ST. FRANCIS DE SALES COLLEGE

Student’s Policy

The SFS College believes that student success is promoted by regular attendance and participation in class. It is the responsibility of the faculty member to notify students in writing of any special attendance requirements for the class. This policy applies to all modes of course delivery. This document sets out the SFS College’s policy and expectations about student attendance and the code of conduct on the campus.

General code of conduct

1. Students shall obey all orders of the Principal.
2. Students shall behave respectfully with the Principal and Staff of the College. They shall behave politely with their fellow students. Any act of disobedience, improper conduct or indecent remarks at women students will be viewed seriously.
3. Smoking Cigarettes and use of other tobacco products in the college premises is strictly prohibited.
4. No Student shall directly send any materials concerning the college either to the press or elsewhere for publication without the permission and prior approval of the Principal.
5. Students are not authorized to form associations/societies/unions in the college without the permission of the Principal.
6. The Principal reserves the right to remove from the college rolls the name of any student for:
7. Failure to pay college dues in time.
8. Failure to come up to the academic standards.
9. Conduct which in the opinion of the Principal is unsatisfactory.
10. Ragging in any form or manner is strictly prohibited within and outside the college campus.
11. The college will not be responsible for or will not interfere in any legal action by police against students involved in ragging/beating/quarrel, etc.
12. Students are advised not to bring any valuables/costly items to the college. The college shall not be responsible for any loss in this regard.
13. The initial fees must be paid immediately else the admission is liable to be cancelled.
14. The original transfer certificate will not be returned under any circumstances. A duplicate transfer certificate will not be accepted.
15. ‘The original marksheet’ will not be returned till the end of the session as the University may require the same for inspection. Students are further advised to prepare a sufficient number of copies for their use and have them attested before seeking admission.
16. For students who were studying during the last academic year and seeking admission to the next higher class, the last date for submission of application forms will be SEVEN days after the declaration of the College/University Examination results, after which date their application for admission may be refused.

Punctuality and Dress Code:

• Students are expected to come 10 minutes before the commencement of classes. Each faculty will take attendance within the first 5 minutes of starting the period. Late comers shall not attend that particular hour instead they can sit in the library and do some useful work
• If they are regularly late; HOD/Class mentor should identify such students and appropriate punishment to be imposed on them.
• All students shall come to college in the stipulated dress assigned to them. Wearing indecent/ inappropriate clothes is strictly not allowed. Violation of the dress code is taken seriously and they are not allowed to attend classes, practical and Library.
• Students must display ID cards at all times when they are on campus otherwise, they will be sent out of the campus immediately.

Indiscipline – Punishment

Cases of indiscipline, misbehaviour or insubordination should be dealt with at the HOD or Principal level. Following punishments are imposed on students indulging in indiscipline activities.

Prohibition of Cell Phones

The usage of cell phones in classes and practical is strictly prohibited. Such cell phones shall be confiscated by the faculty concerned and submitted to the principal for further action.

Students must surrender their cell phones to the invigilators during Internal / External theory/practical examinations. Cell phones found in a student during examinations shall be confiscated and possession of cell phones shall be treated as malpractice in the examination. Students using cell phones during regular class/practical hours will face severe actions. Cell phones will be confiscated for one week in such cases.

Taking photos/videos of girl students without their permission is an offence. Such students will be prosecuted as per the prevailing rules and regulations of the College/university/UGC/State govt.

Taking photos/videos of the college incidents/activities/campus and posting them on social media to tarnish the name of the college is strictly prohibited. Such students will be immediately suspended from the college and after enquiry TC will be given. Students are otherwise encouraged to popularise SFS College on social media.

Attendance Policy

• Attendance of all students of the preceding month for a particular programme shall be displayed every month on the College Notice Boards as well as on the student’s portal in the first week of every month.
• If the student has any issue or finds any discrepancy in his/ her attendance, he/ she should immediately inform the concerned Faculty by submitting a written Application within three days of the display of the Attendance Record of the preceding month.
• Before the semester-end examination, the cumulative attendance shall be displayed on the College Notice Board as well as on the student’s portal. A list of students who have failed to fulfil the attendance requirement and are thus not eligible to appear for the semester-end examination also shall be mentioned.
• If a student comes to college and finds that he/she has not attended lecture/practical, he/she shall be liable for punishment. His/her parents/guardians will be immediately called up and asked to explain.

