Code of Conduct & Ethics and Policies 07.06.18
Content:-
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Code of Conduct for VC, Registrar & Other Officers
Code of Conduct for Teachers
Code of Conduct for Students
SECTION 1
1.1 VISION
To be valued as a coveted centre for nurturing talent,
imparting skill based quality education and promoting research driven
advancement of knowledge for creating responsible professionals who will build
a progressive nation.
1.2 MISSION
1.2.1 To foster research oriented culture in the university.
1.2.2 To provide education through extensive and innovative
use of technology
1.2.3 To nurture talent, stimulate thinking, impart skills
and create competent and inspired professionals for the industry.
1.2.4 To forge collaborations with academic and corporate
bodies across the world.
1.2.5 To be recognized as a premium national university
providing dedicated services for the social and economic development of the
nation.
1.3 CORE VALUES
1.3.1 INTEGRITY
Personal and institutional integrity in Dr. C.V. Raman
University implies coherence between thoughts, words and action in the best
interest of the nation.
1.3.2 HONESTY
It connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as
truthfulness, straight forwardness and absence of lying, cheating and theft
that the Dr. C.V. Raman University expects in every one in the University.
1.3.3 RESPECT
It makes one fully understand unique contribution that every
person in the University makes and values all diverse perspective.
1.3.4 INNOVATION
Sparking the intellect of the youth in the Dr. C.V. Raman
University where ever possible to take unbeaten path and develop new
methodology & process to empower the society.
1.3.5 EXCELLENCE
It implies that both individuals and the University as whole
will consistently strive for outcomes that are exemplary rather than simply
satisfactory.
1.3.6 SERVICE
Service calls us to use our calibre talent, abilities and
capabilities for well being of our countrymen.
1.3.7 HOSPITALITY
It draws everyone in the Dr. C.V. Raman University to do
daily work with a positive spirit and welcome new ideas and people with open
arms and reassuring smile.
1.3.8 FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION
The Dr. C.V. Raman University permits everyone to think
freely and express views within the framework of the Indian Constitution and in
the best traditions of rich Indian culture.
SECTION 2
APPOINTMENT SERVICE CONDITION AND CODE OF CONDUCT OF THE
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
2.1 APPOINTMENT SERVICE CONDICTION AND CODE OF CONDUCT OF
THE VICE CHANCELLOR
2.1.1 The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the
Chancellor from the panel recommended by the selection committee constituted
for the purpose.
2.1.2 The selection committee referred to in clause 1.1.1
above shall consist of the following members, namely :
(i) Two eminent academicians nominated by the Sponsoring
Body; and
(ii) One eminent person nominated by the State Government.
2.1.3 The Chancellor shall appoint one of the members of the
selection committee as Chairman.
2.1.4 The selection committee shall submit a panel of at
least three eminent academicians for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor,
provided that if the Chancellor does not approve the recommendation of the
selection committee, he may call for fresh recommendation from the selection
committee.
2.1.5 Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing
sub-section, the Chancellor may appoint the first Vice-Chancellor for a period
of two years to conduct the affairs of the private university.
2.1.6 The Vice-Chancellor shall, subject to the provision
contained in clause 1.1.5 above, hold office for a term of four years according
to the provisions of clause (6) of Section 17 of the Act. Provided that, on the
expiry of his term; the Vice Chancellor shall be eligible for reappointment for
one more term. The proposal for reappointment of the Vice Chancellor shall be
considered by the Governing Body at least three months before the expiry of his
term, and if approved by the Governing Body, the proposal shall be sent to the
Chancellor for his approval. After Chancellor's approval the Vice Chancellor
will be reappointed by the Chancellor for another term. The age limit for the
Vice-Chancellor shall be 70 years as per UGG norms. Provided further that, in
case of an emergency like illness, long absence, resignation or death of a Vice
Chancellor, the Chancellor shall assign the duties of the Vice Chancellor to a
senior Professor of the University. However this period of interim arrangement
shall not exceed more than six months.
2.1.7 Apart from exercising all such powers as described in
Section 17 of the Act, the Vice Chancellor shall also exercise powers
prescribed in the different Statutes.
2.1.8 The Vice Chancellor shall receive pay and other
allowances as decided by the sponsoring body from time to time.
2.1.9 The Vice Chancellor shall cause the budget to be made
by the Board of Management of the University. He may also decide to delegate
his powers to other officers of the University.
2.1.10 The Vice Chancellor may by writing under his hand
addressed to the Chancellor, resign his office.
2.1.11 The Vice Chancellor shall adhere to following
principles to maintain standards in Public Life.
