Professional Ethics
Core Values Of College
To build a vibrant society, mutual trust, teamwork, and the easy sharing of information, skills, and resources are all necessary. We value, respect, and uphold the rights, perspectives, and dignity of every individual.
Teaching Staff
- It is the responsibility of each faculty member to adhere to the institutional policies and procedures in order to fulfill the college's vision and mission.
- Acts, Statutes, Ordinances, and Service Rules of the college and the affiliated University primarily regulate the Code of Conduct for Teaching.
- A lesson plan should be created by each faculty member well in advance of the start of classes.
- Under the Principal ship of the Head of the Institution, each member of the teaching staff is expected to work honestly and efficiently during their tenure.
- On the campus of the college, no employee is permitted to participate in political activities.
- Every member of the teaching staff is expected to arrive on time for classes and to follow the schedule for other events and activities.
- Every employee, including non-teaching staff, is required to register for their biometric authentication for attendance on a regular basis. The head of the institution is responsible for keeping this record updated.
- Lectures, practicals, and tutorials are all part of the responsibilities given to teachers, depending on their individual workload. They must also take up the duties of conducting invigilation and evaluation, handling administrative tasks, offering guidance to students, and taking part in extracurricular and institutional support activities as needed.
- The teaching staff's working hours must align with the established schedule and any additional responsibilities delegated to them.
- Every teacher must adhere to the mentor-ward system, and they are responsible for providing guidance, motivation, counseling, and supervision to their particular group of students.
- All faculty members are expected to treat students with impartiality, regardless of their physical identity, religion, caste, economic status, or social standing.
- No faculty member may behave in a way that compromises morality or decorum on campus.
- Staff should refrain from taking on any jobs or commitments that might conflict with their professional obligations, such as private tutoring or coaching classes.
- Staff should take a leave of absence in accordance with the guidelines after giving advance notice, keeping in mind their specific obligation to finish the academic schedule.
- Should strive for ongoing professional development via research and study
- Participate in seminars, conferences, etc. to contribute free and honest opinion to the advancement of knowledge.
- Honor the student's right and dignity to voice their opinions
- Treat students fairly and impartially, irrespective of physical, social, political, economic, religious, and caste characteristics.
- Motivate students to enhance their academic performance, grow as individuals, and simultaneously make a positive impact on the community.
- Instill in students a respect for hard work, a scientific mindset, and the values of democracy, nationalism, and peace.
- Avoid inciting pupils to act out against teachers, administrators, or other students.
- It is required of all staff members to abstain from any illegal discrimination against their coworkers, teaching staff, students, or based on their gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.
- All staff members are expected to abstain from any sexually suggestive words, gestures, or physical acts when interacting with students, other college employees, or guests. Sexual harassment is not tolerated at all at the college.
Non-teaching/administrative Staff
- Those classified as non-teaching staff will typically work from 9.00a.m., to 5.00 p.m., with a 45min lunch break every working day.
- Every employee ought to conduct themselves in the most professional manner possible. They ought to be disciplined in their approach to work and on time.
- Each employee is required to uphold the proper standards of confidentiality when it comes to examinations, staff and student records as well as other delicate topics.
- It is required of all staff members to abstain from any illegal discrimination against their coworkers, teaching staff, students, or based on their gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.
- All staff members are expected to abstain from any sexually suggestive words, gestures, or physical acts when interacting with students, other college employees, or guests. Sexual harassment is not tolerated at all at the college.
Students
- When it comes to attending lectures, tutorials, practicals, and other extracurricular activities, students are expected to follow the schedule.
- According to university regulations, a studentis not permitted to take the university examination if he / she does not maintain 75% of attendance in lectures and practicals given separately.
- According to university regulations, all athletes competing at any level—state, national, or international—must meet a minimum attendance requirement.
- There will be no exceptions to the attendance requirement for students admitted under the Sports Quota, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any Celebrations like the Annual Cultural Festival, Sports Day, NCC Day for NCC Students, NSS Day for NSS Students, the Annual Function, and other College events require student attendance. Based on their attendance record and involvement in college events, students are expected to receive clearance from the college prior to the university examination.
- If a student absents himself / herself more than one week of classwork, he / she must notify the principal or Class teacher in writing.
- In case of illness, the Principal / Class teacher must receive a request for leave that is submitted in advance or a leave request letter must be submitted after returning to the college, together with a medical certificate (issued by a registered medical practitioner) that has been countersigned by concerned teachers and signed by a parent.
- Inside the campus, students are required to carry their identity card and maintain the dress code.
- The campus needs to be kept tidy and clean.
- Carrying / Using a mobile device while attending the college / lectures is not permitted. Any infraction of this will result in disciplinary action.
- tudents must read the notices and circulars posted on the notice board.
- It is best to refrain from smoking, spitting, and throwing bits of paper around the campus.
- It is not acceptable for students to utilize college property improperly or without permission.
- Students should refrain from engaging in any form of ragging, bullying or other forms of harassment towards their fellow students.
Plagiarism In Academic Work
- Vaagdevi is a prominent institution in Telangana. Since its inception in 1993, it has worked to give its students the best possible academic preparation and has produced a number of the country's most eminent scholars.
- The college has a zero tolerance policy for plagiarism. Academic plagiarism is not a new problem, and it is unlikely to go away unless universities educate researchers and students about the need of abstaining from plagiarism.
- In order to deter plagiarism, College strives to have an efficient system in place for identifying and punishing it (through the academic council).