DRESS CODE

1. Each student must wear a college ID card on campus.
2. Students must wear black/white shirt with trousers (Blue or Black jeans).
3. Shorts, sandals, and slippers are strictly forbidden.
4. Student(s) not following the dress code will not be allowed inside the campus.
5. Distasteful appearances: punky hair cuts, earrings, necklaces(Boys), bangles (Boys), tattoos, etc. are strictly prohibited. Permission should be obtained from the Principal for religious, cultural, and health reasons.

DISCIPLINE

1. Students who do not wear their identity cards shall not be allowed to enter the campus and into lecture halls, libraries, labs, and canteen.
2. Students are to wear their identity cards on campus throughout the academic schedule.
3. Students should carry their identity cards when representing the College for any outside function.
4. Loss of identity card must be intimated to the college office immediately.
5. Replacement of a lost identity card will be done by paying the required amount and decided by the Principal.
6. The consumption of narcotic drugs, tobacco, alcohol, etc., is strictly prohibited on campus. Punitive severe action shall be taken against those who consume them.
7. Students are prohibited from indulging in anti-national, antisocial, communal, and political activities on campus.
8. No student shall circulate notices, pamphlets, leaflets, etc. on the campus unless the offices of the College publish them.
9. Every student shall behave and conduct themself in the College in a dignified and courteous manner.
10. The College and the Campus are under CCTV surveillance.
12. The Campus is Wi-Fi-enabled for students and staff to access the internet.
13. No student shall exhibit banners, flags, flex boards, etc., inside the campus without the Principal’s permission.
14. No student shall solicit funds from students on campus without the Principal’s permission.
15. No students shall enter into any contract in the College’s name except with prior written authorization from college officials vested with the authority.
16. Students must maintain the etiquette required of campus life, avoiding vulgar and profane language.
17. No students can leave the campus during academic hours without the written permission of the concerned authority.
18. Students should maintain a sense of belonging to the College, taking care of classrooms, furniture, ICT equipment, and electrical fittings. Avoid sitting on Desks.
19. Concerning posting and spreading information on social media platforms, students should exercise utmost caution and respect for one another, avoiding political, religious, financial, racial, gender, or judicial biases. Such matters will be dealt with as per the IT policy of the College
20. Violence or cruelty against animals is to be avoided, and such offenses will be dealt with as per laws in force.

ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE PERMISSION

1. Students must maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in each paper, for both theory and practical, to take up the semester Examination.
2. Student(s) absent for five consecutive days without application or prior notice to the College Authority must meet the Dean of Attendance with their parents.
3. Student(s) absent for one month will have their name removed from the college registers.

INSTRUCTION FOR EXAMINATION

1. The Examination will commence on the date according to the program previously notified.
2. The door of the examination Hall will be opened in the morning of the first day for one hour and the afternoon and on the other days fifteen minutes before the commencement of the examination. The doors will be closed each day five minutes before the start of the study, after which no candidate will be admitted without the special permission of the Officer-in-charge. No candidate will be admitted thirty minutes after the examination’s commencement.
3. No candidate will be permitted to leave the Examination Hall one hour from the commencement of the examination.
4. Candidates must bring their pens, pencils, ink, and any other instruments permitted by examination rules. The University will supply answer books, additional sheets, and graph paper.
5. Candidates should produce their admit cards and registration cards when signing their names on the attendance sheet before the invigilators on duty.
6. Candidates are forbidden to carry into the Examination Hall or to keep in their possession any book, note, mobile, etc., except their Admit Cards and Registration Cards.
7. Candidates are warned that any attempt to use unfair means at the examination or any breach of the examination rules will render them liable to expulsion or any other penalty as the University may deem fit.
8. Notwithstanding the issue of the Admit Card, the University shall have the right for any reason which may appear to them sufficient to cancel the admission of any candidate to an examination.
9. For any emergency case not covered by any of the above instructions, a reference may be made to the officer in charge for redressal and approval by the University.

