The code of conduct for a group or organization is an agreement on rules of behaviour for the members of that group or organization. -
Collins English Dictionary
Functions
- To monitor for the adherence for open guidelines above desirable behaviour (value orientation) and closed guidelines pointing at prohibited behaviour (compliance orientation).
- To monitor the behaviour of individual employees and students and to observe collective behaviour of the organization as a whole.>
- To implement reforms / new norms in code of conduct of students and employees.
- To enhance the institutional values through actions of students and employees.
- Organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers and the academic and administrative staff.
Roles and responsibilities
- Promoting the dissemination, knowledge of and compliance with the code among employees and students.
- Establishing the appropriate communications channels to ensure that any employee / student can seek or provide information regarding compliance with this code, ensuring the confidentiality of complaints processed at all times.
- Interpreting the regulations derived from the Code and supervising their implementation.
- Ensuring the accuracy and fairness of any proceedings commenced, as well as the rights of persons allegedly involved in possible breaches.
- Gathering data on levels of compliance with the Code and disclosing the specific related indicators.
- Preparing an annual report on its actions, making the recommendations it deems appropriate to the IQAC and College Council.