Code of Ethics for Academic and Teaching Staff

An academic and teaching staff member of the Kherson Institute of MAUP is guided in their professional activities by universal moral values, professional ethical standards, principles of legality, academic integrity, responsibility, and respect for the individual. Their work is aimed at ensuring high-quality education, advancing scientific research, fostering the spiritual and moral development of students, and promoting a positive image of the Institute.

The academic and teaching staff member respects the honor, dignity, rights, and freedoms of every person, regardless of age, gender, nationality, language, religious or political beliefs, social background, or other characteristics. In interactions with students, colleagues, and administration, they adhere to principles of goodwill, correctness, tact, mutual respect, and professional ethics.

In their professional activities, the academic and teaching staff member acts honestly and responsibly, continuously improving their professional skills, scientific qualifications, and pedagogical culture. They comply with the norms of pedagogical ethics and contribute to fostering a culture of academic integrity and a responsible attitude toward learning and research among participants in the educational process.

The academic and teaching staff member adheres to the principles of academic integrity, refrains from plagiarism, self-plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication of research results, ensures objective and unbiased assessment of learning outcomes, and respects copyright and intellectual property rights.

In their professional conduct, the academic and teaching staff member avoids abuse of authority, conflicts of interest, or using official powers for personal gain or the benefit of third parties. They refrain from actions and statements that could harm the reputation of the Kherson Institute of MAUP or undermine trust in its educational and scientific activities.

The academic and teaching staff member promotes the creation of a safe, tolerant, and psychologically comfortable educational environment, prohibiting any forms of discrimination, violence, psychological pressure, or humiliation of the honor and dignity of participants in the educational process.

Compliance with the norms of this Code of Ethics is an essential part of the professional responsibility of academic and teaching staff and a necessary condition for maintaining the high standards of academic culture at the Kherson Institute of MAUP.

Below, you can familiarize yourself with the Code of Ethics for Academic and Teaching Staff of the Kherson Institute of MAUP.