Revista MENDIVE (Sep 2017)

Strategy for career accreditation at the University of Pinar del Rio

  • Reinaldo Meléndez Ruiz,
  • Meivys Páez Paredes,
  • Jesús Miranda Izquierdo

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 3
pp. 316 – 326

Abstract

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This article presents a brief theoretical systematization of the fundamental constructs related to quality management, in particular the accreditation of careers, the diagnosis of the state of this process at the University of Pinar del Río (UPR) and a strategy for accreditation. It aims to propose an accreditation strategy that contributes to the continuous improvement of the quality of careers at the University of Pinar del Río "Hermanos Saiz Montes de Oca" and its public recognition. The research process was carried out under a dialectical conception, using the methods analysis-synthesis, induction-deduction, systemic-structural, observation, documentary analysis, survey, interview, Ishikawa Diagram and the SWOT Matrix. The most significant conclusions are that the continuous improvement of the quality of Cuban higher education and the national and international certification of a quality level for careers is developed in accordance with the vision, mission and social responsibility of universities, Which requires the improvement and the continuous development of all its processes before the new commitments that establish with the society and that the strategy that proposes will contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality of the races of the University of Pinar del Río and its public recognition.

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