Quality Assurance initiatives

Academic Audit of Departments:

The IQAC initiated the Academic Audit of Departments primarily to take account of teaching-learning and extension processes in all disciplines and to institutionalize documentation and record-keeping of all academic and extension matters of every department. The internal academic audit is conducted by IQAC coordinator every year for fulfilment of IQAC-driven practices toward quality assurance.

The IQAC coordinator assesses the documents related to the following: preparation of academic calendar; timely distribution of time table; submission of lesson plan, compliance report of curriculum delivery as per the schedule; and delegation of responsibilities and formation of internal committees for department and extension activities.

Teaching methodology, use of ICT facilities, and opportunities for experiential learning.

Documents of internal assessment, steps taken to assist slow learners, and analysis of the results of end-semester examinations are examined meticulously as part of the audit process.

It also assesses if the teacher-student mentoring program, which provides a meaningful platform for engaging with students and addressing their concerns, takes place regularly.

The auditors also determine if the laboratories in the college follow proper organization and management procedure; conduct stock verification of laboratory equipment and consumables.

Documentation of faculty achievements (paper presentation/participation in faculty development courses, publications, honours and distinctions) is also registered at the audit.

Documentation of extension activities, internal sports activities and events are also registered at the audit.

Feedback mechanism

P.A. College of Pharmacy has implemented a feedback system for students based on institutional infrastructure and facilities, curriculum delivery and pedagogy, discipline and environment, staff and support, and so on.

The submitted feedbacks are analysed, and measures are taken for reform and redressal. They function as the catalyst for up gradation of teaching-learning processes, developments in infrastructure and facilities, skill-enhancement and professional development of the staff, capacity building and enrichment of students.

Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA)

The Academic and Administrative Audit is the primary teaching-learning review conducted every year. The AAA evaluates the fulfilment of institutional parameters of planning, execution and record-keeping of teaching practices, curricular, and co- curricular activities. With the implementation of the AAA, there is uniformity in conceptualization of the structure and methodology of academic and extracurricular routine in every academic session.