Internal Academic Audit Cell

Objective

To systematically review and enhance academic processes, teaching methodologies, and institutional performance at Surana College by ensuring compliance with quality benchmarks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Academic Audit Planning:

1. Develop an academic audit framework in alignment with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
2. Schedule periodic internal audits covering teaching, learning, research, and assessment methodologies.
3. Form audit teams comprising senior faculty members and external experts if necessary.

Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Review:

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum delivery and instructional methodologies.
2. Assess faculty performance based on student feedback, peer reviews, and self-assessments.
3. Recommend innovative teaching strategies and curriculum enrichment measures.

Assessment and Evaluation Audit:

1. Review assessment methods, including formative and summative evaluation techniques.
2. Ensure fair and transparent examination processes.
3. Verify compliance with university guidelines and accreditation requirements.

Faculty and Research Audit:

1. Assess faculty qualifications, workload distribution, and research contributions.
2. Encourage participation in professional development programs, publications, and conferences.
3. Monitor faculty involvement in consultancy, funded projects, and academic collaborations.

Student Support and Progression:

1. Evaluate academic mentoring, counseling, and support services for students.
2. Track student progression, placements, and higher education opportunities.
3. Recommend interventions for improving student success rates.

Infrastructure and Learning Resources:

1. Assess the adequacy of classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and ICT-enabled learning resources.
2. Suggest enhancements to academic infrastructure for an improved learning experience.

Stakeholder Feedback and Quality Improvement:

1. Collect feedback from students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners.
2. Analyze feedback data to identify areas for improvement.
3. Develop action plans for continuous academic enhancement.

Documentation and Compliance:

1. Maintain comprehensive records of audit reports, observations, and recommendations.
2. Ensure compliance with NAAC, UGC, and university accreditation standards.
3. Submit periodic reports to the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for review.

Protocols to Follow:

Meeting and Reporting:

1. Conduct regular meetings to review academic audit findings and follow-up actions.
2. Document minutes of meetings, recommendations, and implementation strategies.

Confidentiality and Ethical Standards:

1. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding audit findings and faculty assessments.
2. Uphold ethical standards and fairness in the audit process.

Collaboration and Capacity Building:

1. Foster a culture of academic excellence through faculty training and development.
2. Encourage interdisciplinary and industry collaborations for holistic learning.

Continuous Improvement Culture:

1. Regularly update audit mechanisms based on best practices and institutional needs.
2. Implement corrective actions to address academic deficiencies and enhance performance.