Professoral Accreditation
Faculty Accreditation in the Postgraduate Program in Communications: A Commitment to Academic Excellence
The accreditation of faculty members within a postgraduate program, such as the Postgraduate Program in Communication (PPGCOM), is an essential process to ensure quality and excellence in academic and scientific training. The objective ot this process is 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 program 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 programs. 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 program.
For postgraduate programs, having a faculty composed of excellent professionals is crucial. 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. As such, faculty accreditation serves as a strategic tool to ensure that programs maintain high standards of academic and scientific performance.
Excellence in Faculty: An Imperative for Postgraduate Programs
Postgraduate programs have the mission of training highly qualified human resources to work in academic, educational and research environments. To fulfil this mission, it is vital 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 programs 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 program.
Voluntary and Collaborative Affiliation
The affiliation of a professor with a postgraduate program is done on a voluntary and collaborative basis, without any profit motives. Accredited professors act out of a commitment to higher education and a passion for research and training of new researchers. This collaboration is vital for strengthening the program and developing innovative projects that positively impact society.
Additionally, participation in a postgraduate program 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 program’s reputation on national and international levels.
