Internal Quality Assurance Cell ( IQAC ) - Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya

Aims of IQAC

To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.

To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.

Functions

The functions of IQAC are

Strategies

IQAC shall evolve mechanisms and procedures for

Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial tasks
The relevance and quality of academic and research programs
Equitable access to and affordability of academic programs for various sections of society
Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning
The credibility of evaluation procedures
Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and proper allocation of support structure and service

IQAC Members 2022 – 2024

S. No	Name of the Member	Designation	Position of IQAC
1	Dr. B. Subramani	Principal	Chairperson
2	Shri Mahaveer Bothra	President CWA & Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science	Members from Management
	Shri Sunilkumar Nahata	Secretary, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
	Shri Bharathkumar Jaghamani	Joint Secretary, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
3	Dr.K.Muthukumar	Director, Institute of Management.	Senior Administrative Officer
4	Mrs. K. TamilSelvi	HOD, Computer Science	Members from Faculty
5	Dr. Vinoth Kumar V	Assistant Professor, Micro Biology
6	Mrs. M. Narmatha	Assistant Professor, Computer Science.
7	Dr. M. Premalatha	HOD, Social Work
8	Dr. R. Bhakyaraj	HOD,Micro Biology.
9	Dr. P. Chinna SahayaRani	HOD, Commerce with CA
10	Dr P. Shanthi	HODi/c, Commerce with PA
11	Mr.S.Prabakaran	Student of Computer science	Student Nominee
12	Ms.K.F.Valentina	Student of Biotechnology	Student Nominee
13	Dr. N. Ponpandian	Director – IQAC, Bharathiar University	Nominees from Local Society
14	Dr.Sankaranarayanan	Director, NMCT	Nominees from Local Society
15	Mr.S.K Arun	CEO-Audi Coimbatore Audi Madurai.	Alumni
16	Mrs. S. Kavunthi	HOD, Mathematics	Coordinator

IQAC Members 2018 – 2020

S.No	Name of the Member	Designation	Position of IQAC
1	Dr. B. Subramani	Principal	Chairperson
2	Shri Ramesh C Bafna	President CWA & Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science	Members from Management
	Shri Bharathkumar Jhagamani	Secretary, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
	Shri Mahaveer Bothra	Joint Secretary, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
3	Mrs. S. Kavunthi	HOD, Mathematics	Coordinator
4	Dr. P. Manjula Suresh	HOD, English & Dean, Languages	Senior Administrative Officers
5	Mrs. K. Tamil Selvi	HOD, Computer Science	Members from Faculty
	Mrs. B. Chitra	HOD, Computer Technology
	Mrs. Y. Prasanna	HOD, Commerce with Computer Application
	Dr. M. Premalatha	HOD, Social Work
	Dr. S.V. Manivannan	HOD, Business Administration
	Dr. R. Bhakyaraj	HOD, Bioscience
	Dr. T. Santhiya Rani	HOD i/c, Commerce with Corporate Secretaryship and Finance
	Mr. C. Suresh	HOD i/c, Commerce with Professional Accounting
6	Mr. Aakash	Mathematics	Student Nominee
6	Mr. Sridhar	Biotechnology	Student Nominee
7	Dr. N. Ponpandian	Director – IQAC, Bharathiar University	Nominees from Local Society
7	Dr. A. Sankaranarayanan	Director, NMCT (NGO)	Nominees from Local Society
8	Mr. Selvakumar Varatharajan	Chief Executive Layman Ventures Agro Pvt, Ltd, Coimbatore	Alumni

Annual Quality Assurance Report

The minutes of IQAC Meeting

Academic Calendar

Activities of IQAC

Annual Report

An Annual report is a comprehensive report on the activities of the college throughout the academic year. This report is released annually and serves as a communication tool that determines the image of the organization in the public mind. It consolidates the academic, administrative, co-curricular and extra curricular achievements of the institution.

Statutory Cells

The objective of the Student Grievance Redressal Cell is to develop a responsive and accountable attitude among all the stakeholders in order to maintain harmonious educational atmosphere in the Institute. High Priority is given by the Management to address the complaints/grievances of the students and they are resolved at the earliest. With the help of the Principal, Director, Deans and HODs this cell provides timely support and help to students regarding their grievances. Suggestions/Complaint Boxes are placed in prominent places for the students.

The grievances of the students are a matter of top most priority for the college and the matter is resolved within the stipulated time.

Principal is the chairman of the institutional level Grievance Redressal Cell. The committee consists of HODs of various department, few faculty members, administrative officer and estate officer of the college. If any charge remains unsolved at the departmental level, students can register it for consideration at the college level cell.

Grievances with regard to academic matters, Continuous Evaluation etc., are redressed through student grievance redressal committee.