Selflessness
Objectivity
Accountability
Openness
Leadership
2.1.12 The Vice Chancellor shall uphold core values accepted
by the University as listed below
Integrity
Honesty
Respect
Innovation
Excellence
Service
Hospitality
Freedom of Thought and Expression
2.1.13 The actions of Vice Chancellor should promote and
protect the good reputation of the University, and the trust and confidence of
those with whom it deals.
2.1.14 Decisions taken by him with consent of the VC must
have intention the benefit of the University, its students, staff and others
with an interest in it, and must be taken with a view to safeguarding the
University’s financial health.
2.1.15 The Vice Chancellor shall act for the effective and
efficient use of resources, the solvency of the University and for safeguarding
its assets.
2.1.16 The Vice Chancellor shall promote the interests of
the University; act prudently with reasonable care, skill and diligence;
complying with all legal responsibilities imposed on by law.
2.1.17 The Vice Chancellor shall act selflessly in the
interests of the University; acting with integrity, in good faith, honestly,
objectively, accountably and for a proper purpose; complying with good
governance practice and principles.
2.1.18 The Vice Chancellor shall not act for profiting at
the University’s expense; in a sectional interest; and shall not misuse the
position and authority.
2.1.19 The Vice Chancellor shall conduct in an orderly,
fair, open and transparent manner.
2.1.20 The main function of the Vice Chancellor is to
implement strategic policy approved by the GB in consultation and with
concurrence of the Vice Chancellor.
2.2 APPOINTMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND CODE OF CONDUCT OF
THE REGISTRAR
2.2.1 The registrar will be a key officer of the University.
All contracts shall be signed and all documents and records shall be
authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the University.
2.2.2 The Registrar shall be a full time salaried officer of
the University and shall discharge his duties under general superintendence and
control of the Vice Chancellor.
2.2.3 The appointment of the Registrar shall be made by the
Governing Body on the recommendation of the expert committee constituted for
the purpose. However, the first Registrar shall be appointed by the Sponsoring
Body as per clause 18(1) of the Act. The subsequent Registrar, other than the
first Registrar, shall be appointed by the Governing Body on the recommendation
of the Expert Committee constituted for the purpose. The Expert Committee shall
consist of :
(i) Vice Chancellor - (Chairman)
(ii) Nominee of the Chancellor
(iii) One expert member approved by the Governing Body
(iv) One observer, nominated by the Chairman Regulatory
Commission.
2.2.4 Selection of Registrar:
The University will follow the following procedure for the
selection of the Registrar:
(i) The University would invite applications for the post
through the process of an advertisement in important Newspapers having wider
circulation.
(ii) A summary of the candidates applied for the post shall
be prepared by the Committee consisting of three Professors of the University
approved by the Governing Body for the purpose.
(iii) The date of meeting of the Selection Committee will be
fixed and a notice to this effect shall be given at least 15 days in advance.
(iv) The Selection Committee shall interview and adjudge the
merit of each candidate and send its final recommendation to the Governing
Body.
(v) If a suitable candidate is not found in the first
advertisement, subsequent advertisements shall be issued.
2.2.5 When the Office of the Registrar falls vacant or when
the Registrar is, by reason of illness or long absence due to any other reason,
unable to perform his duties of the office, the duties of the office shall be
performed by such person as the Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
2.2.6 If at any time upon representation made or otherwise,
and after making such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so
warrants that the continuance of the Registrar is not in the interest of the
University, the Vice-chancellor may request the Chancellor, in writing stating
the reasons therein, for the removal of the Registrar. The Chancellor shall put
up the matter for the consideration of the Governing Body whose decision shall
be final. Provided that before taking such action of the removal, the Registrar
shall be given an opportunity of being heard before the Chancellor.
2.2.7 The Registrar shall receive pay and other allowances
as decided by the Governing Body from time to time.
2.2.8 The age of retirement of Registrar shall be sixty five
years.
2.2.9 Duties of the Registrar shall include :
(i) Maintaining the records, the common property and any
such other property of the University as the Governing Body may decide.
(ii) To conduct the official correspondence of the Governing
Body, Board of Management, Academic Council and of any other committee. The
Registrar shall be the Member-secretary but he shall not have a right to vote.
(iii) To issue notices conveying the dates of meeting of the
university authorities to the members and to make necessary arrangements for
the conduction of the meeting and also for other assigned duties by the
Governing Body I Board of Management from time to time. He will render desired
assistance.
(iv) The Registrar shall provide the copies of the Agenda of
the meeting of the Governing Body, Academic Council, Board of Management, and
such other bodies which are formed under the direction of the Vice Chancellor,
and shall record the minutes and send the same to the Vice Chancellor and
Chancellor. He shall also make available all such papers, documents and
information as the Visitor/Chancellor/Vice Chancellor may desire.
(v) He shall discharge all such functions as assigned to him
by the Governing Body/Vice Chancellor of the University.
