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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1. INTRODUCTION

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College recognises that iqac is essential to institutional quality, accountability and stakeholder confidence. This policy establishes a structured framework to establish a systematic, evidence-based and participative framework for continuous improvement in academic, administrative, research, student-support and governance processes.

2. PURPOSE

To establish a systematic, evidence-based and participative framework for continuous improvement in academic, administrative, research, student-support and governance processes.

3. SCOPE

All departments, centres, cells, committees, academic programmes, administrative sections and support services of the Institution.

OBJECTIVES

4. OBJECTIVES

• Institutionalise quality planning, implementation, review and improvement.
• Promote outcome-based, learner-centred and inclusive education.
• Maintain reliable evidence for accreditation, ranking and statutory reporting.
• Use stakeholder feedback and performance data for corrective and preventive action.
• Encourage innovation, benchmarking and sharing of good practices.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Quality is a shared responsibility and not the responsibility of IQAC alone.
2. Decisions shall be supported by authentic data, documented evidence and approved procedures.
3. Reviews shall focus on improvement, risk reduction and student outcomes rather than fault-finding.
4. Confidential information shall be protected and access shall be role-based.
5. Actions shall be time-bound, assigned to responsible officers and reviewed for closure.

6. GENERAL POLICY COMMITMENT

The Institution shall implement this policy through approved roles, adequate resources, documented procedures, transparent communication and measurable review. Decisions and exceptions shall be recorded and authorized by the competent authority.

POLICY PROVISIONS

7.1 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. IQAC shall prepare an annual quality calendar covering academic audits, feedback, internal reviews, accreditation activities and management review.
2. Every department shall maintain approved quality records in the prescribed physical or digital repository.
3. Academic and administrative audits shall be conducted periodically through trained internal or external reviewers.
4. Student, alumni, parent, faculty, employer and other stakeholder feedback shall be analysed and communicated to the competent authorities.
5. Corrective and preventive actions shall be recorded with responsibility, target date, evidence and closure status.

POLICY PROVISIONS — CONTINUED

7.2 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6. Institutional data submitted for accreditation, ranking or statutory reporting shall undergo verification and approval before submission.
7. Good practices and measurable improvements shall be documented for replication across departments.
8. IQAC may recommend capacity-building programmes on OBE, assessment, documentation, research quality, governance and digital systems.
9. Quality indicators shall be reviewed at department and institutional levels, with special attention to declining trends and unresolved risks.
10. An annual quality report shall summarise achievements, gaps, action taken and priorities for the next cycle.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Principal provides leadership, resources and final institutional direction.
• The IQAC Coordinator convenes meetings, maintains records and monitors the annual quality plan.
• HODs and section heads implement approved quality actions and submit evidence on time.
• Faculty and staff maintain authentic records and participate in audits, feedback and improvement activities.
• Students and stakeholders provide constructive feedback through approved channels.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

9. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

1. Prepare and approve the annual quality plan.
2. Collect baseline data and confirm ownership for each indicator.
3. Conduct scheduled reviews and record observations.
4. Issue action points with target dates and responsible persons.
5. Verify closure evidence and escalate overdue high-risk items.
6. Present consolidated findings to the appropriate statutory or management body.

RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE

10. RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

• IQAC meeting minutes and action-taken reports
• Academic and administrative audit reports
• Stakeholder feedback and analysis
• Accreditation/ranking data verification records
• Quality initiatives and outcome evidence

11. MONITORING INDICATORS

• Percentage of quality actions closed on time
• Improvement in student success and progression indicators
• Audit compliance and repeat-observation rate
• Stakeholder satisfaction trends
• Accreditation, ranking and statutory submission timeliness

12. CONFIDENTIALITY, RETENTION AND ACCESS

Records shall be accurate, retrievable and protected against unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction. Access shall be role-based and limited to legitimate institutional need. Retention and disposal shall follow the approved schedule and applicable requirements.

13. NON-COMPLIANCE

Non-compliance may result in corrective action, withdrawal of access or benefit, recovery of loss, disciplinary action, referral to a statutory body or other proportionate action after due process.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL

14. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT

The policy owner shall review this document at the stated cycle or earlier due to changes in law, regulation, institutional structure, technology, risk, audit findings or stakeholder requirements. Amendments shall take effect only after approval and version control.

15. REFERENCES

• Applicable AICTE, UGC, Anna University, NAAC and autonomous-institution requirements, as amended
• Approved institutional strategic plan and academic regulations

16. APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES

This is a controlled institutional document. Printed copies are uncontrolled unless specifically stamped and issued by the authorized office.