A. N. College, Patna

In pursuance of its Action Plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up-gradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of the institution's system and work towards realisation of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions. For this, during the post-accreditation period, it will channelize all efforts and measures of the institution towards promoting its holistic academic excellence.

The guidelines provided in the following pages will guide and facilitate the institution in the creation and operation of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The work of the IQAC is the first step towards internalization and institutionalization of quality enhancement initiatives. Its success depends upon the sense of belongingness and participation it can inculcate in all the constituents of the institution. It will not be yet another hierarchical structure or a record-keeping exercise in the institution. It will be a facilitative and participative voluntary system/ unit/ organ of the institution. It has the potential to become a vehicle for ushering in quality enhancement by working out planned interventionist strategies to remove deficiencies and enhance quality like the "Quality Circles" in industries.

IQAC POLICY GUIDELINES

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Policy document is prepared to make all faculty members working at SPACES DEGREE COLLEGE aware of the rules and regulations of the institute. The policy has been effective since June 2017. It is expected that faculty members strictly adhere to the rules and regulations outlined in this document. The Management reserves the right to change/modify the policy as and when necessary and apply their discretion in specific cases.

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VISION OF IQAC

To ensure a quality culture as the prime concern of the institution through the institutionalization and internationalization of all initiatives taken with internal and external support.

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MISSION OF IQAC

To develop a conscious, consistent, and catalytic system to improve academic and administrative performance.
To foster global competencies to enhance the value system among students.
To channelize and systematize the best practices and measures of the institution towards excellence.

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IQAC Quality Policy

To develop a conscious, consistent, and catalytic system to improve academic and administrative performance.
To foster global competencies to enhance the value system among students.
To channelize and systematize the best practices and measures of the institution towards excellence.

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Objectives

To develop a quality system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic programmed action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.

To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through the internalization of a quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.

Basic principles of the Quality Policy of the institution include a holistic approach, benchmarking, methodologies for accountability, self-assessment, evaluation by students, continuous efforts to improve the quality of academic, administrative, and supporting staff, optimal utilization of resources, and efforts for continuous improvement.

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IQAC committee

The quality policy and program shall be implemented through IQAC Committees. IQAC has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Principal with heads of departments, administrative members, experienced faculty, a few distinguished educationalists, and stakeholders. The membership of such nominated members shall be for a period of two years. The IQAC should meet at least twice a year. The agenda, minutes, and Action Taken Reports are documented periodically.

The roles/duties of main stakeholders such as students, alumni, faculty, and college management are indicative in nature, as given below:

• Role of Students

  Students are required to abide by norms, rules, guidelines related to discipline, punctuality, and regularity. They have to meet the benchmarks to maintain good attendance, results, and develop required presentation skills. Students to provide their feedback to remove any deficiencies in the course curriculum and teaching-learning process.
  
  

• Role of Alumni

  Alumni should maintain good communication with faculty and the institution by providing market feedback, technology trends, and job opportunities. They will maintain the goodwill of the college.
  
  

• Role of Faculty

  Faculty should maintain discipline according to the institution's rules and guidelines. Faculty should ensure quality teaching and learning processes.
  
  

• Role of Management

  Embed quality as an important component of the vision/mission of the institution. Faculty is encouraged to attend national and international conferences and workshops to update their knowledge and skills. Faculty is supported financially to go for higher studies and research. Set up necessary empowered committees for maintaining/assuring the highest levels of quality of Teaching, Infrastructure, etc. Provide support in terms of infrastructure, manpower, and financial support.
  
  

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Mechanism of Quality Assurance (QA)

Ensuring timely, efficient, and progressive performance of academic, administrative, and financial tasks. Relevant and quality academic/research programs. Equitable access to and affordability of academic programs for various sections of society. Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning. The credibility of the assessment and evaluation process. Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance, and proper allocation of support structures and services. Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad. The policy shall apply to all faculties, departments, administrative and support staff at the institution through: (i) Internal quality assurance mechanism – continuous (ii) External quality assurance mechanisms – periodic Regular internal audits will be conducted to ensure that the Quality Policy is implemented.

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Amendments/Review

This policy shall be reviewed periodically and may be amended as and when required to retain its contemporary relevance. Any member of the institution, including students, may submit any proposal for improvement of this policy to the IQAC. The proposed changes shall be reviewed by the IQAC and, if found suitable, shall be forwarded to the higher authorities for consideration.