INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)
As per the guidelines of UGC and the suggestions of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), a post-accreditation quality sustenance measuring unit, was established in the year 2013to build and ensure a quality culture. The IQAC is meant for planning, guiding and monitoring Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Enhancement (QE) activities of the college. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process,the IQAC becomes a part of the institution and work towards the realization of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance.The IQAC functions with an objective of executing the recommendations made by NAAC Peer Team during their last visit in the academic year 2012-13.
IQAC - Members
| Dr. N. Vijayakumar
Principal |
Chairman |
| Dr. S. Sankaranarayanan,
Secretary, Sri K.G.S. Arts College |
Managing Committee Member |
| Dr. M. Murugan | Co-ordinator - IQAC |
| Dr. E. Palani | Deputy Co-ordinator - IQAC |
| Sri. S. Ganapathy
Padmanabhamangalam |
Member from the Society |
| Dr. A. Subramanian (Botany) | Teacher Nominee |
| Dr. P. Premalatha | Teacher Nominee |
| Dr. P. Murugan | Teacher Nominee |
| Dr. R. Saravanan | Teacher Nominee |
| Mrs. S. Shanmugathai | Non-Teaching Nominee |
IQAC-MEETINGS-MINUTES
| 01.07.2013 | Thanks to the NAAC Peer team, Analysis of NAAC Peer Team exit meeting report. |
| 14.08.2013 | Organising departmental association meeting, Parent teacher meetings and other advisory meetings periodically. |
| 24.02.2014 | Achievers in the University examinations are to be rewarded, Personal care to average students, counselling and guidance to the below average students. |
| 29.03.2014 | Preparationof the detailed account of the activities and achievements of the staff and students of the departments,Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) Preparation, Remedial classes, Department wise parent – teacher Meeting. |
| 16.06.2014 | Convening staff meeting to discuss academic matters, Orientation programme for the first year UG and PG students. |
| 25.08.2014 | Result analysis (April 2014), Preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR). |
| 02.02.2015 | Result analysis (November 2014), Submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR),Strengthening the infrastructure of IQAC using UGC fund. |
| 18.06.2015 | Plan and action for the academic year, Preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR), Result analysis, Nomination of students’ representative to IQAC, Organization of University level Sports events, Organization of various social welfare and public awareness programmes. |
| 21.04.2016 | Academic plan for the next academic year, Nomination of studentrepresentatives in the IQAC, Felicitations to the IQAC member, Felicitations to the retiring teachingfaculties. |
| 16.06.2016 | Analysing the academic performance of the students in theuniversity examinations and remedial measures, Tree plantation programme, University level sports meet, Nominationof student representatives in the IQAC. |
| 22.04.2017 | Nomination of new Coordinator,Plan and action for the academic year 2017-18, Preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the academic year 2016-17, Felicitations to retiring IQAC Coordinator, member and a teaching faculty. |
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| 20.06.2017 | Nomination of new Deputy Coordinator of IQAC. Nomination of Two students as student representatives of IQAC.
Analysing the academic performance of the students in the university examinations. Motivation for the teaching faculties to present research papers in the State, National and International level Seminars and Conferences and also to publish research articles in reputed National and International peer reviewed journals. |
| 18.08.2017 | Request the NAAC to provide a new username and password for reaccreditation process through online.
Constitution of Criterion wise committees for the preparation of Institutional information for Quality Assessment (IIQA) and Self Study Report (SSR) for the re-accreditation process. Seeking cooperation of all HODs for the successful application of reaccreditation process. |
| 24.10.2017 | Preparation for the submission of Institutional information for Quality Assessment (IIQA).
Preparation of Self Study Report (SSR). |
| 30.10.2017 | Collection of criterion wise data from all departments.
HODs are asked to submit the following for reaccreditation process. a) List of Publications b) Students achievements c) Faculties achievements d) Paper presented in Seminars, etc. |
| 30.11.2017 | Review of Self Study Report preparation
Verification and analysis of collected data from Departments and College office. |
| 04.12.2017 | To upload IIQA through online |
| 07.12.2017 | Preparation of Executive summary of the college.
Preparation of profile of the college. |
| 19.12.2017 | Preparation of relevant data to fulfil the IIQA clarifications.
HODs are asked to arrange Alumni meetings. Faculties of all the departments are asked to send proposals to organise seminars. |
| 22.01.2018 | Faculties are asked to conduct remedial classes for the slow learners.
Final verification of Self Study Report |
| 13.03.2018 | Interdepartmental audit.
Collection of feedback from students. |
| 17.04.2018 | Preparation of Non-Applicable metrics in the respective criteria |
| 30.05.2018 | Increase of Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) as per NAAC direction. |
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| 25.06.2018 | Organization of Criterion-wise meeting to prepare data validation verification report.
NSS programme officers are advised to conduct a special camp in near-by villages. |
| 19.07.2018 | Request the management to renovate Girl students’ and Lady
Request the management to provide more number of fire extinguishers in the college premises. Organization of Rally for “Cleanliness and Organization safety” |
| 18.08.2018 | Request the Principal to arrange staff council meeting regarding
Peer Team visit for the third cycle of reaccreditation. Request all HODs to prepare department wise profiles. |
| 09.10.2018 | Organization of clean India pledge.
Service to the public in view of Thamirabharani Mahapushkaram Pooja celebration. |
| 04.12.2018 | Organization of staff council meeting to thank the teaching and nonteaching staff for getting “B” grade in the third cycle of reaccreditation. |
| 17.12.2018 | Submission of AISHE Report. |
| 22.01.2019 | Celebration of Samaththuva Pongal (mahara sankaranthi)
Analysis of University examinations results. |
| 28.01.2019 | Organization of Martyr’s day |
| 07.02.2019 | Organization of National Deworming day. |
| 18.02.2019 | Observation of Silent Prayer to CRPF Soldiers, who sacrificed their life in the Terrorist attack at Pullwama.
Financial help to the Jawan’s family who lost his life in the Terrorist attack at Pullawama. |
| 25.03.2019 | Organization of One day special camp on Traffic rules and Safety.
NSS programme officers are reminded to conduct a special camp in near-by villages. |
| 01.04.2019 | Organization of AIDS Awareness programme. |
| 05.04.2019 | Organization of Special lecture on “Celebrating Life”. |
| 09.04.2019 | Service rendered to the public on Lokh Sabha Election. |
| 22.04.2019 | Distribution of feedback forms to the students to take indispensable actions according to their views.
Students satisfaction survey on overall Institutional performance |
| 25.04.2019 | Collection of feedback forms from students to take necessary actions
Analysis of Students satisfaction survey on overall Institutional performance. |
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| 20.06.2019 | Convening staff meeting to discuss academic matters and Orientation programme for the first year UG and PG students. Organization of “International Yoga day”. Preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the year 2019-20. |
| 07.08.2019 | Organization of “National De-Worming day”. |
| 14.08.2019 | Awareness programme on “Surveillance camera in Buses.” Organization of “Electors’ Verification Programme.” |
| 20.09.2019 | Tom regulate the traffic and rendered services to devotees during Puratasi Month Saturdays and Vaikunta EkaDesi Festival. |
| 23.09.2019 | Arrangements on “Thamirabarani River bed Cleaning” Programme. Organization of “Poshan Maah Programme” in the college premises. |
| 25.09.2019 | Celebration of “Tourism Day” at Thoothukudi Airport |
| 01.10.2019 | Organization of “Siddha Medical Camp” Organization of “Clean India Camp” Organization of Gandhi Jayanthi at Senthilampannai Village. |
| 03.10.2019 | Preliminary arrangements to visit (i) “Basket Making-Cottage Industry”. (ii) “Pottery Making Cottage Industry”. (iii) “Leprosarium” and (iv) “Agriculture Field visit” |
| 02.10.2019 | As per the direction of Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education – (MGNCRE) – MHRD – Gandhiji’s 150th Birth Anniversary, the Nai Talim Education Week was observed by the unit of the Gandhian Study Centre at Senthilampannai (Adopted village by the Institution), “Siddha Medical Camp”was organized.(Nai Talim Week 2019 - Basic Education - 02.10.2019 to 08.10.2019). |
| 07.10.2019 | Organization of Traffic regulation during “Dhasara Festival” Kulasekarapattinam near Tiruchendur. |
| 14.10.2019 | Organization of “Youth Awakening Day”. |
| 18.10.2019 | Organization of “Thamirabarani River Cleaning” Programme. |
| 03.12.02019 | Demonstration on “KAVALAN SOS APP.” |
| 18.12.02019 | Organization of “ Campus Cleaning Programme” Submission of AISHE Report. |
| 28.01.2020 | Organization of various competitions for students in view of Samathuva Pongal Celebrations. Celebration of Samaththuva Pongal (mahara sankaranthi). |
| 29.01.2020 | Organization of Martyrs day-Gandhiji Memorial Day-Untouchability Eradication Day. |
| 07.02.2020 | Organization of “COVID-19” Awareness Programme. |
| 05.02.2020 | Analysis of University examinations results. |
| 16.02.2020 | Orgnaization of Awareness meeting on “ COVID-19” |
| 26.02.2020 | Organization of Special NSS camp |
| 20.04.2020 | Distribution of feedback forms to the students to take indispensable actions according to their views by mail Students Satisfaction Survey on overall Institutional performance. |
| 23.04.2020 | Collection of feedback forms from students to take necessary actions Analysis of Students satisfaction survey on overall Institutional performance. |
