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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Indicators for a Comprehensive Evaluation of Academic Productivity in Higher Education

María Estela Martínez CastroGerardo Coronado Ramírez

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Docencia Educación superior Efectividad Eficacia Eficiencia Extensión Evaluación productividad académica Evaluación integral Evaluación departamental Indicadores Investigación Suficiencia

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This article reports the results of an evaluation of academic productivity of three academic departments of the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, through an interrelated system of evaluative indicators it is possible to construct an effective method for identifying the levels and degree of equilibrium in the academic productivity of  an  institution of higher education. The method used to evaluate the dimensions of departmental academic productivity permitted interpretation and analysis of the data in order to make comprehensive value judgments and recommendations. Thus, achievements in the areas of research, extension, and teaching were evaluated for the departments observed. The criteria for analyzing the indicator were: effectiveness, efficacy, efficiency, adequacy, and continuing education.  

http://hdl.handle.net/10550/43839