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In pursuance of performance evaluation, assessment, accreditation and quality up-gradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. In pursuance to the Section 25 of the Abhilashi University (Establishment and Regulation) Act the university has constituted Internal Quality Assurance Committee (IQAC). It works to enhance and integrate the various activities of the university and to ensure the adoption and dissemination of good practices.
Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of the institution’s system and work towards realization of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions.
Operational Features
Quality assurance is integral to an institution's ongoing efforts to clearly define its objectives, develop actionable work plans, and establish checks and balances to assess the achievement of these goals. This process emphasizes a commitment to improvement rather than merely enforcing control. Striking the right balance between institutional health and growth is crucial.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all educational activities within the institution are conducted efficiently and effectively, maintaining high standards. The IQAC coordinator and secretary are key figures in implementing quality assurance functions, facilitating collaboration among existing units and mechanisms that support these goals.
The operational features and functions outlined here are designed to provide a broad framework for institutions aiming for academic excellence. Institutions can tailor these features to meet their specific needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality enhancement.
Functions of the Internal QualityAssurance Cell (IQAC)
a) Quality Benchmarks: Develop and implement qualitybenchmarks for various academic and administrative activities within theinstitution.
b) Learner-Centric Environment: Foster alearner-centric environment that promotes quality education and supportsfaculty development in adopting innovative knowledge and technologies forparticipatory teaching and learning.
c) Stakeholder Feedback: Collect and analyze feedbackfrom students, parents, and other stakeholders regarding quality-relatedinstitutional processes.
d) Dissemination of Information: Share information onvarious quality parameters related to higher education to enhance transparencyand awareness.
e) Workshops and Seminars: Organize inter- andintra-institutional workshops and seminars focused on quality themes, whilepromoting quality circles to foster collaborative improvement.
f) Documentation Validation: Validate and ensureproper documentation of programs and activities aimed at quality enhancement.
g) Coordination of Activities: Serve as the nodalagency for coordinating quality-related activities, including the adoption anddissemination of best practices throughout the institution.
h) Institutional Database: Develop and maintain aninstitutional database through a ERP to support the maintenance and enhancementof quality.
i) Quality Culture: Promote and develop a culture ofquality within the institution, encouraging all stakeholders to engage inquality improvement initiatives.
j) Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR): Preparethe Annual Quality Assurance Report in accordance with NAAC guidelines andparameters, ensuring timely submission to the relevant authorities.
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