Functions and Roles of IQAC
Planning and Policy Formulation
- IQAC plays a vital role in formulating policies and planning for the continuous enhancement of quality in academic, administrative, and extracurricular activities.
- It helps in preparing strategic plans and roadmaps that guide the institution in its academic endeavors and overall development.
Internal and External Audits
- It ensures that both internal audits and external assessments are conducted regularly. The external audits could be in the form of reviews by accreditation bodies (e.g., NAAC in India), while internal audits help maintain a high level of institutional integrity and transparency.
- Facilitates the review of academic processes, teaching methodologies, and outcomes based on data collected from stakeholders like students, faculty, and employers.
Data Collection, Analysis, and Feedback
- One of the significant roles of IQAC is to collect, analyze, and maintain data related to academic performance, student satisfaction, teaching methodologies, and infrastructure utilization.
- Regular feedback mechanisms are established through surveys, suggestion boxes, and focus groups to evaluate various aspects of the educational process, allowing the institution to identify areas of improvement.
Promoting a Quality Culture
- IQAC is responsible for creating and nurturing a quality-centric academic culture that encourages continuous self-assessment, peer review, and innovation in teaching and learning practices.
- It fosters professional development among faculty by organizing workshops, seminars, and training programs on quality assurance practices.
Improvement in Curriculum Design and Development
- IQAC supports the creation and revision of curricula to meet the evolving needs of students, industries, and research advancements.
- The cell works closely with faculty, academic committees, and external experts to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and of high quality.
Collaborations and Partnerships
- IQAC works to establish partnerships with other institutions, industries, and organizations to promote research, exchange programs, and joint academic projects that contribute to the institution’s academic quality.
- Collaborations can also include associations with international universities to bring global best practices into local education systems
Teacher and Student Performance Evaluation
- The IQAC is also tasked with monitoring teacher performance through regular evaluations and fostering student-centered learning outcomes.
- It ensures that faculty members are regularly assessed and provided with the support necessary for their professional development
Resource Optimization
- It aims at optimizing the use of institutional resources like library facilities, laboratories, classrooms, and technology to improve the overall quality of education and infrastructure.
- IQAC may also help in securing funding for infrastructural improvements and development projects.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintaining detailed documentation of the quality processes, actions taken for improvements, and records of feedback is another key role of IQAC.
- The reports prepared by IQAC are submitted to various accrediting agencies and external stakeholders, contributing to institutional transparency and accountability.
Accreditation and Ranking
- IQAC helps in the preparation for national and international accreditation processes by ensuring that quality standards are met in all areas of the institution's functioning.
- It also supports institutions in improving their rankings by encouraging initiatives that raise the institution's academic standards and global reputation.
