Introduction

The IQAC of SVK National College of Education, Shimoga, was established in 2004 after the first cycle accreditation of the institution by the NAAC. It was formed in accordance with the NAAC guidelines. This was done with an aim to ensure systematized institutional planning, implementation of the latter’s yearly action plan, its performance evaluation and quality up-gradation of the HEI. The IQAC ensures that quality enhancement becomes a habit with the institution, remains a continuous process, and results in quality sustenance.

The IQAC of the Institution has opportunities to get inputs from various stakeholders and brings changes in the whole process to achieve academic excellence. It holds its regular meetings with the stakeholders throughout the academic session. The first meeting is in the beginning of the academic session and aims at executing the institutional action plan for the session. This action plan is chalked out in the last meeting of the previous session. The second meeting of the IQAC is in the middle of the session and is conducted to review the progress of the implementation of the action plan. The third meeting is conducted in the End of the session to discuss the successful implementation of the action plan and to chalk out the tentative action plan for the coming session. It holds its meetings as and when it demands to deal with the quality initiative of the institution.

The IQAC has on it the responsibility of ensuring total quality management by introducing innovations and needed changes in order to achieve excellence, to devise and adopt effective strategies for their implementation and to monitor institutional working regarding quality aspects.

Quality Initiatives Undertaken :

1. Strategic Planning and Academic Calendar for Effective Curriculum Delivery
2. Introduction of Add on/Certificate Courses to bridge the gaps and to hone the skills
3. Special focus on Experiential/Participative Learning
4. Online Structured Feedback Mechanism
5. Special Programmes for Advanced and Slow Learners
6. ICT based Teaching Learning and Evaluation
7. Mentor-Mentee Programme
8. Internal Assessment Mechanism
9. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
10. Evaluation of Attainment of POs & Cos
11. Focus on Students’ Satisfaction & Regular Feedback
12. Promotion of Research and Publications
13. Vidya Bharati GEMS & SOEC: Platforms for Extension/Outreach activities
14. WI-FI Facility with more than 100mbps Internet Speed
15. Library Automation & Enrichment of its Resources
16. State-of –the-art Physical & Academic infrastructure
17. Enrichment of IT infrastructure
18. Renovation & Modification of the Laboratories
19. Excellent Support Facilities
20. Capability Enhancement Initiatives
21. Training & Placement Cell
22. Games & Sports Activities
23. Students’ Representation in Administration
24. Proactive Alumni Association
25. Adoption of e- governance in operation
26. Welfare Measures for the Staff
27. Organization of Seminars/Conferences/Workshops
28. Internal and External Financial/Academic Auditing
29. Environment and Green/Energy Audit
30. Timely Submission of AQARs/Institutional Annual Reports
31. ISO/AISHE/NIRF Certifications
32. Gender Equity promotion through Pratibha Women’s Studies Center
33. Environmental Consciousness & Sustainability through Enviro Club
34. Conservation of Natural Resources
35. Disabled- Friendly Environment
36. Framed the Code of Conduct
37. Celebrations of National Events/Days/Festivals
38. Documentation of Institutional working