Enhancing Student Engagement and Empowerment through Academic Initiatives at V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College

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The 32nd IQAC meeting at V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College focused on reviewing the action taken on proposals from the previous meeting, including creating and maintaining student momentum for long-term success. Discussions included the impact of academic audits, institutionalization of a YouTube channel, and the implementation of UTSAH portal. Action plans were devised to appoint coordinators, allot time for extracurricular activities, organize brainstorming sessions, and monitor student progress regularly. Faculty members from various departments were assigned responsibilities to guide students effectively.

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WELCOME 32IQAC Regular Meeting Wednesday, 3rd Jan. 2024 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College WELCOME

Agenda A) Action taken report on the proposals of 31st IQAC meeting 1) Creating & maintaining students tempo required for subsequent years, from the 1st year. 2) Impact of Academic Audit on expected outcomes, do the departments really achieving what they are expecting. B) Issues open for discussion 1) Institutionalization of YouTube channel at Institute level. 2) Implementation of UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education) portal 3) Any other item with the permission of Chairperson. 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Agenda

A) Action taken report on the proposals of 31st IQAC meeting 1.Creating & maintaining students tempo from the 1st year, required for subsequent years. 1. Aware and prepare about .. Hackathons Innovations Product development Participation in Start-up activities Exhibition on National level platforms Entrepreneurship Participation/paper presentations in WS/Seminars in IITs/NITs Patents publications, etc. Certification NPTEL; 2. Workshops to motivate the students wrt above activities in the first year 3. Goal setting (Primary level) for 2nd, 3rd & 4th years in the 1st year itself 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Maintaining Student s tempo

A) Action taken report on the proposals of 31st IQAC meeting Creating & maintaining students tempo from the 1st year, required for subsequent years. B) Action Plan: 1. Appointing Coordinator from each department 2. Allotting one hour weekly in time-table . About activities / benefits to students due to above activities / motivation & encouragement through their seniors achievements; which are beyond routine teaching learning 3. Organizing programs and brain storming sessions once in a month by suitable faculty / outside experts on Innovations/ II Counsel activities/ Paper Publications / patents from projects; Start-ups, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, 4. Link to Proctor system for subsequent follow-up 5. Identifying active students in 1st year, guiding them accordingly at primary level 6. Quarterlymonitoring by HoDs & Coordinators and Record. 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Maintaining Student s tempo

A) Action taken report on the proposals of 31st IQAC meeting Creating & maintaining students tempo from the 1st year, required for subsequent years. Department wise list of faculty deputed .. Dept. Name of the faculty Designation Mobile No. ME Dr. A.Venkateswarlu Professor 9951897219 CE Dr. Ch.Rama Vara Prasad Asso.Prof. 9441009894 IT Dr.S.Suhasini Asso.Prof. 9866091802 ECE Dr.N.Satyanarayana Murthy Asso.Prof. 8919711897 CSE Dr.M.Sivanaga Raju Asst.Prof. 9676294996 EEE Ms K.Lalitha Asst.Prof. 9959680083 EIE 1st year Incharges Ms K.Niharika Asst.Prof. 7659896980 Dr.B.Raghava Rao, ME Professor 8328559601 Dr.K.Narendra, Phy Asso.Prof. 9885038074 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Maintaining Student s tempo

Creating & maintaining students tempo from the 1st year, required for subsequent years. Topic -Duration: 30- 45 mins. Participation in Workshops / Seminars in IITs / NITs; Paper presentations - Benefits Idea churning sessions, Innovations, Incubation, Start-ups Benefits of Participation in Student Chapters / Societies Scopus Publications from EPICS, Mini & Major projects Patents Filing, Publishing, Granting & Commercialization Industrial Projects, Industrial visits, Internships & projects Hackathons / Ideathons / Codeathons / Webathons Importance participations Full time Internships; Sem end internships 9 Certification / Value added courses .NPTEL, etc Eligibility requirements on Minors & Honours programs Prior planning About 2nd , 3rd & 4th years Projects, Internships & Publications (a) Importance of GATE score for Higher studies / jobs in star companies (b) Higher Education in overseas. (TOFEL, GRE other exams) (a) Idea generation & Innovative Product development (b) Product Exhibition on National level platforms (IITs / NITs) Financial supports from the Institution & Outside agencies for Innovations Week Dr. A.Venkateswarlu, ME-Prof. Dr. Ch.Rama Vara Prasad, CE-Asso.Prof. Dr S. Suhasini, IT-Asso.Prof. Dr.N.Satyanarayana Murthy, ECE-Asso.Prof. Dr.M. Sivanaga Raju, CSE-Asst.Prof. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 Ms K. Lalitha, EEE-Asst.Prof. 12 Ms.K. Niharika, EIE-Asst.Prof. 13 14 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan.2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Maintaining Student s tempo

