IQAC
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Institute of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar is functioning from December 2018. The IQAC composition is as per the University Grant Commission (UGC) XII PLAN GUIDELINES FOR Establishment and Monitoring of the Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQACs) in Colleges (2012 – 2017) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India (NAAC).
Objectives
The broadly defined objectives of IQAC include (but are not limited to):
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To make a system which will enable quality and catalytic improvement in education and services to mankind
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To create a quality culture.
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To channelize the efforts and measures of the institution towards excellence in
academic, research and outreach activities -
Collaborative activities with other institutions and organisations in India and abroad.
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To become a potential vehicle for ushering in quality by working out intervention strategies to remove deficiencies and enhance quality.
Strategies
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To develop a quality system for conscious, consistent and catalytic programmed action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the College
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To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internationalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices
Functions
Some of the functions expected of the IQAC are:
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Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution
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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.
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Collecting and analysing feedback responses from students, parents ,alumini, faculty and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes.
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Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
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Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles
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Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement.
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Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of best practices.
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Development of Quality Culture in the institution.
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Preparation self study report (SSR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC, to be submitted to NAAC
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Creation of a ideation hub for enabling research activities in the institutes
IQAC Benefits
IQAC will facilitate:
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Ensure heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement;
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Ensure internalization of the quality culture;
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Ensure enhancement and integration among the various activities of the college and good practices;
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Provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning.
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Act as a dynamic system for quality changes in HEIs.
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Build an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication.
Strategies
IQAC Members
Prof. Satanarayan
Mahapatra
Director, I.H.S., Chairperson
Dr. Priyadarshini Mishra
Asst. Professor, Physiotherapy dept.
(Teacher) & Co-ordinator
Mr. P. C. Sahoo
President, I.H.S. Member
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Nayak
Administrative Officer, I.H.S.
Member
Mr. Bhowmick Kandpal
Asst. Professor, Audiology
dept. (Teacher) & Member
Ms. Kriti Boral
HOD, Speech Language Pathology Dept., I.H.S.
(Teacher) & Member
Mr. Manoranjan Mishra
Alumni
Member
Mr. Dibyajyoti Nayak
WIDEX India Ltd
Member
Ms. Auroshikha Sahu
Student
Member
Mr. Amulya ku Panda
Examination Incharge
Member
Mr. Manoj Kumar
Incharge students supportcell
Member
Quality Initiatives
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Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the college
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New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG)
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Innovations in curricular design and transaction
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Inter-disciplinary programmes started
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Examination reforms implemented
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Candiddates Qualifies Test, PGIMER Entrance TestCandidates qualified: NEET/AYUSH/GRE/TOEFL/PLAB/USMLE/AIIMSPGET, JIPMER Entrance
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Initiative towards faculty development programme
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Total 86 seminars/workshops conducted in last 5 years
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Honours/Awards to the faculty: National and International
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Internal resources generated
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Community services
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Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio
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Improvements in the library services
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New books/journals subscribed and their value
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Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback -5-
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Feedback from stakeholders
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Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results,issue of certificates
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Increase in the infrastructural facilities
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Technology upgradation
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Computer and internet access and training to teachers, non-teaching staff and students
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Financial aid to students
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Activities and support from the Alumni Association
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Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association
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Health services
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Student achievements and awards
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Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit
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Placement services provided to students
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Development programmes for non-teaching staff
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Good practices of the institution
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Linkages developed with National/ International, academic/research bodies