The grievances pointed out by the students in the meeting such as repairs and maintenance in the college and hostel, water purifiers, napkin vending machine, canteen and improving sports facility were amicably resolved by the college level cell.

Exclusions

SGRC shall not entertain following issues.

Decisions of the Academic Council / Board of studies and other Academic / Administrative committees constituted by the College.
Decisions with regard to Award of Scholarships / Fee concessions / Awards / Medals.
Decisions made by college under the Discipline Rules and Misconduct.

Functions

Complaint Boxes have been installed in front of the Principal’s room, in which the Students, who want to remain anonymous, can put in writing their grievances and their suggestions for improving the academics/administration in the College.
Students can lodge a complaint.
The person concerned can personally approach to any member of the Cell.
The issues will be attended promptly on receipt of grievances from the students.
The cell will review all complaints and will act formally accordingly as per the policy.
The cell will give report to the principal about the issues attended to and the number of pending issues, if any, which require direction and guidance from the Principal.

Anti Ragging Committee

Anti Ragging Committee
Anti Sexual Harassment Committee
RTI

POs PSOs COs

POs PSOs COs

RTI DOCUMENT

RTI DOCUMENT

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Cell (SC/ST Cell)

Establishment

To fulfill the prescribed UGC norms, the SC/ST Cell was constituted in 1990 at Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore as a means for caring for SC/ST students, teaching, and administrative staff’.
A Standing Committee for the welfare of SC/ST has been constituted in the college with the Principal as Chairperson to look after the welfare of SC/ST students.
The cell regularly conducts remedial coaching classes on life skills, personality development and making presentations and also organizes interactive sessions and informal meetings with students regarding their personal, social and academic problems.

Objective

The main objective of the cell is to monitor the guidelines issued by the UGC, Government of India, and Government of Tamil Nadu of reservation policies and to implement the same in the college departments.
The cell also aims to ensure that anti-discrimination laws in the context of race/caste/creed are followed in letter and in spirit.

Vision& Mission

The Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe (SC/ST) Cell of Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore functions for the welfare of the SC/ST students, members of the staff and faculty of college
It is interested in following measures for achieving the objectives of higher education and in continuous monitoring and evaluating the targetslaid down related to SC/ST affairs by the Govt. of India and Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Counseling the students and help them to overcome inferiority complex, interaction with fellow students and personal grooming.

Advisory Committee

For effective implementation of policies and programmes of the reservation policy for the SC/ST in the college, an Advisory Committee has also been constituted as given under:

S.No	Name & Designation	Position in the Committee
1	Dr. B. Subramani, Principal, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science.	Chairperson
2	Dr. A. Gurunathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce	Convener
3	Dr. K. Aruchamy, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil	Member
4	Mrs. S. Kaleeswari, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics	Member

Committee for SC/ST

Minority Cell

INTRODUCTION

The Minorities Cell at Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science is a dedicated and inclusive space within our institution committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We recognize and celebrate the richness of our student body’s cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every member of our community feels valued, heard, and empowered.

Our institution established the minority cells to address the unique needs and concerns of minority students. The primary purpose of a Minority Cell in our college is to ensure that students from various minority groups, such as racial, ethnic, religious, or linguistic minorities, have access to equal opportunities and a supportive environment for their personal and academic growth.The cell is actively functioning for the welfare of minority students.

OBJECTIVES

Our Minorities Cell is guided by a set of clear aims and objectives that drive our mission to support and uplift minority students within the college:

These objectives may include

To educate minority students about the various scholarship programs offered by the State Government and non-governmentorganizations.
To maintain social relationships and address problems, complaints, and other concerns among the admitted students.
To create an inclusive and welcoming environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.
To offer academic, emotional, and social support to minority students, ensuring their holistic development during their time at Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science.
To ensure that hiring practices for both teaching and non-teaching staff adhere to reservation standards.
To establish a mentorship program that connects minority students with experienced mentors who can provide guidance and support in their academic and career pursuits.
To facilitateskill development and vocational training programs for minority youth to enhance their employability and economic prospects.
To investigate available channels of appeal and to make accommodations for corrective coaching and counseling.
To gather data regarding the instruction of these communities for student reservation procedures and complaint registers.
To serve as the minority Standing Advisory Committee.

Activities:

Organize cultural festivals or heritage months dedicated to showcasing the traditions, food, music, and art of different minority communities within the college.
To ensure equal access to quality education for minority students, including counseling, and support services to improve their educational outcomes.
To circulate central, state government, and UGC’s decisions about different scholarship programs.
Establish mentorship programs that pair minority students with experienced mentors, offering guidance on academic, career, and personal development.
Organize community service projects and volunteer opportunities that allow minority students to give back to the local community while fostering a sense of social responsibility.
To communicate with the students and motivate them for better future planning.
Launch awareness campaigns addressing important issues relevant to minority students, such as mental health, discrimination, or equity in education.

