|ABOUT IQAC
About IQAC
IQAC stands for Internal Quality Assurance Cell. It is a quality assurance mechanism in educational institutions, particularly in higher education, aimed at continuously monitoring and enhancing the quality of academic and administrative processes. The IQAC is typically constituted as per guidelines provided by accrediting bodies or regulatory authorities in different countries.
IQAC serves as the backbone of quality enhancement and assurance at our institution and is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in education. Established as part of the institution’s pursuit of continuous improvement, IQAC acts as the driving force behind quality enhancement in all our academic and administrative processes.
The primary purpose of IQAC is to create an effective mechanism that ensures systematic efforts toward achieving the institution’s goals of academic excellence and holistic development and to foster a culture of sustained quality improvement and innovation, ensuring that aspiring educators are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to lead and inspire in the field of education
Objectives of IQAC
- Development and Application of Quality Benchmarks: Establishing benchmarks and parameters for academic and administrative activities to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitoring and evaluating the performance of various departments, programs, and processes against set benchmarks.
- Promotion of Best Practices: Identifying, adopting and disseminating best practices in teaching, learning, research, and administration across the institution.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry, to gather feedback and incorporate their perspectives into quality enhancement efforts.
- Teaching Excellence: Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment that promotes innovative teaching methodologies.
- Faculty Development: Supporting ongoing faculty development programs to upgrade their teaching and research capabilities.
- Research and Collaboration: Nurturing an environment that encourages research, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Institutional Performance: Monitoring and evaluating the institutional performance through periodic reviews and feedback mechanisms.
- Quality Improvement Initiatives: Initiating and overseeing measures for continuous quality improvement, including faculty development programs, infrastructure enhancement, and curriculum revision.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive documentation of all quality-related activities and preparing reports for internal and external assessments, accreditation and quality audits.
- Coordination with Accreditation Bodies: Interacting with accrediting agencies and regulatory bodies to facilitate the accreditation process and ensure compliance with quality standards.
IQAC collaborates closely with stakeholders, including students, faculty, parents, and external agencies, to ensure inclusivity and transparency thereby upholding the highest standards in teacher education and its quality initiatives. Through periodic assessments, training programs, and the implementation of best practices, the IQAC ensures that the institution remains a center of excellence in education. It also plays a pivotal role in preparing and submitting reports to accreditation bodies, helping the institution maintain its reputation as a premier institution for higher education.
Overall, the IQAC plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of quality consciousness and continuous improvement within educational institutions, ultimately contributing to their overall academic excellence and reputation.
