Introduction

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 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.

Composition

IQAC Committee members of Nirmala College are:

Dr. Sr. Jyoti         Chairperson

Dr. Emma Rani Co-ordinator

Dr. Rashmimala Sahu Member

Dr. Jyoti Prasad         Member

Dr. Debjani Roy Member

Dr. Indu Kumari Member

Dr. Afrinul H. Khan Member

Sr. Shobha Beck Member

Dr. Sreerupa Roy         Member

IQAC Nirmala College: Institutional Functioning

·     IQAC of the College is a vibrant and robust body which is continuously striving for academic and administrative growth of the institution.

·     IQAC has been playing a decisive role in designing and maintaining quality assurance within academic systems.

·     IQAC monitors the proper implementation and analysis of overall academic and administrative performance of the college activities.

·     IQAC supports the teaching and learning goals articulated in the institution’s strategic plans and policies.

·     IQAC ensures maximum utilisation of infrastructure facilities and the available ICT resources.

·     IQAC conducts Internal Academic Audit twice a year for a comprehensive review of the performance of the students and faculty.

·     IQAC ensures the proper implementation of Academic Calendar.

·     Regular meetings of the IQAC are held with the Principal, Stakeholders and non-teaching staff to discuss various measures related to quality enhancement in which the recommendations are discussed and analysed for further quality improvement.

·     IQAC reviews the feedback received from Parent-Teacher Meetings.

·     IQAC is proactive in organizing Faculty Enrichment Programme twice a year for the Teaching/ Non-Teaching staff to promote professional growth & development.

·     IQAC takes the lead in organizing seminars, career counselling/ guidance programs, special lectures and workshops at different levels on quality related themes.

·     IQAC has played an important role in implementing the NAAC Peer Team recommendation.

·     IQAC prepares the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) based on the quality parameters/ assessment criteria developed by NAAC and submits it every year.

·     IQAC has been acting as a nodal agency of the institution for co-ordinating quality related activities, adopting innovative best practices, promoting quality culture/quality sustenance and monitoring the overall development of the institution.