IQAC
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Quality Policy of the IQAC
Aims & Objectives of the IQAC
As per National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) guidelines every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC becomes a part of the institution's system and works towards realization of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance.
The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions.
Goals of IQAC
The primary aim of IQAC is
- To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
- To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
Composition of the IQAC
- Chairperson: Head of the institution (e.g., Principal, Vice-Chancellor).
- Coordinator/Director: A senior teacher, often appointed as the IQAC's point of contact.
- Faculty Members: 3 to 8 teachers, representing various departments and disciplines.
- Administrative Officer(s): A few senior administrative officers, ensuring smooth operations.
- Management Representative: One member from the institution's management board or governing body.
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External Representatives:
- One or two nominees from the local society (e.g., community leaders, trust representatives).
- One or two representatives from students and alumni.
- One or two representatives from employers, industrialists, or other stakeholders (e.g., industry representatives).
Role of the Coordinator
The following are the roles and responsibilities carried by coordinator IQAC:
- To coordinate the dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
- To coordinate the documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement
- To coordinate the quality-related activities of the institution
- To coordinate the timely and efficient execution of the decisions of IQAC committee.
Operational Features of the IQAC at SKU
Some of the functions expected of the IQAC are:
- Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution;
- Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process;
- Arrangement for feedback response from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
- Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education;
- Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
- Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement;
- Development of Quality Culture in the University;
IQAC will facilitate / contribute:
- To a heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement and facilitate internalization of the quality culture.
- To the enhancement and integration among the various activities of the institution and institutionalize many good practices.
- To provide a sound basis for decision making to improve institutional functioning.
- To act as a change agent in the University.
- To better internal communication.
Quality Circle: Aims & Objectives of Quality Circle
The aim and objective of the Quality Circle is to engage all the team members for continuous improvement in the performance of the University through free, transparent and meaningful engagement.
- Any suggestions, which contribute towards the improved performance of the University in any of the parameters of the quality benchmark.
- Any suggestions, which improves the system(s) of student /faculty/staff/other stakeholders interface by the University/Department.
- Any suggestions, which reduces the complexities of the system and improves the efficiency of the processes, within the established rules/regulations/framework.
Working of Quality Circle
Publicize and sensitize regarding need for achieving & maintaining Quality
- Wide publicity of University & Departmental Vision & Mission along with the Quality Policy.
- Success stories of QC are documented.
Action on Received Problems/Suggestions through Various Modes
- The presence of the members of QC and the attendees of the QC meeting is to be recorded.
- All Problems/Suggestions received through any mode will be discussed by the QC during the meeting.
- In the meeting of QC, discussions regarding the finalization of suggestion/proposed solution to the problem raised may be done keeping in mind the points mentioned in the scope of QC.
- The recommendations of the QC will be sent to the relevant authority for consideration and approval for implementation.
- The outcome of the recommendations made by QC in its previous meetings must be discussed in the subsequent meetings.
- The review of the outcome of the implementation of the suggestions/solutions may also be made periodically and experience shared.
Composition of Quality Circle
Criterion wise Coordinator will the members of Quality Council
Quality Initiatives
- Strategic Planning and Academic Calendar for Effective Curriculum Delivery
- Framing the Student council
- Special focus on Experiential/Participative Learning
- Special Programmes for Advanced and Slow Learners
- ICT based Teaching Learning and Evaluation.
- Attainment of PO’s & CO’s
- Introduction of Value added/Certificate Courses to bridge the gaps and to hone the skills.
- Focus on Students’ Satisfaction & Regular Feedback
- Frame the Administrative structure for smooth running the academics and other related work and increase the Students’ Representation.
- Conduction of Technical discussions with students on relevant and latest topics.
- Promotion of Research through University Research Cell, Shri Krishna University
- Encourage the faculty and students for publication mainly in SCOPUS/UGC CARE/WOS/NAAS journals
- Implementation of policy for traveling aid and registration for presentation in national and international conferences/seminars/workshops
- Boost the communications for external grant for seminars and projects
- Encourage the faculty and students for SWAYAM/NEPTEL/certified Online courses
- Organization of Seminars/Conferences/Workshops
- Strengthening the Industrial interaction by organizing expert lecture, student’s training, internship and MOU’s.
- Arrangements of Training sessions for Non-Teaching (supporting) staff of the University
- Renovation & Modification of the Laboratories
- Platforms for Extension/Outreach activities
- Online/Offline Structured Feedback Mechanism
- Special Emphasis on Training & Placement of the students
- Effective Grievance Redressal Mechanism
- Library Automation & Enrichment of its Resources
- Proactive Alumni Association
- Environmental Consciousness & Sustainability.
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Celebrations of National Events/Days/Festivals