A) Action taken report on the proposals of 31st IQAC meeting Creating & maintaining students tempo from the 1st year, required for subsequent years. Monthly Workshops: Organizing Workshops and brain storming sessions once in a month by suitable faculty / outside experts Innovations & Product developments Participation at National level exhibitions / Awards II Counsel activities Paper Publications & patents from projects Start-ups, Commercialization and Entrepreneurships 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Maintaining Student s tempo

A) Action taken report on the proposals of 31st IQAC meeting 2) Impact of Academic Audit on expected outcomes AA is the reflection of NBA, NAAC & NIRF Ranking Needs focus on Academic Audit throughout the year, not just at the time of audit HoDs should spend time with auditor full day without leaving it to the Dept. coordinator Check whether the previously identified weaknesses are properly addressed for expected outcomes Audit is not just filling the columns where the department has information and leaving the others / filling with some standard words like Nil, Yes, No, etc. AA is tool for comprehensive development of depts, The leadership of the dept must be very clear about . in which direction the dept wants to excel. 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Impact of Academic Audit

A) Action taken report on the proposals of 31st IQAC meeting 2) Impact of Academic Audit on expected outcomes. Guidelines stipulated by IQAC for Constructive outcomes from the Academic Audit Pre/ during auditing 1.Appointment of auditor .preferably from the Institutes of repute (IITs/NITs) max tenure: 2 years Post auditing 1. Another meeting with all the faculty in the department, to discuss constructive mechanism (Action Taken Report) to address the weaknesses & recording of minutes. 2.Brief overview about the purpose of Audit to the External auditor by HoD & the Dept. Coordinator. 3.It is a full-day Audit. 2.Review of the progress at every quarter to observe the rate of achievement in identified lapses (where growth charts, comparison of results with previous years, etc may be used). 4.Verification of all the parameters listed in the pro-forma. 5.weaknesses/ lapses in the black & white, along with general Suggestions. 3.Proper documentation along with Action Taken for the weaknesses identified in previous audit is made available with relevant evidences. 6.Exit-meeting with the Auditor, HOD & all senior faculties at the end of the audit . Where, the strengths & weaknesses in particular, are to be discussed by comparing with previous audit report. Recording the minutes of the discussions. 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Impact of Academic Audit

B) Issues open for discussion 1) Institutionalization of YouTube channel at Institute level. 2) Implementation of UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education)portal 3) Any other item with the permission of Chairperson. 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Issues Open for Discussion

B) Issues open for discussion 1) Institutionalization of VRSEC-YouTube channel at Institute level. Why -YouTube channel Powerful way of showcasing the achievements Present Trend Most effective & economical way of communication Engage with the wider community Students, Alumni, parents Local Community through Extension Activities & Research addressing local needs, Trainings & skill Programs, etc. Beyond boundaries Innovations / Prototypes / Publications /patents / Awards /etc. Knowledge sharing Better Visibility& Reputation 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College Institutionalization of YouTube channel-Institute level

B) Issues open for discussion 1) Institutionalization of YouTube channel at Institute level. How this Platform can be used About the Institution General Campus (Video-Sky view) Admissions (interactive session) College life (Students feedback) Hostels facilities (Students feedback) Placements - Beyond teaching College fests Innovation day, AFOSEC, etc Showcasing its strengths through . Innovations / Hackathons Product developments - Product Exhibitions on IITs/NITs platforms Prominent Publications & Patents Student awards Faculty Awards 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College YouTube channel

B) Issues open for discussion 1) Institutionalization of YouTube channel at Institute level. How this Platform can be used E-Content-Lectures: Enthusiastic-Presentations by selective faculty E-content of very recent & emerging trends Synchronous/Asynchronous interactions Maintenance of audience with follow-up through answering queries /Feedback Students Experiences: Acquiring Knowledge & Skill in VRSEC campus How the model development changed his/her life Gold medal receiver Getting placement with high package As an Innovator .Start-up As an entrepreneur Student feed - back how VRSEC is different from others Alumni: Alumni meets in India & Alumni meets across the Globe Alumni Contributions to the Institution .Innovative Labs on their Names / Scholarships / Internships / Placements / Donations / Knowledge sharing / etc. Honour to Prominent Alumni who contributed to the Society / others 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College YouTube channel