Minutes

Grievance Redressal Committee

Internal Complaint Committee

AIMS OF ICC:

Promote gender harmony among students and employees to prevent discrimination and sexual harassment.
Provide recommendations to the management for potential amendments to the Rules for students outlined in the Prospectus and the Bye-Laws. These changes aim to establish fairness in gender-related matters and establish procedures for addressing and preventing acts of discrimination and sexual harassment by both students and employees.
Address cases of discrimination and sexual harassment against women promptly and efficiently, focusing on offering support services to victims and putting an end to the harassment.
Suggest appropriate punitive measures to the management for those found guilty of discrimination or sexual harassment.
It’s worth noting that, according to the Supreme Court’s guidelines, sexual harassment can be defined as any unwelcome sexually determined behavior, whether direct or implied, including physical contact and advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually colored remarks, displaying pornography, and other unwelcome sexual conduct, both verbal and non-verbal. The Committee’s purview also covers behaviors such as eve-teasing, unsavory remarks, jokes causing embarrassment, innuendos, gender-based insults, unwelcome sexual overtones (such as obnoxious phone calls), unwanted physical touch or molestation, privacy violations, and any other actions likely to violate an individual’s privacy.

OBJECTIVES OF ICC:

The primary objectives are to prevent discrimination and sexual harassment while fostering gender harmony among both students and staff. The committee will achieve this by:

Promoting gender amity among students and employees, with the goal of eliminating discrimination and sexual harassment
Making recommendations to the management for potential modifications or expansions in the rules outlined in the Prospectus and the Bye-Laws. These changes aim to ensure gender equality and establish clear procedures for addressing and resolving acts of discrimination and sexual harassment committed by both students and employees.
Handling cases of discrimination and sexual harassment against women promptly, with a focus on providing support to victims and putting an end to the harassment
Offering suggestions for suitable punitive actions against the individuals found guilty to the management.

INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

Members :

Dr. B. Subramani,Principal – Chairman

Mrs. S. Kavunthi, HOD/ Maths – Member

Mrs. K. Tamilselvi HOD/ CS – Member

Dr. M. Premalatha HOD/ MSW – Member

Dr. A. Thiruvenkateshwari HOD/COMMERCE – Member

Anti ragging Committee

OBC Cell

INTRODUCTION

Our college established OBC Cell for the betterment of the OBC students. Our college takes special interest in facilitating financial support to the students of these communities from the government and non-governmental organisations.The cell is actively functioning for the welfare of OBC students.

OBJECTIVES

To Maintain social relationship among the admitted students in the college and resolve issues, grievances, representations etc
To create awareness among the OBC students regarding various scholarship programmes of State Government and UGC.
To Ensure reservation norms in the admission of students and in the appointments of teaching and non-teaching staff.
To Coordinate and give equal opportunity, welfare and other schemes including financial assistance from the government and UGC.
To Explore redressal mechanisms and to give provisions for remedial coaching and counseling.
To collect information in respect of training these communities for students Reservation policies and Complaint Register.
To act as Standing Advisory Committee on OBC

Activities:

To circulate central, state government and UGC’ s decisions about different scholarship programs
To communicate with the students and motivate them for better future planning.
To deal with representations received from other Backward class (OBC).Candidates. regarding their admissions, scholarship and other similar maters in the college.

Electoral Literacy Club

An Electoral Literacy Club is a platform to engage College students through interesting
activities and hands-on experience to sensitize them on their electoral rights and familiarize
them with the electoral process of registration and voting. Electoral Literacy Clubs are
especially being set up in colleges all across India targeting the new voters, (in the age group
of 18-21 years old) pursuing their graduation. The club will have all the students from all
semesters as its members.

OBJECTIVES:

The Electoral Literacy Club shall be established at our college with the following
objectives:

To educate the targeted populations about voter registration, electoral process and related matters through hands on experience.
To familiarize the targeted populations about voting with EVM and VVPAT
To help the target audience understand the value of their vote
To harness the potential of ELC members for carrying the electoral literacy in communities.
To facilitate voter registration for its eligible members who are not yet registered.
To develop a culture of electoral participation and maximize the informed and ethical voting and follow the principle ‘Every Vote Counts’ and ‘No Voter to be Left Behind’

COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF ELECTORAL LITERACY CLUB(ELC)

Dr.B.Subramani – Principal
K.Leninbarathi – ELC Nodal Officer
P.Karthi – ELC Member
Dr.J.John Manoharan – NSS Programme Officer
S.Arun – Student Member
P.Indhumathi – Student Member