Action Taken Report of decisions taken in the 7th meeting of 1QAC:

Item No. Agenda Decision Follow-up Action

t was decided in the meeting that syllabi of all the programmes running in the University shell be revised over a period Course structure & syllabi of of six month keeping in view the all the programmes running requirement of academia and industry, so that the students prepared by the University are job ready and revised syllabi should be implemented by the session 2019-20.

by the University have been revised and implemented from the session 2019-20.

2 Revision of syllabus

t was decided in the meeting that NSS should involve the Cleanness the Oordinator of

volunteers for cleanness of the campus and detailed report of the same must be placed before the next meeting.

3. University Campus Implemented

Reviewing updating Document:

and It was decided in the meeting to

roney constitute a committee to Review and Tmnlemented the

4. update policy document: 1QAC of the Quality Assurance Cell University. 1QAC)

Vg

Dr S Vaibhav Member Secretary

1QAC

Report on Syllabi Revision for session 2019-20 The existing courses have been rationalised with the purpose to enhance self learning by the students and also to reorient the class room teaching and experience learning in different PG & UG programmes. For this purpose a committee was constituted by the Vice chancellor which studied the course plans of the different universities namely HPU, Central University of Himachal Pradesh and some other Universities keeping in view the guidelines of the University CGrants Commission besides necds of the students and industry. This University has adopted choice based credit system (CBCS) which is at par with many other universities However. the total credit load and classification of the courses have been modified with following new

feature:

School of Basic and Applied Sciences

The course scheme of PG Programme has been revised and total credits reduced to 80 credits from existing that ranged from 90 to 98. This is uniform across all the discipline. The course scheme of PG programmes will be in two modes: Thesis Mode and Project/ Dissertation Mode. Human Making and Skill DevelopmentCourses are also introduced to enhance the inter-disciplinary knowledge of the students. A special programme PRAGTI (Program for ddvanced Growth and Training of lntern) is introduced in all the departments of the different Schools. In case of UG programmes the syllabi and course structure is followed as defined by UGC with minor modifications.

School of Engineering & Technology

To orient PG students towards real time situation and industrial needs, minimum thesis credits have been fixed 22 out of total 60 credits. In order to meet the contemporary requirements of the industry courses on Intellectual Property Right, Urban and Rural Planning besides self learning have been included for all streams in engineering. In case of UG the course structure has been revised by studied the course plans of the different leading institutes at national level and keeping in view the industry needs.

School of Commerce and Management

The total credit load of MBA programme has been reduced from 108 to 80 credits for those opting Degree project mode and 85 in dissertation mode. Digital Marketing will be offered to the students as specialization in MBA. PRAGTI programme will be offered in each semester for professional development of students. In BBA &B.Com, the syllabi have been revised as per UGC guidelines with minor changes.

The revised course structure & syllabi will be implemented rom session 2019-20.

1

CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY

HAMIRPUR

Office order

Dated:-17.01.2019 No. CPUH/1QAC/Acad/2019

In sequel to the decision taken in the 7th meeting of the 1QAC held on dated 3.01.2019 the following committee is hereby constituted for reviewing and updating the Policy Document: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the University. 1. Dr. Sanjay Thakur - Chairman

2 Dr. Kuldeep Kumar- Member

3. Dr. Lekh Raj - Member Secretary

The committee may ensure that report thereof submitted within a month.

Sd/-

Registrar

Copy of above is forward to the following for information and necessary action:

1. Dean Academic Affairs/Dean Applied Science/Dean Eng. and Technology 2. Secretary to Vice-Chancellor

3 All HODs

4. Dr. Sanjay Thakur

5. Dr. Kuldeep Kumar

Dr. Lekh Raj 6.

Regfstraf

To Dated:- 07.02.2019

The Registrar Career Point University

Hamirpur

Subject: Submission updated Policy Document of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (lQAC) Sir,

Your good-self is requested to refer to attached report (Annexure-I) on updated policy document of 1QAC of the University for approval and further action at your end.

