Conduct is the set of rules & regulations to maintain discipline among the students. This Code of Conduct will be enforced in the University, in the constituent Institutes and Sub-Campuses. The Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) has emerged as a leading research University in Pakistan. The University is fulfilling its responsibility of graduating culturally enlightened, technologically knowledgeable, academically competent and research oriented productive citizens who are prepared to lead, inspire, and serve humanity. The University wholeheartedly commits itself and all its resources to this sacred trust and responsibility.The GCUF community comprises of a diverse population of students in pursuit of academic excellence. It strives to refine the ability of students to reason and to communicate freely and clearly so as to become responsible, morally equipped and moderate. It is therefore expected that these attributes, in turn, should be reflected in their everyday behavior, attitude and dress.GCUF believes that the regulations, guidelines and safeguards described herein are indispensable features to maintaining an academic environment.
Unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, the expressions used in these regulations and defined or used in this Code of Conduct shall have the meaning assigned to them respectively.
Definitions of different terms are:
Academic dishonesty is an act of fraud, which may include misrepresentation, deceit, falsification, or trickery of any kind that is done by the student with the purpose, intent, or expectation of influencing a grade or other academic evaluation. Academic dishonesty also includes forgery and falsification of University academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, or assisting other students in acts of dishonesty. Common examples of academically dishonest behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise; copying from another student’s examination sheet; submitting work prepared in advance for an in-class examination; taking an examination for another person or conspiring to do so.
Unauthorized Collaboration: Providing, either knowingly or through negligence, one’s own work to assist a student in satisfying a course requirement, or representing material prepared by or with another as one’s own independent work. In instances where students are permitted to work jointly to complete an assignment, instructors will offer clear guidelines about when and how to collaborate; if a student is unsure, it is the responsibility of the student to ask the instructor.
Unauthorized entry into faculty’s office or that of his staff with the intention of having an access to or tempering with the official record/exam paper etc. Moral Dishonesty: Moral dishonesty means act which does not conform to known norms of decency. Extension of the GCUF Code of Conduct: The GCUF Code of Conduct applies to conduct that occurs on the University premises, at GCUF sponsored activities and to off-campus conduct that adversely affects the University reputation and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Each member of GCUF shall be responsible for his/her conduct. Classroom Standards: The individual faculty member is primarily responsible for managing the classroom environment. If a student engages in any prohibited or unlawful acts or other behavior that results in disruption of a class, he or she may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class for the remainder of the class period and report the matter to the concerned Chairperson/ Incharge, who will forward the matter to DDC/Director Students Affairs. Students must be protected against infringement of their rights and unfair practices. Identification/Registration Card: Each member of the University community is issued a picture Identification/Registration card or visitor’s pass, and must wear it at all times while on University premises or at University-sponsored activities. Identification/Registration cards must be presented upon entering University buildings and must be worn while on University premises. Identification/Registration cards are not transferable. The owner of the card will be called upon to account for any fraudulent use of his or her identification card and will be subject to disciplinary action by the University if he or she has aided such fraudulent use. The card will be forfeited if the student to whom it was issued allows any other person to use the same. Upon card owner’s withdrawal from the University, all rights and privileges related to the identification card will automatically cease. If the student withdraws, or is suspended or expelled, from the University, the identification card must be surrendered to the College/institute as the case may be. Visitors and Guests: Students cannot invite any visitor without the permission of Competent Authority. Students may be held accountable for the acts of misconduct of their guests while on University premises or at University-sponsored activities. Visitors, including invitees shall conduct themselves, at all times, in a manner which is consistent and in line with maintenance of orderly behave.
