Code of Conduct for Faculty

Code of Conduct for Faculty

1. Commitment to Teaching and Learning

• Faculty members are committed to providing high-quality education, promoting critical thinking, and facilitating a positive learning environment for students.

2. Professionalism and Ethical Conduct

• Faculty members will conduct themselves with professionalism, honesty, and integrity at all times, adhering to the highest ethical standards.

3. Respect for Diversity

• Faculty members will respect and embrace the diversity of students, colleagues, and ideas, creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for all.

4. Compliance with Policies and Regulations

• Faculty members will be familiar with and adhere to all college policies, regulations, and guidelines, including those related to academic integrity and grading.

5. Privacy and Confidentiality

• Faculty members will respect the privacy and confidentiality of student and colleague information, maintaining the strictest confidentiality with sensitive data.

6. Research and Scholarship

• Faculty members engaged in research and scholarly activities will do so with intellectual honesty and integrity, giving proper credit to the work of others.

7. Attendance and Punctuality

• Faculty members are expected to maintain regular attendance and punctuality for classes, meetings, and other college-related activities.

8. Communication and Responsiveness

• Faculty members will respond to student inquiries and concerns promptly and maintain open and effective communication with students, colleagues, and administration.

9. Professional Development

• Faculty members are encouraged to engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in their field and improve their teaching skills.

10. Collegiality

• Faculty members should collaborate and engage in a spirit of collegiality with their peers, fostering a positive work environment.