IQAC – Rishi UBR Women's college

IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)

Providing Quality Education in a progressive and innovative learning environment is our primary motto. In order to match with our commitment towards quality, Internal Quality Assurance Cell had been constituted in November, 2020 under the chairmanship of Ms R Rajasree, secretary and Correspondent of Rishi UBR Women;s College. The primary objective behind the formation of Internal Quality Assurance Cell is to ensure continuous quality improvement and institutionalize various practices to enhance quality in academic and non-academic activities of the college.

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	Date, Time & Venue			October 16, 2020, 12.30 pm to 2 pm, Conference Room
	Members			Signatures of the Members Present			Members Absent
	Ms Rajasree, Secretary & Correspondent Mrs MadhaviLatha, Academic director Dr K Suguna, Principal Ms D Harini, HOD, Dept. of Commerce Ms N S L Praveena, HOD, Dept. of Business Management Ms R Sudha, HOD, Dept. Of Science Mr Krishna, Dept. of Commerce Ms B Meghna, Dept of Commerce Ms M Rama, Dept of Business Management Mr L K Reddy, Administrative Officer Ms Alekhya, Dept. of Linguistics Ms Nanda Kumari, Dept. of Business Management Ms Lateesh, Dept. of Science						–
	Agenda Points			1. Introductory remarks by Secretary & Correspondent, Rishi Group of Institutions 2. Formation of Internal Quality Assurance Cell 3. Appointment of Coordinator and members of the IQAC 4. To summarize the expected outcomes from IQAC 5. NAAC Accreditation for college
Agenda Item No.		Points Discussed	Resolution		Target Date	Responsibility		Action Taken
1		Secretary & correspondent stressed on the enhancement and improvement of quality for institutions. Reiterated the importance of quality parameters and stated that quality improvement is the only mantra. She stated that to go further on accomplishment of the stated Mission for the institutions, a formal arrangement to review the existing procedures and to advise new benchmarks is essential	To initiate a formal arrangement to enhance quality		–	—-		—
2		Suggestion to form IQAC cell to enhance the existing quality benchmarks of the academic and non-academic support systems Importance of quality and requirement of an institutional formal arrangement	Initiation of Internal Quality Assurance Cell		October 20, 2020	Management		Circular issued
3		IQAC Members to be from all the departments because the parameters required for different courses would be different Inclusion of administrative officer as IQAC is not just enhancing quality of academic infrastructure but also the other support systems The composition required referred from the guidelines by NAAC and discussed the inclusion of different stake holders to be considered	IQAC Chairperson: Ms Rajasree, Secretary & Correspondent, Rishi Group of Institutions IQAC Management Member: Mrs Madhavilatha, Academic Director, Rishi Group of Institutions IQAC Coordinator: Ms M Rama, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Business Management IQAC Members: 1. Proposed Industry Representative- Ms Kavitha Rajesh, Founder and CEO of Om Sai Paints 2. Ms N S L Praveena –HOD, Dept. of Business Management 3. Mrs D Harini- HOD, Dept. of Commerce 4. Mrs R Sudha- HOD, Dept. of Science 5. Mr L K Reddy, Senior Administrative Officer 6. Ms Anjali – Alumni Representative 7. Ms Anthima Agarwal- Student Representative from MBA 8. Ms Palak julka – student representative from B. Com 9. Ms Varshitha- Student representative from B.Sc		October 20, 2020	Management		Circular issued
4		The various expectations from the committee were discussed which would contribute to overall quality improvement of academic and non-academic parameters	Development and application of quality benchmarks b) Parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution; c) Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education Collection and analysis of feedback from all stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes; Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles		—	—-
5		NAAC accreditation would be useful to college A benchmark to be achieved by all higher educational institutions Accreditation process would enhance the quality parameters	To start the NAAC Accreditation process		By Oct, 2021	IQAC Cell		Initiated

