THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE INTERNAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The Internal Evaluation Commission (CPA) serves as a vital tool for assessing and monitoring the quality of higher education institutions, contributing to the planning and enhancement of educational management. In this context, this article aims to analyze the CPA's effectiveness in educational management, considering its contribution to identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement within the institution. The study is qualitative in nature—exploratory and descriptive—and was conducted through a literature review based on academic studies, institutional documents, and legislation regarding higher education assessment. The analysis reveals that the CPA's role extends beyond the mere application of assessment tools; it involves collecting, systematizing, and analyzing information that can inform decision-making and institutional planning. The results indicate that when administrators effectively utilize the data it generates, the CPA can contribute to refining academic, administrative, and infrastructure policies, as well as strengthening the academic community's participation in institutional processes. Furthermore, the CPA's effectiveness depends on factors such as the participation of various institutional segments, transparency in disseminating results, the continuity of assessment processes, and the implementation of improvement measures. The study concludes that the CPA can play a strategic role in educational management, particularly when institutional assessment is understood as an ongoing process of reflection, planning, and transformation of the academic reality.