1.             Student – Lecture Relationship

1.1.   Students are warned against building any relationship with lecturers in which the line of demarcation between student and lecturer becomes blurred. This means students will not engage themselves in activities or deeds that portray a personalized relationship with a lecturer. Any student who is seen to cross the line from a professional relation to one that is personal will be dealt with severely.

1.2.   Sexual or platonic relationship between lecturers and students during the studentship of a student at the Institute are blatantly discouraged. Student who defies this rule will be expelled without any second chance.

1.3.   Bribery attempts by students for better marks from lecturers will be dealt evenly. Students are strictly prohibited from offering gifts, money or other items with ulterior motives and those who are seen to breach this rule will be automatically expelled from studies at the Institute.

1.4.   Approaching lecturers with contempt or improper addresses will be dealt with severely. Any grievances with a lecturer (staff member) must be addressed through the Head of Departments or Office of the Director of Studies or Office of the Registrar. Taking things into one’s own hands may incur serious consequences to students concerned.

1.5.   In situations where students require assistance from concerned lecturers, it is strongly recommended that proper arrangements be made before the actual audience takes place. Lecturers reserve the right to refuse to see students who do not confirm to the proper consultation procedures. Lecturers are required to allot for consultations with students.

1.6.   Whilst Tok Pisin is regarded as a National Language, students are strongly urged to use the English language as the mode of communication when communicating with lecturers or fellow students. This will not incur any penalties but it underpins the Institute’s endeavour to produce graduates with deep strong command of English language both written and oral.

2.             Student – Administrative Staff Relationship

2.1.   The roles / tasks performed by administrative staff are supportive and not surrogates for academics responsibilities. In this relation, queries on academic assessment, submission of assignments will be strictly administered by lecturers concerned. Unless acting under the express instruction of a lecturer, administrative staffs are not to be entrusted with anything academic in orientation. Missing assignments, grade or marks as a result of dealings with administrative staff will totally be the responsibility of the concerned student.

2.2.   Soliciting information regarding assignment and examination questions from administrative staff via dubious and/or malicious means will be dealt severely. Gifts offered to administrative staff with ulterior / suspicious motives will be treated as being tantamount to bribery.

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