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
Academic Program
Monday, September 21
14:00 – 14:30 | Registration & Opening Ceremony
14:30 – 15:15 | Opening Keynote Lecture
15:15 – 16:30 | International Panel Discussion
16:30 – 16:45 | Coffee Break
16:45 – 18:00 | Featured Concurrent Sessions
Tuesday, September 22
08:00 – 08:45 | Morning Keynote Lecture
08:45 – 10:00 | Parallel Interactive Workshops
10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:30 | Best Practice Presentations & Case Studies
11:30 – 12:00 | Closing Session & Remarks
Important
This pre-event activity is free of charge.