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| 14.08.2020 | Preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the year 2020-21. |
| 25.09.2020 | Celebration of “Tourism Day” at Thoothukudi Airport. |
| 01.10.2021 | To organize awareness programme on COVID-19 to NSS volunteers in their respective residences along with their neighbours. |
| 12.10.2021 | To organise a webinar on “நீரின்றி அமையாது உலகு” by N.S.S. Units. |
| 29.01.2021 | Organization of Martyrs day-Gandhiji Memorial Day-Untouchability Eradication Day. |
| 02.02.2021 | A Medical Camp was organized by the Gandian Study Centre at Senthilampannai, the adopted Village of Gandian Study Centre of our College. |
| 08.04.2021 | To list out the plan of Action for the year 2021-22. |
Action Taken Report : Peer Team Exit Meeting Recommendations 2012-13
The recommendations given by the Peer team at the time of exit meeting and the action taken are summarized.
- More job oriented courses (aided or self-financed) are to be introduced.
The students of the college are belonging to economically deprived category and they are depending on Government for financial assistance. Hence they are not affordable to pay the fee structure of self-financing courses, as prescribed by the affiliating University. However, the college has organised some programmes for the students to appear for the competitive examinations and to have self-employment.
- ICT Exposure and communication skills of the students to be strengthened.
ICT enabled class rooms are created and oral examination is conducted for the students to improve the English communication skills.
- Faculty members may be encouraged to participate in seminars and conferences outside the state and publish papers in refereed journals.
Faculty members are encouraged to participate in seminars and conferences and they have participated/presented research papers in seminars and conferences and published many papers in refereed journals.
- Institution to organize sufficient training programs for the faculty, staff and students in the use of computers, internet, computer Aid packages etc.
Members of faculty and Non-teaching staff have got sufficient knowledge about the use of computers and internet through training programmes. For students, they are trained in the computer lab and internet centre.
- Faculty members may be encouraged to take up major and minor research projects from UGC, ICSelf Study Report (SSR), CSIR, DST, etc.
One minor project is received from the UGC.
- Laboratories and class rooms are to be maintained properly.
Laboratories and class rooms are maintained properly by cleaning at regular intervals and by doing minor repair works now and then.
- Management has to pay more attention in running the college more effectively and teachers should concentrate on remedial coaching to weak students for improving the results.
Management is paying more attention in running the college effectively and teachers put more effort to slow learners to improve their academic results.
- Automation of the Library is the need of the hour and more professional journals may be subscribed.
The proposal for the automation of library is sent to the Management. The management has given its concern to equip the library before May 2018.
- Participation of women students in inter-collegiate competitions and sports activities are to be encouraged more effectively.
Women students are encouraged to participate in the intra and inter collegiate level sports competitions and won many prizes. Also in other competitions they have won medals.
- Alumni association is to be strengthened and resources from the alumni may be collected for the development of the college.
Alumni association is encouraged to take part in the development
of the college in various activities.
FEEDBACK - IQAC Meetings
As per the regulations of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) meetings of the college were periodically conducted to collect the feedback report from various Stakeholders, to analyse the design of curriculum, infrastructure, transport facilities, etc. and to implement the various remedies for the betterment of students society.
- Staff meetings were arranged to discuss the feedback mechanism.
- Field work and mini – projects were to be planned for the students.
- Faculty members were asked to prepare thoroughly for their classes.
- Subjects were allotted based on the area of specialization and the interest level of the faculty members
- The Head of the Departments arranged staff meetings to discuss the feedback mechanism. Students are motivated to use the library facilities for their preparation.
- The faculty members studied the complexity level of the used text books.
- More reading practices were given to the students.
- Faculty members were asked to plan for more pertinent field work in their respective subjects.
- The department level staff meetings were performed by concerned Head of the Departments to discuss the components available. Students are motivated to use ICT facilities for presenting Seminars and for doing assignments.
