Ranchi University (RU) is all set for its first ever National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) evaluation slated from April 17 to April 19. The varsity officials are ready and all vital components have been ensured with the preparation of tentative schedule lists.
According to RU officials, the final schedule list will be approved by the NAAC members only. The team of seven members will compile the report considering the status of university since its establishment in 1960.
“The final schedule will be decided by the NAAC team members. As of now tentative list is ready and a senior member of the team will finalize the list before formally initiating the inspection. RU Vice-Chancellor, Dr Ramesh Kumar Pandey will brief the NAAC team at 9:00 AM on Monday. All the team members will be divided in the group and will inspect 12 departments phase wise,” said, PRO RU, PK Jha.
The team will have conversation with department heads along with the department teachers seeking the reports on the status of their respective department, project works, publication of journals, innovative ventures taken up by each department by far. As per the norms, the team members will separately consult the students before finalising the reports on the first day of their visit.
On second day, the team will check the basic facilities available on university campus especially emphasizing on playgrounds, library, laboratories, placement cell, canteen, provision of adequate number of toilets, separate common rooms for boys and girls while on the final day, the team will compile the reports. The final draft will be submitted to NAAC and University Grant Commission (UGC) after having a dialogue with former students and Student Union leaders.
Only after the NAAC grading, varsity will be eligible for getting funds provided to the university under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). Notably, from 2016, NAAC accreditation has been made compulsory for receiving the RUSA funds. The NAAC team will also verify the university curriculum, research projects, infrastructure and learning centers, teaching and evaluation pattern, extracurricular activities including developmental and innovative ventures to grade the varsity.
Sanjay Mishra, Director of Educational Quality Assurance Cell (EQAC) at RU confirmed that the head of all departments have prepared a self assessment report highlighting on few prominent points with details of faculty members as well.
During the three day visit, approximately 21 sessions will be conducted. The NAAC team headed by Retired Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Karnataka, AM Pathan along with six people will independently select six different departments for inspection whereas six department selected by RU personnel will be inspected by NAAC team members as per the regulations.
A power point presentation describing the details of university’s achievement so far will be presented by RU VC on the first day. A documentary film titled ‘Main Hoon Ranchi Vishvidhalaya’ directed by Professor Dr. Sushil Ankan will be showcased enfolding the varsity journey beside other cultural activities at Governor House. A copy of NAAC findings will be handed over to RU VC on April 19.