Date, Time & Venue	November 11, 2020, 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm, Online Meeting
Members	Signatures of the Members Present	Members Absent
Ms Rajasree, Secretary & Correspondent Mrs MadhaviLatha, Academic director Dr K Suguna, Principal Ms D Harini, HOD, Dept. of Commerce Ms N S L Praveena, HOD, Dept. of Business Management Ms R Sudha, HOD, Dept. Of Science Mr Krishna, Dept. of Commerce Ms B Meghna, Dept of Commerce Mr L K Reddy, Administrative Officer Ms Alekhya, Dept. of Linguistics Ms Nanda Kumari, Dept. of Business Management Ms Lateesh, Dept. of Science Ms B Shivalaskhmi Ms M Rama, IQAC coordinator		Ms Lateesh Ms Nanda Kumari
Agenda Points	1. Identification of Industry Representative for IQAC 2. Identification Of Alumni member of IQAC 3. Online open Courses from Swayam Portal 4. Subscription to Online Libraries 5. Automation Of Library Operations 6. NIRF 7. Registration of Alumni Society 8. Initiation of NAAC Accreditation 9. Membership in Professional Bodies 10. Motivate faculty for FDPs 11. E Learning Room 12. Green Initiatives

Agenda Item No.	Points Discussed	Resolution	Target Date	Responsibility	Action Taken
1	The various industry representatives who have association with the college was discussed. Ms Kavitha Rajesh, Proprietor , Om Sai paints and Entrepreneur by herself was accepted by majority of the members to be approached for IQAC Industry representative	To contact Ms Kavitha Rajesh, Proprietor , Om Sai Paints to be a member of the college IQAC and get her acceptance	April 28, 2021	Ms N S L Praveena	To contact
2	Meritorious and active students from all streams of passed out students were discussed by taking inputs from Heads Of the Departments	To Contact Ms Anjali	Nov 25, 2020	Ms B Shivalakshmi	To contact
3	The importance of Online courses was discussed. The swayam MOOCs and the national coordinators for the courses on the platform. Convenience and benefits were discussed.	E Learning Cell to facilitate Inauguration and active working of Local Chapter of NPTEL	Jan 30, 2021	Ms B Meghna	To initiate the process
4	To facilitate anytime and anywhere access to resources, benefits, features and cost of online libraries subscription was discussed. J Gate and DelNet were discussed. Administrative Officer pointed out that AICTE Framework suggested NDLI.	E Learning Cell to initiate the process of subscription to DelNet and NDLI	March 10, 2021 for DelNet And April 8 for NDLI	Ms B Meghna; Ms Harini
5	The administrative Officer discussed the software requirements. It was discussed how quotations have to be invited and the most suitable one has to be selected	To purchase Library Automation Software	March 25, 2021	Mr L K Reddy
6	The importance of NIRF registration was briefed by IQAC Coordinator. The departments going for Ranking was discussed. The deadlines for registration was briefed. The various parameters required to upload for NIRF was given by SPOC. The various responsibilities for key indicators was assigned.	To register Department of Business Management for NIRF Ranking. Responsibilities assigned to the Head of The Department for timely upload of document.	December 24, 2020 for registration and Upload By Feb, 19, 2021	Ms M Rama , Spoc, NIRF and Ms N S L Praveena, HOD, Dept of Business Management
7	IQAC Coordinator discussed about formal registration of alumni Society and design of a form for registration so that the process can be formalized. All the members accepted and supported the same.	To register Alumni society	April 10, 2021	Ms N S L praveena, Coordinator , Alumni Club
8	The NAAC accreditation Initiation was discussed. The preliminary briefing was done by IQAC Coordinator. The responsibility of the criteria’s was to be taken by senior faculty members. Members expressed some guidance on initiation and documentation process	To initiate the accreditation Process. To conduct sessions the framework, key indicators and OBE	–
9	The advantages of membership in professional bodies was explained. The various benefits were discussed from various professional Bodies. HOD of Dept. of Science suggested Indian Science Congress for Science Faculty. Institutional membership benefits were discussed.	Professional Body Membership Cell to explore Institutional membership at HMA	June 10, 2021	Ms Harini, Coordinator, Professional Body Membership Cell
10	Participation In FDPs in various fields and areas and continuous learning was emphasized by Academic director. It was discussed with the members that pandemic should not be stopping our learning and it is imperative for all of us to go through Online FDPs	Faculty to attend Online FDPs	–	HODs	Circular issued by HODs
11	An E Learning Room to be arranged after taking up NPTEL local chapter. The learning material of the courses enrolled by students and faculty to be downloaded . Students should be able to watch the learning videos.	Setting up of E Learning Room	March 18, 2021	Ms B Meghna, E Learning Cell
12	To encourage dry waste recycling and e waste recycling, MOU under ITC WOW initiative was discussed. Single use plastic bottles, paper waste , e –waste can be covered.	To sign MOU Under WOW Initiative of ITC	Feb 27, 2021	Ms B Meghna

