Quality Assurance through NAAC Accreditation Process

By Prof. Dr. E.S.M. Suresh. | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai.

Learners enrolled: 1007

Education is a basic ingredient for achieving full human potential. The world is undergoing rapid changes in the Knowledge landscape. As per National Education Policy 2020, a good Educational Institution is one in which every student feels welcomed and cared for, where a safe and stimulating learning environment exists, where a wide range of learning experiences are offered, and where good physical infrastructure and appropriate resources conducive to learning are available to all students. Attaining these qualities must be the goal of every educational institution.

Assessment and Accreditation as an external Quality Assurance Mechanism for Higher Education has emerged as the most widely accepted and adopted methodology throughout the world. Accreditation practices fall into two distinct categories.

i)Country-Specific practices (Pertains mainly to the leaders in the quality movement)
ii)Region-Specific Efforts (Collective efforts for extending the quality movement to other countries).

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) was established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1994 as an Autonomous Institution. The philosophy of NAAC is based on objective and continuous improvement rather than being punitive or judgmental, so that all institutions of higher learning are empowered to maximize their resources, opportunities and capabilities.

This course is designed as 40 hrs with eight modules covering 7 criteria and introductory module for Eight Weeks Duration. At the end of the course, the participants will be able

i)To appreciate the importance of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.
ii)To explain the Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework for Higher Educational Institutions
iii)To discuss Institutional Information for Quality Assessment and the establishment of IQAC.
iv)To explain seven criteria, key Indicators, Distribution of weightage and Philosophy involved.
v)To prepare self-study Reports, student satisfaction Survey, Data verification and Validation and to face Peer Team visit with Comprehensive supporting documents.

The Course is designed in such way that the participants will get necessary inputs for acquiring NAAC Accreditation for their Institution.

There will be varieties of learning experiences through Lectures, Demonstration, and Discussions from Leading Experts working in various reputed Institutions, which have got the NAAC Accreditation.

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :	Teacher Education
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Continuing Education
Start Date :	29 Jul 2022
End Date :	30 Sep 2022
Enrollment Ends :	15 Sep 2022
Exam Date :	13 Nov 2022 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

Contact NC Support

Email id | swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in

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Course layout

Week 1: Module 1 Introduction to Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Introduction to Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, Revised Assessment and Accreditation Frame Work of NAAC. Annual Quality Assurance Report

Week 2: Module2 Curricular Aspects

Criteria I for UG/PG, Qualitative and Quantitative Metrics, Curricular Aspects- Design and Development, CDIO, Concept Mapping, key Indicators and Weightage, case Studies of Institutions

Week3: Module 3 Teaching & Learning, Evaluation.

Criteria II- Teaching - Learning and Evaluation, T&L Methods, Diversity, Pos/PSO’s/CO’s and their Attainment, key Indicators and Weightage case studies of Institutions

Week 4: Module 4 Research, Consultancy, and Extensions.

Criteria III- Research, Innovation and Extension, Resource Mobilization for Research, Innovation Ecosystems, Research Publications and Awards, Extension Activities and Collaborations, key Indicators and Weightage Case Studies of Institutions

Week 5: Module 5 Infrastructure and Learning Resources.

Criteria IV – Infrastructure and Learning Resources, Physical Infrastructure, Support facilities, Role of the Web site, key Indicators and Weightage, case studies of Institutions

Week 6: Module 6 Student Support and Progression.

Criteria V Student Support & Progression, Capacity building skill enhancement, Student progression, Placement, Alumni Engagement key Indicators and Weightage, case studies of Institutions

Week 7: Module 7 Governance, Leadership, and Management.

Criteria VI Governance, Leadership and Management, Institutional Vision, Mission, Strategic Planning and Development, Faculty Empowerment, Internal Quality Assurance System, key Indicators and Weightage, case studies of Institutions

Week 8: Module 8 Institutional Values & Best Practices.

Criteria VII Institutional Values and Best Practices, Social Responsibilities, Gender Sensitization, Environmental Consciousness and sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics

Books and references

[1]. Manuals, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Updated on 03 August 2020. Available at:http://naac.gov.in/resources/publications/manuals

[2]. AQAR Guidelines, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Updated on 06 November 2020. Available at:http://naac.gov.in/info-for-institutions/2-uncategorised/68-guidelines

[3]. Steps for Filling and Submission of AQAR, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Updated on 07 October 2020. Available at:http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/AQAR_ONLINE/Process---of-AQAR-_16-02-2020.pdf

[4]. Trend Analysis of Accredited Institution (Based on Revised Accreditation Framework), National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Updated on 27 November 2020. Available at:http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/Publication/Trend%20Analysis.cdr%20PDF%20New.pdf

[5]. NAAC Process Video Tutorial, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/2-uncategorised/80-naac-process-video-tutorilas

[6]. Curricular Aspects - Case Presentations, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Best%20Practises%20in%20Curricular%20Aspects.pdf

[7]. Community Engagement – Case Presentation, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Best%20Practise%20in%20Community%20Engagement.pdf

[8]. Evaluation of Students - Case Presentations, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Evaluation%20of%20Students%20-%20Case%20Presentations.pdf

[9]. Best Practices Benchmarking in Higher Education for Quality Enhancement, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at: http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Best%20Practise%20in%20Higher%20Education.pdf

[10]. Best Practices in Higher Educationfor Quality Management, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Best%20Practise%20in%20Quality%20Management%20in%20Higher%20Education.pdf

[11]. Best Practices Internal Quality Assurance Cell Activities, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Best%20Practises%20Internal%20Quality%20Assurance%20Cell%20Activities.pdf

[12]. Best Practices in Library and Information Services A Case Presentation, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/index.php/resources#practices

[13]. Student Feedback and Participation – Case presentation, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Student%20Feedback%20and%20Participation.pdf

[14]. Students Participation in Quality Enhancement, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at: http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Students%20Participation%20in%20Quality%20Enhancement.pdf

[15]. Best Practices in Teacher Education, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/docs/Best%20Practices/Best%20Practices%20in%20Teacher%20Education.pdf

[16]. Management Practices – Case Presentations, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Available at:http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/Publication/books/Best_Practices_Managemen_Final_for_PDF_File.pdf

Instructor bio

Prof. Dr. E.S.M. Suresh.

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai.

He is working as Professor and Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, India (MOE, Govt. of India). He has more than 30 years of experience in Teaching and Research. He is conducting Faculty Development Programs for Polytechnic and Engineering College Teachers. His areas of interests include GIS Applications, Urban Planning, Disaster Management, Instructional Design and Delivery Systems, Educational Video Production, Strategic Planning and Institutional Development, Outcome based Education and Accreditation. He has conducted more than 300 training programs for Polytechnic college faculty and more than 150 training programs for Engineering College faculty. He has more than 85 Publications and developed nearly 90 Video Programs. He has conducted about 20 International Training Programs. His trainees spread over more than 50 countries. He is guiding Ph.D Scholars in the area of Engineering Education and Civil Engineering. (7 got Awarded and 6 more are working under his guideship). He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India) and Member of American Society of Engineering Education, Indian Society of Technical Education, Indian Society for Remote Sensing. He is an Expert Member/chairman of National Board of Accreditation and visited several Institutions for Accreditation. Recently he has been honoured as Distinguished Visiting Professor by Université des Mascareignes, Mauritius He has visited the countries viz. USA, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Mauritius for academic excellence.

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