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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

The Cell extensively works towards improving and maintaining the quality of education, identifying and suggestive new ways of using teaching aids, developing suitable infrastructure and offering suggestions for the new self-finance courses. IQAC is an effective and efficient internal coordinating and monitoring mechanism in the college. The role of IQAC in maintaining quality standards in teaching, learning and evaluation becomes crucial.

Therefore, for ensuring the excellence in academics, the meeting of the committee is held on a regular basis. Post to the declaration of the university exams, the analysis of the results is done by each class teacher and the same is analysed by the Director and the Principal. Accordingly, the remedial classes and bridge courses are also conducted for the students for those subjects in which the marks secured are not so good.

The committee also takes decisions pertaining to internal marking criteria, regular classes, conduct of the Common Class Tests, Pre-University Exams, Internship Training and many more academics related aspects. Owing to the efforts undertaken by the committee, the academic environment of the college has been very conducive and the college has now gained a considerable reputation in the city as far as academic is concerned.

Every year IQAC devises a yearly Perspective Plan in the beginning of the academic year and also gives an account of the outcome achieved at the end of the academic year. Feedback from all the stakeholders and the recommendations of the IQAC are taken into consideration and innovations are incorporated in further perspective plans. Student feedback mechanism, self-appraisal by teachers, introduction of teachers training programmes, faculty improvement programmes, establishment of staff academy, encouragement to teachers for research are some of the measures taken for quality sustenance and enhancement as a strategy.

Objectives of IQAC at SPIPS

  • Ensure quality enhancement in all possible potential areas
  • Setting up quality benchmarks in academics and upgrading it as per need
  • Industrial-academia linkages
  • Promoting research fervour in the campus
  • Quality enhancement in Teaching-Learning
  • Reforms in Evaluation pattern
  • Promoting novel and innovative ideas
  • Involve all the stakeholders in decision-making process pertaining to academics

Functions of IQAC at SPIPS

  • Dedicated efforts to set quality benchmarks for various curricular, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities of the college.
  • Conducting regular meetings for proper implementation of policies.
  • Enabling environment that is conducive for the learners, thus facilitating effective teaching learning process.
  • Acquiring feedback responses from the stakeholders on institutional processes related quality.
  • Dissemination of information on various quality Parameters of Higher Education.
  • Documentation of the various programmes/activities, meeting minutes leading to quality improvement.
  • Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption of best practices.
  • Development and Maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining/enhancing the institutional quality.
  • Development of quality culture in the campus.
  • Engrossed in preparation of self-study report to be submitted to the NAAC.
  • Promote Research Culture in the Campus.
  • Develop Quality assurance, enhancement and sustenance strategies for students, teachers and alumni & monitor its functioning.
  • Coordinating with various departments to ensure adherence of quality norms.
  • Acting as bridge between Management and faculty members for practical applications of quality norms.

