Staff Rights & Responsibilities

Staff Rights

 

Staff at Glencoe Institute of Higher Education are entitled to a professional, safe, and supportive working environment that promotes integrity, respect, and academic excellence.

 

Staff have the right to:

 

• Work in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination;

• Be treated fairly, equitably, and with dignity;

• Access appropriate resources, training, and professional development opportunities;

• Academic freedom, including the ability to engage in intellectual inquiry, research, and scholarly activities within appropriate professional and legal boundaries;

• Privacy and confidentiality of personal and professional information;

• Raise concerns or grievances without fear of victimisation, and have these addressed fairly and transparently;

• Recognition of their intellectual contributions and professional work. 

 

Staff Responsibilities

 

Staff are expected to uphold high standards of professional and ethical conduct and contribute to a positive academic environment.

 

Staff are required to:

 

• Act with honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all activities;

• Treat students, colleagues, and stakeholders with respect and inclusivity;

• Deliver high-quality teaching and support student learning;

• Uphold academic integrity and responsible scholarly practices;

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and harassment-free workplace;

• Identify and manage any conflicts of interest appropriately;

• Protect confidentiality and comply with privacy requirements;

• Use Institute resources responsibly and for authorised purposes;

• Comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislative requirements;

• Participate in required training and quality assurance processes.

 

Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in disciplinary action in accordance with Institute policies.

 

These rights and responsibilities are governed by the Staff Code of Conduct, Human Resource Management Policy and Procedure, Academic Freedom and Scholarly Activity Policy and Procedure, Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure, Intellectual Property Policy and Procedure, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedure, and related institutional policies and procedures.