Administrative and Support Staff Conduct Policy
The Administrative and Support Staff Conduct Policy outlines the standards of professional behavior and service expected from non-teaching staff. It promotes efficiency, confidentiality, cooperation, and respectful interaction with students, faculty, and visitors. The policy ensures accountability, integrity, and ethical workplace practices. It supports smooth administrative functioning and contributes to institutional excellence.
Staff members are expected to follow institutional rules, maintain discipline, and carry out their responsibilities with dedication and professionalism. The policy emphasizes teamwork, timely service, and adherence to administrative guidelines to support a positive and effective institutional environment.
Professional Duties and Institutional Responsibility
Annai Velankanni’s College of Arts & Science
The non-teaching and administrative staff play a vital role in the effective functioning of the institution. They are expected to perform their duties with responsibility, discipline, integrity, and respect while supporting academic and administrative processes.
General Responsibilities and Conduct
- Support staff shall acquaint themselves with college policies and adhere to them to the best of their ability.
- Each member shall perform assigned duties sincerely, diligently, and with accountability.
- Leave shall be availed with prior intimation wherever possible; emergency absence must be promptly reported.
- No support staff shall undertake any other employment or business during office hours or within college premises.
- Engaging in political, anti-secular, or disruptive activities within the institution is strictly prohibited.
- Staff shall avoid remarks or behavior that may be considered disrespectful to colleagues, faculty, or students.
- Punctuality is mandatory to ensure the smooth commencement and functioning of college activities.
- Proper care and maintenance of college equipment, furniture, and resources is the responsibility of staff.
- No staff member shall be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during working hours.
Confidentiality and Integrity
- Support staff often have access to confidential academic, examination, and personnel records.
- Such information shall be handled with utmost confidentiality and discretion.
- All duties shall be performed with honesty and integrity without falsification of official documents.
- Discrimination based on gender, caste, religion, or background shall not be tolerated.
Interaction with Students
- Support staff frequently interact with students during admissions, counselling, examinations, and services.
- They shall behave in a helpful, courteous, patient, and professional manner.
- In libraries, laboratories, and computer centers, staff shall ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- All interactions shall uphold institutional dignity and student welfare.
Work Discipline
- Extended or unauthorized leave that affects institutional functioning shall be avoided.
- Personal matters should not interfere with official responsibilities during working hours.
- Staff shall contribute positively to teamwork and institutional harmony.
Note: All non-teaching and administrative staff shall strictly adhere to institutional rules and applicable government service conduct regulations.