RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY

Code of conduct for Stakeholders of University handbook

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

Code of conduct handbook
For
Students, Teachers, Support Staff,
Head of Departments of University and Statutory Officers

Sr. No.	Content	Page No.
1.	Objective and Scope of Code of Conduct	2
2.	Code of conduct for Students	2-7
3.	Code of conduct for Teacher	7-12
4.	Code of Conduct for Support/ Administration staff	12-17
5.	Code of Conduct for Directors of centres / Head of the Departments of RTMNU	17-20
6.	Code of Conduct for Administrators or Statutory Officers (Vice Chancellor / Pro-Vice Chancellor I Deans I Registrar / Finance and Accounts Officer / Director, Board of Examination and Evaluation / Director, Student Development/ Director, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages, Director, Knowledge Resource Centre)	20-25

 

1. Objective and Scope of Code of Conduct

This "Code of Conduct" has been prepared for all stakeholders of RTMNU i.e. the students, teachers, administrative staff, support staff, members of statutory authorities/bodies and administrators; to aware them about the rules and regulations and code of conduct that exists in the University. This code of conduct is applicable to University, its departments and centers. It is expected that all the stakeholders should strictly adhere to the rules and regulations and code of conduct mentioned in this document. University reserves the right to change/modify the policies and code of conduct as and when deemed to be changed.

2. Code of conduct for Students

2.1 Introduction

This code of conduct is applicable to all the students of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (Henceforth termed as "RTMNU") who have taken admission or provisional admission in any diploma, postgraduate or doctoral program offered by RTMNU and directly run by PGTD RTMNU. All students are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of this University, and of the broader community in which the university functions. The university values integrity, honesty and fairness and strives to integrate these values into its teaching/learning and research activities.

2.1.1 Purpose

In that spirit, this Code (the "Code") is a shared statement of the university's commitment to upholding the ethical, professional and legal standards it uses as the basis for its daily and long-term decisions and students must be cognizant of and comply with the relevant policies, standards, laws and regulations that guide their work. The students are each individually accountable for their own actions and, as students of the university, are collectively accountable for upholding these standards of behavior and for compliance with all applicable laws and policies.

2.1.2 Violations

Adherence to this Code also makes students responsible for bringing suspected violations of applicable standards, policies, laws or regulations to the attention of the appropriate authority. Confirmed violations will result in appropriate disciplinary actions. Students and parents are expected to go through the code of conduct carefully. University can take disciplinary action against the student who does not adhere to this code conduct.

2.1.3 Questions

Students can raise any questions regarding the intent or applicability of this Code to the respective apex authority such as HOD/Director in their respective department/Centre. The apex authority's decision regarding code of conduct will be considered as final and no arguments will be entertained in these regards.

2.1.4 Standards of Quality

Admission to the university carries with the presumption that students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the academic community. As a condition of enrollment, all students assume responsibility to observe standards of conduct that will contribute to the pursuit of academic goals and to the welfare of the academic community.

2.2 Responsibilities of students

Responsibilities of students include, but are not limited to:

• Practicing high standards of academic and professional honesty and integrity
• Respecting the rights, privileges and property of other members of the academic community (teachers, administrative staff and other students) and visitors to the campus, and refraining from any conduct that would interfere with the university functions and endanger the health, welfare or safety of other persons.
• Complying with the rules, regulations, procedures and policies, standards of conduct and orders of the university.

 

2.3 Attendance

Class attendance is compulsory for all students. Students are not supposed to wander in the campus unnecessarily when their classes are in progress. It is expected that all students are punctual and regular in attending their classes, in internal examinations held by respective departments/centres as well as for all projects, research assignments, etc. Late coming to classes will lead to the students being marked as absent.

2.4 Assignments & Projects

It is the students' own responsibility to submit their assignments and project work to the respective teacher on time and in the specified formats. It is expected that students submit their original answers and should avoid plagiarism.

2.5 Notices and communication

Important notices shall be circulated on Departmental notice boards and website of the University. Important events in the university, Time Table, the schedule of University Examinations, Practical examinations, Viva-voce, Projects are notified on the university website. No personal communication shall be made to the students regarding these activities and students must read the Notices regularly.

