CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PRINCIPAL

The Principal of a college has to shoulder multilateral responsibilities having characteristics of an administrator, patron, adjudicator, protector, supervisor and inspirer. As the Academic and Administrative Head of the Institution, the Principal remains liable to follow certain code of ethics in his/her conduct and has to ensure the conduct is maintained at all levels within the college. Code of conduct for Principal:
● To sustain and uphold the principles of inclusiveness in terms of imparting education in the institution.
● It is the duty of the Principal to ensure that the implementation of the acts, ordinances, regulations, statutes, rules and other orders issued by the competent authorities and other regulatory bodies are carried out from time to time. In this regard complete transparency and impartiality should be maintained.
● An effort should be made to protect the interest of different sections and functionaries of the institution in a congenial atmosphere in the best interest of the institution.
● Essence of social equality and justice for all the stakeholders irrespective of their caste, colour, creed, race, sex, or religion should be maintained within the framework of Indian Constitution.
● To ensure the welfare of all the stakeholders connected with the institution directly or indirectly.
● All the efforts should be made to explore the new avenues in the pursuit of academic excellence in the institution in an innovative manner.
● To encourage and promote extra-curricular activities amongst the students.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TEACHING STAFF

The teachers of this college are subject to the guidelines provided by UGC and State Government and Himachal Pradesh University Shimla . A definitive code for the Institution encompasses the following:
● Faculty members should be committed towards the interests of the students and their foremost duty is to educate. This attitude should be to meet the specific needs of each and every student. He/she should be completely dedicated and conscientious to help the students beyond the call of hours without any lucrative desire.
● Each of them should perform their duties sincerely, diligently and as well as with accountability.
● Proper punctuality should be maintained in order to ensure the smooth functioning of college activities.
● The teacher should deal with each and every student psycho-analytically and create a congenial educational atmosphere without any discrimination, partiality and vindictive attitude.
● As a part of social responsibility, the teacher should provide a scientific and democratic outlook among his/her students, making them socially oriented, patriotic and open minded.
● Teacher should make all the efforts to introspect his/her skill to further transfer or develop the same in the students under their patronage.
● Developing new teaching practices and strategies especially the use of ICT.
● Teachers must maintain ethical responsibilities as per the statutory certifications, licenses and other allied qualifications.
● There should be honesty in maintaining professionalism without involving private practices to avoid a negative impact on the quality of education in the college.
● Proper confidentiality should be exercised in all the matters of examination as well as matters dealing with colleagues and students unless legally or legitimately demanded.
● Teachers should be respectful and cooperative towards their counterparts and share with them responsibilities in a collaborative manner.
● The teachers should extend the same respect and treatment to the non-teaching staff of their institution.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF

The college has put forward its code of ethics for the non-teaching staff :
● Non teaching staff should perform their duties sincerely, diligently and as well as with accountability.
● Prior intimation should be given for any kind of leave. In case of any emergency, information of their absence should be promptly forwarded to the college authority.
● They should not indulge themselves in any unlawful activity which hampers the functioning of the college.
● They should not pass any derogatory remarks or comments which might be disrespectful to their colleagues, teaching staff or students.
● Proper punctuality should be maintained in order to ensure the smooth functioning of college activities.
● They should be responsible for the proper use and maintenance of college equipment and furniture.
● No intoxication should be done during office hours.
● The support staff is expected to maintain secrecy of the institution and should not leak, mutilate any information concerning examination and other related matters.
● They should exercise proper honesty and integrity in discharge of their functions.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Code of Conduct & Student Charter is a document /an instrument that defines and confers rights, responsibilities and privileges of students in the College/University with the aim of achieving excellence in pursuit of education and learning through quality assurance. The students have the right to quality education and it is the prime responsibility of the College/University to provide quality educational environment and experience to the learners. The students have to be aware of their rights and responsibilities and this will help the College to impart quality education to the learners in a better way. In order to fulfill the creative and professional potential of students they need to know what to expect from college – and what the college expects from them The quality of the services that we believe the students are entitled to are to be balanced with responsibilities placed on them.
● Students, teachers and staff of our College are expected to treat each other with respect.
● Diversity and Individuality should be respected and celebrated.

