6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 The institution has performance appraisal system, effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for career development/progression




Response : The Institution is committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment for all its employees, including teaching and non-teaching staff. To achieve this, it has implemented various welfare measures that cater to their personal and professional growth.

• Statutory welfare measures: The Institution adheres to all statutory requirements, such as providing a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring timely payment of salaries, and offering other benefits such as health insurance, EPF, and other social security schemes as required by law.


• Monetary measures: The Institution offers competitive salaries and performance-based incentives to its employees. It also provides opportunities for annual increments, and promotions based on individual performance and the overall growth of the organization.


• Non-monetary measures:The Institution places a high value on work-life balance and offers various non-monetary benefits, such as medical leaves and maternity leaves. It also organizes team-building activities and staff appreciation events to foster a positive work culture.


• Professional development:The Institution is committed to the professional growth of its employees by providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement. This includes offering training programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance their knowledge and skills. Financial support may also be provided for employees to attend conferences, present research papers, or pursue higher education relevant to their field. The college also provides paid leaves for attending such programs and as well as for writing State / National level exams like APRCET, NET,GATE etc.


• Grievance redressal: The Institution has a transparent and efficient grievance redressal mechanism in place to address any employee concerns or disputes. This ensures that employees can voice their grievances and seek timely resolutions without fear of retaliation.



Through these measures, the Institution is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.

• Employees' Provident Fund


• Accidential Insurance Data


• Medical and Meternity Leaves


• Aminities Provided to The Staff


• Research Policy


• Employees' State Insurance


• Increments and Promotions


• Training Programs Organised by the Institution


• Faculty Performance Appraisal Form



6.3.2 Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
Response : 28.41

6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years

Year	2022-23	2021-22	2020-21	2019-20	2018-19
Number	81	41	33	45	121

Documents
Year Wise List of Faculty Received Financial Support Audited Statements reflecting Financial Support to the staff List of faculty receiving financial support Expenses on Workshop Account Statement for Workshop NPTEL Reimbursement Account Statement for NPTEL



6.3.3 Percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)/ Management Development Programmes (MDPs) during the last five years
Response : 48.5

6.3.3.1: Total number of teachers who have undergone online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes (FDP)/ Management Development Programs (MDP) during the last five year

Response: At Sri Vasavi Engineering College, we prioritize the growth and development of our facultythrough development programs. In A.Y. 2022-2023, a significant number of 113 facultymembersactively participated in a range of enrichment activities, including FDPs, STPs,PDPs, workshops,conferences, and seminars. This showcases our institution's dedication to learning and skillenhancement as per UGC and AICTE standards.




In the A.Y. 2021-2022, 83 faculty members participated in 184 programs, demonstrating theircommitment to academic excellence. However there was an increase in engagement during theA.Y. 2020-2021, with 97 faculty members attending a record high of 315 programs. The highestlevel of involvement was observed in the A.Y. 2019-2020 when 127 facultymembers participatedin a total of 425 programs. These numbers reflect our approach to embracing educationalopportunities. Our journey towards increased participation began in the A.Y. 2018-2019, with 128faculty members participating in 222 programs.




The active involvement of our faculty in these initiatives at Sri Vasavi Engineering Collegeshowcases their dedication to personal and professional growth and contributesdirectly toenriching our educational environment.




As our educators incorporate the knowledge and innovative practices gained from theseprograms, the teaching and research quality on campus has experienced a boost. This ensuresthat our curriculum and teaching methods stay current with the academic advancements.




Sri Vasavi Engineering College's strict adherence to UGC/AICTE guidelines by activelyparticipating in these developmental programs demonstrates our institution's commitment tomaintaining high academic and professional standards. The consistent involvement year afteryear in various programs shows our faculty's unwavering dedication to excellence and ourcommitment to offering students a notch educational experience enriched by the most recentadvancements in their respective fields.

Year	2022-23	2021-22	2020-21	2019-20	2018-19
Number	113	83	97	127	128



• Refresher course Faculty Orientation or other programmes


• E-Copy of The Certificates of The Programs Attended By Teachers


• List of Faculty year wise undergone training programs


• Annual reports highlighting the programmes undertaken by the teachers (2022-23)


• Annual reports highlighting the programmes undertaken by the teachers (2021-22)


• Annual reports highlighting the programmes undertaken by the teachers (2020-21)


• Annual reports highlighting the programmes undertaken by the teachers (2019-20)


• Annual reports highlighting the programmes undertaken by the teachers (2018-19)


• BOG Progress Report highlighting the programmes undertaken by the teachers