(vi) The registrar shall have powers to take disciplinary
action against the non teaching employees working in the University and can
suspend them, pending inquiry with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
(vii) An appeal can be made to the Chancellor against any
order of the Registrar. The Chancellor will be the final authority to take
decision on the appeal.
2.2.10 The Registrar may by writing under his hand addressed
to the Chancellor, resign his office.
2.2.11 The Registrar shall adhere to following principles to
maintain standards in Public Life.
Selflessness
Objectivity
Accountability
Openness
Leadership
2.2.12 The Registrar shall uphold core values accepted by
the University as listed below
Integrity
Honesty
Respect
Innovation
Excellence
Service
Hospitality
Freedom of Thought and Expression
2.2.13 The actions of Registrar should promote and protect
the good reputation of the University, and the trust and confidence of those
with whom it deals.
2.2.14 Decisions taken by him with consent of the Registrar
must have intention the benefit of the University, its students, staff and
others with an interest in it, and must be taken with a view to safeguarding
the University’s financial health.
2.2.15 The Registrar shall act for the effective and
efficient use of resources, the solvency of the University and for safeguarding
its assets.
2.2.16 The Registrar shall promote the interests of the
University; act prudently with reasonable care, skill and diligence; complying
with all legal responsibilities imposed on by law.
2.2.17 The Registrar shall act selflessly in the interests
of the University; acting with integrity, in good faith, honestly, objectively,
accountably and for a proper purpose; complying with good governance practice
and principles.
2.2.18 The Registrar shall not act for profiting at the
University’s expense; in a sectional interest; and shall not misuse the
position and authority.
2.2.19 The Registrar shall conduct in an orderly, fair, open
and transparent manner.
2.2.20 The main function of the Registrar is to implement
strategic policy approved by the GB in consultation and with concurrence of the
Registrar.
2.3 APPOINTMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND CODE OF CONDUCT OF
THE CHIEF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS OFFICER (CFAO)
2.3.1 The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer (CFAO) shall be
a key officer of the University responsible for handling accounts and finances
of the University.
2.3.2 The CFAO will be a full time salaried officer of the
University and shall discharge his duties under general superintendence and
control of the Vice Chancellor.
2.3.3 The appointment of the CFAO shall be made by the
Chancellor on the recommendation of the Sponsoring Body.
2.3.4 When the Office of the CFAO falls vacant or when the
CFAO is, by reason of illness or long absence due to any other reason, unable
to perform his duties of the office, the duties of the office shall be
performed by such person as the Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
2.3.5 If at any time upon representation made or otherwise,
and after making such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so
warrants that the continuance of the CFAO is not in the interest of the
University, the Vice-chancellor may request the Chancellor, in writing stating
the reasons therein for the removal of the CFAO.
2.3.6 The Services of the CFAO can be terminated by the
Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor by giving him one
month's notice or one month's salary in lieu of notice, provided. That before
taking such action of removal, the CFAO shall be given an opportunity of being
heard by the chancellor.
2.3.7 The CFAO shall receive pay and other allowances as
decided by the Governing Body from time to time.
2.3.8 The age of retirement of CFAO shall be sixty five
years.
2.3.9 Duties of the CFAO shall include:
2.3.9.1 The Chief Finance & Accounts Officer shall be
responsible for managing the Accounts and Funds of the University, for
maintaining the records properly, and for regularly getting they audited.
2.3.9.2 The Chief Finance & Accounts Officer shall
supervise, control and regulate the working of Accounts and Finance of the
University.
2.3.9.3 Maintaining the financial records and any such other
finance related records of the University as the Governing Body may decide.
2.3.9.4 He shall discharge all such functions as assigned to
him by the Governing Body Vice Chancellor of the University.
2.3.10 The CFAO shall adhere to following principles to
maintain standards in Public Life.
Selflessness
Objectivity
Accountability
Openness
Leadership
2.3.11 The CFAO shall uphold core values accepted by the
University as listed below
Integrity
Honesty
Respect
Innovation
Excellence
Service
Hospitality
Freedom of Thought and Expression
2.3.12 The actions of CFAO should promote and protect the
good reputation of the University, and the trust and confidence of those with
whom it deals.
2.3.13 Decisions taken by him with consent of the CFAO must
have intention the benefit of the University, its students, staff and others
with an interest in it, and must be taken with a view to safeguarding the
University’s financial health.
2.3.14 The CFAO shall promote the interests of the
University; act prudently with reasonable care, skill and diligence; complying
with all legal responsibilities imposed on by law.
2.3.15 The CFAO shall act selflessly in the interests of the
University; acting with integrity, in good faith, honestly, objectively,
accountably and for a proper purpose; complying with good governance practice
and principles.
2.3.16 The CFAO shall not act for profiting at the
University’s expense; in a sectional interest; and shall not misuse the
position and authority.
