At Dhofar University, ethical organisational culture is a system consisting of “Core Values” and “Ethical Principles” that guide employee behavior, management decision-making and personal interactions.
The University, through its “Centre for Teaching and Learning” and “Center for Training & Development of Human Resources” provide regular training, based on these values and principles, to its faculty and non-academic staff.
Core Values include:
- Excellence
Our commitment to excellence drives the University, its faculty, staff and students to consistently strive for outcomes that are exemplary rather than satisfactory. - Integrity
For us integrity implies coherence between our words and actions. Integrity requires each member of DU community to live in accord with what the University professes to be as an educational institution. - المسؤولية
We at DU accept full responsibility for our actions all the times as we value and seek to earn the trust and respect of our stakeholders. - Commitment
DU community is committed intellectually and emotionally to give their best and deliver what we promise in all aspects of University’s working. - Transparency
For DU transparency is the foundation of trust and we are committed to share information with each other and our external stakeholders for mutual good. - Adaptability
We firmly believe that adaptability is the key to success in modern day ever changing environment and as such we are flexible and open to new ideas, approaches and technology.
Ethical Principles include
- Academic Freedom:
Academic freedom refers to the faculty’s ability to make individual choices freely, without imposition or pressure. - Integrity and Honesty:
Maintaining truthfulness in research, teaching, and evaluation. This includes acknowledging intellectual property and preventing plagiarism. It strengthens the bonds of trust and integrity within the academic community. - Responsibility and Accountability:
Responsibility and accountability involve taking personal and professional responsibility for academic conduct and activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of students, safeguarding the institution’s reputation, and collaborating effectively with other individuals and units. - Confidentiality and Privacy:
Protecting personaland academic information, releasing it only with consent or when legally required. - Conflict of Interest Management:
Disclosing and managing potential conflicts to ensure decisions are objective and serve the best interest of students, faculty and staff. - Fairness and Justice:
Treating all students and staff equally regardless of background, ability, or religion, and avoiding favoritism. - Respect for Individuals:
Recognizingthe dignity, autonomy, and diverse perspectives of all stakeholders, including students, parents, and colleagues. This entails treating colleagues, employees, students, stakeholders, and individuals with respect and courtesy and considering their dignity and needs in all interactions.
