ABOUT INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (I.Q.A.C.)
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (I.Q.A.C.) was established in the year 2004 as proposed by U.G.C. and N.A.A.C. It is the part of the Institution’s system to work towards quality enhancement and sustained development in all matters pertaining to academics and administration.
Aim
- To develop a system of 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
- Development and application of quality benchmarks/ parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution
- Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process
- Arrangement for feedback response from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality- related institutional processes
- Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
- Organization of inter and intra-institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles
- Documentation of the various programs/ activities leading to quality improvement
- Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality- related activities, including adaption and dissemination of best practices
- Development and maintenance of institutional database through M.I.S. for the purpose of maintaining / enhancing the Institutional quality
- Development of Quality Culture in the institution
- Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (A.Q.A.R.) as per guidelines and parameter of N.A.A.C., to be submitted to N.A.A.C.
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (A.Q.A.R.) thus prepared shall be approved by the Governing Body for the follow up action for necessary quality enhancement measures and the report is made available in the Institutional website.
Strategies
I.Q.A.C. 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 functioning of the support structure and services
- Research sharing and networking with other institutions in India and abroad
Benefits
I.Q.A.C. will facilitate / contribute :
- Ensure heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement
- Ensure internalization of the quality culture
- Ensure enhancement and coordination among various activities of the institution and institutionalize all good practices
- Provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning
- Build an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication
I.Q.A.C.
NAAC Third Cycle Certificate
| Sr. No. | Name | View |
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| 1 | N.A.A.C. Third Cycle Certificate | View |
Infrastructure Utilization and Maintenance Policy
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| 1 | Infrastructure Utilization and Maintenance Policy | View |
Attachments for AQAR 2021-22
| Sr. No. | Name | View |
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| 1 | Reports of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) | View |
| 2 | Reports of Add on /Certificate programs offered during the year 2021-2022 | View |
| 3 | Details of students undertaking project work during the year 2021-2022 | View |
| 4 | Special Programmes organized for advanced learners and slow learners | View |
| 5 | Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2021-22 | View |
| 6 | Gender Sensitization Action Plan 2021-22 | View |
| 7 | Measures Initiated by the Institution for Gender Equality – Photographs | View |
| 8 | Student Satisfaction Survey 2021-22 | View |
| 9 | Activities that inculcate Values 2021-22 | View |
| 10 | Institutional Best Practices | View |
Attachments for AQAR 2022-23
| Sr. No. | Name | View |
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| 1 | Number of sanctioned posts during the academic year 2022 – 23 | View |
| 2 | Reports of activities of Value Laboratory for the academic year 2022 – 23 | View |
| 3 | Reports of activities of D.L.L.E. during the academic year 2022 – 23 | View |
| 4 | Details of students undertaking project work during the year 2021-2022 | View |
| 5 | Special Programmes organized for advanced learners and slow learners | View |
| 6 | Student Satisfaction Survey Report 2022-23 | View |
| 7 | Report of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the Government during the year 2022-23 | View |
| 8 | Measures Initiated by the Institution for Gender Equality – Photographs | View |
| 9 | Gender Sensitization Action Plan 2022-23 | View |
| 9 | Activities that inculcate Values 2021-22 | View |
| 10 | Institutional Best Practices | View |
Activities
- Orientation Programme for First Year Learners
- Staff Welfare Program - Lecture on eye care
- FDP on on Research Analysis using S.P.S.S.
- Alumni Expert Lecture on Time management & Entrepreneurship
- International Multidisciplinary Conference on ‘Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Development in a Global Economy’, April 21, 2018
- Seminar on Communication Strategy of Direct and Indirect Taxes
- FDP on Voice Care: Hygiene & Maintenance – The Yogic Way
- Short term Government Certified Professional Course on ‘Cyber Security’, in association with Institute for Design of Electrical Measuring Instruments (IDEMI) Mumbai, Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. of India
- Webinar on Mental Health Check-up and the Social Stigma attached
- Student Guidance Webinar on First Year Online Admission Process
- NATIONAL WEBINAR ON NAAC RELATED QUALITY ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES
- FDP on Digital Marketing
- FDP ON INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR NAAC
- TALK ON EMERGING TRENDS IN EDUCATION
- FDP ON SSR AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR NAAC
- International Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences
- Session on 'How to trade in Stock Market?'
