CRUCH promotes dialogue on collaborative conflict resolution mechanisms in university contexts

The CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health organized a webinar to promote collective reflection on the collaborative management of conflicts, integrating theoretical perspectives and national and international experiences. Participants included international expert Mara Hernández; the Superintendent of Higher Education, José Miguel Salazar; and specialists from CRUCH universities. […]

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CRUCH presents observations on bill regarding mental health in education

The presidents of the Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health, Rosa María Olave (UAH) and Bertha Escobar (UCT), presented their findings to the Education Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. For the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), it is crucial to prioritize the promotion and prevention of mental health, as well as to link mental health with […]

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CONFECH and the CRUCH's Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health meet to explore collaborative actions

Representatives from the student federations of the Catholic University, the University of Valparaíso, and Diego Portales University participated in this first meeting convened by CRUCH. The presidents of the University Coexistence and Mental Health Commission, Rosa María Olave (UAH) and Bertha Escobar (UCT), invited CONFECH to hold a series of group sessions […]

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The CRUCH University Coexistence and Mental Health Commission takes stock after almost a year of operation and defines upcoming challenges

Promoting student participation, as well as generating input and guidelines for a policy on coexistence and mental health in universities, are some of the challenges defined during the plenary session. Almost a year after the Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health held its first meeting, […]

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CRUCH begins a series of conversations about student coexistence and mental health

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 […]

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CRUCH raised concerns about the "I Care and Study" bill in the Senate Education Committee

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 […]

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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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