Camp Education Society's
Dr. Arvind B. Telang Institute of Hotel Management

A. GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT

• 1. Self-discipline is the best discipline. All students are expected to observe rules & regulations so as to ensure the smooth functioning of the college. Violation of the rules will invite disciplinary action as per the UGC regulations.
• 2. Students should come to Institute in formal Attire as prescribed by the college. Students are expected to avoid any form of attire or behaviour which could be considered indecent/unsuitable in the judgement of any faculty or member.
• 3. Students are required to display the ID cards given by the institute during their stay in the Campus. The security persons in this regard will have the full authority to check the ID cards and Personal belongings. Refusal by a student to produce ID card as and when demanded shall result in disciplinary actions.
• 4. While in the campus, student behaviour must at no point disturb the conduct of lecture.
• 5. It is the responsibility of the student to read notice regularly.
• 6. Smoking, Drinking and gambling in any form within the campus premises is strictly prohibited.
• 7. Cell phones/Mobiles phones or other such device should not be used within the college premises except in the Canteen or the Boys/Girls Common room.
• 8. No society or Associations will be formed in the institute as no person will be invited to address a meeting without the written permission of the Principal.
• 9. No student shall communicate or write any information regarding the Institute/ University in any manner to the Press or Media.
• 10. 75% attendance is mandatory; Students are warned that in case this is not met then their names are liable to be strike off from the Institute. Attendance shall not be waived off on account of employment.
• 11. In case of illness student must inform the teacher in charge and must produce the necessary medical certificate within 7 days.
• 12. Students should refrain from any type of unruly/undisciplined/indecent behaviour either inside or outside campus and be only concerned about enhancing the reputation and image of the Institute. Any unwelcome behaviour brought to the notice of the management will invite disciplinary action.
• 13. Students are NOT allowed to occupy or use Principal’s room, Staff rooms, Conference room and Administrative department without the explicit permission from the concerned authority.
• 14. Prior permission from the management is required to be taken for organizing any Get together/ Function/ Party or any other event and use of institute facilities.
• 15. Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited within the premises of the institute/department/classroom as well as on public transport. Any individual or group of individuals who indulge in an act or practice of ragging constitutes gross indiscipline and such individual/ groups shall be dealt with as per the ordinance. This includes individual or collective acts or practices that involve physical assault or threat or use of physical force, which violate the status, dignity, and honour of any student. Any complaints regarding ragging should be brought to the notice of the Prevention of ragging committee members. The names and the telephone numbers of the members are displayed in the Campus.
• 16. Sexual Harassment is an important issue in the Institute. In case of such issue the students are requested to contact the PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT committee. The names and the telephone numbers of the members are displayed in the Campus.

B. ACADEMIC RULES AND DISCIPLINE

• 1. On all working days the lectures sessions are scheduled to start at or around 8.00 am as per mentioned timetable or as per Schedule determined by the teaching faculty. The each session will be of 60 minutes. The specific schedule for each lecture session will be mentioned in the timetable displayed on the notice board.
• 2. Students are expected to be in the classrooms at least 5 minutes before start of a lecture session.
• 3. No student can enter or leave the lecture session while the lecture session is in progress, without the permission of the concerned faculty.
• 4. Students must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner during a lecture session so as NOT to disturb the proceedings of an on-going session.
• 5. During the progress of various lecture sessions all students should maintain silence in the campus premises.
• 6. A student is expected to attend all lecture sessions barring unforeseen circumstances. 75% attendance in mandatory for appearing in the end term examination. There will be no relaxation of this rule and the decision of the institute will be final.
• 7. Some days are likely to be earmarked for guest lectures, debates, cultural activities, Group assignments; workshop etc. students are expected to attend all guest lectures, industry seminars, cultural functions etc. organized by the college. Unauthorized absenteeism from such program would invite disciplinary action.
• 8. Resorting to unfair means of any type in any evaluation process or examination is a serious offence. Any such act will attract serious punishment ranging from cancellation of the concerned examination to rustication from the college. The decision of the management will be final in all such cases.
• 9. During the program, students are NOT expected to take any leave barring unforeseen circumstances that include: (i) Medical reasons for self only (ii) Any emergency situations in the family.
• 10. Students are expected to take leave in writing from the concerned faculty whose lecture session is being missed. If any test or examination is held during such period, a student is NOT entitled for a re-examination. However, the discretion in this regard will vest with the concerned faculty.

C. LIBRARY RULES

• 1. Students should wear ID cards in the library.
• 2. Library book will be issued to the students only against the library cards.
• 3. Every student will be issued only 1 book at a time for a maximum period of 7 days and as per the due date stamped on a borrowed book. On Expiry of the period, if student fails to return the book will have to pay fine of Rs 5/-per day for a week and Rs 25/- per day further. The amount of fine can be varied from time to time at the discretion of the Principal.
• 4. Library cards are non-transferable, meaning thereby no issue will be made to a student against the library card of any other student.
• 5. The library is expected to be used only for issuance/ return of the books as well as for study. Any other type of activities including Group discussions etc. will NOT be permitted inside the library premises.
• 6. All library books must be returned after the course or program is completed and within the due date fixed by the college from time to time. The passing certificates and mark sheets will NOT be given without the clearance and No Dues Certificate from the librarian.
• 7. Student should familiarize themselves with library timings and rules and regulations displayed on the notice boards from time to time.

