9th National Symposium and 1st International Symposium on Best Practices in Assessment in Higher Education

Barranquilla, September 21–22, 2026

Assessment in higher education has become a strategic tool for quality assurance. It enables the systematic evaluation of student learning outcomes, strengthens competencies, and drives informed decision-making for continuous improvement.

Building on the progress of previous editions, this symposium aims to deepen the strategic use of data-informed approaches in academic governance. By doing so, it fosters an institutional culture grounded in robust evidence, ethics, and academic excellence.

Ultimately, the event frames assessment within a comprehensive, outcomes-based paradigm. Here, systematic data collection and analytics provide clear evidence of educational attainment, serving as a foundation for scholarly reflection and sustained program enhancement.

General Objective

To strengthen institutional capacities in higher education for the design, implementation, and strategic use of assessment as a key instrument for continuous improvement, educational innovation, and global quality assurance.

Specific Objectives

  • Share national and international experiences regarding best practices in assessment.
  • Analyze emerging trends in data-driven academic decision-making.
  • Promote alignment between learning outcomes, curriculum design, and evaluation methods.
  • Strengthen academic communities around continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Foster collaboration among higher education institutions, academic leaders, and international experts.

Main Topics

  • Outcomes-based assessment.
  • Innovation in evaluation and learning analytics.
  • Data-informed decision-making in higher education.
  • Quality assurance and international accreditation (ABET and other global models).
  • Development of performance indicators and systematic evidence collection.
  • Continuous improvement and curriculum transformation.
  • Assessment in hybrid and digital learning environments.

Target Audience

  • Academic leaders, executives, and administrators.
  • Deans and academic program directors.
  • Faculty members and educators.
  • Quality assurance, assessment, and accreditation teams.
  • Higher education researchers.
  • Professionals and consultants interested in international accreditation processes.

Event Details & Format

  • Format: In-person
  • Dates: September 21–22, 2026
Sysmposium Assessment Agenda

Important

This pre-event activity is free of charge.

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