2.6 Acts of misconduct which would lead to penalty / punishment / strict action against student

• Conduct that intentionally or substantially obstructs or disrupts teaching or freedom of movement or any lawful activities in the university campus in connection with any university organized activities or events.
• Physical abuse of any person or conduct intended to threaten imminent bodily harm or to endanger the health or safety of any person on the campus.
• Malicious damage to or misuse of the university property or the property of any person in the university.
• Intentionally inciting others to engage in any unlawful activity which incitement leads directly to such conduct in the university premises.
• Hiding information or providing false information/ fake documents during admission, scholarships or any other such instance.
• Sexual abuse or sexual harassment of any fellow student or other members of the academic community.
• Use of mobile phones in classrooms except the case when the respective teacher permits to do so.
• Gheraos, laying siege or staging demonstrations around the residence of any Officer of the University or any other form of coercion, intimidation or disturbance of right to privacy of the persons on the campus.
• Committing forgery, tampering with the Identity Card or University records, impersonation, misusing University property (movable or immovable), documents and records, tearing of answer papers, any material of the library or the University Department / affiliated institution.
• Furnishing false certificates or false information in any manner to the University.
• Arousing communal, caste or regional feeling or creating disharmony among students.
• Using insulting, inciting, threatening language when talking with fellow students inside or outside the campus. Students talking or behaving in any manner inside or outside the University in a way that would bring disrepute to the University.
• Use of abusive, defamatory or derogatory language against any staff member of the University.
• Indulging in acts of gambling, possessing or consuming or distributing alcohol, harmful drugs, illegal narcotics, hukka, Gutkha and smoking cigarettes in the Institute/Department/College, hostel & University premises.
• Harming the reputation of the University or individual (fellow students and University staff) through social and electronic media.
• Improper behaviour while on tour or excursion.
• Any other offence under the law of land.

2.7 Anti Ragging

Ragging is strictly prohibited on and off the campus. Anti-ragging code laid down by the Honourable Supreme Court of India has made it a criminal offence. In case, any ragging incident is experienced or observed by a student, the student is expected to report the same to the Anti-Ragging Committee established by the university, the information available in RTMNU website. FIR will be lodged against those who indulge in these activities. University may also take any penal action against such students and the level of the penal action will be decided by the authorities and their decision will be final.

2.8 Dress code

Students should come to the decent and presentable attire. Students shall not wear clothing with inappropriate messages. Any student wearing a dress in an inappropriate way which degrades the dignity and decorum of the university will not be permitted to enter the university campus.

2.9 University Examination

All students are provided examination hall tickets before the university examination. Students will not be allowed to appear for examinations in absence of hall ticket. Any students found cheating, doing copy, misbehaving with invigilators or examination conductors, using threatening or abusive language, disturbing the decorum of the examination centre, carrying weapons and explosives will be subjected to strict legal and penal act ion by the University authorities.

2.10 Hostel Rules

Girl students are not allowed to leave the Hostel premises after 8.00 pm. If any Girl student wants to leave the Hostel after 8.00 for some valid reasons, she has to seek prior permission from the Hostel Warden. Students shall abide by the rules and regulations of their respective hostels and should avoid any kind of misconduct inside hostel, in hostel premises and mess. Students shall not cause any damage to the property of the hostel and shall obey the orders and instructions of their respective warden.

3. Code of Conduct for Teachers

3.1 Introduction and Purpose

3.1.1 Introduction

This code of conduct is applicable to all the approved, ad-hoc, fulltime and visiting teachers (henceforth termed as Faculty Members) of RTMNU who teach to diploma, post graduate and doctoral students. All faculties are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of PGTD departments, centers of the university, and of the broader community in which the university functions. The university values integrity, honesty and fairness and strives to integrate these values into its teaching and research activities.

3.1.2 Purpose

In that spirit, this Code is a shared statement of the university's commitment to upholding the ethical, professional and legal standards it uses as the basis for its daily and long-term decisions and actions. All faculty members must be cognizant of and comply with the relevant policies, standards, laws and regulations that guide their work. Faculty members are each individually accountable for their own actions and, as members of the university, are collectively accountable for upholding these standards of behavior and for compliance with all applicable laws and policies.

3.1.3 Violations

Adherence to this Code also makes the faculty members responsible for bringing suspected violations of applicable standards, policies, laws or regulations to the attention of the appropriate authority. Confirmed violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action up to and including penal action or termination from employment or other relationships with the institution.

