UNDERSTANDING THE PHILOSOPHY OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT REVIEW CIR

UNDERSTANDING THE PHILOSOPHY OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT REVIEW (CIR) IDENTIFYING & ADDRESSING ITS CHALLENGES AND ITS ROLE IN RE-

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION FRAMEWORK NBEAC Accreditation 8 -Stages Process 1. Formal Application 1 - Formal Application 8 Continuous Review (Reaccreditatio n/ Revisit 2 - Pre. Eligibility Mentorship 2. Pre Eligibility Mentorship 3. Eligibility Screening 4. Pre Review Mentorship 7 Accreditatio n Decision NO 3 - Eligibility Screening 5. Self-Assessment Process 6. Peer Review Process 7. Accreditation Decision 8. Continuous Review (Reaccreditation / Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentorship 6 -Peer Review Accreditation) Process 5 -Self Assessment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - NBEAC Accreditation 8 -Stages Process 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit 1. Formal Application 2. Pre Eligibility Mentorship Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 3. Eligibility Screening 4. Pre Review Mentorship 5. Self-Assessment Process 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 6. Peer Review Process Yes 7. Accreditation Decision 8. Continuous Review (Reaccreditation / Accreditation) 3 Eligibility Screening 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process ü The NBEAC accreditation process enters into “Re-accreditation/ Revisit process cycle” as continuous function after completion of the PRT visit or accreditation award. ü This embeds a dynamic function of continuous review process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review The School of Business after having acquired Accreditation from 3 -5 years or otherwise communicated by NBEAC through official 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip “Accreditation Decision/ Awarding Notification” The notification carries: a) Accreditation Award Committee Decision b) PRT report with Recommendations & Suggestions Annex-I c) Eligibility policy and timeline for reacrrediation Annex-II d) NBEAC Publicity Policy Annex-III 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. II. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns Constitution and formal establishment of permanent “Accreditation Management Committee”, at School of Business / Management Sciences: a) Head AMC Experienced Faculty b) Members Cluster Heads c) Coopted Members Junior Faculty d) QEC Dy Manager Secretary 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. III. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) Formally discuss and minute decisions 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns II. Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) III. Formally discuss and minute decisions IV. Assign PRT report to AMC for addressing recommendations and suggestions etc. 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns II. Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) III. Formally discuss and minute decisions IV. Assign PRT report to AMC for addressing recommendations and suggestions etc. V. Develop “Action Plan” using timeline and deliverables using prescribed Proforma 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns II. Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) III. Formally discuss and minute decisions IV. Assign PRT report to AMC for addressing recommendations and suggestions etc. V. Develop “Action Plan” using timeline and deliverables using prescribed Proforma VI. Execute, monitor & control through AMC 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns II. Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) III. Formally discuss and minute decisions IV. Assign PRT report to AMC for addressing recommendations and suggestions etc. V. Develop “Action Plan” using timeline and deliverables using prescribed Proforma VI. Execute, monitor & control through AMC VII. Prepare and submit Bi-annual update report of School of Business 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. III. IV. V. VIII. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) Formally discuss and minute decisions Assign PRT report to AMC for addressing recommendations and suggestions etc. Develop “Action Plan” using timeline and deliverables using prescribed Proforma Execute, monitor & control through AMC Prepare and submit Bi-annual update report of School of Business Pursue & Track “Action Plan”, timelines Vs Deliverables and submit progress report to Rector/Dean/ Ho. D. 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. III. IV. V. VIII. IX. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) Formally discuss and minute decisions Assign PRT report to AMC for addressing recommendations and suggestions etc. Develop “Action Plan” using timeline and deliverables using prescribed Proforma Execute, monitor & control through AMC Prepare and submit Bi-annual update report of School of Business Pursue & Track “Action Plan”, timelines Vs Deliverables and submit progress report to Rector/Dean/ Ho. D Make input for Strategic Plan and align academic, financial and administrative operations with strategic vision/ mission, objectives, values and goals/outcomes of programmes. 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION: I. Engage internal stakeholders (Faculty & Management) and share high-level concerns Accreditation Management Committee (AMC) Formally discuss and minute decisions Assign PRT report to AMC for addressing recommendations and suggestions etc. Develop “Action Plan” using timeline and deliverables using prescribed Proforma Execute, monitor & control through AMC Prepare and submit Bi-annual update report of School of Business Pursue & Track “Action Plan”, timelines Vs Deliverables and submit progress report to Rector/Dean/ Ho. D Make input for Strategic Plan and align academic, financial and administrative operations with strategic vision/ mission, objectives, values and goals/outcomes of programmes. This embeds a dynamic function of continuous review process configuring Quality Enhancement V. regime to improve standards before VI. the re-accreditation visit. VII. III. IV. VIII. IX. 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IS ONGOING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IS ONGOING Constitution and formal establishment of permanent “Accreditation Management Committee”, at School of Business / Management Sciences is a promising strategy to deploy quality function in the institution- (for stakeholder engagement and continues involvement)

INTRODUCTION TO ACCREDITATION LIFE CYCLE & STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT NBEAC RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS 1 - Post-Accreditation – Continuous Improvement Review RE-ACCREDITATION : A process to assess the accomplishments of institution as per PRT report provided at the time of accreditation 8 -Continuous Review (Reaccreditation/ Revisit Formal Applicat ion 2 - Pre. Eligibilit y Mentors hip IMPROVEMENT & CHANGES sine last PRT visit 1) The school initiates Re-accreditation process by applying for relevant programmes 2) Submit current SAR along with CIR (6 months before expiry of Accreditation period) 3) CIR is an abridged document of AMC proceeding along accreditation period containing: a) Improvements as per previous PRT report b) Overall Improvements/ Changes on school’s initiatives (Strategic and/or Operational Plan) 4) The Re-accreditation visit & decision may be communicated as per prevalent policy 7 Accredit ation Decision NO 3 Eligibility Screening Yes 4 - Pre. Review Mentors hip 6 -Peer Review Process 5 -Self Assess ment Process