Mejores prácticas en el control y evaluación de la eficiencia académica de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Abstract

The topic of academic quality and the modern evolution of audits have become a field of great interest to investigate, at national and international level, one of the main objectives is to verify that the parameters defined are accomplish through the results obtained in a certain period, to identify successes and determine failures, in search of continuous improvement and academic quality. The sub-criterion to be considered in the research that we are dealing with is Academic Efficiency, which evaluates the performance of the students, the result of established conditions to ensure that in all career and / or programs students remain and finish their studies, without significant levels of desertion, degeneration or repetition; the indicators that measure these results are the Degree Retention Rate, the Undergraduate Degree Rate and the Graduate Degree Rate. Awareness of the importance of controls on information by the personnel involved in this process plays a transcendental role when it comes to complying with controls and assuming responsibilities. This research has as fundamental objective to establish if the control and evaluation is the element of greater influence in the fulfillment of the established standards for the subcriterio Academic Efficiency of the Technical University of Ambato. In order to comply with the established objective, the research was carried out based on a documentary and field study, applying objective surveys to the target population. As a result of the present investigation it was verified that the awareness regarding the controls of the staff involved is minimal, we work empirically to obtain information and presentation of the same, reason why the obtained reports are not specific, pertinent, consistent, complete and formal.