Appendix 1 to Order No. 26-U dated September 7, 2023 
of Inha University in Tashkent

INHA UNIVERSITY IN TASHKENT
CODE OF ETHICS

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Chapter 1. Basic Rules

Article 1. Relationships Regulated by the Code of Conduct

This Code of Ethics (hereinafter referred to as the Code) is in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Education,” the Labor Code, the Concept of Development of the Higher Education System of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030, additional measures to ensure the academic and organizational independence of state higher education institutions by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It regulates relationships related to the principles, norms of the educational process, and basic rules of conduct in the service for professors, teachers, all staff, undergraduate and graduate students, and preparatory course students (hereinafter – employees and students) of Inha University (hereinafter – the University) in Tashkent, developed in accordance with the decision on measures and other regulatory documents.

Article 2. Goals and Objectives of the Code of Conduct

The goals of the Code of Conduct are:

• Formation of a culture of employees and students based on national and universal values;
• Development and improvement of the concept of etiquette in educational institutions;
• Education of employees and students in the spirit of respect for the University and its values;
• Setting requirements for attire, appearance, and behavior in the educational institution.

The objectives of the Code of Conduct include:

• Implementation of preventive measures aimed at preventing offenses and crimes among employees and students of the University;
• Prevention of involvement and/or promotion of inappropriate behavior such as violence, cruelty, and indecency at the University;
• Prevention of various negative vices and ideas inconsistent with our national mentality, extremism, separatism, fundamentalism, the influence of “mass culture,” and actions related to the propaganda of attacks;
• Identification and elimination of the causes and conditions of such inadequate behavior;
• Education in strict compliance with the Constitution, laws, and other legal documents of Uzbekistan by forming a high legal consciousness among employees and students;
• Formation and improvement of the ability of employees and students to always respect and defend the rights, freedoms, and interests of citizens;
• Formation of patriotism, high moral and ethical qualities among employees and students and education in the spirit of respect for our national values;
• Formation and development of a healthy socio-psychological environment in the university;
• Creation of conditions for the formation of a culture of external appearance among employees and students;
• Preservation and further enhancement of the influence and reputation of the university in the life of the state and society, as well as in the education system.

Article 3. Scope of the Code

This Code applies to all employees and students of the University.

Chapter 2. Principles of the Code

Article 4. Fundamental Principles of Conduct for University Staff and Students

The foundation of this Code is based on the principles of legality, prioritizing rights, freedoms, and legal interests of citizens, patriotism, fidelity to the duty of service and education, justice, honesty, impartiality, promptness, and efficiency.

Article 5. Principle of Legality

University staff and students strictly adhere to the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and fulfill their professional and educational duties in accordance with job instructions, employment contracts, provisions of this Code, internal regulations of the University, and other regulatory documents related to education.

Article 6. Principle of Prioritizing Rights, Freedoms, and Legal Interests of Citizens

The rights, freedoms, and legal interests of citizens are the highest value of the University. University staff, students, and doctoral candidates do not tolerate violations of the rights, freedoms, and legal interests of citizens and contribute to their restoration in cases of such violations.

Article 7. Principle of Fidelity to the Duty of Patriotism, Service, and Education

University staff and students carry out their educational and service activities based on spiritual and moral values, loyalty to the Motherland, fidelity to the duty of service and education, expressing the needs of society and trust in the University. Staff, students, and doctoral candidates conscientiously fulfill their educational and service obligations, regardless of their interests and ideological views.

Article 8. Principle of Justice, Honesty, and Impartiality

University staff and students are obligated to be just, honest, and impartial in carrying out their service and educational activities and treat all legal and physical persons contacting the University, its websites, and social networks in accordance with the requirements of this principle.

Article 9. Principle of Efficiency and Economy

University staff and students continually enhance the efficiency of their work by introducing innovative technologies and other methods. In turn, they responsibly and carefully handle the university’s property, their time, and the time of others.

Chapter 3. Combating Corruption

Article 10. Prohibition of Forms and Manifestations of Corruption

University staff and students unequivocally reject any forms or manifestations of corruption and take legal actions in solidarity against its expression in any way. They actively combat corruption, contribute to its prevention, and unquestionably adhere to the requirements of the University’s anti-corruption policy and other anti-corruption documents, conducting their activities transparently and fairly while strictly observing legality, guided by high ethical values and principles.