2.3.17 The CFAO shall conduct in an orderly, fair, open and
transparent manner.
OTHER OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
2.4 The following shall be the other Officers of the
University:
2.4.1 Controller of Examination :
2.4.1.1 Controller of Examination will be an officer of the
university and shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor from amongst the
Teachers of the University.
2.4.1.2 When the office of the Controller of Examination is
vacant or when the Controller of Examination is, by reason of illness or
absence for any other cause, unable to perform the duties of the office, the
duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Vice Chancellor
may appoint for the purpose.
2.4.1.3 The Controller of Examination shall control the
conduct of examinations and all other arrangements necessary therefore and
execution of all processes connected therewith.
2.4.2 Librarian :
The Librarian shall be a full time salaried officer of the
University, and his appointment will be made following the procedure as laid
down in the Statute No.(21), through the clause (3) to (9) for the teachers.
2.4.3 Dean Student Welfare (DSW):
The Dean Students Welfare shall be an officer of the
University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the
Teachers of the University.
2.5 The powers and responsibilities of the Controller of
Examination, the Librarian and the Dean Student Welfare (DSW) shall be as
specified by the BoM of the University.
SECTION 3
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TEACHERS
3.1 PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND RELETIONSHIPS
Teachers should:
3.1.1 Be caring, fair and committed to the best interests of
the pupils/students entrusted to their care, and seek to motivate, inspire and
celebrate effort and success.
3.1.2 Acknowledge and respect the uniqueness, individuality
and specific needs of pupils/ students and promote their holistic development.
3.1.3 Be committed to equality and inclusion and to
respecting and accommodating diversity including those differences arising from
gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age,
disability, race, ethnicity, and any further grounds.
3.1.4 Seek to develop positive relationships with
pupils/students, colleagues, parents, University management and others in the
University community, that are characterized by professional integrity and
judgment.
3.1.5 Work to establish and maintain a culture of mutual
trust and respect in their University.
3.2 PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
Teachers should:
3.2.1 Act with honesty and integrity in all aspects of their
work.
3.2.2 Respect the privacy of others and the confidentiality
of information gained in the course of professional practice, unless a legal
imperative requires disclosure or there is a legitimate concern for the
wellbeing of an individual.
3.2.3 Represent themselves, their professional status,
qualifications and experience honestly.
3.2.4 Use their name/names as set out in the University
Record, in the course of their professional duties.
3.2.5 Avoid conflict between their professional work and
private interests which could reasonably be deemed to impact negatively on
pupils/students.
3.3 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Teachers should:
3.3.1 Uphold the reputation and standing of the profession.
3.3.2 Take all reasonable steps in relation to the care of
pupils/students under their supervision, so as to ensure their safety and
welfare.
3.3.3 Work within the framework of relevant legislation and
regulations.
3.3.4 Comply with agreed national and University policies,
procedures and guidelines which aim to promote pupil/student education and
welfare and child protection.
3.3.5 Report, where appropriate, incidents or matters which
impact on pupil/student welfare.
3.3.6 Communicate effectively with pupils/students,
colleagues, parents, University management and others in the University
community in a manner that is professional, collaborative and supportive, and
based on trust and respect.
3.3.7 Ensure that any communication with pupils/ students,
colleagues, parents, University management and others is appropriate, including
communication via electronic media, such as e-mail, texting and social
networking sites.
3.3.8 Ensure that they do not knowingly access, download or
otherwise have in their possession while engaged in University activities,
inappropriate materials/images in electronic or other format.
3.3.9 Ensure that they do not knowingly access, download or
otherwise have in their possession, illicit materials/images in electronic or
other format.
3.3.10 Ensure that they do not practice while under the
influence of any substance which impairs their fitness to teach.
3.4 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Teachers should:
3.4.1 Maintain high standards of practice in relation to
pupil/student learning, planning, monitoring, assessing, reporting and
providing feedback.
3.4.2 Apply their knowledge and experience in facilitating
pupils’/students’ holistic development.
3.4.3 Plan and communicate clear, challenging and achievable
expectations for pupils/students.
3.4.4 Create an environment where pupils/students can become
active agents in the learning process and develop lifelong learning skills.
3.4.5 Develop teaching, learning and assessment strategies
that support differentiated learning in a way that respects the dignity of all
pupils/ students.
3.4.6 Inform their professional judgment and practice by
engaging with, and reflecting on, pupil/ student development, learning theory,
pedagogy, curriculum development, ethical practice, educational policy and
legislation.
3.4.7 In a context of mutual respect, be open and responsive
to constructive feedback regarding their practice and, if necessary, seek
appropriate support, advice and guidance.
