A BRIEF REPORT OF WEBINAR ON “NAAC ASSESSMENT AND...
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With the generous encouragement and support from the NAAC, Bengaluru, the IQAC of Yogi
Vemana University organized a WEBINAR on “NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process”
on 14th
July 2020 at 10:30 AM. The Director of IQAC, Prof. M. V. Shankar welcomed all the
dignitaries of NAAC and Yogi Vemana University, online participants. About 254 participants
comprising University faculty, Principals and faculty from affiliated colleges. The event started
with opening remarks by Prof. Munagala Surya Kalavathi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Yogi
Vemana University. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor madam extended warm welcome to the
participants and resource persons of the Webinar; Dr. M. S. Shyamasundar, Adviser, NAAC;
Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC; Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh, Assistant Adviser,
NAAC and Dr. D. Kamble, Assistant Adviser, NAAC. She emphasized that the criterion
prescribed for NAAC accreditation is so objective, holistic and comprehensive calling for
sufficient focus on each and every aspect so as to meet the current requirements and global
standards in the field of higher education. She appealed to the entire faculty, non teaching staff,
students and other stake holders to work collectively to showcase University’s positive aspects in
order to fulfill NAAC requirements with a hope to bag a promising grade in the ensuing cycle. In
a special message by Prof. D. Vijaya Raghava Prasad, Registrar of Yogi Vemana University
briefed the dedicated efforts of Yogi Vemana University in improving the quality, attracting
funding and attaining good NIRF and Q&S rankings. Prof. G. Sambasiva Reddy, Principal of
Yogi Vemana University College spoke about the quality aspects of the University and asserted
that the present webinar will be certainly helpful and guide all the stakeholders for the
preparation of SSR.
In the presidential remarks, Dr. M. S. Shyamasundar, Adviser, NAAC gave the key
components of the revised assessment and accreditation (A & A) process. He emphasized that
70% of the A & A process relies on online mode wherein all the quantitative metrics submitted
by the higher education institutes will be thoroughly verified and validated by a Data
Verification and Validation (DVV) partner. Further, he elaborated that qualitative metrics will be
validated by Peer Team members and student satisfaction survey (SSS) will also be conducted
online by NAAC. He stressed the need of improvement of quality education in HEIs of INDIA
with acceptable global standards. He emphasized that collection of data from the academic
departments and administrative wings will certainly helpful in identifying Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT analysis) and provide opportunity to HEIs for
improving the overall quality. He also briefed the positive initiatives taken by NAAC particularly
in the present difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC gave a detailed presentation on NAAC
accreditation process, revised quality improvement framework (QIF) components for
Universities, SSR, IIQA, and other requirements of A & A process. She systematically addressed
A BRIEF REPORT OF WEBINAR ON
“NAAC ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION PROCESS”
Organized by IQAC, Yogi Vemana University in association
with NAAC, Bengaluru on 14th
July 2020 at 10:30 AM
all the seven criterions and gave awareness to the participants about their importance in the A &
A process.
Later, Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh covered the areas of Data Verification and Validation (DVV)
process, standard operating procedures for DVV in ascertaining and validating the authenticity of
submitted data and corresponding award of points to quantitative metrics. He stressed the
importance of truthful submission of all the required data backed by supportive documentary
evidence.
Dr. D. K. Kamble presented procedures involved in the assessment of student satisfaction
survey (SSS). He emphasized that the successful functioning of any HEIs is ultimately depend
on the quantum of satisfaction of student community. Further, he explained in detail about the
modalities of Peer Team visit management on-site and assessment out come.
Later, all the speakers of NAAC team responded to the Questions from the participants. The
faculty members actively participated in the interactive session and NAAC team have answered
and clarified doubts raised by the participants regarding A & A process.
Finally, Dr. P. Ramachandra Reddy, Assistant Director, IQAC of Y. V. University proposed a
vote of thanks. He expressed special gratitude to NAAC team for their informative and useful
presentations. He also expressed gratitude to the University administration for their constant
encouragement and support in conducting the Webinar and participants in making the
WEBINAR a grand success.
Some screenshots/glimpses of WEBINAR
On 14th July 2020 from 10:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM
Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Login of participants to the registered webinar link https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/403832813 : 10:30 AM ~ 10:45 AM Welcoming the dignitaries & speakers (By Prof. M. V. Shankar, Director, IQAC) : 10:45 AM ~ 10:50 AM Opening remarks (By Prof. Munagala Surya Kalavathi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Yogi Vemana University) : 10:50 AM ~ 11:00 AM Special message (By Prof. D. Vijaya Raghava Prasad, Registrar, Yogi Vemana University) : 11:00 AM ~ 11:05 AM Special message (By Prof. G. Sambasiva Reddy, Principal, Yogi Vemana University) : 11:05 AM ~ 11:10 AM Webinar Talk #1 (NAAC mission & objectives) (By Dr. M. S. Shyama Sundar, Adviser, NAAC) : 11:10 AM ~ 11:20 AM Webinar Talk #2 (NAAC accreditation process, Revised Quality Improvement Framework) (By Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC) : 11:20 AM ~ 12:00 Noon Webinar Talk #3 (Data Verification & Validation process, Self Study Report) (By Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh, Assistant Adviser, NAAC) : 12:00 PM ~ 12:25 PM Webinar Talk #4 (Student Feedback, Peer Team Visit, Assessment Outcome) (By Dr. D. K. Kamble, Assistant Adviser, NAAC) : 12:25 ~ 12:45 PM Answers to Questions from Participants : 12:45 PM ~ 12:55 PM Vote of thanks (By Dr. P. Ramachandra Reddy, Assistant Director, IQAC, Y. V. University) :12:55 PM ~ 1:00 PM
WEBINAR ON
NAAC ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION PROCESS
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Principal, IQAC team of Yogi Vemana University attending the WEBINAR.
Prof. M. V. Shankar, Director, IQAC, Yogi Vemana University formally welcoming the dignitaries to the Webinar.
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Munagala Surya Kalavathi, Yogi Vemana University
inaugurating the Webinar and presenting opening remarks.
Prof. D. Vijaya Raghava Prasad, Registrar of Yogi Vemana University delivering a special
message in the Webinar.
Prof. G. Sambasiva Reddy, Principal of Yogi Vemana University College giving a special
message in the Webinar.
Dr. M. S. Shyama Sundar, Adviser, NAAC delivering the mission, objectives and importance
of A & A process.
Participants and progress of the Webinar.
Presentation by Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC on Revised Accreditation
Framework.
Presentation by Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh, Assistant Adviser, NAAC on Digital Validation and
Verification involved in NAAC A & A Process.
Presentation by Dr. D. K. Kamble, Assistant Adviser, NAAC on Student Satisfaction Survey
(SSS) involved in NAAC A & A Process.
Compiled by
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Yogi Vemana University
Kadapa – 516 005
Andhra Pradesh