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Selected faculty members are empowered to deliver Project Based
Learning and Research Based Learning courses. The faculty can decide on the
components of evaluation like Project/Quiz/Seminar/Written Exam etc.,
6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods
used by the University? List the important decisions.
Performance appraisals of the employees have led to positive growth
of the University in terms of academics, management and research and
professional growth of faculty as well.
The impacts are listed below.
Approaching Section Heads and queries related to administration have
been simplified and made easy through email approach systems and prompt
replies.
The Publications and projects need to be definitely mentioned as it is
on an increasing trend not only in number but also in quality due to mentoring
offered through leaders and appraisals.
The Fully Flexible Credit System introduced for students based on
appraisals and feedbacks has given a new dimension of choice in learning and
acquiring need based knowledge.
6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-
teaching staff? What percentage of staff have benefitted from these
schemes in the last four years? Give details.
Salary, Benefits and Welfare Schemes
Pay scales based on 6
th
Pay Commission recommendations
Pension Benefits through Life Insurance Corporation of India
Annual Ph.D. Allowance for faculty
Annual Performance Incentive pays of up to a month's salary.
Employment Provident Fund & Gratuity
Mediclaim Insurance / Accidental Policy with United India Assurance
for Employees and Dependents
Free Health Centre benefits (extended to family members also)
Therapist/Counseling facility
Encashment of Earned Leave
Special Pay to Staff Members for Continuous Service
25% Concession to avail Bus Facility to Staff Members
Sabbatical Leave to pursue Higher Education / Research
Higher increments for those who perform well
Laptops are issued to Faculty members while at service to pursue
Research and Academic work
Free Transport from VIT Campus to Chittoor Bus stop
Faculty members are encouraged to take up consultancy, projects and
research work