ABOUT IQAC

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 realization 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

Attaining scholarly excellence through continual improvement with robust monitoring by effective internal control systems and statutory compliance.

IQAC Objectives

• Develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the University.
• Promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
• Become a hub for disseminating ideas and educational innovations for breeding a culture for excellence in all units of the university.
• Set quality Benchmark  Standards for all units and evolve mechanisms for monitoring and ensuring performance in accordance with them.
• Evolve and implement strategies for self-evaluation to sensitize all functionaries to be accountable for students  and stakeholders satisfaction.
• Take steps for the periodic internal academic audit of the teaching-learning and research activities of all departments/faculties and institutes.
• Ensure in-service continuing education and training of all functionaries for enriching the intellectual capital and professional competence of the university.
• Collaborate with other academic institutions and agencies globally for improvement of quality and brand image of the university.

Function of IQAC

• Development and application of quality benchmark Standards.

• Identifying and finalizing parameters to access, monitor, analyze and  for various academic and administrative activities of the institution

• Facilitating creation of 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 of IQAC

• Ensure clarity and focus on institutional functioning towards quality enhancement

• Ensure internalization of the culture of quality in execution

• Ensure enhancement and coordination among various activities of the institution and institutionalize good practices

• Provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning

• Act as a dynamic system for quality changes in the university

Features of IQAC

Build an organized methodology of documentation and internal communication

The CVRU – IQAC ensures that every step done in the University for imbibes the spirit of efficiency and effectiveness and confirming the set benchmark standards. In order to do this, the CVRU – IQAC establishes procedures and modalities to collect information on all 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 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.

Commitment to widespread involvement of staff, Students and other stakeholders in the QA process. 

Critical self- evaluation and rigorous peer review of academic and administrative areas.

Methodical collection of information about service satisfaction and student experience, including external comparisons.

External Assessment of professional courses through accreditation and review including benchmarks. 

Multiple avenues for student and staff input to QA and improvement in the performance of Institutes, Faculties, Department, Schools, Services, academic bodies and student council.

Systematic use of stakeholder experiences to improve courses and curricula, and to plan development and training programs for staff. 

A focus on efficient management, planning and resource processes to achieve excellence and to ensure continuous improvement

University wide strategic goals linked to plans, priorities and review system.

Effective academic bodies to develop implement and oversee academic policies.

A regular cycle of reviews of all faculties and administrative service units.

Coordinated academic and administrative review processes.

A process for monitoring implementation of the recommendations of reviews through University administration.

Performance-based incentive for teaching and research.

Provision for funds to address areas of improvement.

Annual updating of faculty teaching and learning plans.

A performance management and development system for staff.

A commitment to judging outcomes and processes against the highest external standards and benchmarks

Formal links with many of the world’s leading universities, and national and international benchmarking of academic standards and outcomes.

National and international benchmarking of quality assurance processes.

External Quality Assurance

In order to ensure that high quality standard is maintained in the university, periodic assessment of quality shall be arranged by such external agencies, as NAAC or any other agency suggested by the Government of India from time to time.

Monitoring Mechanism

The IQAC and constituent institutions need to submit every year the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to BIHER. A functional University Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) are the Minimum Institutional Requirements (MIR) to volunteer for second, third or subsequent cycle’s accreditation. During the institutional visit the NBA/NACC/NIRF peer teams will interact with the IQACs to know the progress, functioning as well quality sustenance initiatives undertaken by them. The Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) may be the part of the Annual Report of the University.

(Source: UGC and NAAC Documents)