Internal
Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of D.A.V. (P.G) College, Dehradun
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 realization 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 purpose, during the post-accreditation period, it will
channelize all efforts and measures of the institution towards promoting its
holistic academic excellence. This Cell was established in 2005 after the first
accreditation of the college in 2004 with grade B+.
It was realized that 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 system in the institution. It will be a
facilitative and participative voluntary system 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.
Objectives
of IQAC
•To develop a system for
conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and
administrative performance of this temple of higher learning.
•To promote measures for
institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization
of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
Strategies
of IQAC
a)
Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic,
administrative and financial tasks;
b)
The relevance and quality of academic and research programmes;
c)
Equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections
of society;
d)
Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
e)
The credibility of evaluation procedures;
f)
Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and proper allocation of support structure
and services;
g)
Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India
and
abroad.
Functions
of IQAC:
a)
Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various
academic and administrative activities of the institution;
b)
Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality
education and faculty maturation to adopt the required knowledge and technology
for participatory teaching and learning process;
c)
Arrangement for feedback response from students, parents and other stakeholders
on quality-related institutional processes;
d)
Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education;
e)
Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality
related themes and promotion of quality circles;
f)
Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality
improvement;
g)
Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related
activities, including adoption and dissemination of best practices;
h)
Development and
maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of
maintaining /enhancing the institutional quality;
i)
Development
of Quality Culture in the institution;
j)
Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and
parameters of NAAC, to be submitted to NAAC.
Significant
achievements of IQAC during recent years:
The IQAC of D.A.V. (P.G.) College has commendably functioned as an
invaluable support system of the college. It has successfully tackled all major
issues and initiated landmark measures to gear the institution to become the
most coveted academic hub of the State Government as well as educands from all
over Uttarakhand and northern India. Some of these initiatives are outlined
below:
• Successful
implementation of CBCS system at the UG Level.
• Facilitation of
E-mentoring at P.G level by providing quality internet connections to the
departments.
• Self- appraisal of
teacher and students’ feedbacks were obtained for analysis and desirable
modifications in teaching method. (Informally)
• New reference books
selected and procured by the P.G. Departments and the library according to the
changes in syllabus (PG level) as suggested by the I.Q.A.C
• Increased number of
teachers and students encouraged to opt for quality research projects and
research supervision.
• Career advancement of
44 faculty members in the college from various depts.
• Continuous enhancement and
maintenance of infrastructural facilities in College, such as staff room,
building class rooms, washrooms, ramps etc.
• Expanding facilities
for students from weaker sections and physically challenged students.
• Promotion of Gender
awareness and sensitization through a special cell.
• Wider participation and
commendable performance of the college teams in various sports events at the
university / state/ National levels etc. More incentives like cash prizes and
facilities by the college to outstanding sportspersons on the recommendation of
the I.Q.A.C.
• An E- Learning Centre
has been set up in the Reference Section of the
Central Library.
• The college campus is
now ‘Wi- Fi’ enabled.
• Exemplifying its
commitment to clean and green energy drive, the college has installed SOLAR
ELECTRIC PANELS on a large scale.
• In 2016-17, the college
started the practice of recycling of waste paper in collaboration with a
cooperative society.
• DAV (PG) College has
been selected for Rain Water Harvesting by the UK Govt.
• Installation of an
Earthquake Warning Signal System by a team from IIT, Roorkee.
• There are 24 CC TV
Cameras all over the campus with 4 DVRs of high capacity.
• The campus has been
beautified with green plants and benches.
• A large number of quality
initiatives have been taken to improve the speed and efficiency of
administrative processes, on the infrastructural front as well as for Campus
Beautification and Go Green Drive,
• A total of 13 national
level seminars/ conferences have been organized by the institution on inter
disciplinary topics over the last 5 years.
• The IQAC conducted 10
one day workshops with a view to enhance quality in different areas of the
functioning of the college over the last 5 years, including academics and
research.
• The Deptt. of
Professional Courses also brings out a bi-annual newsletter.
• The Prospectus of the
college has been revised and restructured to provide maximum clarity with
respect to the CBCS. Banners displaying CBCS related information have been put
up at all prominent places within the college.
Composition
of IQAC(2017-18 & 2018-19 )
1. Dr. Ajay
Saksena, Chairman
2. Dr. B.B.
Raizada, Management Representative, IQAC
3. Dr. P.K. Sharma,
Coordinator, IQAC
4. Dr. H.B.S.
Randhawa, Chief Advisor, IQAC
5. Dr. Shikha
Nagalia, Convener, IQAC
6. Dr. Monisha
Saxena, Co-convener, IQAC
7. Dr. Peeyush
Mishra, Member, IQAC (Science Faculty)
8. Dr. Amita
Raizada, Member, IQAC (Science Faculty)
9. Dr.Archana Pal,
Member, IQAC (Arts Faculty)
10. Dr. Onima Sharma,
Member, IQAC (Arts Faculty)
11. Dr. Nisha
Walia, Member, IQAC (Arts Faculty)
12. Dr. Rupali
Behl, Member, IQAC (Teacher Education)
13. Dr. Vivek Tyagi,
Member, IQAC (Law Faculty)
14. Mr. S.C Srivastava,
Office Superintendent
15. Mr. Sanjay Saxena,
Establishment Section
16. Prof. Balvinder
Arora, Former Convener, IQAC, GNDU, External expert on Quality Management.
