The Council of Rectors is analyzing the conditions for the return to in-person classes at universities with a view to the 2022 academic year.

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, emphasized that the Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors will work on “a definition of what will be understood by in-person instruction, which must take into account the diversity and particular contexts of each institution.” The plenary session of rectors also analyzed the recent announcement from the Ministry of Education regarding the new […]

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Students from 20 CRUCH universities participated in a global citizenship skills program managed by Education New Zealand in Chile

Education New Zealand in Chile and the Council of Rectors, through its Internationalization Commission, established a partnership that allowed undergraduate students to participate in the New Zealand Global Competence Certificate program, aimed at developing citizens with global competencies. The virtual ceremony took place this Thursday, November 4th […]

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The Council of Rectors is analyzing the Comptroller's opinion that accepted objections to the procedure for setting regulated fees.

In this Thursday's session, the executive vice president of CRUCH, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, pointed out that the resolution of the Comptroller's Office shows that “there are questions about the procedure” for setting the regulated fees that will govern the Law, Pedagogy and Career groups. Personal Services for 2022. In addition, he clarified that this situation “does not […]

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Council of Rectors proposes incorporating various measures in the Budget Law 2022 to favor the sustainability of universities

Among other proposals, the CRUCH proposes making more flexible the use of the surpluses of the University Credit Solidarity Fund, creating a special support fund for universities and repealing article 108 of Law 21.091, referring to students who lose the benefit of Gratuity. Today, starting at 18:00 […]

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The Council of Rectors condemns the arson attack against the University of Concepción and calls for continued dialogue to overcome conflicts

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its support and solidarity to the community of the University of Concepción, after the arson attack that occurred at the Faculty of Forest Sciences during the early hours of Friday, October 22. Those who committed this attack fired at officials who perform security functions […]

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CRUCH Gender Equality Commission at the request of parliamentarians on gender studies

In response to the request for information made by the honorable deputies Mr. Cristóbal Urruticoechea Ríos and Mr. Harry Jürgensen Rundshagen to two state universities, the University of Chile and the University of Santiago de Chile, about learning about the courses, centers, programs and study plans " related to gender studies, gender ideology, gender perspective, diversity […]

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CRUCH is part of the Support Network for the National Infrastructure for Access to Scientific Information promoted by ANID

The Council of Rectors, together with other higher education organizations, will participate in an initiative that will implement an alternative model of access to information resources used for teaching and research in science, technology, knowledge and innovation. The executive vice president of CRUCH, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, stated that with this action “we reaffirm our commitment to […]

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Council of Rectors highlights its trajectory and contributions to the country in a dedicated session at CAEI 2021

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, valued the institution's participation in this international meeting, assuring that "it is dialogue that allows us to move towards shared horizons." In the session dedicated to CRUCH, the role and contributions of this public body were addressed from its creation, in 1954, until the […]

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Situation of the General Secretariat of CRUCH violates the principles and hinders the work of this collegiate body

Recently, the decision made by the Ministry of Education not to renew the appointment of the General Secretary of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) was known, which inexplicably has not considered the requirements or the opinion of the directors of the 30 universities that make up this Council. About, […]

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Council of Rectors: Strong support for the initiative of the universities of La Araucanía to promote dialogue as a state policy

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities, consistent with the principles of universality, respect for diversity, pluralism, search for the common good and commitment to the public, which govern its actions, recognizes and celebrates the initiative of the Universities of the Region of La Araucanía to develop a dialogue process that contributes to […]

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