3.1.4 Questions

Faculty members can raise any questions regarding the intent or applicability of this Code to the Head of the Department/Director/Dean/Vice-Chancellor of the University. Department/Director/Dean/Vice-Chancellor decisions regarding code of conduct will be considered as final and no arguments will be entertained in this regard.

3.1.5 Standards of Integrity and Quality

RTMNU recognizes that it must earn and maintain a reputation for integrity that includes, but is not limited to, compliance with laws and regulations and its contractual obligations. Even the appearance of misconduct or impropriety can be very damaging to the University. University must strive at all times to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity. Frequently, RTMNU's activities and other conduct of its community members are not governed by specific laws or regulations. In these instances, rules of fairness, honesty, and respect for the rights of others will govern their conduct at all times. In addition, each individual is required to conduct activities and transactions with the utmost honesty, accuracy and fairness. Each situation needs to be examined in accordance with this standard. No unethical practice can be tolerated because it is "customary" outside of RTMNU or that it serves other worthy goals.

3.2 Confidentiality and Privacy

Faculty members are expected to maintain strict privacy and confidentiality about the data related to sensitive information of students and other staff members. No internal matters, monetary details and other important and sensitive information should be shared with any external person or firm without the permission of the Director/ HOD/ higher authority of the university. The information shared by students during counseling sessions or otherwise is expected to be considered as confidential and personal by the teachers. The teachers, owing to the fiduciary relationship, are not expected to share such information with other students, faculty members or any person for that matter.

3.3 Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment

Faculty members owe their primary professional allegiance to the University and its mission to engage in the highest level of education and research. Outside professional activities, private financial interests or the receipt of benefits from third parties can cause an actual or perceived divergence between the university's mission and an individual's private interests. In order to protect the primary mission, community members with other professional or financial interests shall disclose them to their reporting authorities.

3.4 Human Resources

Faculty members shall strictly follow the principle of treating each community member fairly and with respect. To encourage such behavior, the university prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities for all community members and applicants regardless of their race, colour, religious creed, physical ability, marital status, sex, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where actions are found to have occurred that violate this standard, RTMNU will take prompt action to cease the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence and take disciplinary action against those responsible . No teacher is supposed to discriminate or promote discrimination by any means among students on the basis of caste, religion, sex, monetary, educational or physical status of the students. He/ she should be impartial to all students.

3.5 Environmental Health & Safety, including Workplace Health and Safety

Faculty members must be committed to protecting the health and safety of its other teachers and students through good health and safety practices. Faculty members should inculcate discipline among the students in the area of environmental protection, cleanliness, Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, personal hygiene, waste management and e-waste management. Faculty members should themselves adhere to these values and then guide the students in that manner.

3.6 Academic Policies

Faculty members should report to the Department/ Centers and to classes on time and teach students with best possible and available teaching aids. They should guide students in groups or individually as per the needs of the students. They shall adhere to the teaching plans for respective subjects and evaluate students periodically. Teachers should encourage students to conduct research work and should guide them in the process of research. Teachers should follow the dress code as instructed by the departments/Centres during teaching sessions and other occasions.

3.7 Use of University Resources

University resources must be reserved for official purposes on behalf of the university. They may not be used for personal gain, and may not be used for personal use except in a manner that is incidental, and reasonable in light of the employee's duties. University resources include, but are not limited to, the use of university systems (e.g., telephone systems, data communication and networking services) and use of university equipment (e.g., computers and peripherals, university vehicles); the use of procurement tools such as purchasing cards and petty cash; university's stationary and, the time and effort of staff, students and others at RTMNU.

3.8 Adherence of Policies and Procedures

The University has established various policies and procedures to ensure the smooth conduct of its academic and other activities. The faculty members are expected to strictly adhere to the norms and processes prescribed by such policies.

3.9 Strikes/ Protests/ non-cooperation

The faculty members should raise objections or express their grievances peacefully and lawfully to the respective authorities nominated officially for grievance redressal by RTMNU. Supporting staff should avoid indulging in strikes, protests and non-cooperation activities which create unrest and disturbances in regular routine work of the University. Official, functional and personal grievances will be resolved by the concerning authorities. However, in no case the University will tolerate any kind of anti-national, anti-communal, caste or religion based strikes, protests, Gheraos, Dharnas, non-cooperation movements and penal and disciplinary actions will be taken against those who are suspected and found guilty. Penal actions can be to the extent of termination of services or filing FIR against the activists.

