Percepciones de estudiantes universitarios sobre evaluación y acreditación: un estudio en Enfermería, Derecho y Odontología en la Universidad de Cuenca, Ecuador

Abstract

The evaluation and accreditation of university careers is a reality that has expanded, in recent years, in Latin America to pursue educational quality. Within this framework, this article seeks to verify the perception of Nursing, Law and Dentistry students at the University of Cuenca, Ecuador, regarding evaluation and accreditation, in terms of the knowledge they possess, and the effects that its application has had on academic and administrative environments. A quantitative approach with a relational design was taken, through the application of the Student Questionnaire to Evaluate the Impact of Quality Assurance Processes in Higher Education to 381 students belonging to the institution. It is evident that they have acceptable knowledge, and in administrative and academic terms they perceive a notable improvement in institutional infrastructure, although very few in bureaucratic procedures.