- Faculty Development Program on Legal Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Faculty Development Program on Procedure for Data Validation and Verification by NAAC
- Webinar on Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Online Certificate Course titled ‘Greener Approaches to Environmental Problems’
Interaction by the Principal Dr. Usha Iyer with freshers during the Orientation Program on 23rd July, 2018
Interaction by I.Q.A.C. Coordinator Mr. Vaibhav Banjan and Ms. Subhashini Iyengar with freshers on 23rd July, 2018
Interaction by Dr. Swapnesh Rangnekar with first year learners during Orientation Lecture for on 23rd July, 2018
Ms. Kirti Nakhare explains placement opportunities to freshers during orientation lecture on 23rd July, 2018
Librarian Dr. Daya Shridhar explain the library resources available to students during Orientation Lecture on 9th July, 2017
Principal Dr. Usha Iyer interacts with the parents and students on 4th January, 2020
Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Hemalatha Vidyashankar addressing the staff members on 8th March, 2017
Dr. Chinmay Nakhwa, Director from Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital speaks on eye care on 8th March, 2017
Mr. Mithin D.J., Assistant Manager, Predictive Analysis Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru conducts an FDP on Research Analysis using SPSS 25.0 on 24th February, 2018
Hands on training to participants at FDP on Research Analysis using S.P.S.S. 25.0 organized by I.Q.A.C. on 24th February 2018
Alumni Mr. G. Ramakrishnan, co-founder and director, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. shares his experiences on 6th October, 2018
A Proud Moment for SIWS College – Release of Souvenir at the International Multidisciplinary Conference on ‘Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Development in a Global Economy’, April 21, 2018
Principal and Chairperson of the International Multidisciplinary Conference Dr. Usha Iyer presenting the Theme – ‘Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Development in a Global Economy’ April 21, 2018
Cheerful Students at the International Multidisciplinary Conference April 21, 2018
Dr. Smita Shukla, I/C Director, Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, University of Mumbai presenting her views about the theme of the international conference
Chairperson of conference Principal Dr. Usha S. Iyer welcoming Chief Guest Shri. Chakrapani Vasudevan, Head, Investors Protection Fund, BSE for the international multidisciplinary conference
Co-convenor of Conference CA Vaibhav Banjan, Vice Principal, Commerce, and I.Q.A.C. Coordinator, S.I.W.S. College congratulated by Chief Guest Shri. Chakrapani Vasudevan
Memento by Principal Dr. Usha Iyer to welcome officials of Income Tax Department for the seminar on 8th August, 2018
Participants at seminar on Communication Strategy of Direct and Indirect Taxes on 8th August, 2018
Resource person Dr. Shrikant Kshirsagar from Yoga Sanjivani for ‘FDP on Voice Care: Hygiene & Maintenance – The Yogic Way’ on 17th December, 2018
Demonstration and training given by Yoga Guru Dr. Shrikant Kshirsagar to teachers on 17th December, 2018
Teachers practice breathing exercises on 17th December, 2018
Teachers practicing neck exercises on 17th December, 2018…
Resource Person Prof. Sourabh Patil, for the Short Term Course on Cyber Security on 6th May, 2019
Student participants of Short term Government Certified Professional Course on ‘Cyber Security’ on 6th May, 2019
Hands on training to the participants on 6th May, 2019
Ms. Nikita Sharma, Team Manager, Corporate Infocom Pvt. ltd. delivers her talk on “Mental Health Check-up and the Social Stigma attached” on September 2, 2021
Dr. Swapnesh Rangnekar explains the procedure to fill the online admission form on the University of Mumbai portal
Mr. Krishna Ramanujan from Datavista Solutions explain the Online Admission Process on the college website
Vice Principal Mr. Vaibhav Banjan clarifies the queries raised by the student participants during the webinar
Principal Dr. Usha Iyer gives welcome speech to the participants of National Webinar on NAAC Related Quality Enhancement Techniques on Tuesday. 15th June, 2021
Resource Person of the national webinar Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari, NAAC & UGC Member, Educationist – Pune explain the procedure for SSR preparation
Mr. R. Radhakrishnan, Chairman, S.I.W.S. Managing Committee express his gratitude to Dr. Dharmadhikari for delivering excellent speech on Quality Enhancement Techniques
Inauguration ceremony of Faculty Development Program on “Digital Marketing” organized by IQAC and Department of Computer Science in collaboration with Supramind, Navi Mumbai on 28th January, 2020
