Core Values of College

The college is committed to the following beliefs and core values:

• Cultural preservation, continuity, and revitalization with the Tribal peoples’ needs, including languages and Tribal knowledge, are key elements of the college.
• Students have the right to expect to be treated with respect by other students and staff. We are all protected by law against discrimination and prejudice.
• Commitment to diversity and equality:
• We are all different; with different skills, dreams, goals, beliefs, individual characters, and backgrounds. These differences help make the world more interesting and contribute to the richness of our society.
• A safe and healthy working and learning environment promotes free expression and the exchange of ideas so learners will be challenged to think holistically and live responsibly and productively in a Tribal and global society.
• Learning is a lifelong process, and a learner-centered atmosphere is of the utmost importance.

Code of Conduct for Teachers

Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to conduct himself/herself in accordance with the ideals of the profession. A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny of students and society. Therefore, every teacher should ensure there is no incompatibility between precepts and practice. The national ideals of education, which have already been set forth, must be the teacher’s own ideals.

Teachers should:

• Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct expected by the community.
• Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession.
• Seek continuous professional growth through study and research.
• Express free and frank opinions by participating in professional meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.
• Maintain active membership in professional organizations and strive to improve education and the profession through them.
• Perform their duties in teaching, tutorials, practicals, seminars, and research work conscientiously and with dedication.
• Cooperate in carrying out functions related to the educational responsibilities of the college and university.
• Participate in extension, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities including community service.

Teachers and Students

• Respect the rights and dignity of students in expressing their opinions.
• Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, political, economic, social, and physical characteristics.
• Recognize differences in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive to meet their individual needs.
• Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities, and contribute to community welfare.
• Inculcate scientific outlook and respect for physical labor, as well as ideals of democracy, patriotism, and peace.
• Be affectionate and not behave vindictively towards any student.
• Assess students based solely on their attainments.
• Be available to students beyond class hours to guide them without remuneration.
• Aid students in developing an understanding of national heritage and goals.
• Refrain from inciting students against others.

Teachers and Colleagues

• Treat colleagues as they wish to be treated.
• Speak respectfully of other teachers and assist in professional betterment.
• Refrain from lodging unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues.
• Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race, or sex in professional endeavors.

Teachers and Authorities

• Discharge professional responsibilities according to existing rules.
• Refrain from other employment that interferes with professional responsibilities.
• Cooperate in the formulation of policies of the institution.
• Adhere to the conditions of contract and give due notice before changing positions.
• Refrain from taking leave except on unavoidable grounds and provide prior intimation.

Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff

• Treat non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking.
• Help function in joint staff councils covering both teachers and non-teaching staff.

Teachers and Guardians

• Maintain contact with guardians, send performance reports, and meet in convened meetings for mutual exchange of ideas.

Teachers and Society

• Recognize that education is a public service and keep the public informed of educational programs.
• Work to improve education in the community and strengthen its moral and intellectual life.
• Be aware of social problems and participate in activities conducive to societal progress.
• Perform duties of citizenship and participate in community activities.
• Refrain from activities that promote hatred among different communities and actively work for national integration.

Code of Conduct for Students

1. Campus Discipline

Self-discipline is the best discipline. All students are expected to observe rules and regulations currently in force to enable the smooth working of the college. Students should comply with the ordinance of 157 of Savitribai Phule Pune University regarding the maintenance of discipline and good conduct.

2. Classroom Attendance

The college runs full-time programs requiring students to attend classroom sessions regularly. According to Savitribai Phule Pune University, students should maintain at least 75% attendance to complete the program. Absenting from the classroom or engaging in non-academic pursuits during scheduled lecture time is considered an offense and will invite disciplinary action.

3. Wearing of Identity Cards

Students must compulsorily wear identity cards on the college campus and must produce them when any staff member asks for identification. Identity cards are also required for borrowing books from the library.

4. Stand Against Ragging

Ragging within or outside the institution is strictly prohibited. Anyone who participates in, abets, or instigates ragging shall face suspension, expulsion, rustication, and may be liable to pay a fine.