Principles and values of the citizen

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According to the Transmodern Digital Educational Model (MEDIT), the principles that underpin the Institution's actions are: life, human dignity, nature, solidarity, happiness, love, diversity and plurality, the common good, coexistence, autonomy, and dialogical and formative construction. Now, following the guidelines established by the DAFP, the University of Cundinamarca redefines its ethical ideals and adopts the following values, which will characterize the behavior and actions of the Institution's servants. Below is the definition and the list of actions as formulated by the DAFP in the Integrity Code for Public Service.

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Autonomous Code University of Cundinamarca Generation 21st Century

Since its official recognition as the University of Cundinamarca in 1992, the Institution has maintained a constant commitment to educational quality, guided by the Quality Assurance System of the Ministry of National Education. This commitment was strengthened in 2019 with the adoption of a new institutional governance model that defines it as a social organization of knowledge, translocal and transmodern, oriented toward regional and national development. Within this framework, the Transmodern Digital Educational Model (MEDIT) promotes an education based on values such as freedom, civility, and democracy, articulating its educational vision with an ethical and coherent institutional practice.

The Autonomous Code of the University of Cundinamarca, 21st Century Generation, emerges as a guide for the actions of university public servants, aligned with the principles of good governance established by the National Council for Higher Education (CESU) and with the public service values promoted by the Administrative Department of the Public Service (DAFP). This tool compiles and adapts national and institutional guidelines to ensure that decisions, relationships, and internal processes are developed in coherence with the mission, identity, and ethical principles of the University.

This Code, adopted in a participatory manner, represents an exercise in self-regulation by virtue of university autonomy, which is constitutionally enshrined. It incorporates ten core values: five from the DAFP (honesty, respect, commitment, diligence, and justice) and five specific to the University (civility, freedom, flexibility, balance, and responsibility), which guide institutional conduct. Its implementation strengthens the Integrated Planning and Management Model (MIPG) and the Standard Internal Control Model (MECI), and establishes a distinct governance style that seeks to build trust, consolidate institutionality, and form a university community committed to public ethics and democratic values.

Generalities

The Autonomous Code of the University of Cundinamarca, 21st Century Generation, integrates two fundamental components into a single document: the code of good governance, as a key tool to strengthen institutional management, and the code of integrity, which defines the values and principles that guide the actions of public servants. Its structure, although similar to that of the Code of Good Governance, has been simplified by omitting some subsections to make it more accessible, while also incorporating a specific section on the principles and values inherent to the University's personnel. This integration establishes clear commitments in terms of governance, aimed at improving institutional performance from an ethical and responsible approach.

Transhumanity

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“A person who goes beyond themselves, who improves and transforms every day, setting aside their own interests, adopting the perspective of others, living beings, and nature, who perfects themselves before and not necessarily through technology and science; but who also fights for their happiness, fulfills their life plan, without eclipsing others and giving their best as a professional, innovative entrepreneur, and transformer of their environment; who explains themselves and thinks in dialogue with the community and coexistence.”

(Muñoz Barrera, 2019)

SMART UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION WITH SOUL AND HEART

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“It is an organization that is recognized by society, is accountable, works as a team, demonstrates leadership, is transparent, and employs dialogic and formative planning processes that consolidate the digital operational model based on results and products. It has guidelines, strategies, decisions, structures, and processes, and builds consensus with society and the university community to enable its growth and the achievement of personal and institutional goals.”

(Muñoz Barrera, 2019)

TRANSMODERN TRANSLOCAL CULTURE (TTC)

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It is aimed at achieving a regulative ideal of constant improvement, understood from the perspective of the other, living beings, and nature, which is based on the following principles and values: life, human dignity, solidarity, fraternity, happiness, love, diversity and plurality, respect, the common good, coexistence, autonomy, freedom, responsibility, civility, and dialogical and formative construction.

(Muñoz Barrera, 2019)

Transmodernity

Adopted from (Rodríguez Magda, 2004), the University of Cundinamarca does not renounce the pending utopias of modernity and postmodernity, such as justice, solidarity, and freedom. Consequently, it seeks to educate a free subject, who is explained through the other and nature, who, through dialogue and construction as a regulative ideal, forges their identity and personal development, appropriates the local and ancestral context, and acts as a transhuman person who transforms reality.

(MEDIT, 2019)

Translocality

Understood as a characteristic of the present moment, which accounts for the way the global and the local intertwine, and how new communication technologies have been disrupting social relations and daily life. This entails the challenge of not falling into the trap of the global as homogenization while, at the same time, asserting one's own culture, identity, memory, and ancestral and territorial knowledge.

(MEDIT, 2019)

ETHICS

Because every member of the university community must self-regulate, in order to act at a given moment for their own good, that of society, of nature, and of coexistence.

Objectives of the Autonomic Code

General:

To establish within the University of Cundinamarca a guiding system that structures the set of acceptable, transparent, ethical, self-regulated, self-controlled, autonomous, independent, and democratic behaviors and provisions that officials and public servants belonging to the Institution, contractors, suppliers, and business partners involved in the operation of the University must maintain in each of the processes and in the administration of resources in general, in such a way that the management of the organization is accompanied by the approval and trust of external and internal users, always acting as a socially and family-responsible organization within the framework of legality, integrity, and education for life.