Chapter 4. Requirements for Behavior and Formal Communication of Staff and Students

Article 11. Dress Code and Appearance in the University

University staff and students are required to wear modern clothing appropriate for their education and profession. Female staff and students should avoid clothing that is transparent, revealing the body, shoulders, chest, and abdomen, skirts above the knee, excessively tight, prayer dresses, as well as various accessories or metallic items on visible parts of the body (except for ears and fingers). Piercings or tattoos on visible parts of the body are not allowed in the University.

Students are expected to come to the university in light and non-bright blouses, knee-length skirts, classic trousers or suits, dark-colored shoes, and have necessary study materials.

Male staff and students should wear semi-classical and classical style clothing, with short hair (1 to 7 cm) and shaved (one to two days). In this case, students must bring the necessary study materials. Staff and students are recommended to dress professionally and in accordance with their chosen profession.

Wearing outerwear (such as cloaks, coats, jackets, and headgear) is prohibited for staff, students, and doctoral candidates in classrooms and office premises. The appearance and clothing of staff, students, and doctoral candidates should be neat and clean. Adding elements (such as kippah, kashaya, cross, hijab, etc.) to the attire of staff, students, and doctoral candidates, who are allowed to come to the university, is not allowed.

On weekends (Saturday and Sunday), it is allowed to wear casual tops (except for clothing that is transparent, revealing the body, baring the shoulders, chest, and abdomen, above the knee, and reflects affiliation with different religions, denominations, and subcultures) for official events. Individuals participating in events should adhere to the established dress code.

Article 12. Participation in Meetings and Gatherings

During participation in various events (meetings, solemn gatherings, assemblies, celebrations), university staff and students must show respect to speakers, maintain peace and calm during the event, refrain from snacking, and refrain from speaking without permission from the chairperson and moderator. Entry and exit from the meeting room between presentations are allowed when necessary.

Article 13. Follow the Rules of Conduct in Buildings

When entering and exiting buildings, as well as in corridors, students should pass by staff, men, women, and young people should yield to adults. Upon entering a building, university staff and students must openly present identification documents (ID card, student ID, passport, etc.) to the responsible person or duty officer appointed to control entry and exit, or pass through turnstiles with a specially issued pass. Identification and face control are mandatory.

Staff and students must walk on the right side of the road on the University premises and avoid speaking loudly on mobile devices in corridors and halls. It is recommended to greet each other when meeting: students greet staff first, and young people greet adults first.

Article 14. Standards of Official Communication for Staff, Students, and Doctoral Candidates

When interacting with organizations and institutions, media outlets, and citizens, university staff and students are obligated to observe the following norms and rules of official communication:

• Carry out actions in the interest of the University, support and enhance its image, refrain from actions that harm the name and interests of the University, its staff, and students, and show high respect for the University through exemplary behavior in communication with them. Their correspondence on social networks and messengers creates a positive impression.
• Do not spread information about the University, its staff, students, and doctoral candidates that does not correspond to reality or is misinterpreted, avoid spreading such information, and refrain from making public speeches on this subject in public and on social networks.
• Do not disclose information about the personal lives of staff, students, and doctoral candidates without their consent.
• Do not inquire about information regarding staff and students that is unrelated to their professional and educational activities.
• Observe the rules for providing official information.
• Provide the requested information in accordance with the requirements of sufficiency (concise but sufficient) and accuracy (not requiring re-verification).
• Do not misuse information obtained during the performance of official duties and do not disseminate it without the permission of the University leadership.
• Avoid unjustified criticism of the activities and professional actions of staff and students in the educational process, public appearances, as well as in the media and various social networks. Activities of government authorities and management bodies and the activities of the University, its staff, actions that are not based on facts, unfounded, and not based on specific evidence are not discussed, assessed, and commented upon.

Article 15. Adherence to Work and Study Time

Staff and students must arrive on time for classes and work, adhere to labor and academic discipline.