3.10 Reporting Suspected Violations

Teachers of RTMNU should report suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations, or this Code. This reporting should normally be made initially through standard channels, beginning with the immediate supervisor. If for any reason it is not appropriate to report suspected violations to the immediate supervisor (e.g., the suspected violation is by the supervisor) individuals may go to a higher level of management i.e Vice-chancellor/Registrar through their department.

3.11 Paper setting/ Valuation/ Moderation/ Revaluation/ Re-Revaluation

RTMNU may ask faculty members to set university examination questions papers for their respective subjects. Faculty members shall set papers with good readable handwriting, as per the given instructions and syllabus prescribed for the subject. While setting paper, faculty members should keep in mind the evaluation of average, above average and brilliant students. Question papers should be submitted in time in order to avoid any delays in the process. RTMNU may ask faculty members for valuation, moderation, revaluation and re­ revaluation of answer papers. Faculty members shall visit Pariksha Bhavan and conduct valuation, moderation, revaluation and re-revaluation of answer papers in time in order to ensure timely declaration of results. They shall carefully read, check and give appropriate marks keeping in mind that any mistakes done in valuation will reflect on the future of the career of every student.

3.12 Changes in Code of Conduct

The University is free to make changes in the existing code of conduct and publish new code on its website. It is the duty of teachers to refer to the changes made in the code from time to time and adhere to new developments as and when instructed in the code of conduct.

4. Code of Conduct for Support/ Administration staff

4.1 Introduction and Purpose

4.1.1 Introduction

This code of conduct is applicable to all the support/ administration staff of RTMNU who are employed at RTMNU and not assigned any teaching work (Henceforth called as "support staff"). All support staff are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of this University, and of the broader community in which it functions. The university values integrity, honesty and fairness and strives to integrate these values into all administration and support ing activities .

4.1.2 Purpose

In that spirit, this Code is a shared statement of the University's commitment to upholding the ethical, professional and legal standards it uses as the basis for its daily and long-term decisions and actions. All staff members must be cognizant of and comply with the relevant policies, standards, laws and regulations that guide their work. The staff members are each individually accountable for their own actions and, as members of the university, are collectively accountable for upholding these standards of behavior and for compliance with all applicable laws and policies.

4.1.3 Violations

Adherence to this Code also makes the staff members responsible for bringing suspected violations of applicable standards, policies, laws or regulations to the attention of the appropriate cognizant office. Confirmed violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment or other relationships with the University.

4.1.4 Questions

The supporting staff can raise any questions regarding the intent or applicability of this Code to the Principal/Director/HOD of the institution. Principal/Director/HOD's decision regarding code of conduct will be considered as final and no arguments will be entertained in this regard.

4.1.5 Standards of Integrity and Quality

Support staff must earn and maintain a reputation for integrity that includes, but is not limited to, compliance with laws and regulations and its contractual obligations. Even the appearance of misconduct or impropriety can be very damaging to the Institution. Support staff must strive at all times to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity. In addition, each individual is required to conduct activities and transactions with the utmost honesty, accuracy and fairness . Each situation needs to be examined in accordance with this standard . No unethical practice can be tolerated in any case.

4.2 Confidentiality and Privacy

Supporting Staff of RTMNU are expected to maintain strict privacy and confidentiality about the data related to information of students, other staff members, teachers, members of the management/authorities and administrators. No internal matters, monetary details and other important and sensitive information should be shared with any external person or firm without the permission of the authority.

4.3 Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment

Supporting staff owe their primary professional allegiance to the university and its mission to engage in the administrative work allotted to them. Outside professional activities, private financial interests or the receipt of benefits from third parties can cause an actual or perceived divergence between the university's mission and an individual's private interests. In order to protect the primary mission, staff members with other professional or financial interests shall disclose them to their reporting authorities.

4.4 Human Resources

RTMNU is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and facilitation of an environment that fosters this goal. Central to that institutional commitment is the principle of treating each staff member fairly and with respect. To encourage such behavior, the university prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities for all staff members and applicants regardless of their race, color, religious creed, physical ability, marital status, sex, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where actions are found to have occurred that violate this standard the university will take prompt action to cease the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence and discipline those responsible . No supporting staff is supposed to discriminate or promote discrimination by any means among students or employees on the basis of their caste, religion, and sex, monetary, educational or physical status.

