Assessment in higher education for high quality accreditation purpose through a systemic model with network theory

Abstract

After recognizing some shortcomings identified in previous studies of the Colombian quality assurance system challenges, a method is proposed to weigh the characteristics of the high-quality accreditation model. This process is the basis of a complexity approach to quality, which gives new possibilities of interpretation to the entire exercise of self-assessment and continuous improvement. The methodology is an innovative application of network theory. After an application pilot, it is concluded that the weighting obtained is also a replicable management tool in other institutions or other accreditation models.