Innovative Proposed Model between Formative Research and Accreditation of Engineering Programs

Abstract

Peruvian universities, as mandated by the University Law 30220, are required to establish research centers in order to obtain their licensing and optionally obtain accreditation for educational quality. In line with this requirement, the research study aims to propose an innovative model that establishes a connection between informative research conducted by students in the Systems Engineering and Computer and Electronics Engineering program and the accreditation process. For the development of the study, the soft systems methodology and the Maltese cross, both based on a systemic approach, were used. The study follows a qualitative approach; utilizing interviews with 15 stakeholders, and the data was analyzed using Atlas Ti22. The evaluation of the proposed model, which examines the relationship between formative research and accreditation, was conducted by experts. Criteria such as clarity, coherence, relevance and consistency were considered, resulting in an average value of 92.5%. This signifies approval since the threshold is set at a minimum of 75%. The study concluded that the proposed model is coherent as it effectively integrates research components from the first semester to the last semester and establishes a meaningful connection with the elements of accreditation. The research’s contribution lies in its potential to benefit the university educational sector by allowing institutions to adapt the proposed innovative model according to their specific educational framework.