4.5 Environmental Health & Safety, including Workplace Health and Safety

Supporting staff must be committed to protecting the health and safety of its other staff members and students through good health and safety practices. They should practice good principles of environmental protection, water conservation, conservation of electricity and other energy sources, Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, waste management and e-waste management.

4.6 Administrative Policies

Supporting staff should report on their duties on time and should be regular on their duties. They shall carry out their duties as per the instructions given by their reporting officers and shall abide by all the rules and regulations prescribed under relevant laws to carry out their duties.

4.7 Use of University Resources

University resources must be reserved for official purposes on behalf of the University. They may not be used for personal gain, and may not be used for personal use except in a manner that is incidental, and reasonable in light of the employee's duties. university resources include, but are not limited to, the use of university systems (e.g., telephone systems, data communication and networking services) and use of university equipment (e.g., computers and peripherals, university vehicles); the use of procurement tools such as purchasing cards and petty cash; university's stationary and, the time and effort of staff, students and others at RTMNU.

4.8 Reporting Suspected Violations

Supporting staff of RTMNU should report suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations, or this Code. This reporting should normally be made initially through standard channels, beginning with the immediate supervisor. If for any reason it is not appropriate to report suspected violations to the immediate supervisor (e.g., the suspected violation is by the supervisor} individuals may go to a higher level higher authority of administration e.g. Registrar/Vice-chancellor.

4.9 Strikes/ Protests/ non-cooperation

Supporting staff should raise objections or express their grievances peacefully and lawfully to the respective authorities nominated officially for grievance redressal by RTMNU. Supporting staff should avoid indulging in strikes, protests and non-cooperation activities which create unrest and disturbances in regular routine work of the University. Official, functional and personal grievances will be resolved by the concerning authorities. However, in no case the University will tolerate any kind of anti-national, anti-communal, caste or religion based strikes, protests, Gheraos, Dharnas, non-cooperation movements and penal and disciplinary actions will be taken against those who are suspected and found guilty. Penal actions can be to the extent of termination of services or filing FIR against the activists.

4.10 Changes in Code of Conduct

The University is free to make changes in the existing code of conduct and publish new code on its website . It is the duty of supporting staff to refer to the changes made in the code, time to time and adhere to new developments as and when instructed in the code of conduct.

5. Code of Conduct for Directors of centres / Head of the Departments of RTMNU

5.1 Introduction and Purpose

5.1.2 Introduction

This code of conduct is applicable Directors of Centres / Head of the Departments of PGTD of RTMNU (hereafter called "Director/HOD") who is the head of both - teaching staff as well as administrative staff of his respective Centre/Department. He/She is responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of this Centre/ Department, and of the broader community in which university functions. The university values integrity, honesty and fairness and strives to integrate these values into all administration and supporting activities .

5.1.3 Purpose

In that spirit, this Code is a shared statement of the University's commitment to upholding the ethical, professional and legal standards it uses as the basis for its daily and long-term decisions and actions. The Director/HOD must be cognizant of and comply with the relevant policies, standards, laws and regulations that guide his/her work. The Director/HOD is individually accountable for his/her own actions and is accountable for upholding these standards of behavior and for compliance with all applicable laws and policies

5.1.4 Violations

Adherence to this Code also makes him/her responsible for bringing suspected violations of applicable standards, policies, laws or regulations to the attention of the appropriate cognizant office Relevant Statutory Authority of the University. Confirmed violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment or other relationships with the University.

5.1.5 Questions

Director/HOD can raise any questions regarding the intent or applicability of this Code to the governing authorities of the University. Authority's decision regarding code of conduct will be considered as final and no arguments will be entertained in this regard.

5.1.6 Standards of Integrity and Quality

Director/HOD must earn and maintain a reputation for integrity that includes, but is not limited to, compliance with laws and regulations and its contractual obligations. Even the appearance of misconduct or impropriety can be very damaging to the Institution/ department. He/she must strive at all times to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity. Frequently, RTMNU's activities and other conduct of its community members are not governed by specific laws or regulations. In these instances, rules of fairness, honesty, and respect for the rights of others will govern the conduct at all times. In addition, Director/HOD is required to conduct activities and transactions with the utmost honesty, accuracy and fairness . Each situation needs to be examined in accordance with this standard . No unethical practice can be tolerated in any case by RTMNU.

