Code of Conduct for Staff

Document type: Rule/Policy/Plan/Guidelines/Operating Procedures

Administering entity: Principal

Date approved: 03 May 09
Latest amendment date: 03 May 09

Approved by: (Academic Board/Principal)

Indicative time for review: Annual

Responsibility for review: Principal

1     Purpose

To illustrate the code of conduct that all lecturers and staff members of TOP Education Institute must follow.

2     Scope

This policy applies to all staff of the Institute.

3     Definitions

4     Principles

4.1   Respect for People

Staff members are to treat their colleagues, students and members of the public fairly and consistently, in a non-discriminatory manner with proper regard for their rights and obligations. In this regard, staff members should perform their duties in a professional and responsible manner. Staff members must maintain professional relationships with all other staff members and all students.

They should also ensure that their decisions and actions are reasonable, fair and appropriate to the circumstances, based on a consideration of all the relevant facts, and supported by adequate documentation.

4.2   Integrity and Public interest

Staff members are to promote confidence in the integrity of TOP Education Institute and always act in the public interest, rather than for personal gain.

Staff members should protect the reputation of TOP Education Institute. They should not engage in activities, at work or outside, that would bring the Institute into disrepute.

4.3   Responsive Service

Staff members are to provide a relevant and responsive service to students, other staff members and members of the public, providing all necessary and appropriate assistance.

They should provide information promptly and in an appropriate format that is easy for the recipient to understand. The information should be clear, accurate, current and complete and should follow all copyright guidelines of the Institute.

4.4   Economy and Efficiency

Staff members should keep up to date with advances and changes in their area of expertise, and look for ways to improve performance and achieve high standards of work.

They should use their authority, available resources and information only for the work-related purpose intended.

4.5 Related Documents

i.                Code of Conduct for Students