17. Mr. Arun Naithani,
Industrialist, External expert on Quality Management.
Student
Representatives:
1. P.P.
Silori, M.A. English, Third Semester
2.
Rahul Prakash, M.A. Economics, Third Semster
3.
Vandana Dangwal, M.A. Economics, Third Semster
4.
Jitendra Bisht, President, Students’ Union
5.
Shurveer Chauhan, General Secretary, Students’ Union
MEETINGS
OF IQAC (last 5 years) FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF ITS OBJECTIVES:
SESSION
2011-2012
1.
January, 20, 2012
SESSION
2014-15
1.
December, 9, 2014
2.
January, 29, 2015
SESSION
2015-16
1.
July, 22, 2015
2.
August, 26, 2015
3.
October, 27, 2015
4.
December, 4, 2015
5.
December, 13, 2015
6.
February, 25, 2016
SESSION
2016-17
1. August,
12, 2016: Meeting of reconstituted IQAC for chalking out a plan of action for
the current academic session.
2. October,
8, 2016: For the preparation of AQAR of the preceding years.
3. February,
3, 2017: For looking at the academic progress attained so far.( Mid- term
review)
SESSION 2017-18
1. 19 July, 2017
2. 22 September, 2017
3. 2 November , 2017
4. 4 December , 2017
5. 16 March, 2018
6. 8 May, 2018
7. 23 May, 2018
SESSION 2018-19
1. 24 September , 2018
2. 27 September , 2018
3. 9 October , 2018
4. 16 October, 2018
5. 22 November , 2018
6. 28 November , 2018
7. 29 November , 2018
8. 30 November, 2018
9. 8 December , 2018
10. 12 December , 2018
11. 29 December , 2018
12. 2 January , 2019
13. 9 March , 2019
SEMINARS/
WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED BY IQAC IN THE COLLEGE : (2015
Onwards)
SEMINARS
February, 4, 2015
‘Issues and Challenges of
Higher Education’
July, 29, 2015
‘Advantages and
Disadvantages of RUSA with regard to Aided Colleges’
December, 22, 2015
‘Issues and Challenges of
Higher Education- Feedback and Follow-up’
WORKSHOPS
August, 29, 2015
‘Issues related to API
System’
November,6, 2015
‘Methodology with respect
to Submission of Minor Research Projects’
December, 23,
2015
‘Ways of Implementation
of the CBCS System at the Under Graduate (UG) level’
January, 20,
2016
‘Workshop on Enhancement
of Quality in Research Activities’
Session
2015-2016
Name
of Workshop by IQAC
Suggestions
for Quality Enhancement in College Feedback and Follow up
Date
:
4.3.2016
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
108
Session
2016-2017
Name
of Workshop by IQAC
Quality
Enhancement in Research Activities
Date
10.8.2016
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
98
Year
2017
Name
of initiative by IQAC
Suggestions
on Students and Teachers’ Feedback towards Quality Enhancement in Academics and
Administration
Date
15.2.2017
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
101
Year
2016
Name
of workshop by IQAC
C.B.C.S.
Workshop for students at UG level
Date
21.11.2016
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
121
Session
2017-2018
Name
of quality initiative by IQAC
Monitoring
Quality in Research Activities
Date
28.11.2017
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
95
Name
of quality initiative by IQAC
C.B.C.S.
Workshop at UG level for students
Date
9.12.2017
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
118
Name
of quality initiative by IQAC
Online
uploading of marks by IT Section
Date
11.12.2017
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
120
Name
of quality initiative by IQAC
Environmental
Awareness among Teachers and Students
Date
5.6.2018
Duration
One
day workshop
Number
of participants
112
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
ATTENDED BY IQAC OFFICE BEARERS AS RESOURCE PERSONS/ PAPER PRESENTERS ON
RELATED THEMES: (2014
Onwards)
Dr.
H.S. RANDHAWA
1.
May 13, 2014
‘Enhancing Research
Culture in Institutions of Higher Education’ at SGRR PG College,Dehradun
Title of the Paper
presented:
‘Ways and Techniques of
doing research in Social Sciences’
2.
November 11, 2014
‘Role of Distance
Education in Expansion of Higher Education in Uttarakhand’ at IGNOU Regional
Centre, Dehradun
3.
October 9-10, 2015
NAAC Sponsored National
Seminar on ‘Role of IQAC in enhancing the quality of Teaching; Learning and
Evaluation Process’ at SGRR PG College, Dehradun
Title of the Paper
presented:
‘Institutionalization of
quality benchmarking through effective teaching-learning techniques’
Dr.
Shikha Nagalia
1.
March 2-8, 2016
UGC Sponsored short term
course on ‘Gender Sensitization and Diversity Management’ at Guru Nanak Dev
University, Amritsar.
Dr.
Archana Pal
1.
January 24, 2017- February 6, 2017
ICSSR Sponsored ‘Capacity
Building Program for Social Science Faculty Members on Research Methodology’ at
Doon University, Dehradun.
Dr. Amita Raizada
1.
February 22 2019 To February 27, 2019
UGC Sponsored short term
course on ‘MOOCs e-Content Development & Open Education Resources ’ at Guru
Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
