Functions of IQAC
In order to achieve the objectives the major functions of the IQAC will be to:
1) Facilitate to define the mission and objectives of the university for enhancing the quality and relevance of higher education and respond to global trends on quality education;
2) Guide and assist the program offering entities of the university to define program objectives;
3) develop standards and benchmarks for various academic and administrative activities of the university;
4) Review existing procedures for further improvement of delivery of higher education;
5) Prepare QA documents and procedures for use within the university following specifications and guidelines provided in the IQAC OM;
6) Encourage staff to maintain professional code of conduct in accordance with the QAU guidelines and international practices and facilitate to maintain good practices in operations;
7) Provide necessary support to the study program offering academic units, i.e., departments, faculties and institutes to conduct the self-assessment, external peer review and implement QA process at program level;
8) Conduct regular monitoring of implementation of policies, systems, processes and procedures;
9) Facilitate to conduct institutional assessment;
10) Facilitate the approval of new program offering entity and new programs for existing entities using appropriate procedures;
11) Develop a data base containing information regarding quality assurance, which will be deliverable to all stakeholders;
12) Prepare and produce annual institutional quality assurance report (IQAR) and monitoring report assessing the activities of IQAC and submit to the QAC;
13) Develop an Institutional QA Strategic Plan for every 5 years and ensure its implementation and monitoring of achievements;
14) Co‐ordinate all QA related activities within the university;
15) Liaise with QAU and other external QA agencies;
16) Organize workshops, seminars and appropriate training for capacity building and promoting QA culture at all levels of the university;
17) Advise university management, faculty and departments on QA and related matters;
18) Take initiative and lead to establish staff development center at the university;
19) Prepare the detailed budget of the IQAC; and
20) Conduct impromptu audit at any level of the university if necessary.