3.4.8 Act in the best interest of pupils/students.
3.5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teachers should:
3.5.1 Take personal responsibility for sustaining and
improving the quality of their professional practice by:
a. Actively maintaining their professional knowledge and
understanding to ensure it is current.
b. Reflecting on and critically evaluating their
professional practice, in light of their professional knowledge base.
c. Availing of opportunities for career-long professional
development.
3.6 PROFESSIONAL COLLEGIALITY AND COLLABORATION
Teachers should:
3.6.1 Work with teaching colleagues and student teachers in
the interests of sharing, developing and supporting good practice and
maintaining the highest quality of educational experiences for pupils/students.
3.6.2 Work in a collaborative manner with pupils/ students,
parents/guardians, University management, other members of staff, relevant
professionals and the wider University community, as appropriate, in seeking to
effectively meet the needs of pupils/students.
3.6.3 Cooperate with the Inspectorate of the Department of
Education and Skills and other statutory and public non-statutory educational
and support services, as appropriate.
3.6.4 Engage with the planning, implementation and
evaluation of curriculum at classroom and University level.
SECTION 4
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS
Dr. C.V. Raman University not only strives to groom our
students in to efficient professional but also inculcate ethical values and
makes them disciplined patriotic and worthy citizens. To achieve this
university has laid down norms for general discipline and ethical conduct.
Student must abide by them. They are required to carefully read them and apply
them in their conduct.
4.1 General Codes:
4.1.1 Students must ensure that the campus is kept neat and
tidy. Littering in the premises, and writing and drawing on the walls are
highly objectionable.
4.1.2 Consumption of alcohol, smoking, chewing of tobacco
and gutka, and use of chewing gums are strictly prohibited.
4.1.3 Mobile phones should be switched off in lecture halls,
laboratories, library and during any academic and non-academic activities.
4.1.4 Students should be punctual and regular in classrooms
and laboratories. They should maintain the decorum of the classrooms, labs,
library and cafeteria etc.
4.1.5 Students should strictly follow the dress code defined
by the University.
4.1.6 In the University, students should carry their ID
cards all the time, even while commuting to and from the University.
4.1.7 Students are expected to pay due respect to all
faculty members and staff.
4.1.8 Students should work towards developing healthy
culture in the University, which includes due respect to their senior students.
4.1.9 Students should inculcate the feeling of belongingness
towards the University. They must ensure that no damage is caused to the
institution in any way.
4.1.10 The hostellers should follow the rules and
regulations of the hostels ardently.
4.1.11 Unauthorized traveling in University buses is
strictly prohibited. Students must carry their bus ID cards and produce it on
demand.
4.1.12 Ragging is strictly banned in the campus, hostels and
outside the campus.
4.1.13 Students are expected to exercise control over verbal
as well as non verbal (body) language, while interacting with faculty, staff
and fellow students.
4.1.14 Fans, lights and other electrical devices should be
switched off after the lectures and practicals get over.
4. 2. Code of Conduct During Exam:
4.2.1 Students are expected to be punctual and reach the
examination hall at least 15 minutes earlier. Late comers must report to the
examination committee.
4.2.2 Students must come in formal attire or they will be
barred from taking the examination.
4.2.3 Any books, notes and other objectionable materials are
not allowed inside the Academic Block during the examination.
4.2.4 Students must ensure that they have their own
materials; pens, pencils, erasers, staplers, rulers, calculator etc., which
they feel is necessary for the paper. No one will be allowed to borrow these
items from others while the examination is in progress.
4.2.5 Students must inform the invigilator immediately any
discrepancy in the question paper.
4.2.6 Do not communicate with any other student for any
reason. If required, communicate with the invigilator.
4.2.7 Mobiles are strictly prohibited during the examination
period.
4.2.8 Students should not indulge in any malpractices during
the examination.
4.2.9 Any student violating the rules shall be appropriately
punished.
4. 3 Code of Conduct in Library:
4.3.1 The Library is for use by members of the University
only.
4.3.2 Every effort must be made to minimize noise and
disturbance in, and immediately outside the library.
4.3.3 No bags, umbrellas, parcel, etc. except files and
books may be brought into the library.
4.3.4 Reservation of seats is not permitted. Books and other
articles left for any length of time on chairs and tables may be removed by the
library staff.
4.3.5 No books or library materials may be taken out of the
library until the loan has been recorded. Unauthorised removal of library
materials is regarded as a very serious offence.
4.3.6 Library materials borrowed must be returned on or
before the due date.
4.3.7 Books must be treated with care; in particular, no pen
or pencil marks be made on them.
4.3.8 Examination papers, dictionaries, atlases and certain
other reference books must be used in the library only.
4.3.9 Loss of library cards must be reported to the
Librarian immediately.
4.3.10 The library staff on duty has the right to request
the user to leave the premises, if he/she is found to be violating any of the
library rules.
4.3.11 Heavy fine may be levied for the lost, damaged or
overdue items.
