The CRUCH Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors addressed academic modernization challenges in a context of digital evolution

The rector of the University of O'Higgins and head of the CoVRA commission, Fernanda Kri, emphasized that the functioning of the academic vice-rectors' committee is fundamental for the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities), "because all issues related to the educational process are discussed here, and today specifically artificial intelligence, which is something that has us all very concerned […]

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Institutional accreditation criterion 7: CRUCH webinar addressed university coexistence and diversity

Experts from various universities within the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) shared experiences, best practices, and strategies for incorporating these dimensions into teaching, research, and university management. The webinar was organized by the CRUCH's Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors (CoVRA) and drew a broad audience of university representatives. How can we ensure that […]

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Vice-Rectors and Academic Vice-Rectors of the Council of Rectors met at the University of La Serena

Representatives from various universities across the country worked for two days on topics such as inclusion and teacher training. The Rector of UMCE, Dr. Elisa Araya, head of the COVRA Commission, explained that this plenary session focused on “the progress of the various CRUCH commissions. For example, we were looking at the […]

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The first CoVRA CRUCH Seminar on University Coexistence and Academic Integrity was held at UMCE

Through presentations, a roundtable discussion, and an afternoon of collaborative work, the meeting sought to foster a deeper understanding and promote a culture of coexistence and academic integrity within university communities using practical tools and strategies. «It was a space where challenges were raised, diagnoses were shared, […]

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The CRUCH Commission will contribute to the “Higher Education Modernization Agenda” promoted by the Undersecretariat

The Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) will support the Undersecretary of Higher Education with proposals to advance the modernization agenda. The Undersecretary of Higher Education, Víctor Orellana, made the request to the vice-rectors of CRUCH universities: “We are very interested in working with you to develop a national policy […]

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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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Academic Vice-Rectors of the CRUCH addressed challenges regarding diversity and support in universities

The meeting of the Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors (CoVRA) and the Teaching Network of the CRUCH Universities was attended by the Rector of the University of Chile, Rosa Devés, her counterpart from the Alberto Hurtado University, Eduardo Silva, and the Commission's chair, David Figueroa Hernández, Academic Vice-Rector […]

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Academic vice-rectors and undergraduate directors analyzed challenges in the gap and inclusion

The meeting of the authorities of the Council of Rectors took place at the UCN Main Building. An analysis of the challenges to overcome regarding gaps and inclusion in Higher Education was carried out at the Meeting of Academic Vice-Rectors and Undergraduate Teaching Areas of the Council of Rectors.

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Rector Eduardo Silva: “We are very aware that university work has to be in person.”

One of the central themes of the plenary session of the Academic Vice-Rectors' Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), held on Monday, November 29th at Alberto Hurtado University, was the return to in-person learning and how to rethink teaching in a more innovative way.

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Academic Vice-Rectors of CRUCH meet to analyze quality assurance and the admission system

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Rector Aldo Valle, opened the workshop “Debates on Quality and Admission in Higher Education.” Representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Inter-American Center for Development (CINDA), the CRUCH Admissions System, and the National Accreditation Commission presented at the meeting. The academic vice-rectors of […]

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