Induction week has ended

From January 31st to February 2nd, UCundinamarca held its induction week (I-Academic Period) I-PA 2018

The University of Cundinamarca, led by Rector Adriano Muñoz Barrera, and the administrative directors of each of the extensions and branches, welcomed 1,463 new students for the 2018 academic year who are now part of the UCundinamarca “Generation 21st Century” alma mater.

“I want to highlight the work done at the University, which is evident in its mission achievements. We achieved the institutional conditions for accreditation of the Bachelor of Social Sciences academic program, and we also approved and implemented the institutional self-evaluation process.”, He pointed out.

During his speech, Muñoz Barrera informed the new students about the progress and initiatives being made for the benefit of the institution and the academic community in matters of quality, best practices, infrastructure, and teaching.

“The Institution has had many achievements, such as the recertification of the University in the ISO-9001 2008 technical standard, Quality Management System, equipping classrooms with a 90% of technological resources, strengthening of the academy among other achievements,”, he emphasized.

On the other hand, the Rector called on the entire academic community, graduates, parents, and administrative staff to defend the University of Cundinamarca as the only alternative for rural youth in the department after the decision by the Ministry of National Education to sanction the Institution by denying accreditation for its degree programs in English, mathematics, and physical education.

“The evaluation cannot become a punitive instrument against an academic community that has made so many efforts under unequal conditions in the quality assurance system, especially since it is demanding the impossible, such as the requirement for tenured professors, even though the Nation owes the Institution the transfers for the years 1993 and 1994, which is why we filed a class action lawsuit and we have a public hearing on February 13 at 2:30 pm, in the office of Magistrate Fredy Ibarra,”, he stated.

The induction week, held between January 31 and February 2 of this year, included integration activities, a parents' workshop, and topics related to university life; in addition to the presentation of the portfolio of services offered by University Welfare, in the areas of culture, sports and recreation, health promotion, socioeconomic programs, and safety and health workshops.

During the induction sessions, the work teams from the different extensions and sections presented the use of the platforms and virtual classrooms, as well as the services provided by the library, computer rooms, laboratories and auditoriums; they also emphasized the care and conservation of the equipment and facilities.

Fusagasugá Branch

The Director of University Welfare, Margarita Moya González, welcomed 464 new students from the academic programs of Business Administration, Public Accounting, Agronomic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Physical Recreation and Sports, Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Animal Science and Cartography Technology,

Girardot Branch

The director of the Girardot branch, Juan Carlos Méndez Forero, and his team welcomed 166 students belonging to the programs of Nursing, Environmental Engineering, Technology in Tourism and Hotel Management, Business Administration, and Bachelor's Degree in Basic Education with Emphasis in Humanities: Spanish Language and English.

In his speech, Méndez invited the students to continue transforming Girardot and its neighboring towns through democratic values, good practices of coexistence and social leadership, for which the University will provide comprehensive support and assistance as needed.

Facatativá Extension

Carlos Fernando Gómez Ramírez, administrative director, and extension officials were pleased to welcome 330 young students from the Psychology, Public Accounting, Environmental Engineering, and Business Administration programs.

Soacha Extension

183 students from the Industrial Engineering, Sports Science and Physical Education, and Software Development Technology programs received a warm greeting from the Soacha extension team, led by the administrative director. Fabio Julio Gil Sanabria.

Zipaquirá and Chía Extension

Juan Carlos Torres Sandoval, director of the Extension Programs, congratulated the students on joining the UCundinamarca family. A select group of 19 students were admitted to the Music program at the Zipaquirá Extension, chosen from over 100 applicants. During the orientation session, administrators showcased the facilities, instruments, and other musical resources, highlighting the personalized classes offered by nationally and internationally renowned instructors.

At the Chía extension, 191 students enrolled in the Business Administration, Systems Engineering, and Public Accounting programs.

Ubaté Sectional

137 students participated in the induction day for the Animal Science, Business Administration, Systems Engineering and Public Accounting programs.

“Dear students, as of today you are part of the academic community of the University of Cundinamarca, beginning your professional training process. We extend our warmest greetings and best wishes on this journey, which will undoubtedly define your life project, grounded in institutional principles, to help you become better human beings, young people sensitive to the realities of our country, entrepreneurs and innovators ready to propose solutions and initiatives for peace and development for all in an inclusive society,” said Miguel Alejandro Flechas Montaño, Administrative Director.

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