5.2 Confidentiality and Privacy

The Director/HOD of RTMNU is expected to maintain strict privacy and confidentiality about the data related to information of students, staff members, teachers, and alumni. No internal matters, monetary details, university related documents and other important and sensitive information should be shared with any external person or firm without the permission of the Administrators of the University.

5.3 Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment

Director/HOD of RTMNU owes his/her primary professional allegiance to the university and its mission to engage in the administrative/academic work allotted to him/her . Outside professional activities, private financial interests or the receipt of benefits from third parties can cause an actual or perceived divergence between the university's mission and an individual's private interests. In order to protect the primary mission, the Director/HOD with other professional or financial interests shall disclose them.

5.4 Human Resources

RTMNU is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and facilitation of an environment that fosters this goal. Central to that institutional commitment is the principle of treating each community member fairly and with respect . To encourage such behavior, the University prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities for all community members and applicants regardless of their race, color, religious creed, physical ability, marital status, sex, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where actions are found to have occurred that violate this standard the university will take prompt action to cease the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence and discipline those responsible . Director/HOD is not supposed to discriminate or promote discrimination by any means among students, alumni or employees of his/her department on the basis of their caste, religion, and sex, monetary, educational or physical status.

5.5 Environmental Health & Safety, including Workplace Health and Safety

Director/HOD of RTMNU must be committed to protecting the health and safety of its other staff members and students through good health and safety practices. He/she should practice good principles of environmental protection, water conservation, conservation of electricity and other energy sources, Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, waste management and e­ waste management.

5.6 Administrative Policies

Director/HOD has a prime responsibility to lead the entire centre/department with his/her leadership skills, diligence, experience and cognizance. Director/HOD has to inculcate discipline, work culture and organizational values in teaching staff, administrative staff and the students of the University. He/she is responsible for day to day smooth running of the centre or department of the university and all monetary and non-monetary decisions for the Centre/ department. He/she represents the university in society and in front of all outside stakeholders. Thus it is very important that he/she undertsands all duties and scope of work of the Director/ HOD and practices it on day to day basis.

5.7 Use of University Resources

University resources must be reserved for official purpose on behalf of the university. They may not be used for personal gain, and may not be used for personal use except in a manner that is incidental, and responsible in light of the Director's / HOD's duties. University resources include, but are not limited to, the use of university systems(e.g., telephone systems, data communication and networking services) and use of university equipment(e.g., computers and peripherals, university vehicles); the use of procurement tools such as purchasing cards and petty cash; university's stationary and, the time and effort of staff, students and others at RTMNU.

5.8 Reporting Suspected Violations

Director/ HOD of RTMNU should take diciplinary action against suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations, or this code. He/she is authorized to take action if the code of conduct is not followed by students, teachers or the supporting staff. this report should be made to the university , in case the decision regardinmg the violation regarding university matter is out of his/her authority.

5.8.2 Changes in Code of Conduct

Director/HOD should take a review of the code of conduct for students, teachers and supporting staff periodically, should suggest changes in the code if required, to the university authorities. On the other hand he/she should also note the changes in his/her own code of conduct being made by the university.

6. Code of Conduct for Administrators or Statutory Officers(Vice Chancellor / Pro-Vice Chancellor / Deans / Registrar / Finance and Accounts Officer / Director , Board of Examination and Evaluation / Director , Student Development / Director, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages, Director, Knowledge Resource Centre)

6.1 Introduction and Purpose

6.1.2 Introduction

This Code of Conduct is applicable to the Vice Chancellor / Pro-Vice Chancellor / Deans / Registrar / Finance and Accounts Officer / Director , Board of Examination and Evaluation / Director , Student Development / Director, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages, Director, Knowledge Resource Centre of RTMNU (hereafter called "Adminitrators") who hold the highest responsible positions in the University. They are responsible for sustaning the highest ethical standars of the university, and of the broader community in which university function. The university values integrity, honesty and fairness and strives to integrate these values into all administration and supporting activities.