- Faculty members were asked to prepare well for their classes.
- Subject allotment was prepared based on the area of specialization of the faculty members.
- The faculty members analysed the difficulty level of the used text books.
- More reading practices were given to the students. Faculty members instructed the students to utilize the library facilities.
- Spoken English classes were arranged to improve the communication skills of the students.
- The Head of the departments organized their respective departmental meetings and insisted on a good rapport between the student and the teacher. It is decided that the heads of the concerned department will check the teacher student relationship in the institutions
- In order to bring in more practices in teaching and learning, the faculty members are asked to espouse innovative practices in their teaching learning process. The dissemination of ICT in teaching learning process is persuaded
- The Head of departments asked their respective department staff members to check and list out the library sources available for their paper. The same knowledge was passed on to the students.
- Only few parents were satisfied with their student’s academic progress. The Heads were asked to look into their departmental semester result analysis report and to organize and plan for their individual department progress. Remedial and coaching classes if crucial could be conducted.
- Parents welcomed the office bearers for their extended support
- Motivation and guidance offered by the faculty members were adequate.
- The infrastructure facility offered by the college is valued. Few parents proposed for Wi-Fi enable campus
- Many teachers felt that the books prescribed as reference materials are relevant, updated and appropriate to the syllabus. Few teachers were not satisfied. The heads were asked to look into the matter and if needed the same must be brought to the notice of the Board of Studies.
- The faculty members appreciated the good balance between theory and application. They also felt that their course content is followed by reference materials.
- The faculty members are encouraged to make use of the funds for upgrading their skills and qualifications.
- The faculty members are motivated to adopt new techniques and strategies of testing and assessment of students
- It was also felt that the objectives of the syllabi are well defined and clear to teachers and students.
- It is decided that the heads will look into the proper efficacy of the infrastructure facilities available. Students are given awareness about the infra structure facilities available in the college. They are also encouraged to make use of the facilities inside the college premises
- It is enforced that the laboratories should be utilized properly. The Head of departments systematized the departmental meetings and enquired if the faculty members adequately furnish and maintain the laboratory with the help of lab assistants. Laboratory works by the students are recorded. The heads checked for the proper utilization of the laboratory equipments
Parents’ feed back
Teachers’ feedback
Students’ feedback
- Department wise staff meetings were arranged to discuss the feedback system.
- Field work, Mini–projects, Spoken English classes and ICT enabled classes were planned for the students.
- Subjects were allotted based on the area of specialization and the interest level of the faculty members. Faculty members were asked to prepare systematically for their classes.
- Students were kindled to use the library facilities for their preparation.
- More reading practices were given to the students. Students were motivated to utilize the library facilities.
- The Head of the departments organized their respective departmental meetings to maintain good teacher student relationship. Teaching methods were insisted which facilitated student learning.
- The students are encouraged to make use of the facilities inside the college premises.
- Laboratory works by the students are recorded. The staff members check for the proper utilization of the laboratory equipments
- Spoken English classes were organized to improve the communication skills of the students.
- Departmental meetings were conducted to insist on a good rapport between the student and the teacher. It is decided that the heads of the concerned department will ensure the teacher student relationship in their respective departments.
- The faculty members are motivated to promote innovative practices in their teaching learning process. The usage of ICT tools in teaching learning process is recommended.
- The students were initiated to utilize the library facilities.
- The suggestions received through the feedback regarding curriculum are promptly communicated to the members of various Boards of Studies and committees.
- The feedbacks and suggestions received from the students help the college to make corrective actions to complete the loop.
- Our institution strongly believes in holistic development and value building of the student. Hence their feedback is highly valued.
- The responses gathered via the student feedback survey helps us to identify areas of improvement in curriculum delivery and evaluation methods.
- Feedbacks about the infrastructural facilities are also taken for improving the lab facilities, if any. The usage of ICT tools in teaching learning process is recommended.
- Further it measures parameters like Subject knowledge, Teaching aids used, methodology etc. which is analysed by college personnel for taking appropriate decisions for improving the infrastructure and quality of teaching learning process.
- This survey helps the institution to understand what they are doing well already and what are the areas of improvement they need is focused on.
- The IQAC has evolved a formal mechanism to collect feedback on programme from students.
- The Institute obtains feedback in terms of structured questionnaires through online at the end of academic year.
- The final year students are approached for their feedback on overall satisfaction with the curriculum and Institution.
