With the generous encouragement and support from the NAAC, Bengaluru, the IQAC of Yogi

Vemana University organized a WEBINAR on “NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process”

on 14th

July 2020 at 10:30 AM. The Director of IQAC, Prof. M. V. Shankar welcomed all the

dignitaries of NAAC and Yogi Vemana University, online participants. About 254 participants

comprising University faculty, Principals and faculty from affiliated colleges. The event started

with opening remarks by Prof. Munagala Surya Kalavathi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Yogi

Vemana University. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor madam extended warm welcome to the

participants and resource persons of the Webinar; Dr. M. S. Shyamasundar, Adviser, NAAC;

Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC; Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh, Assistant Adviser,

NAAC and Dr. D. Kamble, Assistant Adviser, NAAC. She emphasized that the criterion

prescribed for NAAC accreditation is so objective, holistic and comprehensive calling for

sufficient focus on each and every aspect so as to meet the current requirements and global

standards in the field of higher education. She appealed to the entire faculty, non teaching staff,

students and other stake holders to work collectively to showcase University’s positive aspects in

order to fulfill NAAC requirements with a hope to bag a promising grade in the ensuing cycle. In

a special message by Prof. D. Vijaya Raghava Prasad, Registrar of Yogi Vemana University

briefed the dedicated efforts of Yogi Vemana University in improving the quality, attracting

funding and attaining good NIRF and Q&S rankings. Prof. G. Sambasiva Reddy, Principal of

Yogi Vemana University College spoke about the quality aspects of the University and asserted

that the present webinar will be certainly helpful and guide all the stakeholders for the

preparation of SSR.

In the presidential remarks, Dr. M. S. Shyamasundar, Adviser, NAAC gave the key

components of the revised assessment and accreditation (A & A) process. He emphasized that

70% of the A & A process relies on online mode wherein all the quantitative metrics submitted

by the higher education institutes will be thoroughly verified and validated by a Data

Verification and Validation (DVV) partner. Further, he elaborated that qualitative metrics will be

validated by Peer Team members and student satisfaction survey (SSS) will also be conducted

online by NAAC. He stressed the need of improvement of quality education in HEIs of INDIA

with acceptable global standards. He emphasized that collection of data from the academic

departments and administrative wings will certainly helpful in identifying Strengths,

Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT analysis) and provide opportunity to HEIs for

improving the overall quality. He also briefed the positive initiatives taken by NAAC particularly

in the present difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC gave a detailed presentation on NAAC

accreditation process, revised quality improvement framework (QIF) components for

Universities, SSR, IIQA, and other requirements of A & A process. She systematically addressed

A BRIEF REPORT OF WEBINAR ON

“NAAC ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION PROCESS”

Organized by IQAC, Yogi Vemana University in association

with NAAC, Bengaluru on 14th

July 2020 at 10:30 AM

all the seven criterions and gave awareness to the participants about their importance in the A &

A process.

Later, Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh covered the areas of Data Verification and Validation (DVV)

process, standard operating procedures for DVV in ascertaining and validating the authenticity of

submitted data and corresponding award of points to quantitative metrics. He stressed the

importance of truthful submission of all the required data backed by supportive documentary

evidence.

Dr. D. K. Kamble presented procedures involved in the assessment of student satisfaction

survey (SSS). He emphasized that the successful functioning of any HEIs is ultimately depend

on the quantum of satisfaction of student community. Further, he explained in detail about the

modalities of Peer Team visit management on-site and assessment out come.

Later, all the speakers of NAAC team responded to the Questions from the participants. The

faculty members actively participated in the interactive session and NAAC team have answered

and clarified doubts raised by the participants regarding A & A process.

Finally, Dr. P. Ramachandra Reddy, Assistant Director, IQAC of Y. V. University proposed a

vote of thanks. He expressed special gratitude to NAAC team for their informative and useful

presentations. He also expressed gratitude to the University administration for their constant

encouragement and support in conducting the Webinar and participants in making the

WEBINAR a grand success.

Some screenshots/glimpses of WEBINAR

On 14th July 2020 from 10:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM

Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Login of participants to the registered webinar link https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/403832813 : 10:30 AM ~ 10:45 AM Welcoming the dignitaries & speakers (By Prof. M. V. Shankar, Director, IQAC) : 10:45 AM ~ 10:50 AM Opening remarks (By Prof. Munagala Surya Kalavathi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Yogi Vemana University) : 10:50 AM ~ 11:00 AM Special message (By Prof. D. Vijaya Raghava Prasad, Registrar, Yogi Vemana University) : 11:00 AM ~ 11:05 AM Special message (By Prof. G. Sambasiva Reddy, Principal, Yogi Vemana University) : 11:05 AM ~ 11:10 AM Webinar Talk #1 (NAAC mission & objectives) (By Dr. M. S. Shyama Sundar, Adviser, NAAC) : 11:10 AM ~ 11:20 AM Webinar Talk #2 (NAAC accreditation process, Revised Quality Improvement Framework) (By Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC) : 11:20 AM ~ 12:00 Noon Webinar Talk #3 (Data Verification & Validation process, Self Study Report) (By Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh, Assistant Adviser, NAAC) : 12:00 PM ~ 12:25 PM Webinar Talk #4 (Student Feedback, Peer Team Visit, Assessment Outcome) (By Dr. D. K. Kamble, Assistant Adviser, NAAC) : 12:25 ~ 12:45 PM Answers to Questions from Participants : 12:45 PM ~ 12:55 PM Vote of thanks (By Dr. P. Ramachandra Reddy, Assistant Director, IQAC, Y. V. University) :12:55 PM ~ 1:00 PM

WEBINAR ON

NAAC ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Principal, IQAC team of Yogi Vemana University attending the WEBINAR.

Prof. M. V. Shankar, Director, IQAC, Yogi Vemana University formally welcoming the dignitaries to the Webinar.

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Munagala Surya Kalavathi, Yogi Vemana University

inaugurating the Webinar and presenting opening remarks.

Prof. D. Vijaya Raghava Prasad, Registrar of Yogi Vemana University delivering a special

message in the Webinar.

Prof. G. Sambasiva Reddy, Principal of Yogi Vemana University College giving a special

message in the Webinar.

Dr. M. S. Shyama Sundar, Adviser, NAAC delivering the mission, objectives and importance

of A & A process.

Participants and progress of the Webinar.

Presentation by Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC on Revised Accreditation

Framework.

Presentation by Dr. K. R. Vishnu Mahesh, Assistant Adviser, NAAC on Digital Validation and

Verification involved in NAAC A & A Process.

Presentation by Dr. D. K. Kamble, Assistant Adviser, NAAC on Student Satisfaction Survey

(SSS) involved in NAAC A & A Process.

Compiled by

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Yogi Vemana University

Kadapa – 516 005

Andhra Pradesh