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This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk
This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk
The College aspires to provide high standard of education. It offers Under Graduate programs in association with Annamalai University as well as an internationally recognized degree, validated by the University of Wales, UK at select locations for select programs. "Validation is the process by which an awarding institution judges that a programme developed and delivered by another institution is of an appropriate quality and standard to lead to its award." (The Quality Assurance Agency.)
While the majority of the University's students study in Wales, the University's very successful and highly regarded international validation operation is also an important dimension of its work. This enables overseas institutions to offer the University of Wales degree at an equivalent standard to the degree offered in Wales itself. Validation is important in fostering links between Wales and other countries and many of the University's graduates are now in positions of influence overseas. Last year, more than 19,000 students were registered on validated courses of the University of Wales and nearly 4,000 graduated with the University’s degree. Altogether, more than 40,000 students have been awarded degrees since the validation operation began in 1975.
The maintenance of academic standards is of paramount importance for validated courses, as it is for courses offered within Wales. The University is rightly regarded as a role model in this respect. Its processes compare very favourably with those of other institutions in the UK and positive reports received following independent reviews, favourable audit reports from the Quality Assurance Agency and the University’s reputation overseas attest clearly to the high esteem in which its validation work is held.
Annamalai University programs are recognized by the Government of India and come under the purview of UGC and DEC. The University of Wales does not come under the purview of UGC / AICTE.
College Academic Committee
The College Academic Committee, chaired by the Chief Academic Officer, deals with all academic matters affecting the courses in the College.
Academic Head
The Academic Head has overall responsibility to provide resources, staffing and academic leadership for all courses in the College. The Academic Head has overall responsibility for the quality and academic standards of the programmes delivered in all the branches. The Academic Head also heads the CMC.
Course Monitoring Committee (CMC)
Members of the Course monitoring committee plan the new curriculum and improvement in existing curriculum. CMC also ensures that the curriculum is delivered as per plan and verifies the grades and the grading system of all branches of ICAT.
Regional/ Deputy Academic Head (RAH/DAH)
The Regional/Deputy Academic Head is responsible for maintaining an overview of the delivery and administration of the programme of study in a particular branch. The Regional/Deputy Academic Head is assisted by other members of the Programme Team.
Regional/ Deputy Academic Head (RAH/DAH)
The Regional/Deputy Academic Head is responsible for maintaining an overview of the delivery and administration of the programme of study in a particular branch. The Regional/Deputy Academic Head is assisted by other members of the Programme Team.
Head of the Departments (HOD)
Every programme is delivered by different departments, which are responsible for delivering a number of related modules. The Head of the Department has responsibility, under the overall direction of the RAH/DAH and in consultation with Academic Head for the effective management of the programmes in their subject area in all branches. They are the members of CMC as well.
Department Coordinators
All branches are divided into departments, which are responsible for delivering a number of related modules in a particular branch. The Department Coordinator has responsibility, under the overall direction of the RAH/DAH and in consultation with Head of the department for the effective management of the programmes in their subject area.
Module Leaders
Module Leaders are responsible for the delivery and administration of individual modules. The Module Leader will lead the teaching on the module, and help in providing academic support on the module and are primarily responsible for tracking student progress.
Personal Tutors
Students of a batch are allocated a personal tutor during induction, whose role is pastoral. It will normally be the personal tutor who will guide a student through the Personal Development Planning process.
Supervisors
A student will be allocated a supervisor for their studies to provide support for their project and dissertation. Records will be kept of all formal meetings, including the dates on which they take place, actions agreed, and deadlines established etc. If the student anticipates problems which might result in late submission, they should bring this to their supervisor’s attention, in writing, as soon as possible.
Superintendent of Examinations
Superintendent of Examinations is a separate entity who understands changes and policy recommended by CMC and approved by management/ University. Superintendent of Examinations verifies student intake qualification, register in university scheme involving RAH. Organise and schedule exams/ assessments and internal/ external verification. Collects grades from RAH, compile as per University requirement and sends it to the university. Arrange examination board meeting and publishes results on time. He is the only authority to publish, issue marks and certificates respectively across all branches.
Student Advisor – Student Service
The Student Advisor performs a combination of student advising and liaison duties. Student Advisor provides students with guidance and advice about finance, about study skills about personal problems and many other matters. A central resource, the Student Service Desk or the Student Advisor can direct students to the services and guidance that they need. Student Service with the help of student’s committee members organizes events, club activities & other get together in the college in consultation with RAH. Student Service desk is the sole contact point for the parents/guardians. They also support in placement activities and department events like tours, symposium. Student Advisor collects informal feedback from the students and ensures that the corrective measurement has been taken for the same. They also organize liaison meeting between staff & students.
Librarian
The Librarian is in charge of the college Library. He takes care of the college Library, arranges to procure new books in consultation with RAH/DAH. He also guides students in accessing Library affectively. The College has institutional membership with the leading information centres for example - The British Council Library, in the respective locations which the students can avail to get the maximum benefit from the learning resource.
Administrative Staffs
Administrative staffs are concerned with the details of student registration, facilitating the College's teaching resources, the provision of management reports to the central personnel and accounting functions. The administrative staff will be able to help students with information about their registration, course and financial requirements. It is responsible for a number of areas including student enquiries relating to attendance and assessment and it is where student submit their assignments.
Admission Country Head
Admission Country Head plans all marketing activities in ICAT. He is responsible for Student Admission, Publicity and Promotional activities directly linked with admission for all campus. He is assisted by other members of the admission team.
Admission Regional Head (RH)
Admission Regional Head takes care of the marketing activity of a particular region in consultation with Admission Country Head.
Admission Manager
An applicant meets the Admission Manager once application is filled up and an initial interview is taken to find out applicants suitability for the chosen programme.
Admission Assistant (Asst)
An aspiring student meets Admission Assistant for information regarding curriculum and for collecting Brochure
Fashion Design, Advertising Design and Graphic Design courses are Edexcel Programmes. 
The University of Wales does not come under the purview of UGC / AICTE.