SIAS (SIBGA Institute of Advanced Studies)
Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal
1. Academic Leadership
- Provide leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing academic programs as per the guidelines of the affiliating university and UGC.
- Monitor curriculum development, teaching-learning quality, and academic calendar adherence.
- Promote research, innovation, and faculty development programs.
- Ensure proper conduct of internal and external examinations.
2. Administrative Responsibilities
- Act as the administrative head of the college, responsible for day-to-day functioning.
- Supervise teaching and non-teaching staff, manage departments and support services.
- Organize meetings of statutory bodies such as College Council, Governing Body, IQAC, PTA, etc.
- Implement government, university, and management policies and decisions.
3. Financial Administration
- Prepare annual budgets and ensure effective financial planning and utilization.
- Monitor fund usage from external agencies, if any, such as UGC, RUSA, State Government, and other agencies.
- Ensure statutory audits and maintain proper accounts and financial transparency.
4. Disciplinary Role
- Maintain discipline among students and staff.
- Take preventive and corrective actions regarding indiscipline, misconduct, or grievances.
- Uphold ethical standards and ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus environment.
5. Liaison and Reporting
- Serve as the main liaison between the college and external agencies such as the University, Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Govt of Kerala, UGC, and NAAC.
- Submit reports, returns, and required data to statutory bodies and funding agencies in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with alumni, industry, and the community to enhance institutional partnerships.
6. Student Welfare
- Ensure implementation of student support services: scholarships, counseling, career guidance, mentoring, and grievance redressal.
- Promote extracurricular, co-curricular, and extension activities for holistic student development.
- Support placement and entrepreneurship initiatives.
7. Quality Assurance
- Head the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and drive quality enhancement initiatives.
- Facilitate NAAC accreditation, NIRF participation, and ranking processes.
- Promote best practices in teaching, administration, and governance.
8. Policy Implementation
- Ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, and policies issued by the affiliating university, UGC, and government.
- Maintain statutory records such as service books, admission registers, and academic records.
9. Community Engagement
- Promote social responsibility and outreach through NSS, NCC, clubs, and community-oriented programs.
- Encourage collaboration with NGOs, local bodies, and other institutions.
10. Institutional Development
- Lead efforts in infrastructure development, resource mobilization, digitalization, and campus maintenance.
- Encourage eco-friendly and sustainable practices in the institution.