Student Code of Conduct
It is assumed that all students will conduct themselves with maturity and responsibility. They will remain fully respectful to each other, the staff and the faculty members and the infrastructure and facilities. The following rules govern Conduct of students at MICA:
1.1 ANTI-RAGGING POLICY
As per the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) regulations governing Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Technical Institutions, and as per the directive of the Supreme Court of India in this regard, MICA views ragging as a very serious offence and has a strict policy governing the same. To this effect, MICA has in place an Anti-Ragging Squad, a parent of a current student pursuing education at MICA and a student representative from MCSA/Junior MCSA that shall address all concerns and complaints relating to ragging and any such act which constitute ragging as per the AICTE Act in this regard. These include among others, any conduct by any student or students which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness, which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof, which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty of indulging and abetting ragging.
1.2 PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL / DRUGS AND SMOKING ON CAMPUS
Gujarat is a dry State. The State law prohibits consumption of alcohol. Drinking, possession, or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs on the Institute premises and elsewhere is strictly forbidden. Anyone found in inebriated condition or in possession of Alcohol / Drugs will be liable to face disciplinary action and imposition of penalty as appropriate. MICA campus is a NO SMOKING zone. Chhota canteen is the only ‘smoking zone’ on the campus. MICA ensures to be an eco-friendly Institution and it discourages pollution of any form.
1.3 ANTI-RAGGING AND SQUAD, AND ANTI-DRUGS COMMITTEE AT MICA
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Dr. Githa Heggde (Head) |
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Prof Rasananda Panda (Lead) |
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Prof Ruchi Tewari |
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Prof Falguni Vasavada Oza |
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Ms Madhuri Bhardwaj |
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Mr Leslin Bastian |
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National Anti-Ragging Helpline |
1800-180- 5522 (24×7 Toll Free) e-mail: [email protected] |
2.1 PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT (POSH) & INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC)
MICA is committed to providing all its employees, students and service providers an equal opportunity and a harassment-free workplace notwithstanding race, caste, religion, colour, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin or disability, as the case may be. This entails zero tolerance for sexual harassment, which humiliates, degrades, and dehumanizes an individual. All students, faculty, staff, and support staff treat one another and visitors to MICA respectfully.
In order to create such a safe and conducive working/ learning environment, POSH Policy has been framed, in line with the provisions of the “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” of India. Anyone found violating this policy is liable to be subjected to disciplinary action. Reports of sexual harassment are taken very seriously at MICA and are dealt with strictly and promptly. The action taken in any case depends on the nature and gravity of the conduct reported and investigated.
The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) may also take suo motu cognizance of a case of harassment and encourage survivors to come forward and register complaints. Complaints must be submitted to the presiding officer of the ICC in person, who is also the chair of POSH committee, or emailed to [email protected]. MICA recognizes that confidentiality is essential and respects the privacy of individuals reporting sexual harassment.
2.2 MEMBERS OF THE INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (REPRESENTATIVES FROM STUDENTS WOULD CHANGE ANNUALLY)
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Prof Mini Mathur – Presiding Officer |
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Prof Rajneesh Krishna |
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Prof Shubhra P. Gaur |
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Prof Falguni Vasavada Oza |
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Prof Harmony Siganporia |
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Mr Vinit Shah |
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Ms Arjita Srivastava |
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Ms Poornima Savargaonkar |
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Student Representatives |
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2.3 WOMEN HELPLINE NUMBER (24×7)
- Ms Madhuri Bhardwaj (+91 9374606600)
3.1 GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT & BEHAVIOUR
- Abuse, vandalism, theft of Institute property, or unauthorized entry/use of Institute facilities may constitute grounds for immediate dismissal.
- Students who knowingly obstruct or disrupt Institute activities may be subject to disciplinary action; disorderly conduct shall include acts which violate the rights of others, which tend to break the peace, or which are deemed lewd, indecent, or obscene.
- All forms of dishonesty, including cheating, knowingly furnishing false information to the Institute, forgery, alteration, or fraudulent use of Institute documents or instruments, identification with intent to defraud, and plagiarism, will be dealt with severely. Assault to any student or person on-Campus/Off-Campus during the term of the programme will be dealt with severely.
- Students are expected to behave in an ethical and moral manner during their stay at MICA and not engage in any corrupt practices. Failure to observe this could result in dismissal.