MOBILE PHONES

1. Mobile phones must be silent during class and accessed only with the teacher’s permission or during the off period or recess.
2. Misuse of cellphones inside and outside the College campus may result in disciplinary action.
3. College has the right to confiscate cellphones if they are distracting to the learning environment (and can be returned to the student at the end of the day).

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS

1. The subject teachers will set projects and assignments for each course/subject with the deadline for submission.
2. If an assignment is not submitted as per the deadline, it is up to the teacher’s discretion to decide on the allotment of marks in the internal assessment.
3. The college continuously evaluates the students through internal assessments, assignments, projects, and presentations.
4. The college conducts internal assessments as per University norms.

SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

Today, social media has become part and parcel of our modern existence. Along with it, there is a destructive impact and opposing effects owing to the misuse of social media. Though the constitution of India warranted freedom of speech and upon its imposition of reasonable restrictions in Article 19 (2), Rayburn College has adopted its self-regulatory management to check and evaluate inflammatory content through guidelines. Below are the general guidelines of etiquette designed to provide advice and guidance to Rayburn College students who avail social media in any capacity.
1. Maintain a respectful tone towards your teachers and staff across the internet platforms.
2. Do not post or circulate offensive statements, pictures, or videos about the college, teachers, and staff on any social media platform.
3. Refrain from revealing confidential and proprietary information about Rayburn College, teachers, students, employees, and alums.
4. Discourage immoral disposition towards unacceptable, violent, illegal activities like sexual assault, fighting, vandalism, cheating, drug abuse, drunkenness, and disorderly behavior.
5. Do not use ethnic slurs, disparaging remarks, personal insults, or obscenity or engage in any conduct that would not be acceptable in Rayburn’s community. 

Students who post views, opinions, or images online that violate these guidelines may be subject to strict disciplinary action.

MENTORING

Mentoring is aimed at helping students to manage their learning to maximize their potential, develop their skills to improve their performance and become the persons they want to be. Thus mentoring is a fundamental form of human development where the tutor invests time, energy, and personal know-how, assisting the growth and development of the students. Mentoring originated from the Greek word meaning “enduring.” It is defined as a sustained relationship between a youth and an adult. Through continued involvement, the adult (usually older & always more experienced) offers support, guidance, and assistance as the younger person goes through a difficult period faces new challenges, or works to correct earlier problems. Mentoring is thus a development-oriented initiative.

Mentee’s Role
• Be honest
• Regard everything as confidential
• Express your wants clearly from the beginning
• Do not expect problems to be fixed
• Be Flexible in Meeting Arrangements
Responsibilities of the Mentees
• Utilize the possibilities of mentoring
• Be prepared to divulge all relevant information about particular issues.
• Regard all conversations with the mentor as confidential.
• Ensure that you know what help you want from your mentor and seek clarification whenever necessary.
• Be flexible in meeting arrangements if mentors cannot honor prior arrangements, and changes must be made.
• Ensure that the documentation of the mentoring sessions is done regularly, and
Benefits for Mentees
• Enhances confidence and offers challenges to set higher goals, take risks, and achieve higher levels.
• Individual recognition and encouragement.

• Psychosocial support.
• Advice on balancing the range of academic and personal responsibilities.
• Provides role modeling for professional life and facilitates the development of increased competencies and more vital interpersonal skills.
• Access to a support system during critical academic and career development stages.
• Exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Direct access to powerful resources within the academic environment.
• Provides a welcome point of stability during a time of change.
• Guide areas the student is unfamiliar with, such as facing life on campus, preparing for exams, etc.
• Provides an opportunity to sound off ideas with mentors in a safe space.
• Increases personal knowledge and awareness.
• Develops an environment that supports constructive criticism
• Gives wisdom, advice, help, and encouragement
• Provides an effective learning atmosphere
• Stimulates thinking about potential future employment options
Benefits to both mentors and students
• Mentoring helps the mentee and the mentor recognize their abilities and limitations, thus highlighting areas for future development.
• It helps prompt thought about academic development and reaches a realistic conclusion about their career potential.
• It can help increase the motivation of both the mentee and the mentor. The mentee gains a new direction or perspective, while the mentor feels a sense of achievement when the mentee succeeds.