Code of conduct for teachers

1. The teacher shall conform to and abide by the provisions of the Memorandum of Association and Bye-laws.
2. The teacher shall also observe, comply with and obey all orders and instructions which may, from time to time be given to him/her by the Head of the institution he/she is working in, or the Vice-Chancellor and / or Board of Management.
3. The teacher shall be at the college for the prescribed time, as determined by the Board of Management, Yenepoya deemed to be University, and shall serve in such capacity and at such place as he/she may, from time to time, be so directed.
4. As a professional and a healthcare provider, the teachers must conduct themselves in a manner befitting their profession. This includes (but is not exhaustive) attributes like respecting one’s own and other’s time (by being punctual while clocking-in and clocking- out, attending guest lectures and meetings, discharging responsibilities while in the outpatient department, wards or operation theatres, or even in the lecture classes, and practicals), dressing appropriately and neatly (to instill confidence in students and patients alike), refraining from indul ging in small talk, bad-mouthing and gossip (about colleagues and students), being courteous and respectful to colleagues, students and patients.
5. The teacher shall
   • At all times maintain personal and professional integrity, show commitment to his/her profession and shall do nothing which is unbecoming of a teacher.
   •  Extend courtesy and attention to all persons with whom he/she has to deal in the sphere of his/her duties. He/she shall refrain from making gender-sensitive remarks in the workplace. He/she shall strive hard to promote the interest of the University.
   • In the discharge of his/her duties the teacher will always strive to be ethical, whether n academic or clinical or research activity.
6. The teacher shall not
   • Ask for or accept contribution to or otherwise associate him/herself with the raising of funds or other collections in cash or otherwise for his/her own benefit or for the benefit of any individual, without the express sanction of the competent Authority.
   • Accept or permit any member of his/her family or any person on his/her behalf to accept any gift in cash or in kind for his/her own benefit from any person including another teacher or employee or any external agency for a work to be done in connection with the business of the University, or any work that comes within the usual purview of the teacher (including academic, administrative and research responsibilities).
7. The teacher shall seek prior written permission of the Competent Authority before applying for
   • A job, post or scholarship outside the University (the teacher shall send the application through proper channel).
   • Any course of study leading to a diploma, degree, certificate, etc. and shall not enter upon a course of studies or appear for any examination conducted by the University or other bodies, without such permission.
   • Absent him/herself from his/her duties. In the circumstances or reasons beyond his/her control, he/she shall intimate or cause to intimate to the Competent Authority within five days from the first date of absence,-failing, which the absence may be treated as leave without pay.
8. The teacher  or his/her relative  shall
   • Neither bid directly or indirectly, at any auction of any property of the University nor submit any tender for any supply to the University.
   • Not use the property of the University, including the residential accommodation for conducting any trade or business, coaching classes, private practice, tuition, occupation or for any other purpose.
9. The ful l-time teacher shall not engage himself in
   • Private practice or any trade, business or any other occupation which is not part of his/her duties as prescribed under these Bye-laws.
   • Conducting private coaching classes or tuition, guidance imparting instructions leading to any certificate, diploma or degree courses.
   • Writing, compiling or publishing guides, handbooks, notes, question-answers, etc with the express purpose of mass production and sale among students, either within or outside the university.
10. The teacher shall not contest any election except university elections without prior approval of the Competent Authority. The teacher shall not in the discharge of the official duties,
    • Deal with any matter relating to award of any contract in favour of a company, firm or any other body or person in which he/she or any member of his/her family is interested, except with the prior declaration and permission of the Competent Authority. After such permission is granted, the employee shall refrain him/herself from extending any undue advantages or benefits to such company, firm or body, as the case maybe.
    • Communicate or cause to communicate directly or indirectly any official document or any part thereof or information to any person, within the Yenepoya deemed to be University, and /or colleges or to an outsider, to whom he/she is not authorized to communicate such document and information, or shall not him/herself make any use thereof, except in accordance with any general or special orders of the Competent Authority or In performance of his/her duties and in good faith.
    • Contribute to the media any matter connected with the Yenepoya deemed to be University and/or its colleges without obtaining a previous sanction of the Competent Authority or shall not, without such sanction, make use of any document, paper or information, which may have come in his possession in his official capacity. He/she shall also not try to obtain unauthorizedly any information, document, paper which may not come in his/her possession in his/her official capacity, in order to make any use thereof.
    • Air or vent his/her personal grievances or any matter related to his/her service through the media or through any mode other than those as may be provided by or under these Bye-Laws.
    • Take part, directly or indirectly, in any activity or demonstration or movement which is considered by the Competent Authority to be prejudicial to the academic and administrative interests of the Yenepoya deemed to be University or bring the Yenepoya deemed to be University in disrepute.
    • Be a member of or be otherwise associated with any political party or any organization which takes part in politics, nor shall he/she take part in or subscribe in aid of or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity.
    • Ask for or accept contribution to or otherwise associate him/herself with the raising of funds or other collections in cash or otherwise for his own benefit, without the express sanction of the Competent Authority.
    • Accept or permit any member of his/her family or any person acting on his/her behalf to accept any gift in cash or in kind for his/her own benefit from any person including another employee for a work to be done in connection with the business of the college and/or Yenepoya deemed to be University.
11. Explanation: The expression ―gift" includes free transport, boarding. lodging or other service or any other pecuniary advantage when provided by any person other than a near relative or personal friend having no official dealings with the employee.
    • Accept lavish hospitality or frequent hospitality from any individual having official dealings with him or from industrial or commercial firms, organizations, or any similar bodies. The employee shall not, except with the previous sanction of the Competent Authority, accept or seek any outside office, stipendiary or honorary work. He/she shall not engage in any trade, business or canvass support of any commercial or insurance activity owned or managed by any member of his/her family except co-operative consumers, housing or credit societies.
    •  Intimate to the Competent Authority, if any member of his/her family is engaged in any trade or business or owns or manages an insurance agency or commission agency. The Competent Authority may grant the permission, if it is satisfied that the work can be undertaken without detriment to his official duties and responsibilities. The Competent Authority, while granting this sanction, may stipul ate that any fees received by the employee for undertaking the work shall be paid in whole or in part to the Yenepoya deemed to be University. Provided that this provision shall not be applicable to the honorary work of special charitable nature, or literary, artistic or scientific in character, including TV/Radio talk, without affecting the interest of college and/or Yenepoya deemed to be University and his/her official duties.

