A ‘One Week Workshop on NAAC New Metrics 2024’ was conducted by the IQAC, Govt. T. Romana College in collaboration with the MCTA Branch, GTRC from 16th July to 22nd July, 2024. The workshop commenced on July 16, 2024 with an inaugural session presided over by Dr. Sakhawliana, Asst.Coordinator of IQAC. Dr.Jenifer Lalbiakdiki, Principal, Govt. T. Romana College delivered the welcome address and elaborated on the significance of the workshop. She commended the IQAC Coordinators for their proactive approach and enthusiastic involvement in the forthcoming NAAC Accreditation. The first day of the workshop featured two resource persons. The first resource person, Dr. Dorothy Zonunsangi, Coordinator, IQAC, Govt. T. Romana College underlined the importance of maintaining good coordination among the teaching community and encouraged the faculty to focus on the imminent NAAC Accreditation and take the necessary steps towards it. The second resource person, Dr. Joseph K. Lalfakzuala, Assistant Coordinator, IQAC, began his address by stressing the importance of documentation as it can be utilised as official evidence in the future. Moreover, he underscored the necessity of maintaining a faculty diary for NAAC purposes.
The 1st Technical session of Day 2 was presided over by Dr Rosy Lalrinsangi, Assistant Coordinator, GTRC and attended by the teaching faculty of the college. The session consisted of two presentations given by two resource persons. The first speaker, Dr Dorothy Zonunsangi, Coordinator, IQAC stated that the new IQAC felt the importance of mobilising support from all the stakeholders of the college. Subsequently, the workshop was organised to motivate faculties of the College to initiate and share the best practices as well as to undergo the evaluation of the same with the assessment and accreditation by NAAC. The speaker, Dr Sakhawliana, Asst. Coordinator, IQAC highlighted the comparison between the old and the new metric indexes along with the re-evaluation of the values and principles envisioned under the institutional best practices. He also informed the participants about the key features of the NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework (RAF) for 2024. Additionally, he discussed the implications of the Binary Accreditation System, which categorises Institutions as either ‘accredited’ or ‘not accredited’. The resource person concluded his presentation by emphasising the importance of crowd-sourcing and the authentication of relevant documents.
The second technical session was chaired by Mr. C.V.L Tlanhlua, Vice-Principal, MCTA Branch, Govt. T. Romana College. He provided a concise overview of the College’s history relating to the various NAAC cycles. The guest speaker, Dr. Lalrinsangi Nghinglova, Associate Professor, Govt. Zirtiri Residential Science College shared her valuable insights on the theme. Drawing from her experience as Coordinator, she proposed the appointment of departmental coordinators to support the IQAC and further encouraged active involvement from the institution’s stakeholders. She also stressed the importance of fostering a positive working environment among faculty members and the effectiveness of collaborative work. Additionally, she delivered a comprehensive overview of the various parameters for NAAC Accreditation and provided detailed information on how data could be collected under NIFT, and the data for three years to be kept in archives etc.
The third day of the Workshop took place in Vanapa Hall on 18.7.2024. The programme was attended by faculty and students of Govt. T. Romana College. The session was hosted by Zonunmawii. The resource person Mr. R. Lalremliana, Vice-Principal, GTRC motivated the students and used the platform to prepare them for NAAC preparation. While congratulating the graduating students, the Vice-Principal stressed the various responsibilities of students in preparation for the upcoming NAAC Accreditation.
The fourth day of the Workshop was held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Meeting Hall of Govt. T. Romana College, attended by the non-teaching staff. Dr. Rosy Lalrinsangi, IQAC Assistant Coordinator, chaired the session. The speaker Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki, Principal, GTRC provided a comprehensive and enlightening presentation on the theme. She elaborated on the numerous duties of the non-teaching staff related to the forthcoming NAAC assessment and advised the participants to offer strong support to the IQAC Coordinators. Dr. Dorothy Zonunsangi, the IQAC Coordinator also stressed the various issues that require attention for the non-teaching staff as well as the crucial role played by them in the imminent NAAC assessment. Underlining the significance of good coordination for NAAC Accreditation, she also stated that every staff member is expected to perform their duties diligently, regardless of their position. She concluded her presentation by highlighting the necessity for both the teaching and non-teaching staff to collaborate harmoniously within the institution. Dr. Sakhawliana, the Asst. Coordinator of the IQAC and Dr. S.Lalnunpuia, the Librarian of the College also stressed the role and importance of the library in the NAAC Accreditation process.