Role of Govt. College Seema

Govt.PG College Seema shall:
● Value social justice, equality and ethical practices.
● Provide safe, clean and healthy COLLEGE atmosphere to all the stake holders.
● Promote overall healthy practices in both academics and administration and their adoption by all the stakeholders of the COLLEGE Give you clear information about your studies, assessed work and academic options.
● Make its students aware of mission, vision, goals, study programs, delivery means and assessment objectives at the time of admission, student induction and counseling for various programs.
● Provide clear-cut and complete/ up-dated information to the students about admission procedures, fee structure, scholarships, awards, financial aids, other support systems and also requirements for completion of various study programs.
● Follow student focused/centric approach towards learning and provision of efficient and timely student services.
● Provide academic, professional and personal counseling.
● Strive to motivate dynamic and innovative growth of the learners to achieve academic excellence.
● Provide opportunities to get impartial/unbiased/factual feedback for the overall growth, up-liftment and improvement of the COLLEGE.
● Provide appropriate opportunities to all the stake holders to participate in Extracurricular, Co-curricular and other extension activities.
● Provide fair, transparent, and efficient procedures for dealing with complaints, appeals and disciplinary matters.
● Provide all possible opportunities for engaging in discovery, creation, refinement, dissemination and preservation of knowledge.
● Offer need based academic courses, skill improvements and training programs keeping in view the goals and perspectives of the College/University, available facilities and expectations of the society.
● In conjunction with the CSCA, College will provide a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, with extensive extra-curricular activities for students who want to take part.
● Offer need based academic courses, skill improvements and training programs keeping in view the goals and perspectives of the College/University, available facilities and expectations of the society.
● Develop and implement an effective, reliable and valid mechanism for students’ continuous assessment, grading, examination and certification based on merit.
● Ensure intellectual independence, freedom of enquiry and spirit of scientific temper.
● Encourage students to respect, preserve and protect our Environment and our Culture.
● Provide all possible opportunities to engage with inclusive, accessible and effective teaching and professional practices.
● Offer opportunities for students to be represented in review, planning and policy making.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS TOWARDS COLLEGE

Student shall:
● Understand, appreciate and follow the College’s Vision, Mission, Goals of various study programs, delivery means and assessment objectives, and contribute to the realization of the same by sincerely and actively participating in the relevant institutional activities.
● Strictly follow the College/University Calendar, time schedules, norms, ordinances/rules, acts, and regulations of the various services provided by the University/College and actively and positively participate in teaching, learning, professional, extra-curricular, and other developmental activities.
● Make optimum use of the learning resources available in the College.
● Actively participate in academically enriching programs such as seminars, workshops, debates, projects, extension activities, training programmes and other curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular institutional activities.
● Participate in the continuous comprehensive assessment process and annual/ semester examinations.
● Contribute to the organizational and cultural life of the College. Participate in various extension activities from time to time e.g. protection of environment, cleanliness, literacy programs and reaching out to communities for equity, access, inclusiveness, sustainability and other relevant issues.
● Respect the property and physical infrastructure of College and shun all such acts which may lead to damage to the property and breakdown of the basic services for the effective academic pursuits of the College.
● Follow moral and constitutional values as enshrined in our multidimensional culture and Constitution of India.
● Respect and celebrate the diversity of ideas, multiculturalism and inclusiveness without any preconceived notions of caste, creed and religion.
● Abstain from any activity leading to violence, unhealthy atmosphere e.g. drugs, alcohol, intoxicants, ragging and other unhealthy practices.
● Provide solicited and unsolicited unbiased/honest feedback for improvement of the system for the upliftment of the standards of the College.
● Have a clear and adequate knowledge of various study programs, admission policy, program completion requirements, assessment mechanisms and other student services of the College.
● Abide by the decisions of the College/University as decided by the various statutory bodies of the College/University or the executive authorities from time to time.
● Always strive for Excellence

Students’ Union or CSCA will

● Work with staff and students of the College to promote and implement the principles of this Charter. The Charter will be reviewed and updated each year.

ANTI-RAGGING CELL

Ragging is Strictly Banned in the Institution. Ragging is a criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly and rioting. Public nuisance is created during ragging The following could be the possible penalty for those who are found guilty of participation in or abetment of ragging. The quantum of punishment shall, naturally, depend upon the nature and gravity of the offence as established by the Disciplinary Committee or the Court of Law. Rules against ragging:
● Cancellation of admission.
● Suspension from attending classes, as decided by the committee.
● Withholding, withdrawing scholarship/ fellowship and any other benefits.
● Debarring from appearing in any test, examination or any other evaluation process.
● Withholding results.
● Debarring from representing the institution in any national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
● Suspension or expulsion from the hostel and the college and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution.
● Fine up to ` 25,000/-.
● Rigorous imprisonment up to three years.
● All student to fill online anti-ragging form on aman.org and send the scanned copy to the college along with other admission documents.