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Academic Leadership — Interactive Tools

v3.4

This page is a working toolkit for VCs, Registrars, Deans, HoDs, IQAC teams, and faculty leaders. It autosaves locally (offline-friendly) and lets you export/import your work for sharing and backup. Every section includes a plain-English description, best-practice tips, and quick actions.

Leadership Guide (PDF)
Use this guide alongside the interactive page. Every section below mirrors a card here and explains what to enter, why it matters, and what “good” looks like.
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Your Organization Identity for Outputs

Upload your logo and set the organization name to brand printable outputs like Minutes and NAAC/NIRF tables. You can also upload an Institution Cover Image that shows on the right panel (1/4 width) for a personalized look. All files stay in your browser only.

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Set KPIs Plan 5 Years NAAC/NIRF Governance Evidence Locker Projects OBE Research Consultancy/MoUs Faculty Plan Student Success Risk Budget Minutes Communication Action Tracker
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Overview

Leadership Dashboard (Snapshot)

Weekly “single-pane” view. Each tile is a live KPI you can rename, edit, and mark: OK (on/above target), Watch (near slip), Risk (off-target). Use this for executive huddles; the detail sits in the NAAC/NIRF, Projects, OBE, and other sections.

Common KPIs: Research Output, Patents, Consultancy ₹, Placement %, Median CTC, NAAC Grade, NIRF Rank Band, Curriculum Revisions, OBE Mapping %, FDPs/Faculty, Internships %, NPTEL/MOOC Credits, IPR filings.

Strategy

Strategic Planning Canvas (5-Year)

Concise, do-first planning canvas aligned with NEP 2020 and UGC/AICTE expectations: Vision/Mission → Goals → KPIs → Initiatives → Policy Alignment.

Quality & Rankings

NAAC Readiness & NIRF Indicators

NAAC Evidence Checklist = curated, current, citable artifacts by criterion. NIRF Input Sheet = indicators with traceable sources. Keep an AICTE/UGC Compliance Calendar for EOA, affiliations, audits.

NAAC Criteria Evidence Checklist

CriterionArtifact / EvidenceOwnerLink/PathStatusNotes
Criteria: (1) Curricular Aspects, (2) Teaching-Learning & Evaluation, (3) Research/Innovations/Extension, (4) Infrastructure & Learning Resources, (5) Student Support & Progression, (6) Governance/Leadership/IQAC, (7) Institutional Values & Best Practices.

NIRF Input Sheet (Core)

CategoryIndicatorValueYearSource/EvidenceNotes
Common: Teaching & Learning, Research & Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, Peer Perception.

AICTE/UGC Compliance Calendar

ItemBodyDate/WindowOwnerStatusNotes

Governance

Governance Matrix (Bodies & Decisions)

List Academic Council, BoS/BoG, Finance Committee, Research Committee, Ethics Committee, IQAC, etc., with cadence, quorum, decisions, and evidence links (minutes/office orders).

BodyCadenceQuorumDecision/ResolutionEvidence (Minutes/Order)Owner

IQAC

Evidence Locker (Artifacts Manifest)

Manifest of policies, minutes, AARs, CO-PO matrices, syllabi, result analyses, FDP proofs, outreach, MoUs, consultancy orders, IPR filings, accreditation letters, etc., with versions/dates.

ArtifactTypeProgram/DeptLink/PathOwnerVersion/Date

Projects

Project Planner (Light Gantt)

Portfolio of flagship initiatives with owners and milestones. Tie each project to a strategic goal and NAAC/NIRF levers.

ProjectOwnerStartEndStatusMilestones

Teaching-Learning

OBE Course Matrix (PO/CO Mapping)

Capture course-PO and course-CO mappings; record assessment split and attach evidence (syllabi/CO-PO matrices). Feed CO attainment into PO attainment and curriculum revision.

CoursePOs (e.g., PO1, PO2)COsAssessment Split (%)Evidence (Syllabus/CO-PO)Owner

Research

Research & Innovation Tracker

Track publications (SCI/Scopus/UGC-CARE), patents, consultancy (₹), grants, prototypes, start-ups/incubation, outreach with evidence links. Capture impact (citations, policy, societal outcomes).

TypeTitle/TopicVenue/OfficeValue/IndexYearEvidence

Industry

Consultancy & MoU Tracker

Maintain MoUs/consultancy pipeline: partner, scope/value, start/end, evidence. Tag strategic partnerships for branding and placements.

TypePartner/ClientValue/ScopeStartEndEvidence/Link

Faculty

Faculty Workload & FDP Plan

Balance teaching, research, and admin hours; plan FDPs aligned to gaps and accreditation needs. Pair with OBE & Research trackers to spot load/impact imbalances.

NameTeaching (Hrs/Wk)Research (Hrs/Wk)Admin (Hrs/Wk)FDP/TrainingNotes

Students

Student Success Inputs

Program-wise placement %, median CTC, internship %, MOOC/NPTEL credits, notes. Feeds NIRF GO & OI; calibrate training and curriculum reforms.

ProgramPlacement %Median CTCInternship %MOOC/NPTEL CreditsNotes

Risks

Risk Register

Record risks with likelihood, impact, mitigation, owner, and status. Review quarterly in IQAC; escalate reds to BoG with time-bound actions.

RiskLikelihoodImpactMitigationOwnerStatus

Finance

Budget Planner (Capex/Opex)

Single-view of institutional spending. Connect line items to Projects & KPIs to show value flow.

ItemTypeAmount (₹)Funding SourceYearOwner

Meetings

Minutes Generator

Standardize minutes for IQAC, AC, BoS, and cross-functional reviews. Your uploaded logo + organization name appear on printouts.

Change

Communication Plan

Define audiences (students, faculty, alumni, industry, regulators), key messages, channels, cadence, owners, and notes.

AudienceMessageChannelCadenceOwnerNotes

Execution

Action Tracker (Backlog → Doing → Done)

Lightweight Kanban to move decisions into action. Keep items small, assign a single owner, and limit “Doing”.

Backlog

    Doing

      Done