The college is committed to promoting and maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability in the conduct of academic research and is keen to embed and endorse a culture of honesty and transparency. The College is dedicated to guaranteeing a free academic environment to conduct research, to teach and to publish, subject to the norms and standards of scholarly inquiry, without interference or penalty. Cognizant of our responsibility to our stakeholders, the college has formulated the Code of Ethics.
The following are the points to be considered:
Integrity and Honesty is of paramount importance in the conduct of research. Integrity, accountability and responsibility in conducting academic research form the cornerstone of any academic enterprise and promote excellence in academic research. All faculty, research staff, and students should fulfill the responsibilities and obligations charted out.
Plagiarism
We recognize that research is a collaborative effort and it is therefore vital that we treat our peers, colleagues, students, benefactors, and research participants justly and fairly. To this end it is proposed that the Researcher will:
Because we are scholars with extensive expertise in our fields, and who strive to contribute to human and national development, it is our duty to protect and promote the safety and interests of the community. In this respect, we have the following obligations, as stated below:
In our research undertakings, we are in a position to direct or influence the behavior and attitudes of those who participate in and utilize our research. We must do this by adhering to the obligations enumerated as follows: