PPGETI Strategic Planning
PPGETI continuously reassesses its strategic planning, guided by internal self-evaluation involving all stakeholders: faculty, students, and alumni. At the beginning of the current four-year period, a strategic plan was developed with a focus on maintaining PPGETI as an internationally recognized program of excellence while also aiming to improve its evaluation score. As we conclude the 2021-2024 period, a new strategic plan has been formulated to guide actions for the next cycle. This plan was developed in alignment with the Institutional Development Plan (PDI) of the Federal University of Ceará (UFC).
The strategic planning carried out by PPGETI in 2024 was the result of several meetings held throughout the year, involving both faculty and students. It consists of 14 macro-actions, each aligned with a specific objective from UFC’s PDI and a CAPES evaluation criterion. Additionally, each action has a defined start and end date and is assigned to a responsible group (e.g., the coordinator, coordination board, concentration area representatives, program board, scholarship committee, etc.). This structure ensures continuous monitoring of actions in the short, medium, and long term.
DEFINED ACTIONS
The strategic planning of PPGETI includes the following actions:
- Organize semiannual academic-administrative workshops with faculty, students, and external partners to discuss curriculum reform proposals, teaching methodologies, and updates to PPGETI’s research areas.
- Host the annual event “My Thesis in 5 Minutes,” including registration, evaluation by an external panel, and awards for the best presentations.
- Establish objective criteria to prioritize funding for publications in flagship conferences and high-impact journals.
- Revise PPGETI’s regulations to incorporate changes related to the program evaluation process, consulting both faculty and students.
- Submit at least six collaborative project proposals with national (e.g., INCT) and/or international laboratories in funding calls, prioritizing strategic topics for PPGETI.
- Submit at least eight collaborative project proposals with national (e.g., INCT) and/or international laboratories in funding calls, prioritizing strategic topics for PPGETI.
- Increase the number of courses taught in English by 10-20%, within the regulatory limits set by UFC.
- Increase the number of courses taught in English by 20-40%, within the regulatory limits set by UFC.
- Redesign the PPGETI website to include a dedicated section for projects and socially impactful results, with regular updates, success stories, and integration with social media.
- Utilize the official YouTube channel to publish lectures, events, and interviews from PPGETI, with regular updates and a focus on academic and social impact.
- Implement quarterly meetings to monitor the progress of strategic planning goals, recording advancements and necessary adjustments.
- Conduct a technical diagnosis to present to UFC’s higher administration regarding infrastructure issues related to physical facilities, software, and network resources.
- Develop a detailed proposal for equipment acquisition, including technical specifications and budget, for submission to the appropriate UFC department.
- Conduct an annual online survey to collect information on the professional placement and impact of PPGETI alumni training.
More details on PPGETI’s strategic planning, including the alignment of each action with UFC’s PDI objectives, CAPES criteria, duration, responsible parties, and status, can be accessed here (in portuguese).
For more information on UFC’s Institutional Development Plan (PDI), visit: https://pdi.ufc.br/pt/inicio/.
