INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Internal Quality Assurance Cell is a structure or committee that helps University to improve their work processes and achieve learning outcomes & objectives. However, IQAC is not just a committee. It is a “participative” and “facilitative” unit that would closely work with the faculty members to plan out the best possible strategies!

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore proposes for every accredited institution to have an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to periodically assess and suggest measures to upgrade the quality in the overall performance of an academic institution. With this objective the A.P.S. University has formed an IQAC to ensure continuous quality enhancement and sustenance in its academic as well administrative activities. As quality improvement is a continuous process, the IQAC has been playing a vital role in the post-accreditation phase of the University.

Vision of IQAC

Speaking of the vision, IQAC primarily focuses on quality enhancement. Its aim is to introduce a consistent plan of action that would lead the organization towards progress. It involves preparing strategies for–

• Efficient & timely work processes
• Academic research & programs
• Affordable & innovative approaches
• Use of ICT for modernization of education
• Best assessment process for maintaining quality
• Ensuring the best infrastructure to achieve goals

Thus, IQAC considers all the possible aspects that hold the power to bring positive impact of teaching-learning on the students as well as institutions. Assessment, evaluation & improvement may seem simple steps but can turn the game around when performed consistently.

Functions Of IQAC

Let us now understand the various functions that are expected from the IQAC cell.

1. Setting quality benchmarks with consistent work
2. Creating parameters to reach academic as well as non-academic learning goals
3. Creating a student-centric teaching-learning environment
4. Enabling faculty to efficiently use edTech tools for innovation in education
5. Considering the feedback of students, faculty & parents for the best practices
6. Organizing various workshops & seminars for the quality education environment
7. Documenting all the activities in chronological order & keeping a tab on improvements
8. Preparing 100% accurate SSR & IIQA for NAAC
9. Preparing & submitting one of the most important - Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per the instructions of the NAAC

Operational Features of IQAC