IQAC

Internal Quality Assurance Mechanism

QUALITY POLICY

Choithram College of Nursing is dedicated to upholding global standards of excellence in all its endeavors. Institute strives to nurture a learning culture through well-structured educational processes, research, consultancy, and leadership. Our commitment to accountability drives us to serve society through collaborative functions, self-evaluation, and continuous improvement, as reflected in our 13 key actionable points.

CORE VALUES

In pursuit of its mission, Choithram College of Nursing will:

• Develop skilled and empathetic professionals to serve the nation.
• Foster a culture of humanitarian and evidence-based practice.
• Recognize teaching as a unifying activity with a spiritual touch.
• Encourage the application of innovative teaching methodologies.

OBJECTIVES

1. Develop and implement quality benchmarks for various academic, healthcare, and administrative activities.
2. Create a learner-centric environment that promotes quality education and faculty development, facilitating the adoption of necessary knowledge and technology for a participatory teaching and learning process.
3. Collect and analyze feedback from students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes
4. Disseminate information to students and patients on various quality parameters of healthcare delivery.
5. Promote and enhance quality circles by organizing and documenting workshops and seminars on quality-related themes.
6. Develop and maintain the institutional database to enhance institutional quality measures, systems, and processes.
7. Promote a research culture among students and faculty.
8. Create a system to promote decentralization and participatory management.
9. Prepare the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per NAAC guidelines and parameters for submission to NAAC.

Institutional 13-point key actionable –

Activities are strategically planned and monitor implementation based on these 13 points-

1. Vision & Mission
2. Curriculum Planning
3. Teaching & Learning Process
4. Empowering teachers and college staff- their involvement and satisfaction
5. Involvement of students- Their satisfaction level, academic and co-curricular achievements.
6. Parents involvement and satisfaction
7. Alumni networking
8. Growth options- Qualitative & Quantitative
9. Building partnerships, collaborations and joint ventures with institutions & companies
10. Technological development and legal software
11. Improvement and expansion of physical infrastructure
12. Leveraging Choithram’s potential
13. Monitoring and evaluation.

The Quality Policy is applied to Institute, Faculties Departments and academic, administrative and support staff at the college through:

• Internal quality assurance mechanism –continuous
• External quality assurancemechanisms-periodic

Internal quality assurance mechanism

Based on the institution's prescribed guidelines, the mechanism shall align with the quality assurance framework established by this policy and approved by the IQAC. To ensure adherence to this framework, monthly snapshot meetings will be conducted with management to update on both planned and executed activities. Review meetings will focus on 13 actionable points, with key performance indicators (KPIs) established to monitor progress, identify gaps, and address challenges. These meetings aim to develop action plans that evaluate the quality of teaching programs and courses, academic staff, the teaching and learning experience, student assessment, internal moderation, support services, resources and facilities, research, program review processes, and budget allocations. This approach ensures the smooth execution of planned activities and the continuous enhancement of quality.

Curriculum and internal quality assurance meetings will be conducted as scheduled. During these meetings, action taken reports will be presented, and feedback will be gathered from all stakeholders to ensure comprehensive quality assurance. Policies and protocols are developed and implementing ISO

External quality assurance mechanisms

To ensure that high-quality standards are maintained at the institute, periodic assessments will be arranged by external agencies such as the Indian Nursing Council, in accordance with university norms, AISHE, and the guidelines established by NAAC and UGC for higher education institutions. Additionally, administrative and financial audits will be conducted regularly

MECHANISMS ADOPTED BY IQAC FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Regular submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR).
2. Conducting regular Academic and Administrative Audits.
3. Submitting to various accreditations, including NABL, NABH, ISO.
4. Conducting various audits, such as Energy Audit and Environmental Audit.
5. Ensuring decentralization at all levels for efficiency, transparency, and accountability through forming committees.
6. Regular submission of data to AISHE.
7. Periodic curriculum reviews.
8. Faculty self-appraisal.
9. Planning and adherence to the Academic Calendar.
10. Obtaining feedback from stakeholders on various aspects, including curriculum.
11. Appointing external members in various cells and committees to maintain transparency.
12. Collaborating with external agencies to uphold high standards.
13. Conducting regular internal and external financial audits.
14. Introducing e-governance to maintain comprehensive governance records.
15. Including relevant stakeholders in various committees and cells for transparency.
16. Maintaining multiple grievance recording methods and prompt redressal.

AS PER LATEST NAAC GUIDELINES REVISED COMPOSITION OF IQAC

Choithram College of Nursing revised its IQAC Composition with the primary objective of creating a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to enhance both the academic and administrative performance of the institution. The IQAC also aims to promote measures that foster institutional functioning geared towards quality enhancement by internalizing a culture of quality and institutionalizing best practices.