Chairing the inaugural meeting of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Central University of Orissa (CUO) Koraput Vice-Chancellor Prof Sachidananda Mohanty declared that creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education has been the motto of CUO and IQAC cell of the university will act as a nodal centre for quality related activities.
Prof Mohanty also emphasised that highest standard should be ensured for all aspects of university life. He said that CUO should emerge as a ‘quality higher education institute’ in spite of the remoteness of its location in Koraput.
As per NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) guideline, formation IQAC and submission of AQAR (Annual Quality Assurance Report) to NAAC annually has become mandatory for higher education institutions as a post NAAC accreditation activity.
The meeting of IQAC of CUO was held in the main campus of the University on May 11. Director of IQAC Prof Sharat Kumar Palita welcomed the guests and explained the important activities to be undertaken by the IQAC. The plan of action for 2018-19 was approved by the committee.
Among others former Vice-Chancellor, FM University and Professor of Biotechnology, Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan Prof SP Adhikary was present.