Dr. Ilekh Raj Member Secretary

1 Dr. Sanjay Thakur

Chairman

Annexure-I

REPORT OF THE

COMMITTEE FOR REVIEWING AND UPDATING

POLICY DOCUMENT: INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (1QAC)

CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY HAMIRPUR

2018-19

This report is prepared and submitted by the committee constituted for reviewing and updating Policy Document of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (1QAC) of the University. The committee has received many valuable inputs and suggestions from various stakeholders of the University

in meetings, talks and discussions made.

lt gives us immense pleasure to express my gratitude to the authorities, faculties, staff and other

stakeholders of The University, who provided us all the required information to prepare this

report.

1. Dr. Kuldeep Kumar- Member Co

2. Dr. Lekh Raj - Member Secretary

Dr. Sanjay Thakur Chairman 3.

Poliey Document: Internal Quality Assurance Cell Vision of the University To be a premier institution for graduate, post graduate studies and research innovations by educating leaders of the future.

Mission of the University To promote global competitiveness by providing multiple opportunities for excellent education, applied research, academic innovation and service to the humanity. I. Vision of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (1QAC) To develop systematic mechanism & to achieve quality benchmarks in the University for excellence in academic, research, innovation and administrative practices. IL Goals and Functions of IQAC

12. To act as a nodal agency of the University for coordinating and implementing quality related issues and activities, including adoption and dissemination of quality practices. 13. A quality system for conscious and consistent programmed actions to improve the academic, research, innovation, extension services and administrative performance of the University. 14. To promote measures of University functioning towards standardization of quality in terms of creating a learner-centric environment conducive for quality education and faculty development to adopt knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and

learning process. 15. Development and application of quality benchmarks for various academic and

administrative activities. 16. Organization of conferences, workshops, seminars in association with reputed institutions

on scientific, social issues and quality related themes through University departments.17. To make arrangement for feedback responses from various stakeholders on quality related matters.

18. Development and maintenance of University database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining/enhancing quality.

19. Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the University based on the quality parameters/assessment criteria developed by the relevant quality assurance bodies, such as: NAAC, NIRF, HPPERC, NBA and other accreditation agencies in the prescribed format.

20. Quality policy to be implemented through departments/ divisions, centers and cells.

21. Intermal audits will be carricd out annually in each department/ division.

22. To ensure the eftfective implementation of quality initiatives taken from time to time by

IQAC through periodic monitoring, reviews and audits. Corrective actions will be issued

by 1QAC to each department and division for timely implementation of policies

I. Stakeholders to Define and Adopt the Quality Policy Following will be the stakeholders of quality policy: University administration, faculty &

staft, students, parents, alumni employers besides state and national regulatory bodies.

IV. Components of Quality Policy

2. Excellence in Academics, Research and Innovation

1.1 Quality System Inputs

1.1.1 Quality of Academic Infrastructure 1.1.2 Quality of Faculty and Staff

1.1.3 Quality Students

1.2 Academics and Research Attributes

1.2.1 Updated and Flexible Curriculum 1.2.2 Choice Based Credit System, Inter-Departmental Leaning, Provision for

Credit Transfer and online certifications

1.2.3 Provision of Audit Courses 1.2.4 Research Work and Innovation through live projects, thesis/dissertation mode in master degree programs and pioneer incubator established in the campus.