Date, Time & Venue	June 19, 2021, 4 pm to 5.30 pm, Online Meeting
Members	Signatures of the Members Present	Members Absent
Ms Rajasree, Secretary & Correspondent Mrs MadhaviLatha, Academic director Dr K Suguna, Principal Ms D Harini, HOD, Dept. of Commerce Ms N S L Praveena, HOD, Dept. of Business Management Ms R Sudha, HOD, Dept. Of Science Mr Krishna, Dept. of Commerce Ms B Meghna, Dept of Commerce Mr L K Reddy, Administrative Officer Ms Alekhya, Dept. of Linguistics Ms Nanda Kumari, Dept. of Business Management Ms Lateesh, Dept. of Science Ms B Shivalaskhmi Ms M Rama, IQAC coordinator		Ms Lateesh Ms Nanda Kumari
Agenda Points	1. Welcome Remarks 2. Introduction of our Esteemed Industry Representative 3. Review and progress of founding meeting agenda points held on Nov 11, 2020 4. To plan for the academic year 2021-22—Define goals and objectives to be achieved by the set goals 5. Set the action points for the first quarter of the academic year 2021-22 6. Issue of letter of Appreciation to faculty with significant contribution in various fields on September 5 7. Result Analysis of last academic year 8. Discussion on student Feedback on faculty

Agenda Item No.	Points Discussed	Resolution	Target Date	Responsibility	Action Taken
1	Welcome remarks was given by IQAC Coordinator	–	–	–	–
2	The Industry Representative Ms Kavitha Rajesh was Introduced.	–	–	–	–
3	Review of Agenda points of Nov 11, 2020 meeting	All action Points reviewed and completed.
4	The goals for 2020-21 Academic Year was discussed. The areas of focus were discussed. The objectives to be achieved for the next academic year and the plan was finalized. Points like MOU for extension activities, improvise NPTEL registration and improve usage of digital libraries, industry collaborations, teaching learning resources, modification in feedback form, improvement in career guidance, grievance redressal.	Ø To encourage students to NDLI and Delnet resources Ø To strive for MOU with red Cross Society Ø To conduct FDPs on Qualitative and Participative Teaching and CO-PO Ø To purchase Anti Plagiarism software Ø To improve NPTEL registration Ø To develop Media Room Ø To develop Programs for teaching and non teaching staff Ø To improvise usage of ICT enabled learning Resources Ø Automation of Academic activities. Ø To analyse the grievance redressal complaints and improvise redressal mechanism Ø To initiate internal audit Ø To improve extension activities, career guidance programs, promote entrepreneurs Ø To encourage faculty for FDPs and research writing Ø Green Initiatives Ø To Conduct Conferences on Quality aspects and IPR/Entrepreneurship	Spread across the academic year	Responsibilities assigned
5	The first quarter action points were discussed and set.	Ø Encourage students to use NDLI and NDigital National Online Libraries- Submission of article reviews by students Ø MOU with Red Cross Society Ø Improve faculty and student registration to NPTEL courses Ø FDPs on Qualitative and participative teaching and CO –PO Ø Purchase of Anti Plagiarism Software Ø Development of Media Room	JULY 7, 2021 July 9, 2021 July 26,2021 July 30, 2021 Aug 5, 2021 Aug 9, 2021	Ms B Meghna, E Learning Cell Ms M Rama,Primary Health Center Ms Meghna.B, With E Learning Cell Dr K Suguna,R & D Cell Dr K suguna, R & D Cell Ms N S L Praveena, Alumni and Learning Management System cell
6	The teachers with exemplary performance in various fields should be recognized. The members discussed on various points to be considered . The suggestions given were certification courses, paper publications, feedback, result of students, other contributions.	Certificate of Appreciation to be issued for the following 1. successful completion of NPTEL Courses 2. Publication of papers in Internantional/national Journals 3. Presentation of papers in International Conferences 4. Any other achievements 5. Any extra contributions to the department		HODs	Circular Issued
7	The results were analyzed and discussed. The MBA program results were good. The degree overall results were good. Few students had got less marks in first attempt. The members suggested for remedial classes. The planning was done .	Remedial classes for degree students and revision classes		HODs	Circular for remedial classes issued
8	The feedback of students on faculty was analyzed and discussed. The feedback was satisfactory.	–	–	–	–