Key Indicator 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

Effective welfare schemes are meticulously implemented for both teaching and non-teaching staff at the college, in alignment with government regulations. Every employee benefits from these schemes, which span a wide range of financial, career development, establishment support, and health and wellness initiatives.

Financial welfare schemes for teaching staff include the General Provident Fund, insurance, the Group Insurance Scheme (GIS), and various loans and advances as per government rules. They also receive free medical treatment in both government and private hospitals, medical reimbursement, and an array of leaves such as casual leave, optional leave, earned leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, child care leave, and seasonal vacations. Additionally, staff are entitled to leave encashment and travel allowances. There is also a 3% reservation in admissions for the wards of employees for higher education. Retirement benefits include pensions under both the old and new pension schemes, along with death/retirement gratuity. The college also provides a grievance redressal cell, an internal complaint committee, and a separate parking facility for staff.

For career development and progression, the college facilitates study leave and duty leave to attend seminars, conferences, and other professional engagements. Career advancement schemes include Faculty Development Programs (FDP), orientation programs, refresher courses, seminars, training sessions, webinars, conferences, and workshops. Teaching staff have access to extensive library facilities, including free remote access to INFLIBNET/NLIST, as well as internet and Wi-Fi services.

Establishment support is another significant area of welfare. The college provides electronic service books, ensures the dissemination of information via email IDs, and offers official email ID support. Health and wellness are promoted through physical fitness facilities, including sports amenities, an outdoor gym, yoga sessions, meditation sessions, and a morning walk track.

Non-teaching staff also benefit from comprehensive welfare schemes. These include retirement benefits, compassionate appointments, the General Provident Fund, limited residential facilities, office and development training, festival advances, medical reimbursement, loans from the GPF, and maternity benefits. Child care leave is also available. Additionally, class IV employees receive grain and uniform allowances.

The college has an annual performance appraisal system to ensure high performance standards among employees. For permanent faculty, the Department of Higher Education, M.P. has established a structured three-layered performance appraisal system in accordance with UGC guidelines. The appraisal report for permanent gazetted teaching staff consists of three parts:

Part A covers general information and academic background;

Part B assesses teaching/attendance, involvement in college activities, and academic/research activities; and

 Part C includes other relevant information. This report is reviewed and graded by the principal, the divisional additional director, and the commissioner of higher education. Any adverse remarks are communicated to the employee for clarification.

A similar appraisal process is used for non-teaching staff, including sports officers and librarians, although the formats differ. This thorough appraisal system ensures that all activities undertaken by teaching staff are recorded and verified by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the institution. After verification and remarks by the principal, the reports are forwarded to the divisional additional director and then to the commissioner of higher education for final remarks. This meticulous process ensures that the performance of staff is continuously monitored and enhanced, maintaining high standards of educational excellence at the institution.