1.2.5 Knowledge and Skill Upgradation of Faculty 1.2.6Industrial linkages for internships and placements

1.3 Teaching and Learning Pedago8y 1.3.1 Teaching through ICT resources.

1.3.2Experiential learning through extension services

1.3.3 Remedial classes for weak students

1.3.4 Comprehensive Continuous Evaluation 1.3.5 Students Centric Teaching Learning Environment

1.3.6 Focus on e-learning, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

1.3.7 Courses for personality development, human making and employability

1.3.8 Transparent evaluation system.

1.4 Learning Assessment 1.4.1 Assignments, Quiz, Viva voce, projects evaluation

14.2 Class tests, Minor and Major Examinations 1.4.3 Research publications and Conference presentations

1.4.4 Technological innovation

2.Overall Development of students through experiential learning 2.1 Leadership Skills

2.2 Analytical Skills

2.3 Development of responsible Citizenship and Team Spirit 2.4 Accountability towards society 2.5 Ethical and moral values

2.6 Professionalism and Adaptability 2.7 Participatory action research

V.Quality system and proeedure to implement quality policy

University administration is committed to implement the quality policy in association

with other stakeholders through Internal Quality Assurance Cell. Internal Quality

Assurance cell (1QAC) will be responsible to develop, implement, monitor, review and

find opportunities to continuously improve the Quality System implemented by cach

department/ division/ centers.

The constitution of 1QAC, its goals, roles &functions shall be as per the guidelines of

UGC framed time to time. The IQAC shall meet at least twice in a semester. The

quorum for the meeting shall be two-third of the total number of members. The agenda.

minutes and Action Taken Reports are to be documented with official signatures and

maintained electronically in a retrievable format.

1. Quality Circles

1.1 Each department/division/center shall implement quality policy through quality

circle (QC). Each QC will be headed by Head of Department (HOD) as converner and a

minimum of 2 members. An external expert on quality management may also be

nominated as member of QC.

1.2 Schools with limited number of faculty in their departments may have one Quality

circle to support their smaller departments.

1.3 QC members to be nominated by the concemed deans/directors on the

recommendation of head of department for a period of minimum 2 years.

1.4 Each QC will send their nominee to 1QAC for quarterly meetings as invitees to

provide their inputs towards improving quality system.

VI. Improving Quality System and Goals - Roles & Responsibilities

1. Quality Students 1.1 To ensure the steady increase in enrollment of quality students, head of

admission cell shall be responsible for the same and report the matter to 1QAC on

yearly basis.

1.1.2 Quality students shall be encouraged for advanced learning, additional professional certifications through online platforms etc. Quality circles and mentors shall be responsible for nurturing of these students.

2.Quality Faeulty 2.1 Appointment and promotion of faculty shall be as per UGC norms. The University will endeavor to attract talented faculty with passion for teaching and research.

2.2 To promote research and innovation, preference shall be given to a Ph.D. qualified degree holder with quality research during appointments. 2.3 Regular workshops, seminars, conferences and faculty development programs shall be common and mandatory for constant upgradation of faculty.

3. Curriculum and course contents:

3.1 Updation of course curriculum from time to time at school/departmental level by the concerned board of studies as per the contemporary needs of the market

and employers is compulsory.

4. Academic Infrastructure

4.1 To ensure optimum utilization of academic and research infrastructure.

4.2. To develop and maintain academic infrastructure as per the requirements of

study programs besides regulatory/ statutory bodies.

4.3 Continuous improvement of classrooms, labs, libraries etc. by integrating

information and communication technology.

4.4 Promotion of eco-friendly and green practices to develop infrastructure.

4.5 Dean (academic affairs), Registrar shall be responsible for the utilization

development and maintenance of infrastructure.

5. Quality of Teaching-Learning Process

5.1 Each department shall be responsible to implement processes for

effective pedagogy towards students' satisfaction. Feedback from the

students is taken on effectiveness of teaching-learning process.

5.2 Experiential learning shall be encouraged through active participation

of students and teachers in extension activities through community

development cell.

6. Assessment and Evaluation process 6.1 Each department in coordination with the Controller of Examination (COE) shall assess the students learning as per examination manual. 6.2 Transparency in evaluation system shall be ascertained by the Controller of Examination.

VIl. Quality Policy and Goals - Accountability Procedure 1.1 Reports including status/ action taken report of quality initiatives shall be prepared by quality circles and submitted to IQAC. Further, 1QAC shall submit the compiled report to academic council for information.

