Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Based on the recommendations of the apex bodies for accrediting the institute and to monitor & maintain good quality in various academic parameters, an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is being constituted and is Vice-Chancellor.
Objectives
The key objectives of IQAC are to:
• Develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
• Promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
Parameters for Internal Auditing at Department Level
- Exposing students to Industry : organizing Industry visits,Provide internships and projects
Teaching-Learning process
- Ensuring effective classroom teaching and delivery
- Out-of-classroom Learning : information on Guest Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops arranged by the Department and participation of students and faculty in such activities elsewhere – information should include the details of the beneficiaries
- Efforts taken towards strengthening the infrastructure facilities as against the increasing student strength
- Conduct of Quality Circle Meetings and action taken reports
- Regular conduct of meetings at all levels and documenting minutes
- Effectiveness of the Memorandum of Understanding signed
- Research output analysis
- Student progression
- Achievements of students (inclusive of competitive examinations) and faculty members, including publication of books / book chapters
Parameters for Internal Auditing at Faculty Level
- Question papers and answer sheets of the continuous assessment
- Result analysis at all levels
- Steps taken for slow learners or non-performers
- Steps taken for professional development
IQAC shall evolve mechanisms and procedures for:
- Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial tasks
- The relevance and quality of academic and research programmes
- Equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of society
- Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning
- The credibility of evaluation procedures
- Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and functioning of the support structure and services
- Research sharing and networking with other institutions in India and abroad
Functions of the IQAC :
- Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution
- 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
- Arrangement for feedback response from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes
- Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
- Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles
- Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement
- Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination 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 institution
- Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC, to be submitted to NAAC
IQAC will facilitate/contribute:
- Ensure heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement
- Ensure internalization of the quality culture
- Ensure enhancement and coordination among various activities of the institution and institutionalize all good practices
- Provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning
- Act as a dynamic system for quality changes
- Build an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication
Constitution of IQAC
As per the requirement of National Assessment and Accrediation Council ( NAAC ) and with the approval of the Vice-Chancelllor, Internal Quality Assurance Cell ( IQAC) is constituted with the following members :
S.No | Name | Designation | Institution / Industry | IQAC Designation |
1 | Prof. S. Ramachandram | Vice-Chancellor | Anurag University | Member |
2 | Prof. Balaji Utla | Dean, School of Management | Anurag University | Member |
3 | Prof. S. Sameen Fatima | Registrar & Head, Dept. of AI | Anurag University | Member |
4 | Prof. G. Vishnu Murthy | Dean, School of Engineering & Head | Anurag University | Member |
5 | Prof. P. Narayan Reddy | Dean, School of Agriculture | Anurag University | Member |
6 | Prof. K. Sudheer Reddy | Dean, Academic and Planning & Head, Dept. of IT | Anurag University | Member |
7 | Prof. G. Kiran | Professor, Dept. of Pharmacy | Anurag University | Member |
8 | Mrs. N. Mangala Gouri | Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE | Anurag University | Member |
9 | Dr. N. Madan Mohan Reddy | Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engg., | Anurag University | Member |
10 | Dr. Y. Dharmendar Reddy | Associate Professor, Dept. of Mathematics | Anurag University | Member |
11 | Dr. Seema Nazmeen | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Management | Anurag University | Member |
12 | Dr. P. Raja Sekhar Reddy | Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | Anurag University | Member |
13 | Dr. G. L. Anand Babu | Assistant Proffesor, Dept. of IT | Anurag University | Member |
14 | Mr. K. Sudhakar | Assistant Proffesor, Dept. of EEE | Anurag University | Member |
15 | Dr. P. Rajeshwar Reddy | Chairman, Gayathri Educational and Cultural Trust (Sponsoring Body) | Anurag University | Member |
16 | Ms. S. Neelima | Chief Executive Officer, AU & Managing Trustee, Gayathri Educational Trust | Anurag University | Member |
17 | Mr. Anurag Palla | Trustee, Gayathri Educational and Cultural Trust | Anurag University | Member |
18 | Mr. Ch. Pradeep Reddy | Administrative Officer | Anurag University | Member |
19 | Prof. M. Mutha Reddy | Dean, Examinations | Anurag University( Local Society Representative ) | Member |
20 | Ms. Bhavana Preethika | Student. I B. Tech AIML - B | Anurag University | Member |
21 | Mr. M. Harikrishna | Architect, Kore.ai | Anurag University | Member |
22 | Mr. Richard King Chatragadda | Regional Head - Academic Interface Program | Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad. | Member |
23 | Dr. D. V. Phani Kumar | CEO | Syndey Pharma, Hyderabad | Member |
24 | Mr. N. Sanjay Kumar | Industrialist, Parent of I Shreyash, B. Tech Cyber Security-A | Anurag University | Member |
25 | Prof. M. Venkata Ramana | Director, IQAC & Professor, Dept. of Physics | Anurag University | Co-ordinator |