Seminar by Mr. Jai Singh Gupta during the FDP on Digital Marketing on 28th January, 2020
Hands on training to the participants during the FDP on Digital Marketing on 28th January, 2020
Participants of the Faculty Development Program on Digital Marketing on 28th January, 2020
Organizing Committee Members of the Faculty Development Program on Digital Marketing on 28th January, 2020
Principal Dr. Usha Iyer welcomes resource person Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari for the Faculty Development Program on Innovative Practices and Quality Assurance for NAAC on 29th August, 2021
Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari discuss Quality Assurance Techniques for NAAC during the FDP on Innovative Practices and Quality Assurance for NAAC on 29th August, 2021
Inauguration of the two new computer laboratories with the august hands of Chief Guest Shri Deepak Mukadam, advisor to the Chancellor on 2nd July, 2021
Shri. R. Radhakrishnan Chairman, S.I.W.S. brief about the theme of the talk
Principal Dr. Usha Iyer gives a key note address regarding the talk on emerging trends in education
Resource person for the talk Shri. Deepak Mukadam explain the importance of ICT in teaching learning process
Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari discuss the Quality Enhancement Techniques for NAAC with the SIWS Managing Committee Members on 30th August, 2021
Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari visit library and discuss best library practices on 30th August, 2021
Visit of Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari to Chemistry Laboratory
Visit of Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari to Computer Laboratory
Resource person Dr. Manas Ranjan Pradhan explaining on the technique of research proposal and report writing (9.10.2021)
Dr. Priya Emmart from USA for the valedictory function (9.10.2021)
Resource Persons of the International Workshop on Research Methodology, at a glance
Resource Persons of the International Workshop on Research Methodology, at a glance
Members of Organising committee seen along with the Resource Person for the session Mr. Abhishek Samal, Subject Expert & Corporate Trainer – SEBI on 25th November, 2021
Mr. Abhishek Samal addressing the audience on Cash Flow
Mr. Abhishek Samal addressing the audience on Equity and its growth in comparison to inflation on 25th November, 2021
Mr. Abhishek Samal addressing the queries of Participants received in chat box as well as through audio followed by interaction with professors on 25th November, 2021
Brochure of Faculty Development Program on Legal Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) organized by I.Q.A.C. and Department of Business Law on 22nd & 23rd October, 2021
Principal Dr. Usha S. Iyer addressing the session
Glimpse of Participants with the resource person ACS Rushabh Desai during the session
Brochure of Faculty Development Program on ‘Procedure for Data Validation and Verification by NAAC’ organized by I.Q.A.C. on 1st December, 2021
Resource person Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari interacts with the members of I.Q.A.C.
Resource person Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari welcomed by the Principal Dr. Usha Iyer
Dr. N.S. Dharmadhikari addresses the audience
Staff members attending the faculty development programme
Participants of FDP on Data Validation and Verification by NAAC organized by I.Q.A.C.
Inauguration by Principal Dr. Usha Iyer on 9th December 2021
Lecture on ‘Wonders of Nanotechnology’ by Dr. Madhavi Thakurdesai, Head, Department of Physics , B. K. Birla College, Kalyan on 9th December 2021
Lecture on ‘Exploring world of Nanotechnology’ by Dr. Madhavi Thakurdesai on 10th December 2021
Lecture on ‘Nanotechnology – Tools & Techniques’ by Dr. Madhavi Thakurdesai on 11th December 2021
Dr. Parvish Pandya, Director – Science & Conservation at Sanctuary Nature Foundation speaks on the topic Biodiversity Conservation on 7th December, 2021
Dr. Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor, Department of Science, Krea University and Research Associate, Indian Institute of Tropic Meteorology delivers his lecture on Climate Change : Causes, effects and remedial measures on 8th December, 2021
Valedictory Function of the Certificate Course graced by the Chief Guest Mr. Jagadishwar Khanal, Principal, Balkumari College, Nepal, Dr. Usha Iyer, Principal SIWS College, Mr. Vaibhav Banjan, IQAC Coordinator, SIWS College, Dr. Swapnesh Rangnekar, Course Convener and Mrs. Anagha Bapat organizing committee member on 8th December, 2021
Student participants Ms. Rosni Pasi S.Y.B.Com, Mr. Micheal Raj, S.Y.B.Sc., Mr. Ashish Purohit, S.Y.B.A.F. and Ms. Alka Acharya FYBSc Microbiology, Balkumari College expression their views regarding the certificate course on 8th December, 2021