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Dr. Kuldeep Kumar - Member ICe 1.

2. Dr. Lekh Raj - Member Secretary NL

3. Dr. Sanjay Thakur - Chairman

CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY

HAMIRPUR

CIRCULAR

Datc:- 22.02.2019

Policy Document: Internal Quality Assurance Cell

The policy document on "Internal Quality Assurance" of Career Point University Hamirpur is enclosed herewith. This may be communicated to all concerned.

The updated policy document will be applicable to all concerned with immediate effect.

Registrar eáreer Point University Hamirpur

Official Notification

Career Point University Hamirpur Policy Document: Internal Quality Assurance Cell

vision of the University

to be a premier institution for graduate, post graduate studies and research innovations by

ducating leaders of the future.

Mission of the University

To promote global competitiveness by providing multiple opportunities for excellent education,

applied research, academic innovation and service to the humanity.

I. Vision of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (1QAC

To develop systematic mechanism & to achieve quality benchmarks in the University forT

excellence in academic, research, innovation and administrative practices.

II. Goals and Functions of 1QAC

1. To act as a nodal agency of the University for coordinating and implementing quality

related issues and activities, including adoption and dissemination of quality practices.

2. A quality system for conscious and consistent programmed actions to improve the

academic, research, innovation, extension services and administrative performance of the

University.

3. To promote measures of University functioning towards standardization of quality in

terms of creating a learner-centric environment conducive for quality education and

faculty development to adopt knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and

learning process.

4. Development and application of quality benchmarks for various academic and

administrative activities.

5. Organization of conferences, workshops, seminars in association with reputed institutions

on scientific, social issues and quality related themes through University departments.

6. To make arrangement for feedback responses from various stakeholders on quality

related matters.

Dev elopment and maintenanee of University database through MIS for the purpose of

atintaining/enhaneing quality.

reparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the University based on

the quality parameters/assessment criteria developed by the relevant quality assurance

bodies, such as: NAAC, NIRF, HPPERC, NBA and other accreditation agencies in the

prescribed format.

9. Quality policy to be implemented through departments/ divisions, centers and cells.

10. Internal audits will be carried out annually in each department/ division.

11. To ensure the effective implementation of quality initiatives taken from time to time by

IQAC through periodic monitoring, reviews and audits. Corrective actions will be iSsued

by 1QAC to each department and division for timely implementation of policies.

III. Stakeholders to Define and Adopt the Quality Policy

Following will be the stakeholders of quality policy: University administration, faculty &

staft, students, parents, alumni employers besides state and national regulatory bodies.

IV. Components of Quality Policy

1. Excellence in Academics, Research and Innovation

1.1 Quality System Inputs 1.1.1 Quality of Academic Infrastructure

1.1.2 Quality of Faculty and Staff

1.1.3 Quality Students

1.2 Academics and Research Attributes

1.2.1 Updated and Flexible Curriculum

1.2.2 Choice Based Credit System, Inter-Departmental Learning, Provision for

Credit Transfer and online certifications

1.2.3 Provision of Audit Courses

1.2.4 Research Work and Innovation through live projects, thesis/dissertation

mode in master degree programs and pioneer incubator established in the campus.

1.2.5 Knowledge and Skill Upgradation of Faculty

1.2.6lndustrial linkages for internships and placements

1.3 Teaching and Learning Pedago8y 1.3.1 Teaching through ICT resources.

1.3.2Experiential learning through extension services

1.3.3 Remedial classes for weak students 1.3.4 Comprehensive Continuous Evaluation

13.5 Students Centric Teaching Learning Environment 1.3.6 Focus on e-learning, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. 1.3.7 Courses for personality development, human making and employability 1.3.8 Transparent evaluation system.

