Teachers and their Rights
The Teachers shall enjoy full civic and political rights as provided by the Indian
Constitution. The teachers shall have the right to adequate emoluments, academic
freedom, social position, conditions of service, professional independence and adequate
social insurance.
A teacher shall:
- Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanor expected of him/her by
his/her peers and the community.
- Manage his/her private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the
profession.
- Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research, writing and
decent conduct.
- Express free and frank opinion by active participation at professional meetings,
seminars, conferences, etc. towards the contribution of knowledge.
- Maintain active membership of professional organizations, subscribing
academic/subject periodicals, and strive to improve education and profession through
them.
- Perform his/her duties in the form of teaching, tutorial, practical and seminar work
conscientiously and with dedication.
- Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions relating to the educational
responsibilities of the University such as: assisting in appraising applications for
admission, advising and counseling students as well as assisting in the conduct of
University and College examinations, including supervision, invigilation and
evaluation, and participate in extension, co-curricular and extracurricular
activities including community service.
Teachers and Non-teaching Employees
- The teachers should help in the function of a joint staff council covering both
teachers and the non-teaching employees.
- The teachers should treat the non-teaching employees as colleagues and equal
partners in a co-operative undertaking, within every educational institution.