B) Issues open for discussion. To reach a broader audience and build a global reputation Featuring discussions, interviews, and presentations by prominent figures in academia and industry. Thought Leadership Series Discuss joint projects, internships, and opportunities for students to engage with the industry. Industry Partnerships Highlights of Collaborations with international universities & organizations, joint research projects and global initiatives International Collaborations Optimize video titles and tags with relevant keywords to improve search engine visibility and to find the institute more easily. SE Optimization Create a cohesive online presence to reinforce the institute's brand. Cross-Promotion 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan.2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College YouTube channel

B) Issues open for discussion. 1) Institutionalization of YouTube channel at Institute level. Improvement in Alumni Institute interaction Outcome Quality Admissions Easy dissemination of growth / achievements of the Institution Required information for parents & Aspiring students for admission Technical events, Innovations, Hackthons, Seminars, Student chapters/Clubs. Placements, Institute achievements help the students & parents to take decisions. Promote Collaborations with Institutes of reputation both at National & Global Better Alumni contributions to the institution & interaction Strong relations with Local Community Good platform for the empowerment of women, small business people, formers . Extension activities.. healthcare (Eye campus/ NSS activities .) Research related information useful to local community. Better Visibility /Perception 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan.2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College YouTube channel

B) Issues open for discussion How to implement it effectively Dedicated Team having knowledge & skill related to this activity. Providing required infrastructure Maintaining the YouTube channel dynamically 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan.2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College YouTube channel

B) Issues open for discussion 2. Implementation of UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education)portal UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education), A Portal developed by the UGC. This Portal tracks and supports the implementation of the NEP 2020 and its strategic initiatives across the country s Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). This Portal also provides detailed information about UGC s initiatives for qualitative reforms in higher education. 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College UTSAH portal

B) Issues open for discussion 2. Implementation of UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education)portal 1. Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education Multidisciplinary Degree Programmes Academic Bank of Credits Multiple Entry and Exit in Academic Programmes National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) and Curriculum and Credit Framework National Credit Framework Guidelines for Pursuing Two Academic Programmes Simultaneously 2. Digital Empowerment and Online Education Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Online Programmes Digital Nodal Centres 3. Skill Development and Employability Internship/ Apprenticeship embedded Degree Programmes Industry Institute Linkage Curriculum and Guidelines for Life Skills (Jeevan Kaushal)2.0 Guidelines for engaging Professor of Practice in Universities and Colleges 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College UTSAH portal

B) Issues open for discussion 2. Implementation of UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education)portal 4. Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research and Development 5. Capacity Building of Teachers for Quality Education Faculty Vacancy tracking Capacity Building of Faculty Members Teacher training Programmes 6. Governance and Autonomy Institutional Development Plan (IDP) Redressal of Grievances of Students Regulations, 2023 Institutions deemed-to-be-Universities regulations, 2023 Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges Regulations, 2023 7. Accreditation and Excellence Accreditation Excellence 32ndIQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College UTSAH portal

B) Issues open for discussion 2. Implementation of UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education)portal 8. Equitable and Inclusive Education Gender Parity Fostering Social Responsibility & Community Engagement in Higher Education Institutions in India 2.0 Mulya Pravah 2.0 Inculcation of Human Values and Professional Ethics in Higher Education Institutions Guidelines and Curriculum Framework for Environment Education at undergraduate level released on World Environment Day Credit-Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans and Persons with Specific Disabilities (SLDs) Accessibility Guidelines Guidelines for Promotion of Physical Fitness. Sports, Students Health, Welfare, Psychological and Emotional Well-Being at Higher Educational Institutions in India 9. Promotion of Indian Languages and Indian Knowledge Systems Courses in Indian Languages Embedding Indian Knowledge System in the Curriculum Guidelines for Training Orientation of Faculty on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Guidelines for introducing courses based on Indian Heritage and Culture Guidelines for Empanelment of Artists/Artisans in Residence in Higher Education Institutions 32nd IQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College UTSAH portal

B) Issues open for discussion 2. Implementation of UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education)portal 10. Internationalization of Education Academic and Research Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Education Institutions Office for International Affairs Alumni Connect Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India 32nd IQAC meeting, 3rd Jan. 2024. V R Siddhartha Engineering College UTSAH portal