YU 48: Misconduct

• The breach of any of the provisions of the previous Bye-laws, or any one or more of the following on the part of a teacher shall be deemed as misconduct and include:
• Any action by the teacher contrary to the provisions prescribed in these Bye-laws;
• Refusal to accept charge-sheet, order or other communication served according to the Bye-laws;
• Obtaining employment in the college, by misleading or by misrepresenting the facts;
• Misappropriation of any amount and/or movable and immovable property of the University or college;
• Willful and persistent negligence of duty;
• Incompetence;
• Involvement in non-academic activities such as writing guides, likely questions, questions and answers, etc. directly or indirectly;
• Participation in private coaching classes, directly or indirectly.
• Indul ging in or promoting unfair practices in the conduct of examinations;
• Theft, fraud or dishonesty;
• Willful or negligent damage of the property, of the college and/or University;
• Any action, involving moral turpitude and attracting conviction in a court of law;
• Attending the duties in an intoxicated state and committing nuisance during the working hours;
• Misbehavior with students, another teacher, or member of a public; insubordination;
• Misconduct during the conduct of research and not abiding by the rul es and regul ations governing biomedical research as applicable from time to time;
• Unethical practices during scientific publications and not abiding by the rul es and guidelines as applicable from time to time

*Explanation

Willful negligence of duty shall among other things include the following:

• Dereliction of duties like not engaging the allotted classes, clinics, practicals, tests, exams, evaluation or not completing the prescribed syllabi under circumstances not beyond his control
• Negligence of academic or extra-curricul ar or co-curricul ar duties assigned to the teacher by the Principal and Vice- Chancellor which are not in consistent with the provisions made in the Memorandum of Association, Bye-laws.

Incompetence among other things shall include the following:

• Failure to complete the teaching of the prescribed syllabi within the prescribed period, because of inability to teach, and such other incapacities in teaching as woul d lead to failure in imparting of instruction to the students.