Inaugurated on 16 September 2025

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

IQAC · SAN International College of Arts and Science

IQAC at a glance

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About the IQAC

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of SAN International College of Arts and Science was inaugurated on 16th September 2025 to promote quality sustenance and enhancement across the institution.

The IQAC functions as a dedicated mechanism for planning, implementing and monitoring quality initiatives in academic and administrative activities.

The IQAC facilitates outcome-based and learner-centric teaching-learning practices, organises workshops, seminars and faculty development programmes, promotes best practices, and encourages continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback and evidence-based evaluation.

The IQAC strives to contribute significantly towards academic excellence, institutional development and holistic student growth by fostering a culture of quality, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

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Aim of the IQAC

To promote and sustain a culture of quality and excellence through continuous improvement.

In academic, administrative, research, extension and support activities — by adopting best practices, encouraging stakeholder participation, ensuring quality benchmarks, and fostering a learner-centric environment in alignment with the institution’s vision, mission, and NAAC guidelines.

Stakeholders in quality

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Alumni
  • Parents
  • Employers
  • Industry
  • Management

Quality mechanisms

  • Quality benchmarking
  • Documentation
  • Feedback analysis
  • Academic & administrative audits
  • Performance monitoring
  • Data management
  • Evidence-based decisions

The IQAC aims to institutionalise and sustain a culture of quality and excellence in all academic, administrative, research, extension, and support activities through a system of continuous quality enhancement and assurance. It strives to promote innovative, learner-centric, and outcome-based education by fostering excellence in teaching, learning, research, consultancy, innovation, entrepreneurship, extension, and community engagement while ensuring the holistic development, employability, ethical values, leadership qualities, and lifelong learning skills of students. It is committed to strengthening institutional planning, governance, transparency, accountability, and participatory decision-making by involving all stakeholders in the quality enhancement process.

The Cell encourages faculty development through continuous professional training, research initiatives, digital transformation, and the adoption of modern pedagogical practices, while promoting best practices, green campus initiatives, inclusiveness, gender equity, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. In alignment with the vision and mission of the institution and the guidelines of NAAC and other statutory and regulatory bodies, the IQAC serves as a catalyst for quality assurance — facilitating accreditation, enhancing academic standards and transforming SANICAS into a nationally recognised institution committed to academic excellence, societal development, and global competitiveness.

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Objectives

Ten objectives that guide how the IQAC plans, implements and monitors quality across the institution.

  1. 01

    To develop and sustain a culture of quality in all academic and administrative activities.

  2. 02

    To promote continuous improvement in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and extension.

  3. 03

    To establish quality benchmarks and monitor institutional performance.

  4. 04

    To encourage faculty development, research, and the adoption of innovative teaching practices.

  5. 05

    To strengthen student support services and promote holistic student development.

  6. 06

    To collect and analyze stakeholder feedback for quality enhancement.

  7. 07

    To document and disseminate institutional best practices and quality initiatives.

  8. 08

    To ensure effective governance, transparency, and accountability through systematic quality assurance mechanisms.

  9. 09

    To facilitate institutional preparedness for NAAC accreditation and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

  10. 10

    To foster collaborations, community engagement, and a culture of excellence for sustainable institutional growth.

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Quality Policy

SAN International College of Arts and Science is committed to providing quality, outcome-based and learner-centric education that nurtures competent, ethical, innovative and employable graduates equipped to meet the evolving needs of society, industry and the global community.

We strive to develop competent, ethical, socially responsible, and industry-ready graduates by:

01

Academic Excellence

Effective curriculum delivery, innovative teaching-learning practices, experiential learning, and continuous assessment.

02

Continuous Improvement

Quality assurance through systematic planning, monitoring, evaluation, feedback, and effective functioning of the IQAC.

03

Emerging Technologies

Digital learning, skill development, and value-added programmes to enhance students’ knowledge, competencies, and employability.

04

Industry Collaboration

Internships, live projects, expert interactions, professional training, and industry exposure.

05

Research & Innovation

Encouraging research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge creation among students and faculty members.

06

Inclusive Environment

A safe, inclusive, supportive, and learner-friendly environment that promotes holistic development, professional ethics, leadership, and social responsibility.

07

Sustainability & SDGs

Environmental sustainability, social commitment, and active contribution towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

08

Faculty Development

Professional development and continuous capacity building of faculty and staff to enhance institutional effectiveness.

09

Transparency & Accountability

Stakeholder satisfaction and compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

The institution is committed to fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement in all academic, administrative, and support services to achieve excellence and create a meaningful and sustainable impact on society.

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IQAC Composition

The IQAC is constituted as per NAAC guidelines, bringing together management, faculty, administration and external stakeholders.

ST

Chairperson · Principal

Dr. S. Thenral

SAN International College of Arts and Science

DV

IQAC Coordinator

Dr. Dhanya V

Department of Microbiology

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Management Representative · Member

02

[Name]

Senior Administrative Officer · Member

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[Name]

Teacher Representative · Member

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[Name]

Teacher Representative · Member

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[Name]

Teacher Representative · Member

06

[Name]

Local Society Nominee · Member

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[Name]

Alumni Representative · Member

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[Name]

Employer / Industrialist · Member

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[Name]

Student Representative · Member

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IQAC Documents

Annual quality reports, meeting minutes and feedback analyses are published here. Please check this page regularly.

Date Document Download
[DD-MM-YYYY] Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) PDF
[DD-MM-YYYY] Minutes of IQAC Meetings PDF
[DD-MM-YYYY] Action Taken Report PDF
[DD-MM-YYYY] Stakeholder Feedback Analysis PDF
[DD-MM-YYYY] Best Practices & Institutional Distinctiveness PDF
Contact

Reach the IQAC

SAN International College of Arts and Science

IQAC Coordinator

Dr. Dhanya V

Address

ACC Pirivu, Navakkarai, Coimbatore - 641 105

Email

[IQAC email address]