4.3.12 Do not use food, drinks, or chewing gum in the
library.
4. 4. Code of Conduct in Labs:
4.4.1 Faculty, Lab In-charge and Lab Technicians are fully
responsible for all the activities in the Lab and their instructions must be
followed in words and spirit.
4.4.2 You have the primary responsibility for your safety.
Don’t do anything you feel is unsafe, talk to someone incharge.
4.4.3 Before equipment is operated, the guards for all
accessible moving mechanical components must be in place. Do not bypass guards
or safeties.
4.4.4 Perform only those experiments, which are authorized
by the instructor. Never do anything in the laboratory that is not called for
in the laboratory procedures or by your instructor. Carefully follow all
written and oral instructions. Unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
4.4.5 Exercise care when working with or near hydraulically
or pneumatically-driven equipments. Sudden or unexpected motion can inflict
serious injury.
4.4.6 Do not sit on the laboratory counters.
4.4.7 Always get instruction on how to use the tools and
instruments. Use only the tool designed to do the job in hand.
4.4.8 No drinks and / or food are allowed in the laboratory.
4.4.9 Students are expected to demonstrate mature judgment
and common sense in their work and conduct while working in the laboratory.
4. 5. Code of Conduct in Computer Labs:
4.5.1 The lab technicians and assistants are in charge of
the computer lab and their instructions must be followed.
4.5.2 The computer lab is intended to be used for
educational purposes only. Use of the Computer Lab is limited to CSE students,
staff and faculty.
4.5.3 While using electrical equipments, be careful about
the wiring, hanging and damaged cords. Be sure your hands are dry and the
electrical equipment is turned off before plugging it into the outlet. Turn off
all equipments, when you have finished using them.
4.5.4 Any rules or regulations, which are broken while you
are logged in, will be tracked and traced back to you. It is your
responsibility to log off the computer when you have finished using it, if
instructed by lab assistant.
4.5.5 Students doing course assignments have priority in the
lab. Personal browsing of the web and checking e-mail is not considered a
priority.
4.5.6 The lab is a work environment. Students may work in
groups, but disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Continued disruption of
the lab will be referred to campus security.
4.5.7 No personal laptops may be used in the computer lab.
4.5.8 Cell phone usage is a disruption. Please turn your
phone off before entering the lab.
4.5.9 Pornography is completely prohibited across CSE
campus. In addition, any material found to be offensive to someone else in the
lab will result in the lab assistant or technician asking the offender to leave
the lab.
4.5.10 All software provided by University is copyrighted.
Copying any software is strictly prohibited.
4.5.11 Students are not permitted to install software on
units in the lab without consent of the lab technicians.
4.5.12 Do not use food, drinks, or chewing gum in the lab.
4.5.13 Use of any of the computers for commercial purposes
is prohibited.
4.5.14 Any computer left unattended for more than 10 minutes
will be logged off, and made available for other students, no exceptions.
4.5.15 Use of computers is limited to assigned timings.
Students working for more than that may be asked to give up their machine if
someone else needs it.
4.5.16 In case of dangerous weather conditions, you must
evacuate the room. All computers will be turned off.
4. 6. Hostel Rules:
4.6.1 Introduction
The Dr. C.V. Raman University has authorized the Hostel
Warden to manage the affairs of the hostels for both boys & girls. The
Hostel Warden is assisted by a team of Caretakers, and all of them are normally
residents of the hostels. Maintenance of hostels and mess facilities is managed
by the Asst. Warden with the help of supervisory staff.
4. 6.2 Admission:
1. The right of admission to the hostel is reserved.
Application for admission to the hostel must be submitted to the Registrar.
2. The allotment of rooms to the applicants will be made by
the Hostel Warden/Asst. Warden. The hostellers are not permitted to change
their rooms once allotted, .without the written approval from the Asst. Warden.
3. Students with chronic medical problems will not be
admitted to the hostel. By chance, if any student with chronic medical problem
gets admitted to the hostel, he/she will be asked to vacate the room
immediately, when it is brought to the notice of Asst. Warden to enable the
student to have proper medical care by the parent / guardian.
4. Regular absentees from classes, monthly tests, University
exams and students scoring less than the minimum pass marks in the monthly
tests and the university exams may not be permitted to continue to stay in the
hostel. In other words, admission and continued stay in the hostel depends upon
academic performance and also on good behaviour and conduct. The Hostel Warden
decision will be final in this regard.
4. 6.3 General Procedures:
1. The hostel rooms are subject to inspection by the
University/ hostel authorities to make sure that they are kept neat and tidy
and no unauthorized items like liquor, drugs, lethal weapons etc., are kept in
the room.
2. Use of electrical appliances like heaters, hotplates,
etc. in the hostel rooms is prohibited.
