Plan estratégico de la Carrera de Ingeniería Ambiental, de la Facultad de Ciencias, de la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, periodo 2019-2023

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to design a strategic plan for the Environmental Engineering career of the Faculty of Sciences of the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, period 2019-2023, to contribute to the development of academic and administrative management and to allow an accurate decision making. The methodology used is based on the surveys applied to students and teachers of the career, as well as the interview with the director of the same. Through the elaboration of the SWOT, key internal and external factors were determined. It was determined that the career responds to the requirements of society, has fourth level teachers with relevance in charge, has a high level of praxis. On the other hand, its weak points are research and linkage. The proposal was based on a plan that includes the formulation of strategies, programs, projects, and activities described for five years to strengthen the strong points, minimizing the weak points, and establishing a path that serves as a guide for the adequate fulfillment of the objectives. It is recommended to the authorities of the Environmental Engineering career to implement the strategic plan designed because it was developed based on the needs of the career and will be of great help for its internal processes, including the path to accreditation