Academic Dishonesty:
Violating the University Policy on Academic Dishonesty by committing, or attempting to commit, academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty of others and unauthorized collaboration.Abuse, Assault, Threatening Behavior:
Intentionally or recklessly endangering, threatening, or causing physical or mental harm to any person/ student, or oneself, on University premises or at University-sponsored activities, or intentionally or causing reasonable apprehension of such harm including, but not limited to abusive language and/or physical or verbal intimidation, harassment, coercion etc.Firearms, Explosives and Other Weapons:
Illegal or unauthorized use, possession, or storage of firearms, explosives (including, but not limited to fireworks), other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on University premises, with or without a license to possess the same has been issued to the possessor. Violation of Disciplinary Sanction: Violating terms of any disciplinary sanction imposed in accordance with GCUF Statutes.Furnishing False Information, Forgery or Unauthorized Use of Documents:
Intentionally furnishing false information to the University and its officials; or misusing affiliation with the University to gain access to outside agency/services; or using false information or University resources to compromise the name of the University. Forgery, unauthorized alteration, or unauthorized use of any University document or electronic transmission, or instrument of identification, or academic and non-academic records, signatures, seals, or stamps thereof.Disorderly Conduct or Indecent Behavior:
Engaging in disorderly or indecent conduct; breaching of peace; or aiding, abetting, or hiring another person to breach the peace on University premises or at University-sponsored functions/activities. Any unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video record of any person while on University premises without his or her prior knowledge. Theft: Theft, or attempted theft, of property or services on University premises or at University-sponsored activities.Damage to Property or its Destruction:
Intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging, or attempting to destroy or damage, University property or the property of others on University premises or at University-sponsored activities. Non-Compliance With Official Direction: Failure to comply with reasonable direction of University officials acting in performance of their duties.Unauthorized Access to Facilities:
Unauthorized access or entry to, or use of, University facilities and equipment Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any University premises, facilities or equipment; or, unauthorized entry to or use of University premises.Identification/Registration Cards:
Failure to wear, or to produce or surrender the identification card upon the request of a University official. Demonstrations: Walking in large groups, shouting and talking loudly near class rooms, aimless sitting in corridors after class timings, demonstrations exceeding the bounds of free assembly and demonstrations engaging in unlawful acts that cause or imminently threaten injury to person or property, infringes on the rights of other members of the University community leading to or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area (or any University sponsored activity).Indecent Behavior at the Campus/ Disturbing Academic Atmosphere:
Indecent behavior exhibited at the campus including classes, cafeteria, laboratories etc, defying the norms of decency, morality and religious/cultural/social values by single or group of students. Damage to the university fixtures/furniture, scribbling/carving on desks, wall chalking, misusing of lab/university equipment, etc. Use of mobile phone/ listening music in class rooms, examination halls, labs and library thus disrupting the calm of the said rooms.Matters of indiscipline would be referred to the College, Institution or GCUF authorities, which are authorized to check indiscipline matters and decide as per GCUF rules, regulations and policy, or as per the decision of Discipline Committee it deems fit. Parents of those students who disobey authority and violate the code of conduct will be informed. Students are not allowed to bring their guests at the Campus except their parents.
Punishment or penalty for acts of in-discipline shall be according to the gravity of the case and may be any one or more of the following:
Instructions already issued in this regard by the Administrative Directorate will be followed.
Case referrals: Each case of in-discipline shall be reported to the Chairperson Hall Council of the College/Institute/Centre/ through HOD or the warden of the hostel. Any charge should be submitted as soon as possible after the alleged violation takes place. Chairperson Hall Council depending upon the gravity of the case will decide to award minor punishment or refer the same to GCUF Discipline Committee for decision by senior competent authority for major punishment.
Procedure-disciplinary hearing: A disciplinary hearing is a formal process conducted by the GCUF Discipline Committee. This formal process is designed to gather and consider relevant information regarding the alleged violation/s of the Code and to determine and recommend a punishment. Every effort will be made to expedite proceedings pursuant to allegations within reasonable period.
Punishments: GCUF Discipline Committee will recommend/ impose a penalty (major or minor) as a punishment according to the gravity of the case after giving full opportunity to the defaulter to give his/ her point of view or as the case may be.
Appeals: An appeal against the Discipline Committee decision can be filed to the Vice Chancellor within fifteen days of the notification of the decision.
Gender Mixing: Students are strictly reminded to follow the accepted social and cultural norms of the society. Undue intimacy and unacceptable proximity, openly or in isolated areas will not be tolerated.
Littering: It is the responsibility of all to keep the Campus environment clean and tidy. Therefore, no littering or trash should be carelessly thrown or left on the Campus premises. The designated waste boxes should be used for the purpose.
Sports:
Library: The Librarian shall be responsible to maintain discipline in the library. He may require a student to leave the library on an act of indiscipline or report to DSA.
Parking: Wrong Parking at the University will result in fine Rs.200/- for car and Rs.100/- for motorcycle or as the case decided by the Committee or Incharge Parking Stands.
In order to maintain academic dignity and sanctity of the Institution, students and staff of the University are required to wear decent dress keeping in view the local cultural values. The dress restriction is not to impose any rigidity or regimentation but is in accordance with the spirit of discipline and punctuality which is the cardinal aspect of life style at GCUF campuses. Purpose of Dress Code is to establish the basic guide lines for appropriate work dress that promotes a positive image of GCUF and also allow maximum flexibility to maintain good morale, respect, cultural values and due consideration for safety while working at laboratories. To abide by the student dress code, student should not:
Wear unprofessional attire in formal programs and interviews. All faculty members and administrative officers, support staff and students will be expected to monitor this code of conduct and report any such disregard or violations to college/institution/ headquarter GCUF for taking appropriate action/remedial measures.