3. All movements from and to the hostels should be recorded
in the movement register kept with the security guard at the entrance of the
hostel and should be properly signed. No hosteller is permitted to stay out of
the hostel beyond 8:30 pm in the case of boys’ hostel and 7:00 pm in the case
of girls’ hostel.
4. The security guard has instructions to lock the gate
after the stipulated timings as mentioned above. If hostellers have any local
relatives with whom they intend to stay during weekends, or if they have any
local relatives who would like to visit them in the hostel, the names and
addresses of such local relatives, duly authenticated by the parents/
guardians, should be furnished along with the application.
5. The hostellers are generally discouraged from going out
of the hostels during weekends and holidays. However, in extraordinary
circumstances, if they want to leave the hostel, written permission has to be
obtained from the Asst. Warden. Whenever they leave the hostel for vacations
they have to inform the Asst. Warden in writing about their travel plan. The
girl students, however, are required to obtain permission from the Asst. Warden
and are also required to return on the specified dates and submit the slips,
(slip is a part of the proforma) signed by their parents as an indication that
they stayed with their parents/ guardian during the weekends holidays/
vacations. In addition they have to "Check out” and ’’Check in” in the
movement register kept with the security guard of the block.
6. At the time of starting of the semester, no student
should lock any room other than the officially allotted room. Students leaving
the hostel after the semester or discontinuing their stay should never lock
their rooms and cupboards.
7. Students are not allowed to keep any power driven two
wheeler vehicles in the hostel.
8. Students must not keep their valuables in their rooms.
They should lock their rooms when they go out for bath, etc.
9. Parties or other social gatherings in the hostel complex
are not permitted without the prior consent of the Hostel Warden.
10. The hostellers are not allowed to keep air coolers,
musical instruments, cassette record players, and computers, TV, electric irons
or any electrical equipment without written permission of the Hostel Warden.
Unauthorized possession will lead to confiscation of the goods.
11. All air-conditioners, fans, lights and electrical
appliances must be switched off when not in use. All glass windows should be
closed securely.
12. The Hostel Management Office reserves the right to make
spot checks on the hostel units and the bedrooms without having to give prior
notice to the students.
13. Use of Computers:
Installation of computer systems in the hostel rooms should
be done only after getting written permission from the Hostel Warden.
The usage of computer is for academic purpose only.
The University / hostel authorities will conduct surprise
checks periodically and if anyone is found violating the above rule,
disciplinary action will be taken against him/her.
14. Use of cell phones:
Ordinary cell phone could be used by the student but not
beyond 10 pm.
The use of multimedia cell phones is absolutely prohibited
in the CSE campus.
4. 6.4 Guests:
1. Guests are not permitted to stay in any of the hostels.
If the parents wish to stay, then the student / parent may approach the Asst.
Warden for getting accommodation in the guest room, subject to availability.
2. All visitors and non-hostel inmates must register at the
Guard House and provide all details and documents as requested by Security
before entering the Hostel Complex.
4. 6.5 Discipline:
1. Perfect silence is to be maintained in the hostel
premises including rooms, bathrooms, dining halls, corridors, common areas etc.
Every student of the hostel must have the civic responsibility that he or she
should not be a cause of nuisance, annoyance or disturbance to others.
2. The hostellers are not to enter into any unnecessary
conversation, discussions, quarrel or altercation with the hostel staff. If
anyone has a complaint against any employee of the hostel, a written complaint
against the person is to be lodged with the Asst. Warden. Use of abusive,
vulgar and unparliamentarily language against the hostel/mess staff is strictly
forbidden.
3. The hostellers shall not waste food, electricity & water.
Wastage of food is a national loss. If anyone is found indulging in such
wastage, he/she will be asked to vacate the hostel, since wastage causes
unnecessary and unavoidable expenditure to others.
4. Smoking is prohibited in the hostel buildings. Gambling
in any form such as playing cards (even without money at stake), consumption of
alcohol, use of drugs and narcotics, and even possession of such things are
prohibited. Anyone found indulging in the use of such things will not only be
asked to vacate the hostel but also be rusticated from the University.
5. Possession of any lethal weapons or any instrument /
devices, which is likely to cause physical harm to others, is strictly
prohibited.
6. If any hosteller is found indulging in any form of
instigation / intimidation / threat to any other hosteller, he / she will be
asked to vacate the hostel forthwith. In this regard, the decision of the
Hostel Superintendent will be final and binding on the individual’s concerned.
7. Day scholars are not allowed in the hostel.
8. Collection of donation for any purpose (religious/
otherwise) is also strictly prohibited.
9. Students are not allowed to play any outdoor games inside
the hostel to prevent breakages and accidents. Sliding along the hand
rails/rest of stairs and fast running/ climbing down should be totally avoided
to prevent accidents.