- The ultimate aim of stakeholder’s feedback is to get useful insights for the purpose of improvement in all aspects of teaching, learning, assessment and capacity.
- Data obtained in the feedback process was analysed with percentage analysis. Pie charts were used to present interpretation and findings of the feedback.
- Discussing issues related to curriculum in the meetings of Heads of Departments and sorting out such issues without delay.
- The members of Boards of Studies of all departments of our college provide feedback on the curriculum to the affiliated University.
- The faculty members are motivated to engage the full duration of the programme. Faculty members encourage students to participate in the class.
- It is imposed that the laboratories should be adequately equipped and properly maintained. The staff members check for the proper utilization of the laboratory equipments.
- The rate of the student – teacher relationship in the institution and in all the departments is good.
- The faculty members are motivated to promote innovative practices in their lectures. The practice of ICT tools in teaching learning process is suggested.
- Faculty members were asked to plan well in advance for their classes.
- The students were initiated to utilize the learning facilities available in the college.
- (26.08.2021) - Circulation of feedback forms to the studentsto take essential actions.
- (28.09.2021) - Collection of feedback forms from students to take necessarymeasures.
- It is noticed that, majority of students have responded that, the syllabus is creating interest in them. There is a scope for the teachers to create interest among the students about the syllabus.
- It is imposed that the laboratories should be adequately equipped and properly maintained. The staff members check for the proper utilization of the laboratory equipments.
- It is observed that, many students have said availability of the reference books is good. It is acclaimed to buy more reference books in the college.
- It is found that, the teacher’s regularity to class is good. Therefore, it is recommended to the teacher’s that, they should maintain the regularity and improve it to satisfy all the students.
- Teacher’s presentation and communication skills are acceptable. The rate of the student – teacher relationship in the institution and in all the departments is satisfactory. Further departmental meetings are conducted to insist on maintaining a good rapport between the student and the teacher.
- The teacher’s preparation to class is good. It is recommended to the teachers that they should continue in preparing to classes on regular basis.
- The staff members are motivated to promote innovative practices in theirlectures. The practice of ICT tools in teaching learning process is suggested.
- Guidance and mentoring play a vital role in the development of students learning process. It is found that, students are satisfied with guidance and mentoring by the teachers in the college. It is recommended to the teachers to improve the guidance and mentoring process.
FEEDBACK - IQAC Meetings
FEEDBACK - IQAC Action Taken Report
Students’ feedbackStudents Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC)System
As per the regulations of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) meetings of the college were periodically conducted to collect the feedback report from various stackholders, to analyse the design of curriculum, infrastructure, transport facilities, etc. and to implement the various remedies for the betterment of students society.
| 21.08.2012 | Meeting was held in the Principal’s room to discuss thestudent’s grievances and complaints, to providethe suggestion box in their respective department. |
| 23.08.2013 | Meeting of the student’s grievance redressal cell was held in the Principal’s room to maintain suggestion box, to conduct department meeting to discuss about the students welfare |
| 18.08.2014 | The meeting of the students Grievance Redressal cell was held to analyse the performance of redressal cell. |
| 20.08.2015 | The Grievance Redressal cell meeting was held to discuss the grievance cell activities for the forthcoming academic year. |
| 23.08.2016 | The student’s grievance redressal cell meeting was held at Principal’s room and it was suggested to conduct department meeting every month related tostudent’s issues. |
| 20.06.2017 | Meeting of the student’s grievance redressal cell was held in the Principal’s room to conduct department meeting to discuss about the students welfare |
| 19.07.2018 | The student’s grievance redressal cell meeting was held at Principal’s room and it was suggested to conduct department meeting every month related to student’s issues. |
| 24.07.2019 | The Grievance Redressal cell meeting was held to discuss the grievance cell activities for the current academic year. |
Teachers as Recognised Guides
| Name of the teacher | Department |
| Dr. P. Prema Latha | English |
| Dr. C. Geetha | English |
| Dr. V. Raja Rajeswari | Economics |
| Dr. E. Palani | Commerce |
| Dr. M. Saravanan | Commerce |
| Dr. A. Gomathi | Chemistry |
| Dr. M. Murugan | Chemistry |
| Dr. K. Petchimuthu | Botany |
| Dr. S. Mariappan | Physical Education |
Ph.D's awarded per teacher during the last five years
| Name of the teacher | Department | Number of Ph.Ds awarded |
| Dr. A. Gomathi | Chemistry | 1 |
| Dr. M. Murugan | Chemistry | 1 |
