Rethinking the evaluation of academic careers: lessons and tools for reform

From FOLEC-CLACSO, we recommend reading the report «Rethinking Academic Career Assessment: Lessons and Tools for Reform«Prepared by the CoARA Working Group on the reform of academic career assessment. Published in ZenodoThis report represents a joint effort by more than 200 academic organizations from Europe and other regions to reflect on and propose changes in the way academic pathways are assessed.

The report addresses the need to move towards a more balanced and multidimensional evaluation of academic careers, highlighting the importance of valuing not only research, but also activities such as teaching, leadership, and social engagement. Its main contributions include lessons to guide necessary reforms, as well as practical tools designed to be adapted to different institutional contexts.

Among its main contributions, the report highlights six key lessons that promote inclusive reforms, such as valuing the diversity of academic activities beyond research, using qualitative and quantitative metrics responsibly, and fostering an open dialogue on excellence and quality, accompanied by practical tools adaptable to different institutional contexts.

We recommend this reading because it offers valuable insights into the challenges and advances in the field of academic assessment, and it serves as a practical resource for those seeking to implement changes in their own institutions. This report not only documents global experiences but also fosters critical discussion about what academic excellence means today.

To access the full report and learn more about the proposed tools, visit the following link: Rethinking Academic Career AssessmentBelow we share a Spanish translation, prepared by FOLEC-CLACSO, of the lessons.