Results of the 2022 ENCE Survey reveal changes in time use patterns of university students

The director of the ENCE Project, Gonzalo Zapata, pointed out that changes in time use were observed between the pre-pandemic period, the pandemic, and the return to in-person learning, in activities such as studying, commuting, sports, and socializing, among others. Seventeen universities from the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) participated in the 2022 survey, and three new institutions joined during the […]

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Focus areas of work at the CRUCH Libraries plenary: Standards for Libraries, Sustainable Development Goals and community engagement

  • Libraries Commission

With broad participation from library directors of CRUCH universities, the second ordinary plenary session of the commission was held at the University of Magallanes on November 8 and 9. The rector of UMAG, José Maripani, praised the work done in updating library standards, “which have contributed to the processes of […]

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CRUCH's Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health defines its 2024 work plan

  • Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health

Generating public policy proposals, designing materials and publications, and carrying out reflection and dissemination activities are the priorities that the Commission's working groups defined for 2024 during the in-person plenary session on October 23. The working session included presentations by the authorities in charge of the Commission: […]

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2024 Budget Law: CRUCH requests an increase in the use of surplus funds from the Solidarity Credit Fund for universities

The Council of Rectors and Rectors, as well as the various student groups, agreed on the need to approve an increase in the surplus funds for this fund, from 351% to 501% of the total. Furthermore, each group (G9, CUECH, and AUR) outlined the measures they propose to safeguard the sustainability and development of universities. On the other hand […]

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New board of directors of the Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors presents strategic guidelines 2023-2025

Inclusion, best practices, academic integrity, artificial intelligence, contributions to the country's public policy, and contingencies are the six primary lines of action approved by the Commission at its second plenary session of 2023, held at UCSC on October 12 and 13. A new steering committee was elected at the session […]

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The CRUCH Commission for Strengthening Pedagogies is preparing a final report with recommendations to promote improvements and transformations in the field of initial and continuing teacher training.

  • Commission for the Strengthening of Pedagogies

The commission is headed by the rector of PUCV, Nelson Vásquez, and the rector of UMCE, Elisa Araya, and comprises nearly 40 experts from the Council's universities that offer teacher training programs. The report will be presented to the rectors of CRUCH at the plenary session of […]

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University life and mental health: Rectors from CRUCH universities agree on the importance of addressing these issues at an institutional and comprehensive level

Within the framework of the “1st Seminar on University Coexistence: Mental Health, Gender and Community,” rectors from five advisory commissions of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) addressed the main concerns and challenges surrounding mental health and coexistence in the university setting, as well as the integration of these issues with the work of other commissions of the […]

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CRUCH and its universities commemorate World Mental Health Day

Mental health fairs, seminars, talks, workshops, photography and documentary exhibitions, and even a music festival are some of the initiatives that CRUCH universities will be holding during October. The CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health organized the seminar “Good Student Practices for the Promotion and Prevention of Mental Health […]

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The CRUCH Postgraduate Commission invites CNA to present new criteria and quality standards for the accreditation of doctoral programs

  • Postgraduate Commission

The President of the CNA, Andrés Bernasconi, noted that the evaluation criteria universities are accustomed to remain in place, “but perhaps the most important aspect is the emphasis now placed on community engagement and internationalization as part of the program development process.” During the information session […]

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Students and graduates from CRUCH universities presented initiatives on mental health and coexistence

Suicide prevention; support and guidance for early-year students; inclusion of diverse and neurodivergent individuals; holistic healthcare; valuing leisure and play in building community and well-being; inclusion of migrant students; and therapy through agroecology are some of the topics addressed by the initiatives that […]

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