One Day NAAC sponsored National Level Workshop on the theme “AQAR Writing & Submission in the light of new NAAC guidelines” was organized by IQAC on 30th March, 2019 at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science, New Panvel, in which 48 delegates participated.
Dr. Jessy Pius, IQAC Coordinator, Ruia College, conducting a session on Best Practices followed in her college
Discussion round with Dr. Jessy Pius
Mr. B. S. Ponmudiraj, Deputy Advisor, NAAC, Bengaluru conducting a session on NAAC Process
Mr. B. S. Ponmudiraj explaining the process of AQAR Online submission
Discussion round with Mr. B. S. Ponmudiraj
The Workshop provided a platform for discussion on AQAR writing in the light of New NAAC Guidelines. Session I was addressed by Dr. Jessy Pious, IQAC Coordinator, Ramnarain Ruia College in which Criterion 7 was discussed at length with a focus on how to develop & sustain best practices in institutions. With regards to institutional distinctiveness it was shared that every institution should evolve practices that it would like to be recognized for which makes it ‘distinct’, or, one of its kinds. Such attributes must be reflected in all its activities.
Session II was addressed by Mr. B. S. Ponmudiraj, Deputy Advisor, NAAC, Bengaluru in which Guidelines for Submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) by Accredited Institutions as per the Revised Accreditation Framework in November, 2017 was discussed at length. It was shared that institutions Accredited by NAAC need to submit AQAR online.
Dr. S. T. Gadade, Secretary, Janardhan Bhagat Shikhshan Prasarak Sanstha, Panvel & Principal, Ramsheth Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Kharghar expressed his views on the Workshop. It was shared that IQAC has to ensure that whatever is done in the institution for “education” is done efficiently and effectively with high standards. The role of the coordinator of the IQAC in triggering and sustaining the quality momentum was highlighted.
The concluding session of the Workshop resolved the doubts and queries of the delegated towards AQAR Preparation and Submission. The Workshop concluded with the Valedictory Function.