Attendance Norms for Semester End-Examination

✓         Every Student is supposed to attend 100% lectures, practical and tutorials conducted for every course in each Semester irrespective of the faculty and subject.

✓         A Student is eligible to write the semester-end examinations only if he/she fulfils at least 75% attendance as an average of a total number of lectures, practical and tutorials conducted for all the courses taken together in every Semester.

✓         An Undertaking shall be signed by the student and his/ her parent/ guardian that the student will attend lectures, practical and tutorials regularly to meet the attendance criteria, failing which he/she will not be eligible to appear at the respective Semester end-examination.

✓         In case a student is absent from classes due to a grave illness/accident, he/she should have a minimum of 60% attendance and should have already obtained permission after they rejoin the College. They also should submit a medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner along with the medical prescription on the first day that he/she returns to regular classes.

✓        If any student is found irregular and has more backlogs, finds if he/she is undisciplined, then the institution has the right to issue T.C. or suitable punishment.

✓         Attendance/leave will be given to the students who are officially representing the College in sports, extra-curricular, co-curricular activities, competitions, NSS/NCC camps, workshops, symposiums, seminars or any such activity with prior permission of the Principal/Vice Principal/Head of the department.

✓         A Student representing the College and participating in aforesaid activities should submit the Participating Certificate/ relevant document within six working days to the Principal/Head of the department.

✓         For absences because of a death in the family or an emergency beyond the family’s control, the Parent must notify the College and provide documentation for the absence.

✓        The Principal shall be the Competent Authority to condone the deficiency of attendance of any student for genuine reasons.

✓         All students who are not eligible to appear at the Semester End Examination will be required to take re-admission in the respective Semester and programme of study, in the subsequent Academic year by paying the requisite fee.

Student Code of Conduct for use of laboratory

• Students are to report for the required laboratory on time.
• Students are required to wear a laboratory coat /apron and eye protective goggles.
• All Laboratory equipment/apparatus/chemicals/glassware should be handled with care by students.
• Students must immediately inform the faculty/attendant in case of any damage to the Laboratory equipment/apparatus/chemicals/glassware.
• Any damage caused to equipment/apparatus/chemicals/glassware will be recovered from the concerned student/students.
• Students should adhere to the instructions given by the faculty/laboratory attendant during the laboratory class.
• In case of non-compliance with the teacher’s instructions, the student alone will be responsible for any accidents or mishaps in the laboratory.
• Students are required to report to the laboratory sessions with their observation copy and record book and must proceed to work silently on their experiments, either individually or in designated groups. Any unruly behaviour such as unnecessary talking in the laboratory is strictly prohibited.
• Students are to make all entries of the experiment performed in the observation copy and take the sign of the teacher-in-charge on the day of the practical itself. They should also take the sign of the teacher-in-charge on the record book within one week of completion of that experiment.
• Students absenting themselves from laboratory sessions cannot claim to be permitted to re‐do the experiments as a matter of right. The discretion/decision of the Head of the Department will be final in this case.
• Only students who have performed all experiments will get their records signed by the concerned teacher-in-charge and HOD. Students not performed experiments and do not have a sign of teacher-in-charge and HOD will not be allowed to appear for practical examination. In case he/she is allowed to appear for practical examination under humanitarian consideration, he/she will not get marks for the record book.
• All rules applicable for theory examination shall be applicable for practical examination also. Bringing written materials, discussing with other students, use of mobile phones etc. shall be treated as malpractice and strict action will be taken as per prevailing university norms.

Vehicle Parking

1. Students are to park their vehicles in the allotted parking space only.
2. Vehicles are not permitted beyond the parking lot and students are advised to follow all precautions for safe driving.
3. Parking is at the owner’s risk and the college shall not be responsible for any loss or damages to their vehicles.
4. Entry and exit of vehicles will not be permitted without the driver(s) wearing a helmet.