IQAC Members

S. No. Names of the Members Designation
1 Dr. Sr. Alice Thomas Principal, Chairperson
2 Rev. Fr. Simon Raj Director, Management Representative
3 Dr. Rajesh Vyas Director, Kasturba Gram Rural Institute, Indore
External Expert
4 Dr. C.P. Mathew Principal, School of Social Work, Indore
External Expert
5 Mr. Vikas Oberoi Industry Representative
External Expert
6 Dr. Unmekha Tare College Coordinator
Senior Teacher
7 Dr. Goldie Zaki IQAC Coordinator
8 Dr. Anubhuti Sharma Joint NAAC Coordinator
9 Dr. Ravi Vyas Controller of Examination, Faculty Representative
Senior Teacher
10 Prof. Rahat Ahmed HOD, Social Science
Senior Teacher
11 Dr. Shilpa Dhoble Librarian
12 Prof. Abhishek Dominic Administrative Staff
S. No. Names of the Members Designation
1 Dr. Sr. Alice Thomas Principal, Chairperson
2 Rev. Fr. Simon Raj Director
3 Dr. C. P. Mathew Principal, School of Social Work, Indore, Member
4 Capt. Jaison Thomas Chief Patron, Incisive Group
5 Dr. Anil Mirchandani Faculty Coordinator
6 Dr. Unmekha Tare College Coordinator
7 Dr. Goldie Zaki IQAC Coordinator
8 Dr. Stafard Anthony IQAC Joint Coordinator
9 All HODs
10 Dr. Shilpa Dhoble Librarian
11 Mr. Sahil Isidore Administrative Staff
12 Ms. Devakshi Kalani President, Flexituff International Ltd.
S. No. Names of the Members Designation
1 Dr. Sr. Alice Thomas Principal, Chairperson
2 Rev. Fr. Simon Raj Director
3 Rev. Dr. Fr. C. Michael John Governing Body Representative
4 Rev. Fr. Antonysamy Finance Committee Representative
5 Dr. C. P. Mathew Principal, School of Social Work, Indore, Member
6 Dr. Anil Mirchandani Faculty Coordinator
7 Dr. Goldie Zaki IQAC Coordinator
8 Dr. Stafard Anthony Joint Coordinator
9 Prof. Bhavana Sangamnerkar Joint Coordinator
10 Prof. Rahat Ahmed Member, Faculty Representative
11 Mr. Vikas Oberoi Parent Professors’ Association Representative
12 Dr. Shilpa Dhoble Librarian
13 Mr. Sahil Isidore Administrative Staff
14 Mr. Jatin Gera Alumni
15 Mr. Tanuj Dalal Alumni
16 Ms. Sakshi Raghuwanshi Senior Student
17 Mr. Sarvesh Raj Senior Student

