CODE OF CONDUCT
The primary purposes of TSIU are the advancement and application of knowledge and the education of its members; its central activities are teaching, learning and research. These purposes can be achieved only if the members of TSIU community have mutual trust and confidence and can live and work beside each other in conditions which permit freedom of thought and expression within a framework of respect for the rights of other persons. TSIU expects all students to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in their day to day activities, including in their dealings with other students, staff and external organisations. Students are expected to comply with TSIU policies and regulations. Where they do not comply with these requirements, and where they disrupt University activities, then TSIU will follow relevant procedures to resolve matters, including this Code of Student Conduct. Failure to comply with this Code will be treated as misconduct. TSIU aims to deal with all disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner. It recognises that, for the student and staff concerned, involvement in disciplinary procedures can be difficult and stressful. TSIU will therefore ensure that those involved are made aware of available guidance and
support, and that disciplinary issues are dealt with as quickly as the specific circumstances allow. Remember, all Laws governing the Republic of Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa apply on campus.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. We conduct Daily Devotion every Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 8am everyone is welcome to join us physical or online. It’s not a church we just sing, read the bible and thank God. Our teachings are based on the gospel of our boss the Lord Jesus Christ. It’s not compulsory.
2. All personal queries must be sent directly to the Director of Admissions Miss Linda C Phiri on +260 963507535.
3. The timetable is subject to change as and when deemed necessary by Management in order to accommodate everyone.
4. When you attend lectures and finish ensure you clean after yourselves. Pack your chairs and clean your lecture room then leave. It is not allowed to roam and stand on other people’s properties.
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
1. Lateness and absenteeism in attending classes, tutorials, class tests examinations etc. Failure to obtain the required attendance percentage, non-submission of assignments and unjustified absence from tests /examinations will be treated as breaching the code of conduct.
2. Entering or leaving the class room without permission of the lecturer.
3. Making noise that disrupts learning for others
4. Impersonation during roll call.
5. Use of Mobile Phones during class hours.
6. Eating in classrooms.
7. Resorting to any kind of malpractice (copying, impersonation, use of unfair means, exchanging answer-sheets) during examinations.
9. Assaulting, harassing, intimidating, or threatening another individual or group and endangering the health or safety of others
10. Stealing, misusing, destroying, defacing or damaging Tech Savvy International University property or property belonging to someone else
11. Disrupting Tech Savvy International University activities
12. Using Tech Savvy International University facilities, equipment, services or computers without authorization
13. Making false accusations against any member of TSIU
14. Supplying false information to TSIU or forging, altering or misusing any Tech Savvy International University document or record
15. Storing, possessing or using real or replica firearms or other weapons, explosives (including fireworks), ammunition, or toxic or otherwise dangerous materials on TSIU premises
16. Smoking, chewing and spitting tobacco products, consumption of alcohol or narcotic drugs inside or around TSIU premises. Violation of this rule will invite disciplinary action. The school premises is a smoking free zone, respect it. The school reserves the right and the student agrees that the school at its own discretion might do a drug search of the premises as well as the student’s possessions. If you are found in possession of any of the above, TSIU has the right to report you to Drug Enforcement Commission of Zambia (DEC).
17. Encouraging, aiding, or conspiring in any prohibited conduct
18. Creating WhatsApp groups and adding each other, unless it is approved by the Director of Admissions Ms Linda C Phiri
19. Selling of anything within the TSIU premises
20. Failure to submit assignments on time
21. Using the toilet and leaving it dirty
22. Removing chairs from inside taking them to the sandy area
23. Failing to comply with a disciplinary measure or disciplinary measures imposed under the procedures of this Code
24. No posters are to be pasted or fixed with cellotape anywhere on the school walls, chairs and tables. Any writing, scribbling on the walls, chairs and tables will attract disciplinary measures against the student.
25. Mishandling and tampering with library books or TSIU computer systems.
26. Indulging in games, even in small groups, anywhere in the TSIU premises during lecture hours.
27. Taking any farm produce from trees or plants without permission.
N.B
- The kitchen is strictly out of bounds to all students unless you are having a practical class with the Lecturer.
- Students should carefully follow the Notices put up on the Notice Board (both online and offline). No excuse will be considered if Notices on the Board are ignored.
- When a lecturer is absent or is unable to take class, students should maintain a strict order among themselves so as to not disturb the adjoining classes. Under no circumstances should they leave the classroom without ascertaining the relieve orders from the Staff room.
- Students are expected to treat the members of the staff both teaching and non-teaching and their fellow students with courtesy both in and outside the University. Students shall not, by their act or conduct, cause damage to the reputation of the institution.
TSIU STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
- Students are not allowed to loiter or stand about the verandas or corridors of the School during class hours.
- When assembled every class must consider itself responsible for the conduct of its members.
- The right to access Girl’s Common Room (Toilets) is reserved to girls.
- Every student according to their course outline has a dress code. Failure to follow this will result in the student being sent home without attending lectures.
- Every student receives a requirement list with payment due dates upon registration. Failure to meet payments on time attracts a penalty fee of K300 and will result the student being denied entry on campus, removal from course groups or denied access to study material.
Please note: TSIU ensures non-discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, disability or gender identity. Every student at TSIU is expected to comply with this according to the Laws of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Zambia or South Africa.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ARE APPOINTED BY THE INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT ONLY. THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES WORK HAND IN HAND WITH THE LECTURERS AND THE STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE TO ASSIST ALL STUDENTS. AS AN ONLINE OR PHYSICAL STUDENT ONE SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CREATE A PHYSICAL / ONLINE E.G WHATSAPP GROUP ADDING OTHER STUDENTS THAT THEY FIND IN THE MAIN STUDENT GROUP OR THE COURSE GROUP. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS WILL BE DEEMED GROSS MISCONDUCT AND MAY RESULT IN ONES EXPULSION.
DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Disciplinary Measures that may be imposed under the Code include but are not limited to:
- Written warning or reprimand
- Physical punishment i.e. cleaning the surroundings, sweeping the floors, washing the walls, cleaning windows or any other physical work.
- Probation, during which certain conditions must be fulfilled and good behaviour must be demonstrated
- Payment of costs or compensation for any loss, damage or injury caused by the conduct
- Issuance of an apology, made publicly or privately
- Loss of certain privileges
- Restriction or prohibition of access to, or use of, University facilities, services, activities or programs
- Fines or loss of fees
- Suspension
- Expulsion