6.1.3 Violations

Adherence to this Code also make them responsible for bringing suspected violation of applicable standards, policies, laws or regulations to the attention of the appropriate cognixant office (Management or local managing committe of the institution). Confirmed violation will result in appropriate diciplinary actrion upto and including termination for the position or other relationships with the institution.

6.1.4 Questions

Administrators can rise any questions regarding the intend or applicability of this cod to the Managing Committee of the University. Decision of the committee regarding code of conduct will be considered as final and no arguments will b entertained in this regard.

6.1.5 Standards of Integrity and Quality

Administrators must earn and maintain a repution for integrity that includes, but is not limited to, compilance with laws and regulation and its contractual obligations. Even the appearance of misconduct or impropriety can be very damaginf to the reputaion of the university. Administrators must strive at all times to maintain the highest standrads of quality and integrity. Frequently, RTMNU's activities and other conduct of its community memebers are noy governed by specific laws or regulations. In this instance, rules of fairness, hosnesty, and respect for the rights of others will govern our conduct at all times. In addition, Administrators are required to conduct activities and transactions with the atmost honesty, accuracy and fairness. Each situtation needs to be examined in accordance with this standrad.

6.2 Confidentiality and Privacy

Administrators are expected to maintain striuct privacy and confidentiality about the data related to information of students, staff members, teachers, alumni and members of the various authorities of the University. No intenal matters, monitery deatils, university related documents and other important and sensitive information shopuld be shared with any external person or firm.

6.3 Conflict of Interest / Conflict of Commitment

Administrators owe their primary professional allegiance to the university and its missions to engage in the administrative / academic work alloted to him/her. Outside profeesional activities, private financial interests or the receipt of benefits from third parties can cause an actual or perceived divergence betwwen the university's mission and an individual's private interests. In order to protect the primary mission, the Administrators shall disclose them.

6.4 Human Resources

RTMNU is dedicated to the pusuit of the excellence and facilitation of an environment that fosters this goal. Cnetral to that institutional commitment is the principle of treating each community memeber fairly and with respect. To encourage such behaviour, the university prohibits descrimination and harrasement and provides eqaul opportunities for all community members and apllicants regardless of their race, color, religious, creed, physical ability, marital status, sex, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where actions are found to have occured that violate this the starnd of the university will take prompt action to cease the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence and dicipline tgose those responsible. Administrators are bnot supposed to discriminate or promte discrimination by any means among students, alumni or employees of his/her department on the basis of their caste, religion and sex, monitery, educational or physical status.

6.5 Environmental Health & Safety, including Workplace Health and Safety

Administrations must be commited to protecting the health and safety of their staff members and students through good health and safety practices. They should practice and institutionalize good principles of environmental protection, water conservation, aonservation of electricity and other energy sources, Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, waste management and e-waste management.

6.6 Administrative Policies

Administrator has a prime responsibilty to lead the entire University with his/her leadership skills, diligence, experience and cognizance. Administrator has to inculcate dicipline, work culture and organizational values in HODs, teaching staff, administrative Staff, and the s of the university. He/she is responsible for day to day for smooth running of the University and all monitery and non-monitery decisions for the University. He/she represents the University in society and infront of all outside stakeholders. Thus it is very important that he/she understands all duties and scope of work, duties and responsiblities and practices it on a day to day basis.

6.7 Use of University Resources

University resources must be reserved for bussiness purpose on behalf of the university. They may not be used for personal gain, and may not be used for personal use accept in the manner that is incidental and resonable in light of the Administartor's duties. University resources include, but are not limited to, the use of university systems (e.g., telephone systems, data communication and networking services) and use of university equipments (e.g., computers and peripherals, university vehicles); the use of procurment tools such as purchasing card and petty cash; university's stationary and, the time and efforts of staff, students and others at RTMUN.

6.8 Reporting Suspected Violations

Administrator of RTMNU should take diciplinary actions against suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations, or this Code. He/she is authorized to take actions if the code of conduct is not followed by other stakeholders of the university. This report should be made to the respective authority in university and action be taken on it.

Changes in Code of Conduct Administartors should take a review of the Code of Conduct for students, teachers, supporting staff and HODs periodicaaly should make the changes in the code if required and should publised the same on the university's website so that students, teachers, supporting staff and the HODs can take a note of the changes in the code. On the other hand he/she shouild also note the changes in his/her own code of conduct being made by the university authorities.