Innovating Academic Auditing: Merging Data Intelligence with Expert-Led Analysis for Superior Compliance

1. Introduction to Internal
Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC)
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is an internal quality
monitoring and advisory body. It aims to develop a system for conscious,
consistent, and catalytic action to improve its academic and administrative
performance.
by Muhammed Uvais

2. Purpose and Objectives of IQAC
1 Enhancing Quality
To ensure continuous
improvement in the
entire operations of
the institution and to
ensure that the
processes are
delivering the
expected results.
2 Sustainability
To promote measures
for institutional
functioning towards
quality enhancement
through internalization
of quality culture and
institutionalization of
best practices.
3 Guidance and
Support
To ensure capacity-
building by organising
various staff
development
programs to enhance
the quality of teaching,
learning, and
research.

3. Structure and Composition of IQAC
Members
The structure includes key members such as
the head of the institution, heads of important
academic and administrative units, and
members from outside the institution.
Diversity
It represents all stakeholders and provides
guidance for the effective functioning of the
institution.

4. Functions and Responsibilities of IQAC
Quality Assurance Implement and monitor quality benchmarks
in the institutions.
Feedback Review Collect feedback from stakeholders and
suggest solutions for quality enhancement.
Documentation Maintain documents and use them for
analysis and decision-making.

5. Activities and Initiatives Undertaken
by IQAC
1 Seminar and Workshops
Organize seminars and workshops to enhance the understanding of quality
parameters.
2 Training Programs
Conduct training programs for faculty and staff to improve teaching
methodologies.
3 Data Analysis
Collect, analyse and use data for quality improvement initiatives.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation of Quality
Assurance Measures
Self-Assessment
Instituting measures for
self-assessment and
necessary reorientations.
External Review
Seeking feedback and
reviews from external
stakeholders for an
unbiased evaluation.
Continuous
Improvement
Ensure continuous and
comprehensive evaluation
with a focus on enhancing
quality and effective
governance.

7. Collaboration and Coordination with
Stakeholders
Internal
Develop collaboration bridges with internal
stakeholders for quality enhancement.
External
Build partnerships with external stakeholders
to align quality measures with industry
standards.

8. Conclusion and Future Plans for IQAC
Continuous
Development
Continuously review and
improvise the quality
systems for long-term
sustenance.
Research and
Innovation
Focus on fostering
innovation and research
to lead towards
excellence.
Outreach and Impact
Expand the impact by
reaching out to a wider
community of
stakeholders and users.