The Council of Rectors promotes student well-being through a new University Mental Health and Coexistence Commission

The commission is headed by the rectors of the University of Chile (UChile), Rosa Devés; the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences (UMCE), Elisa Araya; and the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), Ignacio Sánchez. Experts from thirteen universities will also participate. Initially, this new advisory body will be tasked with developing a […]

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Ministries and universities acknowledge the contributions of the Council of Rectors and Rectresses during its anniversary month

The Ministers of Education and Science, Marco Ávila and Flavio Salazar, along with the Undersecretary of Higher Education, Verónica Figueroa, praised the CRUCH's contributions to knowledge generation and development in the regions. Representatives from the Council's advisory committees highlighted the work carried out by CRUCH universities in various fields and […]

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Dr. Benito Umaña assumed the position of rector of the University of Bío-Bío

After formally assuming the position, the new Rector emphasized his commitment to fulfilling his university governance program and outlined the objectives that will guide his administration. Just as for those who came before us and led the founding of our University with great vision, today's challenge is equally significant, with the unique characteristics of our times. Not only […]

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UCM celebrated a new anniversary marked by the change of leadership of the rector

National and regional authorities, along with representatives from various universities, arrived at the San Miguel Campus to celebrate the anniversary of the Catholic University of Maule. Hundreds of attendees came to the ceremony, which included the change of leadership between the outgoing rector, Dr. Diego Durán […]

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CRUCH universities evaluate the state of implementation of Law No. 21,369

According to a survey conducted by the Gender Equality Commission, the institutions that make up the Council have made significant progress in implementing units responsible for establishing policies in these areas and in tri-partite participation in defining these guidelines. Likewise, the need to advance in aspects such as the design […]

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Rector Emilio Rodríguez: “Strengthening a high-quality and equitable education system is a moral obligation, and CRUCH can make a decisive contribution to the debate.”

In an interview following his recent election as executive vice president of CRUCH, the rector of the University of Tarapacá addresses the guidelines for the 2022-2024 period. “A strategic perspective in the areas of quality, equity, and territorial development seems to be an important challenge to undertake in two years of management,” he affirms.

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68 years of CRUCH: Some strategic challenges

In a column published in the newspaper La Tercera, the executive vice president of the Council of Rectors, Emilio Rodríguez, highlighted the institution's contributions on the occasion of its 68th anniversary. The rector of the University of Tarapacá stated that “at this moment, as the CRUCH celebrates its 68th anniversary, it once again has the opportunity to […]

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With a call to work together, Dr. Marcos Cikutovic assumed the position of rector of the University of Antofagasta.

The new rector was sworn in at a solemn ceremony held at the Angamos Campus, in the presence of the university community and special guests. An award was also presented to the outgoing rector, Dr. Luis Alberto Loyola. The historic Horacio Meléndez Hall, the setting for the most important institutional events, once again hosted a ceremony of great significance for the university.

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Dr. Rodrigo Vidal Rojas assumed the rectorship of the University of Santiago, Chile

“We know it will be an arduous task, but we will face it with joy,” said the architect, who was officially appointed this Wednesday as the highest authority of the institution for the next four years. With the signing of the Institution's Golden Book and the presentation of the rector's medal, Dr. Rodrigo Vidal Rojas […]

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The executive vice president of CRUCH suggests that the regulated tuition model should consider the principle of "no detriment" to universities.

Before the House Education Committee, which began reviewing the bill that modifies the effective date of regulated tuition fees, Rector Emilio Rodríguez argued that this debate should also consider an evaluation and adjustment of the consequences of applying Article 108 of the Law […]

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