I. STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT 
It aims to promote a culture of responsibility, inclusivity, discipline, and transparency in institutional functioning and is framed to uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism among the teaching, administrative, and support staff of Maris Stella.

1. Code of Conduct for Teaching Staff
1.1 Professional Values and Ethics

  • Uphold the dignity of the teaching profession by demonstrating honesty, integrity, and fairness.
  • Treat students with respect and foster a learning environment free of discrimination and harassment.
  • Refrain from inciting or participating in any form of unethical or immoral behaviour.

1.2 Responsibilities

  • Adhere to the institutional timetable and discharge academic duties effectively.
  • Continuously update knowledge through research, training, and professional development.
  • Participate actively in curriculum development, academic and administrative committees.
  • Maintain confidentiality of students’ academic and personal records.

1.3 Student Interaction

  • Be impartial in evaluation and grading of students.
  • Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning among students.
  • Provide timely academic support and guidance to students.

1.4 Institutional Loyalty

  • Work towards the vision and mission of the institution.
  • Avoid engaging in activities that could bring disrepute to the institution.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in fostering a positive institutional environment.


2. Code of Conduct for Administrative Staff

2.1 Professional Integrity

  • Perform duties with dedication, efficiency, and impartiality.
  • Maintain confidentiality in official matters and safeguard institutional data.
  • Refrain from misuse of official position for personal gain.

2.2 Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and transparent delivery of administrative services.
  • Respect and follow institutional hierarchy and reporting systems.
  • Assist faculty and students in administrative matters courteously.

2.3 Workplace Conduct

  • Maintain punctuality and regularity in attendance.
  • Avoid any form of discrimination, harassment, or favouritism.
  • Promote a cooperative work culture and support institutional objectives.
  1. Code of Conduct for Support Staff

3.1 Discipline and Duty

  • Discharge assigned responsibilities sincerely and efficiently.
  • Maintain cleanliness, order, and functionality in their area of duty.
  • Be punctual, courteous, and cooperative in behaviour.

3.2 Accountability

  • Report any irregularity or misconduct observed within the institution.
  • Use institutional resources responsibly.
  • Respect authority and cooperate with administrative and teaching staff.

3.3 Confidentiality and Respect

  • Refrain from unauthorized disclosure of institutional information.
  • Treat all members of the institution with dignity and respect.
  1. Compliance and Enforcement
  • Any violation of this Code of Conduct will invite disciplinary action as per institutional rules and UGC norms.
  • The institution shall form a grievance redressal mechanism and ethics committee to oversee compliance.
  • Staff members are encouraged to report violations or unethical practices confidentially.
  • This Code of Conduct shall be periodically reviewed and updated in accordance with UGC guidelines and institutional requirements.

Important:

  • A strict code of conduct is mandatory for all employees.
  • All the employees are required to maintain regularity, punctuality and personal and general discipline in the campus.
  • Teaching faculty must maintain academic integrity and transparency.
  • All employees are expected to be committed in their duties and contribute towards the progress and quality of the institution.
  • All employees have to apply for leave as per norms with the prior permission of the Principal. For long leave, permission of the Secretary/Correspondent is required.
  • All employees must inform the Principal before leaving the headquarters even during vacation.
  • Employees are not expected to indulge in business, trade or politics or any other employment or work.
  • ‘On Duty’ assignments are to be taken upon the production of proof from the authorities
  • The services of an unaided employee can be terminated on grounds of fraud, involvement in crime, negligence of duties, unsatisfactory discharge of duties, while a memo for explanation can be issued to an employee with aid and later referred to the higher authorities for necessary action.
  • All employees are required to undertake any additional duties after college hours.
  • All employees shall follow the college code of conduct and not engage in violence, discrimination, politics, or threaten the academic ambience, peace and harmony in the institution, be it among students, staff or other stakeholders.
  • Disciplinary action shall be initiated against those who violate the norms of discipline and the smooth functioning of the institution.

II. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
1. Teachers and their Responsibilities: 
Every teacher should see that there is no incompatibility between her/his precepts and practice. The teacher should be calm, patient and communicative by temperament and amiable in disposition.
Teacher 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 organisations and strive to improve education and profession through them.
(vi) Perform their duties in the form of teaching, tutorials, practicals, seminars and research work, conscientiously and with dedication.
(vii) Discourage and not indulge in plagiarism and other non ethical behaviour in teaching and research.
(viii) Abide by the Act, Statute and Ordinance of the University and to respect its ideals, vision, mission, cultural practices and tradition.
(ix) Co-operate and assist in carrying out the functions relating to the educational responsibilities of the college and the university, such as: assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising and counselling students as well as assisting the conduct of university and college examinations, including supervision, invigilation and evaluation.
(x) Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including the community service.

2. Teachers and Students
Teachers should: 
(i) Respect the rights and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion.
(ii) Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, gender, political, economic, social and physical characteristics.
(iii) Recognise 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 temper, spirit of inquiry and ideals of democracy, patriotism, social justice, environmental protection and peace.
 (vi) Treat the students with dignity 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.
(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 making unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues to higher authorities.
(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 organisations 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 their organisations 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 the dignity of the profession.
(vi) Adhere to the terms of contract.
(vii) Give and expect due notice before a change of position takes place.
(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) Treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking, within every educational institution.
(ii) Help in the functioning of joint-staff councils covering both the teachers and the non-teaching staff.

6. Teachers and Guardians
Teachers should:
(i) Try to see through teachers’ bodies and organisations, 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 for the benefit of the institution. 

7. Teachers and Society
Teachers should: 
(i) Recognise 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 feelings of hatred or enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic groups but actively work for national integration.