IQAC

SWOT ANALYSIS

The strategic planning process of Srinivasarao College of Pharmacy must begin with SWOT analysis, in which strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the College are analyzed. Following lists of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats exist in a College. For an effective strategic plan, self-realization of these four components are essential.

STRENGTHS

• Team work of faculty and staff
• Quality graduate programs
• Student environment: Learning communities, programs, student organizations, and clubs
• Close relationship between student and faculty
• Willingness to recognize weaknesses and make improvements
• Management, teaching, and non-teaching staff have a commitment to quality, dedication, morale, and work ethics
• Centrally located and well connected to all areas of the city
• Clean and green campus with all amenities
• Good infrastructure
• Close proximity to industries and R&D organizations

WEAKNESSES

• Caliber of students in academics
• Quality of faculty
• Intercampus communication
• Faculty recruitment
• Lack of long-term budget planning and a transparent process
• No research centers of excellence
• Lack of NRI student attraction
• Lack of consistent enforcement of policies and procedures
• Infrastructure and labs need maintenance
• Poorly or inadequately funded programs
• Lack of alternative sources of revenue generation
• Alumni engagement with the college

OPPORTUNITIES

• Innovative learning and teaching
• Use of the latest technology (ICT) in teaching and learning
• Interdisciplinary growth across departments
• Collaborative Research and Development activities with industries
• Consultancy opportunities
• Increase and strengthen internal and external collaborations
• Financial support by the stakeholders
• Implementation of the New Education Policy
• Involve more faculty members in research through incentives
• Partner with community agencies
• Establish stronger relationships with R&D organizations

THREATS

• Poor student enrolment
• Competition – Admission of quality students
• Faculty retention
• Too many private universities getting started
• Saturation of the engineering education market
• Unchecked student behavior
• No resources from the state and central governments
• Dependence on only tuition fees
• Deemed-to-be universities, online universities, etc.
• Continuation of industry recession
• Improper use of rating systems
• New AICTE pay scales
• Lack of state and central funding for capital improvements
• Fee reimbursement scheme from the governments
• Delay in payment of tuition fees to the institutions by the government

By the consideration of the above, the Strategic Plan document is prepared for the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the College in alignment with the College’s vision, mission, and values. The Strategic Plan of the College is the guiding framework for activities and initiatives planned by the Departments and all individual members of the staff.

I. CURRICULAR ASPECTS

• Improve the admissions of students in various programs
• Introduce project-based learning starting from Semester V
• Introduce job-oriented value-added courses
• Improve pass percentage in all undergraduate programs
• Introduce internships in all undergraduate programs right from the II Year
• Introduction of skill development programs
• Attempt to get permanent affiliation and 2(f) recognition

II. TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

• Increase the number of faculty with PhD qualifications
• Propose to register every faculty for at least one NPTEL course in the academic year
• NPTEL Swayam online courses – at least 20 students from the department every year
• Introduce formal tutorial system involving advanced learners as paid interns
• Identification of slow learners and conduct of additional classes
• Conduct two teacher-training programs in an academic year
• Create a systematic approach to assessing learning outcomes such as COs, POs, PEOs, and PSOs
• Strengthen and streamline curricular and co-curricular activities
• Training programs for placements, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

III. RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS, AND EXTENSION

• Increase Scopus-listed publications by a minimum of 20% every year
• Encourage faculty to register for PhD
• Increase student co-authored publications
• At least one book per department to be published
• Focus on entrepreneurship development
• Institutionalize community service
• NPTEL Swayam online courses – at least 20 students from the department
• Organize at least one national conference
• Encourage consultancy through a revenue-sharing mechanism
• Arrange guest lectures, industrial visits, and industrial lectures for students and faculty
• Increase the number of MoUs
• Membership in professional bodies: 1 per faculty member

IV. INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

• At least 60% of classrooms to be digitalized
• Procure and upgrade additional computer systems
• Convert the campus to a 100% Wi-Fi campus
• Increase the existing cafeteria facilities
• Provide one seminar hall for each department
• Increase library collection
• Augment digital content and make online content available round the clock
• Launch NPTEL Local Chapter
• Increase energy efficiency and renewable energy utilization
• Increase security camera coverage on campus

V. STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

• Strengthen career guidance and placement activities
• Provide guidance and training for higher education in premier institutions within India and abroad
• Institutionalize Alumni Lecture Series
• Conduct curricular and co-curricular activity programs by peers
• Strengthen the alumni association

VI. GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT

• Strengthen and increase the coverage of academic and administrative audits
• Appoint Programme Coordinators in charge of UG programs to create a new level of leadership
• Strengthen the college blog as a platform for stakeholder voices to be heard
• Strengthen the IQAC with alumni representation
• Conduct monthly HR meetings to celebrate staff and team achievements
• Take steps to improve transparency at all levels and provide full disclosure of information about policies and procedures

VII. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES

• Departments to initiate activities that celebrate each of the stated values of the college
• Focus on empowerment of staff and students
• Create e-resources in collaboration with students
• Identify and celebrate International Days in alignment with institutional and departmental priorities