10. Walking along staircases should be silent, gentle
without creating nuisance / noise to fellow hostellers.
11. Students are not allowed to stay in the hostel during
the class hours unless the stay is unavoidable due to illness or any other
valid reason. In such cases they should take the permission of the Asst. Warden
and communicate the information to the Hostel superintendent in writing.
12. Hostellers coming to the hostel after the gate closing
hours without prior permission or without valid reason would be fined. Regular
late comers will not be allowed to stay in the hostel.
13. Wrong entry, improper / lack of entry in exit register,
signing on behalf of another person, tampering with the entries, proxy
attendance and misguidance of any nature are punishable. In case of any quarrel
between or among roommates it should be reported to the Asst. Warden for
appropriate action.
14. Absentees / Latecomers (without prior permission from
the Asst. Warden) will be fined.
15. Students coming late / absent regularly will be expelled
from the hostel. Such students shall not be readmitted under any circumstances.
16. Violation of any of these rules would result in punitive
action, and serious violations would be referred to the ’’Students Disciplinary
Committee”. The decision of the committee would however be final.
4. 6.6 Mess Timings and Rules:
1. The meal timings are displayed at the entrance of the
dining hall. These timings are to be strictly adhered. It is not obligatory on
the part of the kitchen/dining hall staff to serve the meals after the
prescribed timings.
2. Dining hall furniture like chairs, tables, etc. and
utensils like stainless steel tumblers, plates, spoons etc. are not to be taken
out of the dining hall. If anyone is found taking these dining hall properties
out, he/she will be suitably penalized.
3. The hostel kitchen is strictly ’’Out of Bounds” for the
students.
4. Bringing food from mess to the sick persons in hostels
can be done, after getting the written permission from the Asst. Warden.
4. 6.7 Damages and Recovery:
1. Rough handling of dining hall furniture, room furniture
or any furniture / property or fittings of the hostel is strictly forbidden.
2. The cost of damages will be recovered in the following
manner:
If any individual or group is identified to have caused the
damage, the cost will be recovered from him/her/group.
If damage is done in anyone of the rooms and the person(s)
is / are not identified then the cost will be recovered from the room-mates
collectively.
If a damage is done outside the rooms i.e., in common places
like corridors, bathrooms, recreation halls, mess etc., and the person(s) is/
are not identified, then the cost will be recovered, floor wise or block wise
or on the whole, as the case may be. Repetition of damage to the hostel
property results in expulsion from the hostel.
4. 6.8 Health Care:
1. Medical facility is available in the campus/ hostel.
2. Any hosteller, who is not well, should report to the
Asst. Warden / Doctor for appropriate advice.
3. If any sick hosteller requires special diet, he/she
should inform the mess supervisor through the Asst. Warden concerned for making
suitable provisions.
4. 6.9 Ragging:
Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited.
4. 6.10 Grievances Redressal Mechanism for student
A student aggrieved due to conduct of any misconduct, un
becoming act or misbehavior of any University employee senior member of
committees/team appointed by the university or any teacher/teaching or
nonteaching staff will follows following rout to redress his/her grievances.
1. Approach Class Mentor/Tutor guardian/Hostel
Warden/HoD/Dean depending on location of occurrence of the incident or
availability of above person.
2. Lodge complaint/convey the details verbally or in writing
depending on availability of the above people. Obtain signature on the copy of
complaint by the person whom complaint is lodged.
3. If non of the above people are available the student may
approach any other senior officer including VC and lodge complaint.
4. The officer/employee will handle the grievances/complaint
and redress it by appropriate action if he/she feels that it is beyond his/her
jurisdiction then he/she will forward the application to right authority in the
university within one day.
5. If action taken by the superior officer/employee appears
satisfactory to the student he may consider the grievances redressed. If action
is not to his satisfactory he may take the application to next in the chain of
command i.e. HoD, Dean, and Vice Chancellor in that order. Wherever the student
feels the grievances have been redressed to his satisfaction he/she will drop
the complaint and given in writing. If an officer is not able to redress the
grievances he/she will forward to next person in the chain. At each stage of
the chain the officer will not take more than one day to redress. At the stage
of VC he may refer the matter to University Grievances & Complaint
Committee (UGCC) appointed every year at beginning of session to resolve all
the grievances. The grievances redressed at VC’s level will be final and
binding on the aggrieved. If a student is aggrieved by action of VC he may
lodge complaint to the Chancellor who will redress it within 24 hrs.
4.6.11 Anonymous Complaint
If a student wants to hide his/her identity for a complaint
he/she may put complaint/suggestion in the suggestion box. VC will appoint a
committee every year by name Complaint/Suggestion Committee with a very senior
person as chairman. The committee will deliberate on the issues raised and
recommend remedial measures. VC will decide the action to be taken finally.