Director's Message
Message
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of AKS university is a crucial entity that oversees and ensures
the quality of education, research, and administrative processes within the institution. Here’s a
comprehensive overview of its functions and responsibilities :
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- Formulation and Implementation of Quality Policies: The IQAC is responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing policies and procedures related to quality assurance in all aspects of the university's functioning.
- Quality Monitoring and Evaluation: It establishes mechanisms for continuous monitoring and evaluation of academic programs, teaching-learning processes, research activities, and administrative functions to ensure compliance with quality standards and benchmarks.
- Accreditation Preparation: The IQAC plays a pivotal role in preparing the university for accreditation by external agencies, ensuring adherence to accreditation criteria, and coordinating the preparation of self-assessment reports.
- Data Collection and Analysis: It collects, analyzes, and interprets data on various parameters such as student performance, faculty credentials, infrastructure, and feedback mechanisms to identify areas for improvement and facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
- Internal Audits and Reviews: The IQAC conducts periodic internal audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness of quality assurance measures, identify gaps or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Benchmarking and Best Practices: It benchmarks the university's performance against national and international standards and promotes the adoption of best practices to enhance the quality of education and research.
- Faculty and Staff Development: The IQAC organizes faculty development programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance the pedagogical and research skills of faculty members and staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
- Student Feedback Mechanisms: It establishes mechanisms for collecting feedback from students on various aspects of their educational experience, including teaching quality, infrastructure, and support services, and ensures that appropriate actions are taken based on the feedback received.
- Stakeholder Engagement: The IQAC engages with internal stakeholders such as students, faculty, and staff, as well as external stakeholders including alumni, employers, and industry partners, to solicit their input, address their concerns, and foster collaboration in quality enhancement initiatives.
- Documentation and Reporting: It maintains comprehensive documentation of quality assurance activities, outcomes, and recommendations, and prepares reports for internal review, accreditation purposes, and external stakeholders.