IQAC Initiatives

Initiative No. Description
Initiative 1 Started professional course: MBA at postgraduate level.
Practical exams duly conducted complying with the New Education Policy.
Initiative 2 The number of research guides under Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya has increased in the Department of Commerce and Science.
Initiative 3 ERP-based digital collection of college fees (via e-care) initiated from the next academic year for a paperless office and E-Governance.
Initiative 4 Cross verification of syllabus completion as per lecture plan by HODs, with signing for confirmation.
Initiative 5 Guidelines have been issued pertaining to taking of Geo-tagged photographs for NAAC purpose
  • Geotagged photographs have to be taken only for all the committee and department programmes.
  • The programme in-charge or head of the department will send ONE geotagged photograph on SPIPS official group along with the Collage
  • The office staff/designated faculty would download the geotagged photograph rename it with the name of the programme and keep it in month- wise folder created for this purpose.
Initiative 6 Different Programme under New Education Policy 2020 commenced. As a part of it two programmes were conducted.
Initiative 7 Checking of Class Registers, Department Registers and Committee Registers on regular basis.
Continuation of Previous Initiatives
  • Cross-verification of answer sheets of internal exams for quality improvement.
  • Assignments prepared as PowerPoint presentations.
  • Improved quality of assignment viva.
Initiative No. Description
Initiative 1
  • Faculty spent quality time with students during online lectures.
  • Library access allowed to students with COVID protocols.
  • Practical exams conducted as per university and COVID protocols.
Initiative 2 Faculty members equipped themselves with techniques and measures that helped not only in making the class interesting but also in the formation of the students.
Initiative 3 Online Lectures made more interactive and engrossing through innovative lectures techniques that are as follows:-
  • Mode 1: Video Presentation
  • Mode 2: Example Sharing
  • Mode 3: Case Study
  • Mode 4: Review
Initiative 4
  • Formation of a Whatsapp Group whereby the teachers sent the details of the innovative lectures.
  • Submission of fortnight report by all the Head of the Department stating compliance of the initiative.
Initiative 5 Enhancement of quality of Assignment Viva was done.
  • Students created PowerPoint presentations for each subject.
  • Online viva conducted on schedule with internal and external examiners.
  • Grade sheets collected by IQAC after viva.
  • Principal randomly selected three students per class for panel viva (Director, Principal, IQAC, subject expert).
  • Viva conducted through video conferencing and in-person.
  • Panel verified the grades given by examiners.
Initiative 6
  • Cross-verification of internal exam answer sheets for quality improvement.
  • Faculty submitted answer sheets to IQAC.
  • Evaluation quality ensured by Principal and Director.
Initiative 7
  • IQAC conducted orientation session for faculty.
  • Talk by Dr. Eliza Anthony on protection against third wave of COVID-19 (Aarvind Hospital, Chennai).
Initiative 8 Faculty assessment process initiated by HODs, Principal, and Director to improve quality and performance.
Initiative 9 Two research projects carried out in collaboration with non-government agencies.
Initiative 10
  • Mock visit conducted by Sajimol Augustine M, former Principal, St. Theresa College, Kerala.
  • Two-day visit scheduled for detailed review.
  • Review of all criterion, department, and committee files.
  • Presentations by Principal, IQAC Coordinator, HODs, and Committee Conveners.
Initiative No. Description
Initiative 1 Implementation of Decennial Celebration Plan with the following IQAC-led activities:
  • Welcome cum Orientation Programme (Aagaz-2019)
  • Department-wise National Seminars and Conferences
  • SPIPS Fiesta and Management Fest
  • Donation of 75 sewing machines on Patron’s Day
  • Monthly Department-wise Meetings with Director and Principal
  • Monthly Departmental and Committee Activities
  • Inaugural Ceremonies for Departments and Clubs
  • Class-wise Monthly Personality Development & Social Activities
  • Inter-collegiate Debate Competitions
  • Tenth Annual Day on theme “My Country, My Pride”
Initiative 2 Reforms in Internal Exam system:
  • Monthly quizzes based on completed units
  • Two 1.5-hour exams conducted per day
  • Next paper distributed only after completion of the first
  • Three question sets: A, B, C
  • No multiple choice questions
  • Includes very short, short, and long answer type questions
  • Answer submissions via official email allowed in extreme cases
Initiative 3
  • Conduct of all internal exams (Common Class Tests, Pre-University) as per schedule
  • Syllabus completion ensured according to the Lecture Plan
Initiative 4 E-care system implemented with training for faculty and students:
  • Login credentials provided
  • Multiple training sessions held
  • Lesson planning and attendance automated
Initiative 5 Monitoring and management of book flow and academic series by Coordinator and Principal.
Initiative 6 Assignments structured as questions to support final exam preparation.
Initiative 7 Internship programs initiated for students.
Initiative 8 Ten vocational (value-based) training courses initiated:
  • Digital Marketing
  • Advanced Excel
  • PSC Competitive Exam Preparation
  • French Language
  • Bank PO and SSC Exam
  • Beauty and Wellness
  • Tally
  • HTML/XML/JavaScript Programming
  • Database & SQL
  • Yoga Certificate Course
Initiative 9 Four research projects undertaken with non-government agencies.
Initiative 10 Faculty orientation session by IQAC:
  • Two-day seminar with Mentor College (St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur)
  • Resource Persons: Dr. Davis George & Dr. Fr. Valan Arazu
  • Justice Kurien (former Supreme Court judge) addressed stakeholders on Tenth Annual Day
Initiative 11 External Academic and Administrative Audit conducted by Mentor College Authorities.
Initiative No. Description
Initiative 1 Faculty Enriching Faculty Programme institutionalized as a regular activity encouraged by IQAC.
Initiative 2 Post Graduate Course M.Com. introduced and operationalized.
Initiative 3 Systematic checking conducted:
  • Committee files
  • Library files
  • Departmental files
  • Lesson plans
Initiative 4 Improved and more user-friendly student database system implemented.
Initiative 5 Open house format meeting conducted by the Parents Professors Association with encouraging parent participation.
Initiative 6 Assignments given in the form of PowerPoint Presentations to enhance students' presentation skills and industry readiness.
Initiative 7 Biometric attendance machines installed in first-year classes on a trial basis.
Initiative 8 Senior, experienced faculty appointed as class teachers and mentors to guide students more effectively.
Initiative 9 Counselling and Tutorial Committee introduced a standardized format for monthly student counselling reports, submitted by class teachers.
Initiative 10 Three research projects initiated in collaboration with non-government agencies.
Initiative 11 Orientation sessions for faculty included:
  • Motivational session on Spiritual Quotient and Science by Dr. Stephen Jayard
  • Invited talk on NAAC by Dr. Thomas C. Mathew, Ex-Vice Chancellor, Christ University
Initiative 12 Model Class Committee formed to assess class teachers' performance based on student participation in all types of activities. Guidelines and evaluation chart provided.

IQAC Initiatives