Article 16. Absence of Unethical and Improper Behavior at the University

It is strictly forbidden to engage in the following unethical and improper behavior that disrupts students’ learning and staff’s work at the University:

• Committing any offense or crime, including slander and insult.
• Consumption and distribution of narcotic substances, psychotropic, synthetic substances and their analogs, alcohol and tobacco products, vapes, cigarillos, electronic cigarettes, and other intoxicating substances and agents.
• Disturbing the peace, engaging in fights, gambling, and other risk-based games.
• Inflicting material damage to the university and moral harm negatively affecting its business reputation.
• Causing physical, moral, or material harm to staff and students.
• Appropriating, using, or disposing of the property and material values of employees, students, or other individuals in various ways if such actions are justified by relevant grounds.
• Polluting the territory and environment of the university by any means.
• Consuming alcoholic beverages, smoking tobacco, or other types of products, as well as being in a state of alcohol intoxication in the buildings and courtyards of the university, as well as on the territory adjacent to the university buildings, growing and having hair that contradicts the appearance and rules established by this Code, unshaven (longer than the length specified above), hair of one or more unusual colors, and not complying with the dress code.
• Preparing, viewing, storing, and distributing on university computers information not belonging to the university, as well as various films, illegal information, images, and films of an indecent nature, any materials promoting national, racial, ethnic, religious hatred, extremist, separatist, and fundamentalist sentiments.
• Behavior that disrupts academic activities and work, as well as the tranquility of staff and students (unintentional use of radio, television, multimedia, and sound devices).
• Providing false information and documents by staff and students.
• Deliberate alteration or destruction of university documents by staff and students (smearing, erasing, adding additional notes, or damaging).
• Cases related to violations of the rules and requirements associated with the educational process are regulated by internal regulations on academic integrity.
• Posting on the Internet and other social networks materials that do not conform to universal and national values or damage the reputation of the university and its employees, or using them for various improper purposes. Aggression by staff and students that diminishes the business reputation, value, and prestige of the university, leading to a moral violation of the educational process, demeaning the honor and dignity of individuals, rape and cruelty, vandalism, incitement of interethnic conflicts, prohibited religious orientations, terrorism, extremism, and fundamentalism, as well as the use and dissemination of photos, videos, and audio recordings demonstrating indecent and romantic scenes, are prohibited.
• Various types of information that do not correspond to reality, are unfounded, and not based on verified evidence, negatively affecting the honor and dignity of government and management bodies, courts and law enforcement agencies, and other organizations, as well as the activities of the university, its staff, and students, and its business reputation. The appearance (disclosure) of thoughts, opinions, and relationships on the Internet, social networks, as well as other mass sources of information, distributors, carriers, is considered unethical and improper behavior that hinders students and doctoral candidates from studying and staff from working at the university.

Chapter 5. Ethical Responsibilities of University Leadership and Procedures for Preventing Conflict of Interest in Professional Activities

Article 17. Duties of the Leader

The leadership and heads of structural units (hereinafter referred to as the leader) must be an example of high professionalism, objectivity, integrity, and fairness towards subordinates, and contribute to the creation of a positive psycho-spiritual environment in the University or its structural unit. The leader should not demand that subordinate employees perform tasks beyond their official duties, nor should they encourage them to engage in unlawful actions.

In their role, the leader:

• Recruitment and placement of personnel are based on indications of kinship, commonality, or personal loyalty and do not allow discrimination in employment relationships.
• Does not permit the emergence of factionalism, nepotism, favouritism, and other negative factors in the performance of official duties.
• It does not use rudeness, does not demean the honour and dignity of individuals, and does not exert psychological and physical pressure on them.
• Takes timely measures to prevent and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Takes measures to prevent corruption.
• Creates a comfortable work environment for employees’ professional and intellectual development, ensuring the free use of modern computers, the Internet, library resources, and information assets, as well as relaxation, rest, and physical training based on internal capabilities.
• Effectively organizes the activities of employees and handles entrusted property and financial resources with care and economy.
• The leader is responsible for demanding and ensuring the observance of labour discipline by their subordinates.

Chapter 6. Interaction Between Staff and Students

Requirements for Relationships

Article 18. Relations with Staff and Students

Relationships between staff, students, and doctoral students should be based on the principles of national values and traditions, a unified collective environment, mutual respect and attention, friendship, solidarity, honesty, and justice.

