Overall observation per standard based on the assessor’s report for GCIT:

🔍 Overall Observations – Standard-wise Summary

Standard 1: Governance, Leadership, and Management

✅ Strengths:

• Vision and mission aligned with RUB, Bhutan Vision 2030, and GNH.

• Autonomous and competent leadership with clear roles and structure.

• Strategic plan aligns with national and institutional priorities.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement:

• KPI monitoring processes not clearly observed.

• Communication effectiveness needs improvement.

• Vision lacks measurable timelines and broader context (e.g., national/regional goals).

Standard 2: Academic System

✅ Strengths:

• Specialized, industry-relevant programs with hands-on learning.

• Effective planning, delivery, and use of project-based learning.

• Assessment system aligned with RUB policies.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement:

• Lack of outbound credit transfer system.

• Delay in assessment feedback.

• Governance mechanism for ensuring policy implementation needs enhancement.

Standard 3: Human Resources

✅ Strengths:

• Comprehensive HR policies with performance management and recognition.

• Balanced faculty-student ratio (1:11) with qualified staff.

• CPD opportunities provided via online and in-house training.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement:

• No formal academic succession plan beyond leadership roles.

• Ph.D.-qualified staff numbers are low.

• Mentor-mentee system not yet institutionalized.

Standard 4: Research, Publications, and Linkages

✅ Strengths:

• Active internal research grants (AI, blockchain).

• Research committee and strategy in place.

• Functional consultancy and international linkages.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement:

• Low publication impact (only 3 peer-reviewed/indexed).

• Research outcomes not clearly articulated.

• Need to systematize international research collaboration and exchange.

Standard 5: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

✅ Strengths:

• Adequate and well-zoned infrastructure.

• Dedicated cybersecurity building, GPU servers, and cloud access.

• Preventive and corrective maintenance in place.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement:

• Weak Wi-Fi in student dorms.

• Only 3 first aid kits for 19 buildings.

• No emergency route signage, some leakage issues reported.

Standard 6: Student Services

✅ Strengths:

• Well-defined admission processes (CTT + interview).

• Student engagement through clubs, wellness, and innovation programs.

• Functional SRC, student service manuals, and grievance redressal.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement:

• No full-time counselor; only basic internal and external support.

• Alumni system not fully updated.

• Need for career coaching and life skills integration.

Standard 7: Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

✅ Strengths:

• IQA system established with monitoring and feedback collection.

• Support for student startups and innovation initiatives.

• GNH values and branding integrated into curriculum and campus culture.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement:

• IQA culture not fully embedded in daily operations.

• Lack of systematic data integration and update protocols.

• Monitoring and evaluating IQA activities need reinforcement.