IQAC Policy for Dayananda Sagar Business Academy (DSBA)
Preamble
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Dayananda Sagar Business Academy was established in 2018 with the primary aim of enhancing academic and co-curricular activities, promoting effective institutional functioning, and ensuring overall quality improvement. The IQAC serves as a vital component in fostering a culture of quality within the institution, aligning its operations with national standards and best practices in higher education.
Objectives of IQAC
The IQAC at DSBA aims to achieve the following objectives:
Establish Effective Learning Environments: Create a conducive atmosphere that fosters academic excellence and holistic development of students.
Value-Based Education: Provide education grounded in ethical values to enhance students’ confidence and employability.
Transparent Operations: Ensure transparency in academic processes and operations to achieve institutional goals.
Encourage Faculty Development: Motivate departments to organize seminars, workshops, and faculty development programs.
Evaluate Progress: Regularly assess the performance of academic and administrative departments.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong associations with stakeholders, including alumni and industry partners, to contribute positively to society.
Functions of IQAC
The IQAC is tasked with several critical functions that contribute to its overarching goal of quality enhancement:
Quality Benchmark Development: Establishing parameters for evaluating academic and administrative activities.
Creating a Learner-Centric Environment: Facilitating a teaching-learning environment that promotes participatory methods.
Feedback Mechanisms: Arranging systematic feedback from students, parents, and other stakeholders regarding quality-related processes.
Information Dissemination: Sharing information on quality parameters and best practices in higher education.
Workshops and Seminars: Organizing events focused on quality improvement themes.
Documentation: Maintaining records of programs and activities aimed at enhancing quality.
Nodal Agency Coordination: Acting as the central body for coordinating all quality-related activities within the institution.
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR): Preparing AQAR as per NAAC guidelines for submission.
Composition of IQAC
The composition of the IQAC typically includes:
| Role in IQAC | Name | Designation |
| Chairperson -IQAC | Dr. Nikitha Sreekanthaswamy | Principal, DSBA |
| Up to Eight members from teaching Fraternity | Mr. Vasudeva Rao M. | Assistant Professor HOD, BCA |
| Mr. Sanjeev C. | Assistant Professor HOD,BBA | |
| Ms. Renuka Babladi | Assistant Professor B.COm | |
| Ms. Srilalitha T.S. | Assistant Professor B.COm | |
| Ms. Shazia B | Assistant Professor BBA | |
| Mr. Mallikarjuna B. | Assistant Professor BCA | |
| Upto Three members from the Administration | Mr. Lokesh | Office Superintendent |
| Ms. Rajeshwari V | Accreditation Coordinator | |
| One member representing Board of Management | Shri Galiswamy | Secretary DSI |
| One nominee each from Local Society /Trust, Students and Alumni | Mrs. Rekha Ramachandran | Founder Secretary, Disha Bharat Local Society |
| Ms. Sangeetha Sheetty | Student B.Com V Semester | |
| Mr. Kaustubh | Student BCA V Semester | |
| Mr. Mukesh Suthar | Student BBA V Semester | |
| Mr. Vishesh Tiwari | Data Analyst Alumni | |
| One nominee each representing Employer, Industrialist and other stakeholder | Ms. Neha | Karbonn Company HR Employer |
| Mr. Shriram Vamsi | Cofounder ProEdge Skill Development & Edutech Industrialist | |
| Mrs. Bala Tripura Sundari Rambhotaala | Project Manager, Wipro Technologies Limited, Parent | |
| IQAC Coordinator | Dr.Meera K.L | Associate Professor HOD, BCom |
Quality Policy for Dayananda Sagar Business Academy (DSBA)
Commitment to Quality
Dayananda Sagar Business Academy is committed to delivering high-quality education through a holistic educational process that emphasizes spiritual values. The institution’s quality policy is designed to ensure accountability to all stakeholders through continuous improvement across all areas of operation.
Key Principles of the Quality Policy
Holistic Education: Delivering an educational experience that nurtures intellectual growth, ethical values, and personal development.
Continuous Improvement: Engaging in regular self-evaluation and adopting measures for ongoing improvement in teaching, research, consultancy, and practical education.
Stakeholder Accountability: Ensuring that all actions are transparent and accountable to students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community at large.
Implementation Strategies
To achieve its quality objectives, DSBA will:
- Foster a culture of excellence by encouraging innovative teaching methodologies and research initiatives.
- Regularly assess educational outcomes through comprehensive feedback mechanisms involving all stakeholders.
- Provide professional development opportunities for faculty to enhance their skills and competencies in line with contemporary educational standards.
- This comprehensive approach ensures that Dayananda Sagar Business Academy not only meets but exceeds the expectations set forth by national standards for higher education quality.