In relationships between staff and students, disrespect for human dignity, discrimination, misappropriation of intellectual property of others, rudeness, the use of offensive language, and fighting are strictly prohibited.

The pedagogical community must set high standards for students in the educational process and show respect for their individuality.

Article 19. Interaction of Teaching Staff and Students in the Classroom and Beyond

When a teacher enters the classroom, all students must stand and show respect, then take their seats when the teacher greets them and allows them to sit. When the faculty member finishes the lesson and leaves the classroom, the students must stand and follow.

The pedagogical community should respect the individuality of students in the educational process and in other situations, adhere to the principles of openness and friendliness in dealing with them, impartially perform their duties in the process of educating students, not discriminate against students, not use rude language, be arrogant or omniscient, and avoid any forms of inappropriate approach, always be honest and impartial towards them.

The teaching staff should answer students’ questions about the subjects or courses of interest outside of class, following ethical norms, and take measures to increase their interest and enthusiasm for learning.

Article 20. Avoidance of Academic Persecution and Harassment

In university life, the administration or the faculty may involve students in certain activities without their consent, using their labor without payment (organizing voluntary activities on Saturdays and other types of events at the university and other places assigned to it by the corresponding decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers, strictly observing safety regulations). Refusal of students in such cases does not give the pedagogical community the opportunity to treat them with a low mark in the future or subject them to pressure and harassment (academic harassment), and such harassment is categorically condemned.

Article 21. Use of Mobile Devices

The use of mobile phones during classes is strictly prohibited for everyone. The use of mobile communication devices may be allowed only with the teacher’s permission in necessary and justified cases.

Article 22. Participation in Class

Students are not allowed to be late for classes. A teacher may dismiss a student interfering with classroom activities (to protect against interference in their professional activities), notifying the first vice-rector for educational work (in their absence, the first vice-rector for youth affairs, spiritual enlightenment). affairs) about the situation that has arisen.

Article 23. Communication Outside the Classroom

If a student needs to communicate with a teacher outside of classes, communication:

• consultations are provided around the clock, self-study or can be conducted at the agreed time by mutual consent;
• the student should know the position, first name, patronymic, and last name of the teacher with whom they want to communicate.
• In cases where there are justified serious reasons (rudeness, greed, low quality of lessons, evidence of regular interruptions in classes due to the teacher’s fault, as well as the unanimous opinion of the group (course)), students may contact the first vice-rector for educational work with a request to replace the teacher.

Article 24. Subordination

The communication of staff and students with the leadership on various issues is organized based on a specific procedure (the principle of subordination), i.e., a staged access to managerial levels of response. Except for cases of direct appeal of student

Chapter 7. Ethical Obligations of Staff, Students, and Doctoral Candidates

Article 26. Ethical Obligations

Staff and students must:

• Adhere to the requirements of legislation and this Code.
• Deeply understand noble qualities, such as a constant pursuit of excellence, living honestly and justly.
• Respect our national moral traditions, customs, and values.
• Continuously work on themselves and regularly study adopted legal documents.
• Diligently and professionally fulfill their duties.
• Refrain from any actions that tarnish the reputation and prestige of the University.
• Not use information about the university to its detriment and harm its business reputation.
• Handle university property (movable and immovable property, flora, and fauna, etc.) carefully, including the proper and economical use of material resources provided for the performance of official duties.
• Economically use electricity and water.
• Immediately report any unforeseen incidents or emergencies to the University administration.
• Adhere to established restrictions and prohibitions, without deviations, in the performance of their duties, and refrain from discussing the personal and family problems of staff, students, and doctoral candidates, regardless of their gender, race, nationality, language, religious beliefs, social origin, and status, and other characteristics, to avoid underestimation and discrimination.
• Not organize or spread various provocations, conspiracies, gossip, and slander against staff and students, as well as other individuals, to avoid contentious situations that could damage the business reputation or prestige of the University.
• Not intentionally harm the efforts of staff and students in their work and studies.
• Not engage in actions that demean the honor and dignity of women, refrain from flirting, using offensive language expressed with contempt for accepted ethical rules in relationships, and refrain from engaging in romantic and sexual relationships on university premises.
• Not consume alcoholic beverages on university premises, not use tobacco products outside designated areas.
• Timely and qualitatively execute decisions (tasks) of state authorities and officials, as well as the University administration within their competence.
• Not abuse their position for personal gain and the benefit of others.
• Speak the truth, not mislead leaders and other staff.
• Not install various advertising tools without the permission of authorized personnel.
• Take all measures to ensure the safety and confidentiality of information known to them in the course of their professional activities, and they are responsible for its disclosure in accordance with the law.
• Lead a healthy lifestyle and care for the health of others, support the growth of aesthetic and environmental culture.
• Express critical opinions and make objective decisions, understand and rectify their mistakes and shortcomings.
• Not intentionally flaunt their financial well-being in various ways.
• Be polite to the staff of the information-resource center, handle books and equipment with care, turn off or switch mobile communication devices to silent mode, not speak loudly and disturb others, not consume food, not leave paper, chewing gum, and other litter, adhere to the order of receiving and returning books.
• Enter the sports complex in sports attire and shoes.
• Be cautious with sports equipment.
• Return sports equipment to designated places after training.
• Adhere to established procedures of the sports complex.
• Maintain cleanliness in classrooms, university buildings, and adjacent areas.
• Avoid littering the area, dispose of waste in special containers placed in the premises.
• Not leave a personal vehicle in a prohibited place, not violate traffic rules, and not exhibit negligence (carelessness), as well as not create hazards when using vehicles.
• Outside of work (study), they are obligated to observe commonly accepted etiquette norms and avoid antisocial behavior.

Article 27. Additional Ethical Requirements

a) Students must:

• Continuously improve their speech culture.
• Actively support and strengthen the student self-government system, develop creative activities, and foster collective culture.
• Not discuss the grades of other students with educators.
• Neither seek nor provide assistance to other individuals during the defense of written works and rating control procedures.
• Not submit assignments or written works prepared by other individuals on their behalf.
• Attend classes without a valid reason and arrive on time without a valid reason.
• Avoid wandering unnecessarily on the University premises during educational sessions.
• Refrain from rudeness towards university staff and faculty, avoid disputes with them, report any unfairness to the appropriate authorities, refrain from asking inappropriate questions about the personal lives of teachers, and not harbor animosity towards them.

In addition, students must control their emotions when faced with a conflict situation involving a staff member, student, or doctoral candidate, as well as the relevant department and employees (coach, youth affairs supervisor, first vice-rector for spiritual and educational work, first deputy rector for educational work, and addressing the rector).

b) Be active and attentive in the learning process and strictly follow the teacher’s instructions.

c) Not talk during class and refrain from activities unrelated to the lesson.

d) Handle equipment with care, refrain from writing on desks and chairs.

e) Not leave paper, chewing gum, and other unnecessary items in the classroom.

f) Not consume food in classrooms and other places, except in dining areas, and use personal computers and other communication devices only with the teacher’s permission.

g) Approach the teacher with a question or request during class and after obtaining permission.

h) Observe the order of the queue and established rules when ordering and receiving food in public catering places.

i) Male students at the university must come to the university premises in neat, semi-formal attire (excluding torn pants, shorts, T-shirts with various drawings, sportswear) and official clothing, with well-groomed hair (not braided, not dyed in different colors), and shaved.

j) Students invited to events organized by the university and its partners must attend in official protocol attire and behave according to etiquette requirements.

k) Girls and boys should come in classic or semi-classic clothing (transparent clothing, very bright makeup, torn pants, very tight trousers, sportswear, a scarf around the chin covering the face, and wearing various ornaments are prohibited).

l) Dissemination and spreading of unsubstantiated information that tarnishes the honor of the university on the Internet, social networks, and other media are strictly prohibited.

m) The rules of internal order in student dormitories must be strictly adhered to.

b) Employees must:

• Adhere to discipline at the workplace and comply with the internal regulations of the University.
• Before taking leave or terminating an employment contract, leave the workplace in a state that meets the requirements, not transfer office equipment and other materials under their responsibility, and assign tasks entrusted to them but not yet completed to another person.
• When communicating by phone, observe proper behavior and information presentation rules (including, first and foremost, initiate the conversation with an official greeting, then state the institution of service, position, and last name, first name, and transition to the purpose; the provided information should be as concise, brief, and understandable as possible since the search for the requested information is carried out during the conversation, if necessary, monopolizing the telephone network is not allowed, and a callback is possible).
• Foster youth in the spirit of patriotism.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle among young people, warn them about the dangers of alcoholism and drug addiction, various other threats, and extremist influences alien to us, as well as the pitfalls of “mass culture.”
• Contribute to the spiritual and moral education of students and the development of effective forms and methods of educational work.
• Avoid actions that raise doubts about the conscientious performance of their duties, and refrain from discussing with students the professional and personal shortcomings of their colleagues.
• Refrain from committing unlawful actions that demean the honor and dignity of students, such as harassment, bullying, and violence.
• Not display hostility towards students.
• In an academic group (course), meet requirements such as providing written information about the overall cultural behavior of students to the first vice-rector for educational work and taking necessary intervention measures in required cases.

Chapter 8. Procedure for Advancement and Actions

Article 28. Motivation of Employees and Students

Throughout the academic year, employees and learners who fully comply with this Code, contribute to the creation and strengthening of a high moral and ethical environment at the University, may be rewarded materially or morally based on recommendations from the leadership, professors, and heads of other structural units.

Article 29. Importance of Code Compliance for Certification and Other Processes

Adherence to this code by employees is taken into account during certifications, the formation of a personnel reserve for appointment to higher and other positions (career growth).

Article 30. Responsibility for Violating Code Provisions

Violation of the provisions of this Code by university employees, students, and doctoral students serves as a basis for holding them accountable in accordance with established procedures.

Article 31. Interaction of the Code and Internal Procedures

In case of violations of the provisions of this Code by employees and learners, measures provided for in Chapter VII (Responsibility for Violating Labor and Academic Discipline) of the Internal Regulations of the University are applied to them.

Chapter 9. Ethics Committee Organization

Article 32. Ethics Committee

As a rule, issues related to violations of the norms of this Code by university employees and learners may be considered by the Ethics Committee.

The Ethics Committee may also be tasked by the university rector;

as a result of an official investigation;

on its own initiative;

The university may address such issues based on information received from university employees, students, and doctoral students, as well as through other communication channels.

The Ethics Committee is formed with no fewer than 5 members. The purpose, tasks, functions, rights, and other matters related to the organization of the Ethics Committee are determined by the Regulations on the Ethics Committee, approved by the university rector.

Article 33. Conclusion of the Ethics Committee

Based on the examination of violations of the Code of Ethics by the Ethics Committee, a conclusion is drawn regarding the presence (absence) of disciplinary or other violations. In this regard, a proposal for holding the offending employee, student, or doctoral student accountable is submitted to the university rector for consideration. Depending on the nature of the violation of the established rules, the Ethics Committee may limit itself to a warning about the inadmissibility of violations of the Code of Ethics by the employee and learner.

The draft order on holding an employee and learner who fails to comply with behavior rules accountable is prepared by the First Vice-Rector for Youth Affairs, Moral and Educational Work (for students), and the HR Department (for employees).

Based on the decision of the special committee, measures are applied in accordance with the labor legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the order of the university rector.

Based on the decision of the special committee, the following disciplinary measures are applied to students who do not comply with the code of conduct by the order of the university rector:

• issuance of a good announcement;
• expulsion from education for a period of one to two years;
• expulsion from the ranks of students.

Employees and learners have the right to receive information about violations committed by them, the procedure for considering violations, present evidence for the purpose of necessary defense, and appeal decisions of the University in accordance with established procedures.

Article 34. Public Oversight

To ensure public control over the behavior of employees and learners, the practice of discussing cases of non-compliance with this Code in the trade union committee, advisory councils on women’s affairs, and the primary organization of the Union of Youth of Uzbekistan may be prohibited.

Chapter 10. Final Rule

Article 35. Entry into Force of the Code and Amendments to It

This Code enters into force after approval by the University Council based on the order of the Rector, and changes and additions to it are made by the order of the Rector in accordance with the decision of the University Council.