Evaluación y acreditación de las carreras de Jurisprudencia y Odontología de la Universidad de Cuenca: perspectivas docentes

Abstract

This qualitative and cross-sectional study was carried out to analyze the perspectives of university professors as key actors and directly involved in the assessment and accreditation processes. The period from 2013 to 2017 was studied to understand the impact of CEAACES regulation and the assessment in Law and Dentistry majors. Professors' perspectives regarding their participation aimed to face the accreditation and assessment processes were analyzed through interviews that included the participation of authorities and professors from both faculties. The opinions of the participants allowed the researchers to know about the general perception of the bureaucratic, strict, and imposed nature of the process. They claimed that there was an overemphasis on the presentation of evidence and documents that had not previously been required. However, the participants in this study agree that the assessment was positive because it allowed reflection on their work. The findings of this research enable to establish recommendations to improve the involvement of all members of the university community in improving the quality of education