Excelsior Correspondent
BHADERWAH, Nov 14: Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, commenced a three-day visit to Bhaderwah Campus to review preparations for the upcoming National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) team visit.
Accompanied by senior university officials, the Vice Chancellor evaluated the campus’s alignment with NAAC standards and progress on essential improvements.
Among the key university officials present were Prof J P Singh Joorel, Rector of Bhaderwah Campus; Prof Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof Meena Sharma, Dean Planning and Development; Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies; Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, JU; Prof Satya Paul, and Dr Ginny Dogra, I/C Director DIQA, along with other university and campus representatives.
Prof Rai emphasised the importance of meeting NAAC’s rigorous standards and underscored the need for the timely and thorough completion of all preparations. He expressed confidence in the collaborative efforts of the campus administration, faculty, and staff, encouraging a sustained commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.
Prof Rai also reviewed the campus’s progress on key performance areas aligned with NAAC’s seven assessment criteria, which include Curriculum Aspects, Teaching-Learning and Evaluation, Research, Innovation, and Extension, Infrastructure and Learning Resources, Student Support and Progression, Governance, Leadership and Management, and Institutional Values and Best Practices.
Prof J P Singh Joorel, Rector Bhaderwah Campus provided a comprehensive briefing on the campus’s readiness for NAAC evaluation, highlighting the academic, infrastructural, and administrative enhancements made to meet the evaluation standards.
As part of the visit, the Vice Chancellor inaugurated online access to the Reservoir of Journalism at the campus library and launched the SOUL software for library automation. The Rector elaborated on these new initiatives, highlighting their role in modernizing campus resources and supporting academic growth.
Additionally, on the eve of Children’s Day, the Vice Chancellor interacted with students of Little Angels School and announced the development of a Children’s Park at Bhaderwah Campus.
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