Strategic Plan for IQAC, Christian College Chengannur

Strategic Areas of Focus

1. IQAC Framework and Governance

• Review and update IQAC policies regularly.
• Conduct institutional SWOT analysis periodically.
• Develop an action plan aligning with NAAC accreditation criteria.

2. Faculty Development & Training

• Organize continuous professional development programs on quality parameters.
• Conduct workshops on outcome-based education (OBE) and Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Train administrative staff on digital documentation and data management.

3. Infrastructure and Digital Transformation

• Upgrade IQAC office with necessary technology and automation tools.
• Implement a Learning Management System (LMS) for digital learning.
• Develop an ERP system for seamless academic and administrative operations.
• Promote AI-driven analytics for student performance tracking.

4. Curriculum and Teaching Enhancement

• Introduce interdisciplinary and skill-based certificate programs.
• Strengthen industry-academia collaboration for internships and training.
• Promote ICT-enabled teaching methods and e-content development.

5. Research and Innovation

• Establish a Research and Innovation Cell with funding provisions.
• Conduct workshops on research ethics, intellectual property rights (IPR), and patents.
• Encourage faculty to publish in Scopus/Web of Science-indexed journals.
• Set up an Incubation Centre for start-ups and entrepreneurship development.

6. Student-Centric Initiatives

• Implement structured mentoring and career guidance programs.
• Strengthen student clubs, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurship cells.
• Improve student feedback mechanisms and grievance redressal systems.

7. Accreditation and Benchmarking

• Ensure continuous data updation for NAAC accreditation.
• Strategically plan and implement initiatives to improve NIRF ranking.
• Conduct internal and external academic audits periodically.

8. Internationalization and Collaborations

• Establish MoUs with international universities and research institutions.
• Encourage faculty and student exchange programs.
• Facilitate international conferences and symposiums.

9. Community Engagement & Social Responsibility

• Strengthen extension activities under Centre for Social Action (CSA)  and NSS.
• Develop sustainable and green campus initiatives.
• Encourage student participation in community-based projects.

10. Alumni Engagement & Fundraising

• Strengthen alumni network and create an alumni mentorship program.
• Organize fundraising initiatives for college infrastructure and student scholarships.
• Establish an endowment fund for academic excellence.

11. Sustainability & Institutional Legacy

• Establish a dedicated Sustainability & Green Campus Cell.
• Document and archive best practices for future IQAC committees.
• Set up long-term strategic planning for institutional excellence.

Conclusion

This strategic roadmap ensures continuous quality enhancement, global recognition, and academic excellence at Christian College Chengannur. IQAC will periodically assess progress and adapt strategies for sustained development.