The online programmes offered by Bennett University – Centre for Distance and Online Education (BU-CDOE) are subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities. The details published are provisional and may be revised in accordance with the final approvals.
Centre For Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA)
BU – CDOE has established the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) to oversee and ensure the quality of its online programmes by adhering to regulatory guidelines. CIQA at BU – CDOE establishes quality standards, monitors academic and administrative activities, conducts quality audits, and implements self-evaluative initiatives to drive continuous improvement and maintain high academic and operational quality for online learning experiences. As mandated by UGC-DEB, the CIQA at BU – CDOE is headed by a full-time Director, a senior academician, and is supported by a dedicated team of academic and administrative staff ensuring effective implementation and continuous improvement of quality standards.
Objective of CIQA
The Centre for Internal Quality Assurance at BU – CDOE has the following objectives:
- To maintain a comprehensive, dynamic internal quality assurance system to ensure that all online higher education programmes are of consistently high quality and are always under continuous improvement plan.
- To implement robust quality check systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for e-tutorials and Electronic/Self -Learning Materials (SLMs) to significantly enhance the learning experience of students.
Functions of CIQA
- Maintaining Quality in Content and Services: Ensure high-quality academic and support services are delivered to online learners.
- Self-Evaluative & Reflective Practices: Conduct regular self-assessment and reflective exercises for continuous quality improvement across systems and processes.
- Focus on Key Areas: Identify and monitor critical areas such as course content and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to uphold standards.
- Parity with Conventional Programmes: Ensure that online programmes maintain the same academic quality as equivalent to classroom-based Programmes.
- Stakeholder Interaction & Feedback: Establish mechanisms to gather inputs from learners, faculty, non-teaching staff, parents, and employers for quality enhancement.
- Recommend Quality Enhancements: Propose and follow up on improvements through periodic reviews and action-taken reports.
- Workshops & Knowledge Sharing: Organize seminars, workshops, symposiums, and webinars on quality themes and disseminate best practices.
- Best Practice Development: Create and share best practices across all functional areas to improve learner experience.
- Data Collection & Analytics: Collect, collate, and disseminate accurate, reliable data on program quality, learner performance, and analytics.
- Compliance with Regulations: Ensure Programme Project Reports (PPRs) for each programme comply with UGC-DEB norms and other regulatory guidelines.
- Planning & Reporting: Prepare annual quality plans and reports, generating actionable recommendations for the university.
- Programme Restructuring: Provide inputs for curriculum restructuring to align with industry needs and improve employability.
- Accreditation & Assessment: Act as the nodal unit for accreditation, audits, and liaison with statutory authorities like UGC.
- Promote Research & Innovation: Encourage research on learner-centric approaches and systemic quality improvements.
- Benchmarking: Benchmark practices against other reputed higher education institutions to remain competitive and relevant.
- Annual Reporting: Submit annual CIQA reports to the UGC and statutory authorities as mandated.