D. COMPUTER LABORATORY RULES

• 1. Students are NOT allowed entering IT lab without ID cards.
• 2. Students should write their details like Name, Class, In-Out time and Out time in the register as and when they enter the IT lab or leave the IT lab.
• 3. Student should familiarize themselves with IT lab timings and rules and regulations displayed on the notice boards from time to time.
• 4. A student is NOT allowed to work in the IT lab when he/she has a lecture session. In case of any breach of this rule, disciplinary actions will be taken.
• 5. Students are NOT allowed to carry any kind of eatables, water bottles and any other belongings in the IT lab.
• 6. The IT lab is expected to be used only for academic purpose only. Visiting internet sites that are unethical, banned and NOT for academic purposes is strictly prohibited. Similarly chatting of any type or playing computer games is strictly prohibited, if any student is found to indulge in any such activities, it will attract disciplinary actions.

E. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

• 1. On happening of any specific event of indiscipline/ even calling for disciplinary action, the Principal will constitute an “Enquiry Committee” comprising faculty members and /or outside experts to investigate the charges. On completion of the enquiry proceedings and based on the report of the enquiry committee the Principal or any other authority assigned by him/her for this purpose may decide to impose penalty in case the charges are proved. The penalty imposed will be commensurate with the nature, seriousness an extent of the act.
• 2. The punishment, as a consequence of disciplinary action, could be any one or combination of the following:
  
• Warning
• Censure
• Fine
• Suspension
• Rustication.

UGC MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

Definitions in this code of conduct unless the context otherwise requires.
Camp Education Society’s Dr. Arind B. Telang Institute of Hotel Management, Affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune as the case many inclusive of
Campus, Play Grounds, Laboratory, and Libraries of complete evidences of campus.
"Teacher" means full-time assistant professor, principal, librarian.
“Competent Authority” for the purposes of this code of conduct means and includes, Principal of the College, for the concerned students and such other person vested with the authority by the principal for students. Provided in respect of misconduct regarding University/ College examination, Principal shall only be the competent Authority.

I. TEACHERS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES

Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to conduct himself / herself in accordance with the ideal of the profession. A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny of his students and the society at large. Therefore, every teacher should see that, there is no incompatibility between his precepts and practice. The national ideals of education which have already been set forth and which he/she should seek to inculcate among students must be his/her own ideals. The profession further requires that the teachers should be cairn, patient and communicative by temperament and amiable in disposition.

1. Teachers should

• i. Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanour expected of them by the community;
• ii. Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession;
• iii. Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research;
• iv. Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings, seminars, conferences etc. towards the contribution of knowledge;
• v. Maintain active membership of professional organizations and strive to improve education and profession through them;
• vi. Perform their duties in the form of teaching, tutorial, practical, seminar and research work conscientiously and with dedication;
• vii. Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions relating to the educational responsibilities of the institute and the university such as: assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising and counselling students as well as assisting the conduct of university and institute examinations, including supervision, invigilation and evaluation; and
• viii. Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including community service

2.TEACHERS AND THE STUDENTS Teachers should

• i. Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion;
• ii. Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, political, economic, social and physical characteristics;
• iii. Recognize the difference in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive to meet their individual needs,
• iv. Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities and at the same time contribute to community welfare;
• v. Inculcate among students scientific outlook and respect for physical labour and ideals of democracy, patriotism and peace;
• vi. Be affectionate to the students and not behave in a vindictive manner towards any of them for any reason;
• vii. Pay attention to only the attainment of the student in the assessment of merit;
• viii. Make themselves available to the students even beyond their class hours and help and guide students without any remuneration or reward;
• ix. Aid students to develop an understanding of our national heritage and national goals, and
• x. Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues or administration.

3.TEACHERS AND COLLEAGUES Teachers should

• i. Treat other members of the profession in the same manner as they themselves wish to be treated;
• ii. Speak respectfully of other teachers and render assistance for professional betterment:
• iii. Refrain from lodging unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues to higher authorities; and
• iv. Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race or sex in their professional endeavour

4.TEACHERS AND AUTHORITIES:

Teachers should:

• i. Discharge their professional responsibilities according to the existing rules and adhere to procedures and methods consistent with their profession in initiating steps through their own institutional bodies and/or professional organizations for change of any such rule detrimental to the professional interest;
• ii. Refrain from undertaking any other employment and commitment including private tuitions and coaching classes which are likely to interfere with their professional responsibilities;
• iii. Co-operate in the formulation of policies of the institution by accepting various offices and discharge responsibilities which such offices may demand.
• iv. Co-operate through then organizations in the formulation of policies of the other institutions and accept offices;
• v. Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment of the institutions keeping in view the interest and in conformity with dignity of the profession;
• vi. Should adhere to the conditions of contract;
• vii. Give and expect due notice before a change of position is made; and
• viii. Refrain from availing themselves of leave except on unavoidable grounds and as far as practicable with prior intimation, keeping in view their particular responsibility for completion of academic schedule.

5.TEACHERS AND NON-TEACHING STAFF Teachers should

• i. Teachers should treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking, within every educational institution; and
• ii. Teachers should help in the function of joint staff-councils covering both teachers and the non-teaching staff.

6.TEACHERS AND GUARDIANS

Teachers should:

• i. Try to see through teachers' bodies and organizations that institutions maintain contact with the guardians their students, send reports of their performance to the guardians whenever necessary and meet the guardians in meetings convened for the purpose for mutual exchange of ideas and tor the benefit of the institution.

7.TEACHERS AND SOCIETY

Teachers should:

• i. Recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of the educational programmes which are being provided;
• ii. Work to improve education in the community and strengthen the community's moral and intellectual life;
• iii. Be aware of social problems and take part in such activities as would be conducive to the progress of society and hence the country as a whole;
• iv. Perform the duties of citizenship, participate in community' activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices,
• v. Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to or assisting in any way activities which tend to promote feeling of hatred or enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic groups but actively work for National Integration,

UGC MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION