The Longitudinal Study of University Mental Health (ELSAM) by the Millennium Nucleus Imhay, in which more than 7,000 students from five CRUCH universities participated, revealed five areas of mental health problems: Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Harmful Alcohol Use, and High Suicidal Risk. The Commission of […]
In an interview with CNN Chile's "Sana Mente" program, the president of the CRUCH's University Coexistence subcommittee stated that universities "reflect what is happening in society. Therefore, in recent years we have lived in a context of greater irritability, with difficulty connecting and exchanging experiences." […]
From CRUCH's perspective, the bill to forgive State-Guaranteed Student Loans (CAE) does not address the impact of its implementation nor does it consider universities as guarantors of the CAE system. Furthermore, it lacks the support of a comprehensive review of student financing, as well as studies that […]
“The Council has stated very clearly, and unanimously, that it is important, fundamental, to resolve the problem of non-detriment in the short term,” said CRUCH Executive Vice President Emilio Rodríguez. The Rector of the UC, Ignacio Sánchez, expressed that “for us this situation of detriment is particularly serious, because it means affecting the […]
The Education Committee voted, both in general and in particular, on the bill that prohibits making the taking of exams and the awarding of degrees conditional upon the payment of tuition debts. Hans Richter, the alternate vice president of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities, considered the initiative commendable and desirable. The […]
This week, a dialogue process began with the Directors of Student Affairs from the 30 universities belonging to the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) to gather their perspectives and identify challenges related to student life, considering its connection to mental health. The initiative is organized by the CRUCH Commission on University Life and Mental Health and aims to […]
Speaking on behalf of CRUCH, the rector of Alberto Hurtado University, Eduardo Silva, stated that “it is a bill we fully support” and that “its approval is a matter of justice.” He also said that some clarifications are needed regarding the academic compatibility and funding of the project. The session also included […]
Strengthening the national research system, working towards the academic modernization of the university system, and the design of public policies are the three commitments highlighted by the Executive Vice President of the Council of Rectors and Rectors (CRUCH), Emilio Rodríguez. The Secretary General, Angélica Bosch, presented the milestones of the institution's management over the past year […]
The plenary session of the Council of Rectors unanimously adopted an agreement to advance the academic modernization of the university system, taking into account the demands of society and various environmental factors. Executive Vice President, Rector Emilio Rodríguez, stated that “the universities of the Council of Rectors have the obligation […]
In its first session, held this Tuesday, May 23, at the University of Concepción, the Community Engagement Committee of the Council of Rectors defined a work agenda for 2023 and a transitional directive. The Rector of the University of Concepción, Carlos Saavedra, emphasized that with the creation of […]
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