ABOUT INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

The main objective and functioning of the Institutions National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of A.R. Engineering College was established in 2022 with a view to planning, monitoring and evaluating the quality measures in teaching-learning process, research and extension activities. The quality up gradation measures are initiated in order to promote the assessment and accreditation process. It also ensures quality-based value education to the students. The IQAC, since its inception, has been constantly and continuously involved in quality enhancement activities of the AREC.

In order to plan, monitor, and evaluate the quality measures in the teaching-learning process, research, and extension activities, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of A.R. Engineering College (AREC) was established in 2022. It is based on the guidelines of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The assessment and accreditation process is promoted by the quality improvement initiatives. Furthermore, it makes sure that students receive excellent, value-based education. Since the beginning of its existence, the IQAC has been actively participating in AREC quality improvement initiatives.

VISION

Improving AREC's academic and administrative performance consciously and consistently

MISSION

1. Employing novel methods in the teaching-learning and evaluation process.
2. Ensuring that the systems that support employees and students continue to operate smoothly.
3. Establishing connections with stakeholders.
4. Keeping strong governance in place to achieve success in academic and administrative activities.

OBJECTIVE

The IQAC'S Main Goal is

• To establish an infrastructure for deliberate, persistent, and effective action to enhance the institution's performance in both academics and management.
• To encourage actions that will help institutions run better by internalizing a quality culture and institutionalizing best practices.

IQAC COMPOSITION

Sl. No.	Category	Designation	Name of the Member
1	Member of Management	Vice Chairman	Shri.M.KUBERAN
2	Chair person	Head of the Institution	Dr.R.PANNEERDHASS
3	IQAC Coordinator	Coordinator	Prof.S.RAMAMOORTHY
4	Administrative Staff	Manager	Mrs.SHANKARAI
5	Administrative Staff	Exam cell Coordinator	Mr.R.UDHAYAKUMAR
6	Administrative Staff	Accountant	Ms.R.SANDHIYA PRIYA
7	Administrative Staff	System Administrator	Mr.G.SATHIYARAJ
8	Faculty Members	Assistant Professor/CIVIL	Ms.K.SARANYA
9	Faculty Members	Assistant Professor /CSE	Ms.V.MAHA
10	Faculty Members	Assistant Professor /ECE	Mr.P.SARAVANAN
11	Faculty Members	Assistant Professor /EEE	Mr.D.SURESHKUMAR
12	Faculty Members	Assistant Professor /MECH	Mr.K.SAKTHIVEL
13	Faculty Members	Assistant Professor /S&H	Dr.V.GIRIJA
14	Alumni Members	Alumni 2010-13,	Mr.D.MANIKANDAN
15	Alumni Members	Alumni 2015-19,	Mr.R.SATHISH
16	Member from Industry	Engineer	Dr. B.EZHILAVAN
17	Expert Member	Academician	Dr.M.VIVEKANANDHAN
18	Nominees from Local Society	Local Society	Mr.K.MANIKANDAN
19	Student Member	Student	Miss.R.JANANI
20	Student Member	Student	Mr.K.RAJADURAI

IQAC ACTIVITIES

Some of the activities of the IQAC are as follows:

The establishment and implementation of quality benchmarks/parameters for the institution's various academic and administrative activities that support the development of a learner-centric environment that is supportive of high-quality instruction and faculty development to adopt the necessary knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning Organize for student, parent, and other stakeholders' feedback on institutional procedures that affect quality.

Dissemination of data on numerous higher education quality metrics Inter- and intra-institutional workshops, lectures on quality-related topics, and the promotion of quality circles are organized and documented.

IQAC BENEFITS

1. Make sure institutional functioning is more focused on improving quality and at a higher degree of clarity.
2. Ensure that the quality culture is internalized
3. Ensure that the institution's varied activities are improved and coordinated, and institutionalize all best practices.
4. Create an excellent basis for decision-making to enhance institutional performance serve as a dynamic system that allows institutional quality adjustments build an organized methodology of documentation and internal communication.

The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms.

The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures &methodologies of operations through Academic Departments. The IQAC is responsible for developing coordinating and monitoring academic assessment activities to effect improvement in student learning outcomes through:

• Program assessment for the graduation batch. The learning outcomes of program (POs) are assessed through curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Regular monitoring of individual student’s attendance is submitted to the principal every day.
• Separate students counselling is available which advices each student individually.
• Detailed course handout is prepared in unit wise order, as per the prescribed syllabus.
• Lab manuals are prepared by the faculty and made available to the student in printed format.
• Special training programs were organized for the students to improve their communication skills, soft skills, leadership qualities etc.,
• The performance of the students in the periodical tests and remedial measures for the slow learners was discussed and Participation of National and International technical events.

• Minutes of IQAC Meeting-1
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