INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL, University of Kerala
	Accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade

3 Tier Induction Programme

IQAC designed a 3-tier induction programme for postgraduate students admitted to the University in 2015-16. University level common session formed the first tier. The graduate attribute video is screened; the students takea pledge on the graduate attributes. The Annual Student Survey is held and the University brochure and academic calendar are issued. Flash presentations on various centers/schemes/initiatives of the University are made by teachers/administrators (Organisation of University, CSS, NSS, Placement Cell, Anti-Ragging, IQAC, EDP, USAP, Women’s Cell, and Green Charter etc). Speeches by eminent persons from science, social science & arts are delivered. In the school level induction, generic presentations by each department heads are made. Students are made aware of general facilities in constituent departments and the details regarding courses that can be taken as inter-department electives are highlighted. All faculty and technical and administrative staff of all departments are introduced. Department level induction is done in variety of ways reflecting the specialty of each subject. They are generally aimed to enable better learning habits and involve external scholars/trainers. The programmes are of duration varying from 1 day to 1 week, and covers topics such as: Ice-breaking session; History of Dept, Life in the Dept, Students Clubs etc, Academic calendar, Dept website, e-mail groups, Dept Library services, Feedback System, Introduction to Student Grievance Re-dressel, Cell against sexual harassment, Principles of Assessment and Evaluation, Managing Examination Anxiety, plagiarism, Theories of learning, Time and Stress Management, Creativity & Critical Thinking, Collaborative learning, Career opportunities, placement assistance, Visit to industry/external organization, Interaction with external experts and also alumni/senior students. Reports are available in links below:

• Department Level Induction Programme 2018 Click here to download
• 2-tier Induction Programme Report 2017 Click here to download
• 3-tier Induction Programme Report 2015 Click here to download
• 2-tier Induction Programme Report 2016 Click here to download