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UPTU- Academic Excellence

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UPTU- Academic Excellence Award
( UPTU - AEA)

2008
Instituted by
Uttar Pradesh Technical University,
I.E.T. Campus, Sitapur Road, LUCKNOW – 226 021 (U.P.)
UPTU Academic Excellence Award
(Based on Performance of July 2007-June 2008)

Top Management's commitment to Quality & Academic Leadership: 100 points

A. 50 points for Chairman of the Trust

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Qualifications for the role being performed		√
2.	Academic Commitment	√
3.	Perceived will to excel and sincerity of purpose	√
4.	Perceived concern for faculty development	√
5.	Vision and direct involvement in realization of that vision	√
6.	Involvement with quality improvement process directly	√
7.	Attitude towards faculty & staff		√
8.	Attitude towards students		√
9.	Academic autonomy to faculty and open-mindedness towards suggestions		√
10.	Inspirational quality of leadership/Role model for excellence	√

B. 50 points for Director/ Principal

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Qualifications for the role being performed	√
2.	Academic Commitment	√
3.	Perceived will to excel and sincerity of purpose	√
4.	Perceived concern for faculty development	√

5.	Vision and direct involvement in realization of that vision	√
6.	Involvement with quality improvement process directly	√
7.	Attitude towards faculty & staff	√
8.	Attitude towards students		√
9.	Academic autonomy to faculty and open- mindedness towards suggestions		√
10.	Inspirational quality of leadership/Role model for excellence	√

Human (Faculty) Resource Development & Management: 50 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Recruitment process leading to excellence	√
2.	Financial compensation package/process		√
3.	Perks and performance incentives		√
4.	People development process- encouragement to improve qualifications	√
5.	Work culture	√
6.	Faculty & Staff performance appraisal process	√
7.	Networking with reputed academic institutions- encouragement & support	√
8.	Ambience in offices of faculty & staff		√
9.	Encouragement for industry interaction		√

10.

Skill-up gradation I
conference Sponsorship and peer interaction
encouragement

√

Quality Policy & Strategy : 50 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Quality policy on student admissions		√
2.	Quality policy on faculty recruitment process	√
3.	Quality policy on faculty promotion/recognition process	√
4.	Student orientation		√
5.	Industry (employer) orientation		√
6.	Quality of physical ambience	√
7.	Quality improvement policy for faculty & staff	√
8.	Vision I Mission leading to quality	√
9.	Core values leading to quality of education	√
10.	Quality Management Systems-ISO etc in place		√

Academic Resources : 100 points

(a) Library Resources: 20 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Number and quality of books	√
2.	Number and quality of journals		√
3.	Library ambience I computerization etc	√
4.	Adequacy & attitude of library staff	√

(b) Computational Resources: 20 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Number of computers per student	√
2.	Networking quality / LAN etc	√
3.	Access timings & % availability of computers		√
4.	Degree of modernization of computational facilities	√

(c) Internet Connectivity: 10 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Bandwidth, keeping size in mind / campus networking	√
2.	Availability of online- journals / learning resources		√

(d) Laboratories Infrastructure: 25 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Adequacy in terms of number of labs required for the programmes.	√
2.	Adequacy in terms of equipment / facilities required	√
3.	Availability of technical support (manpower) relevant to the lab	√
4.	General ambience & upkeep of equipment and space	√
5.	Availability of laboratory Manuals and other instructional resources		√

(e) Lecture-Hall Infrastructure: 25 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Adequacy of lecture halls with respect to students strength	√
2.	Quality and ambience in lecture halls-lighting, furniture etc		√
3.	Educational technology / multi media and other facilities	√
4.	Tutorial rooms / project rooms availability	√
5.	Auditorium for special lectures, industry lectures, Training & Placement activity etc	√

Academic Processes : 100 points

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Effectiveness of teaching- learning process-in terms of class size	√
2.	Tutorial process-size of tutorial groups & effectiveness	√
3.	Laboratory process-size, mechanism of report writing & interaction with instructor	√
4.	Process of lecture delivery / focus on learning and interaction	√
5.	Industry-interaction process		√
6.	Process of projects allocation and guidance		√
7.	Evaluation process for sessionals / labs	√
8.	Practical orientation		√

