Accreditation of Professors
Faculty Accreditation in the Postgraduate Programme in Communication: A Commitment to Academic Excellence
The accreditation of faculty members within a postgraduate programme, such as the Postgraduate Programme in Communication (PPGCOM), is an essential process to ensure quality and excellence in academic and scientific training. This process aims to select and integrate qualified professors who can significantly contribute to the development of teaching, research, and supervision activities in master’s and doctoral courses. The affiliation of a professor with a postgraduate programme not only strengthens the teaching staff but also fosters an environment of intellectual collaboration and innovation.
The Importance of Faculty Accreditation
Faculty accreditation is a fundamental step for any researcher wishing to work in stricto sensu postgraduate programmes. By becoming accredited, the professor demonstrates their commitment to training new researchers and advancing knowledge in their field. Furthermore, accreditation allows the professor to actively participate in building research networks, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, and contributing to the internationalisation of the programme.
For postgraduate programmes, having a faculty composed of excellent professionals is indispensable. The quality of teaching and research is directly linked to the qualification of permanent and collaborating faculty members. These professionals are responsible for supervising dissertations and theses, teaching courses, participating in examining boards, and promoting scientific production. Thus, faculty accreditation serves as a strategic tool to ensure that programmes maintain high standards of academic and scientific performance.
Excellence in Faculty: An Imperative for Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate programmes have the mission of training highly qualified human resources to work in academic, educational, and research environments. To fulfil this mission, it is crucial that their faculty consists of professionals recognised for their academic excellence, relevant scientific production, and mentoring capabilities. Therefore, faculty accreditation is not merely an administrative process but a guarantee that programmes align with the highest quality standards.
CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel) establishes rigorous criteria for faculty composition, such as requiring at least 70% of permanent faculty to have a functional-administrative link with the institution and a maximum of 30% to be external collaborators. These guidelines aim to ensure stability and continuity in academic activities, as well as promote integration between faculty members and the programme.
Voluntary and Collaborative Affiliation
Affiliating a professor with a postgraduate programme occurs voluntarily and collaboratively, without profit motives. Accredited professors act out of a commitment to higher education and a passion for research and the training of new researchers. This collaboration is vital for strengthening the programme and developing innovative projects that positively impact society.
Moreover, participation in a postgraduate programme offers professors opportunities to expand their collaboration networks, attend international events, and publish in high-impact journals. These activities not only enrich the academic trajectory of the professor but also reinforce the programme’s reputation on national and international levels.
