NAAC

The following factors are effectively scrutinized in the appraisal system for teaching staff. The Student’s feedback, University Examination results, Attitude, involvement, commitment, and achievement of a faculty concerning his/her non-academic secretarial activities, Feedback, and review of performance from other faculties in peer groups. The faculty rejuvenated through attending various programs and presenting the same to the colleagues in turn of their feedback. The duly filled Self-appraisal form is received from each faculty at the end of every semester.

According to the classroom teaching, presentation techniques, course delivery, evaluation of test papers, syllabus coverage, and fulfilling the academic commitments in time; the performance of a faculty is assessed based on the mark allocation to the above criteria, The outcome of the performance appraisal will reflect in the annual increment, incentives and the promotion of the faculty. An effective performance appraisal system helps the faculties in improvising their performance, enhancing their professional growth, and contributing to institutional performance. The performance appraisals provide the information useful for promotion/increment determinations and at the same time, it offers an opportunity for evaluation and discussion of employee weaknesses and strengths.

The faculty appraisal process is based on a Self-appraisal report; Providing information about academic performance, Research activities, developmental activities of the department and institute. The student’s feedback is based on online and oral in-class committee meetings. The HOD’s evaluation is based on the above analysis subsequently the following actions are implemented, Faculty members are encouraged to evaluate and identify their strengths and weaknesses aspects. Faculty members are encouraged to incorporate changes suggested by the appraisal committee, to strengthen the quality deliverables.

The pace of their deliverables as per the students’ requirements is satisfactorily matched by the faculty members. The completion of the syllabus on time is done by the faculty members based on the suggestions given to them and extra lecture classes are arranged if necessary. The result analysis of internal assessment are done regularly and the remedial classes are arranged to low performing students about the academic progress of the students. Faculty members are encouraged to undertake R&D projects, consultancy work and apply for research grants. Financial support will be provided for filing patent/copyrights.

Encouragement is given to the faculty members, to participate in conferences and publish the research papers in the international / national journals. By granting OD to the faculty members based on their competency requirement, are counselled to attend FDP, STTP and workshops organized by the reputed Institutions / universities. The faculty members are encouraged to organize national / international seminars / guest lecturers / workshops/conferences by sponsoring such events from the institute.

Periodically appraisal interviews are conducted to evaluate the teaching skills, depth of subject knowledge. The performance of the faculty is observed by a team of subject experts, the Head of the department, and the Principal. The assessment results and concluding remarks are taken for the promotion, increments, recognition, and service continuation consideration. The report of the heads of the department is considered for the performance of non-teaching staff members.

Because of these measures, the academic results and placement have improved. The competency of the students increased. Students confidently participate in various events organized by industry and other organizations and win prizes bringing reputation to the college.