9.	Process for allocating summer training		√
10.	Process to enhance communication skills		√
11.	Process to improve social skills			√
12.	Personality development process		√
13.	Process for value orientation		√
14.	Sports orientation and facilities		√
15.	Support towards Technical- symposia/ festivals	√
16.	Networking with academia in India/abroad		√
17.	Discipline		√
18.	Academic schedule regularity	√
19.	Grievance handling process with respect to students admissions	√
20.	Grievance handling process with respect to students results	√

Faculty and Staff Satisfaction : 100 points (Conduct Surveys)

Rate Faculty and Staff Satisfaction on following factors on a 5 points scale

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
A.	Hygiene factors: satisfaction level:
A.	Hygiene factors: satisfaction level:
1.	Pay	√
2.	Perks		√
3.	Promotional avenues	√
4.	Physical working conditions		√

5.	Workload-Academic	√
6.	Workload-Non Academic	√
7.	Housing on campus/or allowances	√
8.	Transport allowance / facilities	√
9.	Locational convenience	√
10.	Safety / security on campus		√
B.	Motivational factors: satisfaction level:
11.	Career advancements / opportunities	√
12.	Self Esteem / perceived respect in the organization	√
13.	Fairness in recognitions	√
14.	Class room academic challenges		√
15.	Professional & peer interaction	√
16.	Research facilities available			√
17.	Consulting opportunities		√
18.	Nurturing of talent for academic growth by the institution		√
19.	Conference support given	√
20.	Autonomy for professional growth	√

Student Satisfaction : 100 points

(To be based on surveys and feedbacks)

Sl.	Sub factors	High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
No.		05	04	03	02	01
A.	Hygiene factors: satisfaction level:
	Hygiene factors: satisfaction level:
1.	Lecture facilities	√
2.	Library facilities	√
3.	Project facilities/quality of guidance		√
4.	Tutorial help	√
5.	Computational facilities	√
6.	Sports facilities		√
7.	Medical help/support	√
8.	Sanitation / Housekeeping	√
9.	Maintenance of buildings		√
10.	Cafeteria / Canteen		√
B.	Motivational factors: satisfaction level:
11.	Teaching effectiveness		√
12.	Fairness in evaluation		√
13.	Intellectual learning environment		√
14.	Summer projects quality		√
15.	Industrial interaction		√
16.	Placement levels		√
17.	Creative pursuits	√
18.	Co-curricular activities	√
19.	Support by Administration		√
20.	Inspirational academic leadership, teachers and staff	√

Impact on Society : 50 points

(Based on feedback, databases on following 10 factors)

Sl.	Sub factors			Impact level
No.		High	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Low
		05	04	03	02	01
1.	Concern for economically poor		√
2.	Concern for socially backward		√
3.	Gender equality and fairness	√
4.	Encouraging talent in schools in the zone		√
5.	Help in improving schools quality		√
6.	Fellowships instituted		√
7.	Fee waivers given		√
8.	Environmental concerns in neighborhood		√
9.	Support to NSS / NCC			√
10.	Rural development initiatives			√

Academic Results : 250 points: - Directly on % of Average Gross Intellectual

Attainment per student using the following : Score = 2.50(15+x) where x= Av. Gross Intellectuals Attainment per student in % terms.

Exceptional	: 90-100%	Satisfactory	: 40-50%		√
Outstanding	: 80-90%	Marginal	: 30-40%
Excellent	: 70-80%	Low	: 20-30%
Very Good	: 60-70%	Very Low	: 10-20%
Good	: 50-60%	Unacceptable		: 0-10%

10. Placement Results*: 100 points: - Directly on % of campus placement

moderated by a factor given by "Average salary level/Industry average salary".

Exceptional	: 90-100%		Satisfactory	: 40-50%
Outstanding	: 80-90%		Marginal	: 30-40%
Excellent	: 70-80%		Low	: 20-30%
Very Good	: 60-70%	√	Very Low	: 10-20%
Good	: 50-60%		Unacceptable	: 0-10%

* For institutions where the batch has not yet graduated the weightage of this factor will be merged in factor 9 which will then be assessed out of 350 points instead of 250 points and score on factor 9 will be computed using the formula 3.5(15+x) where x is % Gross Av. Intellectual Attainment/student.

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