A BRIEF REPORT OF WEBINAR ON “NAAC ASSESSMENT AND...
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With the generous encouragement and support from the NAAC, Bengaluru, a webinar on
“NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process” was organized by IQAC, Vikrama Simhapuri
University, Nellore, A.P., on 21st July 2020. Around 160 participants comprising Principals,
IQAC Coordinators, faculty and other staff of Vikrama Simhapuri University and its affiliated
colleges participated in the webinar. The event started with a welcome address by Dr. C.
Kiranmai, Coordinator, IQAC, Vikrama Simhapuri University. She extended a warm welcome to
all the participants and Resource Persons of the Webinar Dr. M.S. Syamasunder, Advisor,
NAAC; Dr. Pratibha Singh, Dy. Adviser, NAAC; Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh, Assistant Adviser,
NAAC; Dr. A.V. Prasad, Assistant Adviser, NAAC and Dr. D. Kamble, Assistant Adviser,
NAAC. The Inaugural Address was given by Honourable Vice Chancellor Prof. R. Sudarsana
Rao. In his speech, Prof. R. Sudarsana Rao called for a focused attention at various criteria that
have been prescribed by the NAAC which are highly objective, holistic and comprehensive and
insisted on turning the focus on satisfying these objectives at the earliest possible so that the
quality of education in the university could reach to the next level and match with the best of the
institutes within India and across the globe. In order to achieve this goal, Prof. R. Sudarsana Rao
appealed the teaching, and non-teaching fraternity along with other important stakeholders of the
university to come together on one platform and motivate themselves to work even harder in
order to accomplish the broader goal of getting best grades from the NAAC. The Vice-
Chancellor called upon the Managements of affiliated colleges under the jurisdiction of VSU to
go for NAAC accreditation.
Dr. Neela Manikanta Introduced Dr. M. S. Shyamsundar, Advisor, NAAC to the participants and
requested him to deliver opening remarks.
Dr. M. S. Shyamasundar, delivered an introductory and inspiring speech in his opening remarks.
He emphasized the importance of leadership and planning in NAAC Accreditation process. He
explained how graduate students coming from different accredited colleges were getting
benefited in the process of taking admissions in a wide range of postgraduate courses in various
international universities. He reiterated the importance of NAAC accreditation that is being
viewed as one of the important points by the international universities. He said that NAAC is
giving more importance to students by taking Student Satisfaction Survey. He also emphasized
the importance of best practices and skill development which is prerequisite for NAAC
Accreditation. He recapitulated that every participant should take personal responsibility in
A BRIEF REPORT OF WEBINAR ON “NAAC ASSESSMENT
AND ACRREDITARION PROCESS”
Organized by
IQAC, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, A.P.
In Association with
NAAC, Bengaluru on 21st July at 11:00AM
propagating the knowledge through this webinar. Finally he concluded that language should not
be a barrier to get accreditation in NAAC.
His address was followed by the introduction of Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC by
Dr. G. Vijaya Lakshmi to the participants. Dr. Pratibha Singh gave an overview of the
“Introduction to A & A of NAAC, Registration process and Submission of IIQA”. She has given
a brief presentation of NAAC Process, Quality Improvement frame work (QIF), IIQA
submission. She explained the importance of core values, vision and mission of NAAC. She also
explained the seven criteria, along with the key Indicators involved in A & A process under each
criterion.
Later Dr. Sagar introduced Dr. Vishnu Mahesh, Adviser, NAAC to the participants. Dr. Vishnu
Mahesh in his presentation explained the process for preparation of Self Study Report (SSR). He
highlighted various components involved in SSR and types of questions asked in SSR citing
relevant examples. He further elaborated upon the importance of SOP, reading manuals and
glossary for better understanding of the metrics.
Dr. C. Kiranmai, Coordinator, IQAC introduced Dr. A. V. Prasad Adviser, NAAC to the
participants. Dr. A.V. Prasad, explained about Data Verification and Validation (DVV) process.
For a better understanding of DVV process to the participants Dr. A. V. Prasad explained the
key points in the regional language(Telugu).
Dr. Ussanaiah introduced Dr. D. K. Kamble, Assistant Adviser, NAAC. This was the last session
of the Webinar was dealt by Dr. D. K. Kamble, in which he made a presentation on “Student
Satisfaction Survey (SSS)”. He gave a comprehensive overview on the process of SSS and
guidelines for HEIs. He further enlightened about the stratified sampling and about the
questionnaire. Additionally, he imparted information on logistics and Peer Team visit
management.
Question Answer Session: Dr. Vishnu Mahesh, Adviser, NAAC responded to the questions and
raised by the participants. Principals and IQAC coordinators from various affiliated colleges and
faculty from VS University discussed and got clarifications on various queries.
The webinar was concluded with vote of thanks by Prof. Suja S Nair, Pricipal in-charge of VS
University College, Nellore. She expressed her special gratitude to NAAC team for their
constant encouragement in conducting the webinar. She extended thanks to the organizers and all
the participants from VSU for making the webinar, a grand success.
Glimpses of Webinar
In association with National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Organizes a webinar on
NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process
21st July 202011 am -1.00 pm
Inaugural Address
Prof. R. Sudarsana Rao
Vice Chancellor, VS University
Opening Remarks
Dr. M.S. Shyamsundar
Advisor, NAAC
Dr. Pratibha Singh,
Deputy Advisor, NAACDr. K.R. Vishnu Mahesh,
Assistant Advisor, NAAC
Dr. D.K.Kamble
Assistant Advisor, NAAC
Prof. M. Chandraiah
Rector,
VS University
Dr. L. Vijaya Krishna Reddy
Registrar,
VS University
Dr. C. Kiranmai.
Coordinator, IQAC
VS University
Webinar Link for Registrarion:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P-
tpP_dG8G1y2zayHpO29YjbiYzfkTq3CUFX7sDXQNc
Free Registration.
Meeting login details were sent to registered participants email a day in advance
E Certificate was given to all registered and participated candidates.
A WEBINAR ON “NAAC ASSESSMENT AND ACRREDITARION PROCESS”
Organized by
IQAC, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, A.P., in Association with NAAC,
Bengaluru on 21st July at 11:00AM
Program Schedule
Venue: online
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Time slot Topic Resource Person
11:00 AM Welcoming the Guests
Dr. C. Kiranmai,
Coordinator, IQAC, VSU
11:10 AM Inaugural Address Prof. R. Sudarsana Rao garu,
Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor,
VSU
11:25 AM Opening Remarks Dr. M. S. Shyamasundar
Adviser, NAAC
11:40 AM Introduction to A & A of NAAC, Registration
process and Submission of IIQA
Dr. Pratibha Singh,
Deputy Adviser, NAAC
12:00 NOON SSR Submission Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh,
Assistant Adviser, NAAC
12:20 PM DVV Process Dr. A. V. Prasad
Assistant Adviser, NAAC
12:40 PM
Student Satisfaction Survey, Logistics & Peer
Team Visit
Dr. D. K. Kamble, Assistant
Adviser, NAAC
12:55 PM Vote of thanks
Prof. Suja S Nair, Principal,
VSU College
Login google meet link for registered candidates: https://meet.google.com/mdx-kmce-ccn
Screenshots from Webinar
Inaugural speech by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. R.
Sudarsana Rao, VSU< Nellore
Opening Remarks by Dr. M. S. Syamasundar, Adviser,
NAAC, Bangalore
Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC, Bangalore
Participants Attended in Webinar
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