1.4 Learning Assessment

1.4.1 Assignments, Quiz, Viva voce, projects evaluation 1.4.2 Class tests, Minor and Major Examinations

1.4.3 Research publications and Conference presentations 1.4.4 Technological innovation

2.Overall Development of students through experiential learning 2.1 Leadership Skills

2.2 Analytical Skills

2.3 Development of responsible Citizenship and Team Spirit

2.4 Accountability towards society

2.5 Ethical and moral values

2.6 Professionalism and Adaptability

2.7 Participatory action research

V.Quality system and procedure to implement quality poliey

University administration is committed to implement the quality policy in association

with other stakeholders through Internal Quality Assurance Cell. Internal Quality

Assurance cell (1QAC) will be responsible to develop, implement, monitor, review and

find opportunities to continuously improve the Quality System implemented by each

department/ division/ centers.

The constitution of IQAC, its goals, roles &functions shall be as per the guidelines of

UGC framed time to time. Th IQAC shall meet at least twice in a semester. The

quorum for the meeting shall be two-third of the total number of members. The agenda,

minutes and Action Taken Reports are to be documented with ofticial signatures and

maintained electronically in a retrievable format.

1. Quality Circles

1.1 Each department/division/center shall implement quality policy through quality

circle (QC). Each QC will be headed by Head of Department (HOD) as convener and a

minimum of 2 members. An external expert on quality management may also be

nominated as member of QC.

12 Schools ls with limited number of faculty in their departments may have one Quality ircle to support their smaller departments. 13

OC members to be nominated by the concerned deans/directors on the amendation of head of department for a period of minimum 2 years. 14 Each QC will send their nominee to lQAC for quarterly meetings as invitees to provide their inputs towards improving quality system.

M. Improving Quality System and Goals- Roles & Responsibilities

1.Quality Students 1.1 To ensure the steady increase in enrollment of quality students, head of

admission cell shall be responsible for the same and report the mater to 1QAC on

yearly basis.

1.1.2 Quality students shall be encouraged for advanced learning, additional

professional certifications through online platforms etc. Quality circles and

mentors shall be responsible for nurturing of these students.

2. Quality Faculty

2.1 Appointment and promotion of faculty shall be as per UGC norms. The

University will endeavor to attract talented faculty with passion for teaching and

research.

2.2 To promote research and innovation, preference shall be given to a Ph.D.

qualified degree holder with quality research during appointments.

2.3 Regular workshops, seminars, conferences and faculty development

programs shall be common and mandatory for constant upgradation of faculty.

3. Curriculum and course contents:

3.1 Updation of course curriculum from time to time at school/departmental

level

by the concerned board of studies as per the contemporary needs of the market

and employers is compulsory.

4. Academic Infrastructure

4.1 To ensure optimum utilization of academic and research infrastructure.

A. To develop and maintain academic infrastructure as per the requirements of study programs besides regulatory/ statutory bodies. 4.3 Continuous improvement of classrooms, labs, libraries etc. by integrating information and communication technology. 4.4 Promotion of eco-friendly and green practices to develop infrastructure. 4.5 Dean (academic affairs), Registrar shall be responsible for the utilization development and maintenance of infrastructure.

5.Quality of Teaching-Learning Process 5.1 Each department shall be responsible to implement processes for

effective pedagogy towards students' satisfaction. Feedback from the

students is taken on effectiveness of teaching-learning process.

5.2 Experiential learning shall be encouraged through active participation

of students and teachers in extension activities through commun+ty

development cell.

6. Assessment and Evaluation process

6.1 Each department in coordination with the Controller of Examination

(COE) shall assess the students learning as per examination manual.

6.2 Transparency in evaluation system shall be ascertained by the

Controller of Examination.

VII. Quality Policy and Goals - Accountability Procedure

1.1 Reports including status/ action taken report of quality initiatives shall be prepared by

quality circles and submitted to IQAC. Further, 1QAC shall submit the compiled report

to academic council for information.

Registrar CareeyPoint University Hamirpur