IQAC

Introduction

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Dr. C.V. Raman University has been established as a quality sustenance measure to prepare & monitor the action plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up-gradation of the University.

Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC is a part of the University’s system and works towards the realisation of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the CVRU-IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of CVRU & needs to channelize its efforts and measures towards promoting the holistic academic excellence. The work of the IQAC is the first step towards implementation of quality enhancement initiatives. CVRU-IQAC has the potential to act as a vehicle for ushering in quality enhancement by working out planned interventionist strategies to remove deficiencies and enhance quality culture in the University.

IQAC-Vision

To ensure quality culture as the prime concern by monitoring & implementation of all the initiatives taken with internal and external support.

IQAC-Objective

The Primary Aim & Objective of IQAC is: -

•  To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the University.
•  To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.

IQAC-Strategies

IQAC shall evolve mechanisms and procedures for

•   Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial tasks;
•  Relevant and quality academic/ research programmes;
•  Equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of society;
•  Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
•  The credibility of assessment and evaluation process;
•  Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and proper allocation of support structure and services;
•  Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad

Functions

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
•  Collection and analysis of feedback from all stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
•  Dissemination of information on various quality parameters to all stakeholders;
•  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
•  Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of best practices
•  Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining /enhancing the institutional quality
•  Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audit and its follow-up
•  Preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC

Benefits

IQAC will facilitate / contribute to

•  Ensure clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement
•  Ensure internalization of the quality culture
•  Ensure enhancement and coordination among various activities of the institution and institutionalize all good practices
•  Provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning
•  Act as a dynamic system for quality changes in the university
•  Build an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication

Features of the IQAC

The CVRU-IQAC ensures that whatever is done in the University for “Education” is done efficiently and effectively with high standards. In order to do this, the CVRU-IQAC first established its procedures and modalities to collect data and information on various aspects of University’s functioning. Since, quality assurance is a by-product of ongoing efforts to define the objectives of the University, thus, the CVRU-IQAC has a work plan to achieve them and to specify the checks and balances to evaluate the degree to which each of the tasks is fulfilled. Hence, the devotion and commitment of CVRU-IQAC is to the improvement rather than mere organizational control which is the basis for devising procedures and instruments for assuring quality in Dr. C.V. Raman University. Therefore, the right balance between the health and growth of the University needs to be struck. The CVRU-IQAC plays a major role in implementing these functions. For some specific needs, the IQAC derives major support from the already existing units and mechanisms that contribute towards academic excellence of the University.