Sheth C.D.Barfiwala College Of Commerce

Introduction

In pursuance of its action plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality upgradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC), Bengaluru proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous
process, the IQAC will become a vital part of the institution’s quality assurance system and work towards ensuring 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 its institution. The establishment of the IQAC is the first step towards institutionalization
and internalization of quality enhancement initiatives. Its success depends on its sense of belongingness and participation in all the activities of the institution.

IQAC Vision

To promote quality culture as the prime concern of Higher Education Institutions through institutionalizing and internalizing all the quality-enhancing and sustaining initiatives taken with  internal and external support.

Objective

The primary aim of IQAC is

• (a) To develop a mechanism to promote conscious, consistent and catalytic action plans to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
• (b) To promote institutional quality enhancement and sustenance through the internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of the best practices.

Strategies

IQAC shall evolve a mechanism and procedures for

• (a) Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial units;
• (b) Adoption of relevant and quality academic and research programmes;
• (c) Ensuring equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of the society;
• (d) Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
• (e) Ensuring credible assessment and evaluation processes;
• (f) Ensuring the proper allocation, adequacy and maintenance of support structure and services;
• (g) Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad