Criterion 7 – Facilities and Infrastructure
Requirements for AUNQA Criterion 7
| No. | Title | Description |
| 7.1 | Physical resources | The physical resources to deliver the curriculum, including equipment, material, and information technology, are shown to be sufficient. |
| 7.2 | Laboratory and equipment | The laboratories and equipment are shown to be up-to-date, readily available, and effectively deployed. |
| 7.3 | Digital library | A digital library is shown to be set-up, in keeping with progress in information and communication technology. |
| 7.4 | Information technology | The information technology systems are shown to be set up to meet the needs of staff and students. |
| 7.5 | Computer network | The university is shown to provide a highly accessible computer and network infrastructure that enables the campus community to fully exploit information technology for teaching, research, service, and administration. |
| 7.6 | Health and safety | The environmental, health, and safety standards and access for people with special needs are shown to be defined and implemented. |
| 7.7 | Conducive environment | The university is shown to provide a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive for education, research, and personal wellbeing. |
| 7.8 | Facility service competences | The competences of the support staff rendering services related to facilities are shown to be identified and evaluated to ensure that their skills remain relevant to stakeholder needs. |
| 7.9 | Facility quality enhancement | The quality of the facilities are shown to be subjected to evaluation and enhancement. |
Diagnostic questions
- Are there sufficient lecture-halls, seminar rooms, laboratories, reading rooms, and computer rooms?
- Do these facilities meet the needs of students and staff?
- Is the library sufficiently equipped for education and research?
- Is the library accessible and within easy reach (location, opening hours)?
- Are there sufficient laboratory facilities?
- Do the laboratories meet the relevant requirements?
- Are sufficient teaching aids and tools available to staff and students?
- What hardware and software are made available to meet the needs of education and research?
- To what extent do the facilities and infrastructure promote or obstruct the delivery of the programme?
- Is the total budget for teaching aids and tools sufficient?
- How are the facilities and infrastructure maintained?
Scoring for TRSU QA
| TRSU QA score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Items showing QA practice | 1-2 item | 3-4 items | 5-6 items | 7-8 items | 8 items + 7.9 |
Report on QA practice to fulfil Criterion 7
7.1 Physical resources, material and IT are sufficient to deliver curriculum
The physical resources to deliver the curriculum, including equipment, material, and information technology, are shown to be sufficient.
Program report
In order to facilitate and good classroom environment, BACC Offered sufficient physical resources and facilities.
Classrooms: Our Classrooms are well-equipped for delivering accounting courses. There are seating arrangements with chairs, tables, whiteboards, or screens for presentations and access to audiovisual equipment.
Computer Labs:
Accounting Students often require to work with accounting software, spreadsheets, and other financial tools. Access to computer labs with up-to-date hardware and software is essential for practical learning and assignments. And STIC has a dedicated computer lab in which they can practice and attend the Seminar class with the permission of the Administration.
Library and Study Spaces:
STIC has An extensive library with a wide range of accounting books, journals, and research materials which are valuable for students pursuing a Bachelor of Accountancy. Additionally, designated study spaces or group study rooms also facilitate collaborative learning.
7.2 Laboratories and equipment are up-to-date, ready to use and effectively deployed
The laboratories and equipment are shown to be up-to-date, readily available, and effectively deployed.
Program report
The Information Technology Department has established a well-equipped computer lab within the main building. This lab, along with comprehensive technical support for all classrooms and their equipment, ensures the effective management of teaching and learning resources. This robust support system adequately addresses the needs of the learning management system.
7.3 Digital library is set up to follow progress in ICT
A digital library is shown to be set-up, in keeping with progress in information and communication technology.
Program report
STIC Library contains books, textbooks, journals electronic media publications, self learning center, Internet services with continuous WIFI Facilities.
Any one wish to visit library must need to keyin thier ID number fo rsign in and sign out from the library ans librarian can track the record in digital form.
To use the services of the College’s library, users can search the learning material by typing the book’s name or any reference numbers which makes easier to the students or lecturers of faculty members to find any resources withing a short period.
The library is open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8am – 12.00pm.
7.4 IT systems are set up to meet the needs of staff and students
The information technology systems are shown to be set up to meet the needs of staff and students.
Program report
The program, along with the College IT Office, has improved the Internet signal network system covering more than 90 percent in the college building area, student dormitories, cafeterias. Moreover, there is an established IT system to meet the needs of personnel and students by increasing communication with different internal stakeholders through various channels such as Distance learning system such as
- LMS distance learning system
- Google classroom etc.
College also provides e-registration system and STIC email addresses for all faculty members and students.
7.5 Computer and network enables effective use of IT for teaching, research, service, administration
The university is shown to provide a highly accessible computer and network infrastructure that enables the campus community to fully exploit information technology for teaching, research, service, and administration.
Program report
The College has provided computer infrastructure and A network system that can be accessed in the camous area, which can be used
Benefits of information technology for for teaching, research,
Service and administration fully.
Our curriculum in conjunction with the college has provided a computer LAB room to support teaching and learning and TOEIC English Test for students to achieve required TOEIC score by the end of study.
The teaching and learning area has an internet network system covering every class; students and faculty members can access by themselves via Free Wifi enabling them to efficiently study and search knowledge from learning resources on the Internet.
7.6 Environmental, health and safety standards and access for people with special needs
The environmental, health, and safety standards and access for people with special needs are shown to be defined and implemented.
Program report
The College has designed the building according to the Act.
Building control, fire protection law, stairs, fire escape stairs, parking lot
Cars for pregnant people Car parks for people with disabilities Lighting and ventilation as well as organizing things facilities in educational institutions to accommodate.
Fire protection equipment in the building usch as chemical fire extinguishers.
The collge has taken environmental measures such as sorting waste by type, planting and taking care of different plant etc. providing designated eating areas, maintaining cleaning room etc. Public health measures include providing designated eating areas, and clean drinking water both in the school building and the cafeteria.
During the epidemic, COVID- 19 extra health and safety measures were taken such as checking the temperature before entering the college, alcohol gel for cleaning hands at different service points and strict cleaning rota. CCTV cameras and alarms are installed at various points to ensure safety of the students and personnel.
7.7 Physical, social and psychological environment is conducive for education, research and well-being
The university is shown to provide a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive for education, research, and personal well-being.
Program report
Creating a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to education, research, and personal well-being is essential for the College to foster a positive learning experience for students, support faculty research endeavors, and promote the overall well-being of the university community.
The program, together with the college, maintains healthy physical as well psychological environment such as shady and Gardenning all over the campus, recreational facilities like lakes, golf course etc.
The dormitory in the college provides sports facilities , including football fields, volleyball courts and fitness rooms.
In addition, the library has arranged private research zones, research rooms, group study rooms etc.
The physical environment of the college is designed to be accessible to all individuals. Adequate safety measures, such as well-maintained pathways, emergency exits, lighting, and security systems, are provided for the well-being of students and staff.
7.8 Competence of support staff providing services related to facilities
The competences of the support staff rendering services related to facilities are shown to be identified and evaluated to ensure that their skills remain relevant to stakeholder needs.
Program report
Identifying and hiring support staff with these competencies, providing training and professional development opportunities, and establishing clear performance expectations contribute to efficient facility-related services in a college setting.
To ensure efficient services related to facilities, it is important to identify the competencies of the support staff responsible for providing those services. The program clarifies its role in Faculty of Business Administration personnel management system, it includes procedure for recruitment and job description of support personnel in order to acquire qualified personnel.
Facility-related roles often require quick thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our Supporting staff are able to identify and resolve issues related to maintenance, repairs, and other facility-related concerns efficiently.
Our Supporting Staffs are good in communication which is essential to interact with college staff, faculty, students, and external vendors or contractors. Effective communication helps in understanding facility-related needs, addressing concerns, coordinating work, and providing clear instructions or guidance.
Our Support staff have strong organizational skills to manage facility-related tasks effectively. They always follow thier schedule, maintenance activities, keeping records of work orders, managing inventory, and prioritizing tasks to ensure smooth operations.
7.9 Quality of facilities, library, IT and student services are evaluated and enhanced
The quality of the facilities (library, laboratory, IT, and student services) are shown to be subjected to evaluation and enhancement.
Program report
Each year, a survey regarding the facilities was obtained from both the Instructor and the students. The main purpose of this survey is to identify the gaps for further improvement.
The evaluation survey with respect to the learning support from the student is given below:
The results are as follows:
| Learning Support and Resources | Weighted Mean | Descriptive Interpretation |
| 1. Classrooms, laboratories, and libraries are well equipped to handle the course. | 4.4 | Very Good |
| 2. The adequacy of resources is conducive to learning and teaching | 4.4 | Very Good |
| 3. The availability of resources and the modernization that is conducive to learning. | 4.0 | Very Good |
| 4. There is a place for lecturers and students to work/activities. | 4.0 | Very Good |
| 5. The adequacy of WIFI services and wireless networks. | 3.0 | Good |
| Average | 3.96 | Very Good |
Evidence
| No. | Evidence and link to google drive files |
| 7.1 | Website Link – Library Facilities Campus Facilities 360 Virtual Campus Tour |
| 7.2 | Facilities & Other Learning Support |
| 7.3 | Digital library User Feedback |
| 7.4 | IT system Digital Technology |
| 7.5 | STIC’s Health Guidelines STIC Safety Precautions |
| 7.6 | Digital Learning Resources |
| 7.7 | Computer Laboratory |
| 7.8 | IT Support Testimonials |
| 7.9 | Facilities and infrastructure Satisfaction survey student-facility |
| 7.9 | Management Information System – Lecturer Facebook Page |
| TQF 2 |
Assessment score
| Requirements | Self score | Asses ors‘ |
| 7.1 The physical resources to deliver the curriculum, including equipment, material, and information technology, are shown to be sufficient. | 1 | |
| 7.2 The laboratories and equipment are shown to be up-to-date, readily available, and effectively deployed. | 1 | |
| 7.3 A digital library is shown to be set-up, in keeping with progress in information and communication technology. | 1 | |
| 7.4 The information technology systems are shown to be set up to meet the needs of staff and students. | ||
| 7.5 The university is shown to provide a highly accessible computer and network infrastructure that enables the campus community to fully exploit information technology for teaching, research, service, and administration. | 1 | |
| 7.6 The environmental, health, and safety standards and access for people with special needs are shown to be defined and implemented. | ||
| 7.7 The university is shown to provide a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive for education, research, and personal well-being. | ||
| 7.8 The competences of the support staff rendering services related to facilities are shown to be identified and evaluated to ensure that their skills remain relevant to stakeholder needs. | 1 | |
| 7.9 The quality of the facilities are shown to be subjected to evaluation and enhancement. | 1 | |
| Overall score (see table below) |
Scoring rubrics
| TRSU QA score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Items showing QA practice | 1-2 item | 3-4 items | 5-6 items | 7-8 items | 8 items + 7.9 |