concerned teachers should be submitted within “one week” of re-joining the college.
  • Students must carry their Identity card inside the
  • Students must help to keep the campus neat and
  • Use of Mobile phones during the lectures is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this will lead disciplinary action.
  • Students are expected to read notices/circulars displayed on the notice
  • Spitting, smoking and throwing bits of paper in the premises should be
  • Students should not misuse or make unauthorized use of the college premises or items of property on the campus.
Students should not indulge in any kind of ragging or activities leading to harassment of any kind towards fellow students.