EXPLORING INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES ACROSS SELECT SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY AFFILIATE COLLEGES

Assessment and Accreditation is deeply utilized for determining the ―Quality Status‖ of a Higher Educational Institution (HEI). HEI denotes here in particular a College, a University, or any other recognised Unit therein. Meeting the standards of quality set by NAAC (National Assessment & Accreditation Council) is absolutely essential for the HEI in terms of its educational processes and outcomes, research, infrastructure, learning resources, organisation, governance, financial well-being and student services. NAAC is an autonomous body established by UGC (University Grants Commission) for the purpose. Therefore, with a view to understand the specific organization and governance aspects of select Srinivas university affiliate colleges, in relation to a particular NAAC Self Study process we have undertaken a study here to explore its institutional values & best practices followed. In this paper, we have researched social responsibilities, good practices, institutional distinctiveness and other relevant aspects to present before our stakeholders.