Specifics:

Fostering among public servants a translocal, transmodern culture of autonomy and independence based on legality and self-regulation in the exercise of public management, which strengthens and defends the public sphere.
Consolidate integrity as a key aspect in the prevention of corruption, bribery, and conflicts of interest, seeing it as a driver for changing public servants' behaviors and the culture of entities.
Internalize the institutional values within the framework of public management that characterize the Institution and the behaviors associated with them, adopting for this purpose the values of civility, liberty, balance, flexibility, and responsibility.
Consolidate habits and behaviors that align with the values of public service, Universidad Siglo 21, and a family-responsible company.
Provide guidelines for the implementation of the integrity policy referred to in the Integrated Planning and Management Model – MIPG, version 3.
Promote the development of strategies aimed at cultural change to improve citizens' trust and perception of the University of Cundinamarca.
Provide the necessary institutional conditions to generate a transparent interrelation and operation with business partners, suppliers, and strategic allies of UCundinamarca.

Scope

The Regional Code must be responsibly adopted, applied, and promoted by each and every official and employee of the University of Cundinamarca, including both administrative and teaching and academic personnel, as well as known and socialized by business partners and suppliers involved in the organization's operation, in order to ensure that the behavior of each of them is in accordance with what is established in the Institution's ethical ideals and commitment.

Learn the values and principles of the University of Cundinamarca official

This Code, adopted in a participatory manner, represents an exercise of self-regulation under university autonomy, constitutionally enshrined. It incorporates ten fundamental values:

Five of the DAFP (honesty, respect, commitment, diligence, and justice).

Honesty

I always act based on the truth, fulfilling my duties with transparency and rectitude, and always favoring the general interest.

What I do	What I must not do
I contribute to the consolidation of full and constructive coexistence. I act without any coercion or pressure, because I have a sense of belonging to my Institution and I know that my actions contribute to its growth. I understand that my role in the organization entails a sense of individual responsibility, which is why I act with awareness and always thinking of the common good. I act with self-determination while remaining subject to the Law. I research and maintain ongoing training that allows me to form a judgment based on reason and the validation of information.	Exercise self-determination for private interests or those of third parties that harm the operation or reputation of the University. Yielding to impulses or passions that cause you to lose objectivity in the decisions you make. Act according to my own will and self-interest, ignoring the assigned guidelines and work plan. Making decisions without sufficient information or documentation.

What I do

What I must not do

I contribute to the consolidation of full and constructive coexistence.
I act without any coercion or pressure, because I have a sense of belonging to my Institution and I know that my actions contribute to its growth.
I understand that my role in the organization entails a sense of individual responsibility, which is why I act with awareness and always thinking of the common good.
I act with self-determination while remaining subject to the Law.
I research and maintain ongoing training that allows me to form a judgment based on reason and the validation of information.

Exercise self-determination for private interests or those of third parties that harm the operation or reputation of the University.
Yielding to impulses or passions that cause you to lose objectivity in the decisions you make.
Act according to my own will and self-interest, ignoring the assigned guidelines and work plan.
Making decisions without sufficient information or documentation.

Respect

I recognize, value, and treat all people with dignity, with their virtues and flaws, regardless of their work, origin, titles, or any other condition.

What I do	What I must not do
I serve all people with kindness, equality, and fairness in any situation through my words, gestures, and attitudes, regardless of their social, economic, religious, ethnic, or any other status. I am kind every day, that's the key, always. I am open to dialogue and understanding despite perspectives and opinions different from my own. There is nothing that cannot be resolved by talking and listening to each other.	Act in a discriminatory, rude, or hurtful manner, under no circumstances. Base my decisions on assumptions, stereotypes, or prejudices. Assaulting, ignoring, or mistreating people. Discriminate based on race, sex, status, national or family origin, language, political or philosophical opinion.

What I do

What I must not do

I serve all people with kindness, equality, and fairness in any situation through my words, gestures, and attitudes, regardless of their social, economic, religious, ethnic, or any other status.
I am kind every day, that's the key, always.
I am open to dialogue and understanding despite perspectives and opinions different from my own.
There is nothing that cannot be resolved by talking and listening to each other.

Act in a discriminatory, rude, or hurtful manner, under no circumstances.
Base my decisions on assumptions, stereotypes, or prejudices.
Assaulting, ignoring, or mistreating people.
Discriminate based on race, sex, status, national or family origin, language, political or philosophical opinion.

Commitment

I am aware of the importance of my role as a public servant and I am permanently available to understand and resolve the needs of the people I interact with in my daily work, always seeking to improve their well-being.

What I do	What I must not do
I assume my role as a public servant, understanding the value of the commitments and responsibilities I have acquired toward the citizenry and the country. I am always willing to put myself in people's shoes. Understanding their context, needs, and requirements; that is the foundation of my service and work. I listen, assist, and guide anyone who needs any information or direction on a public matter. I am always attentive when interacting with other people, without any kind of distractions. I provide a prompt, friendly, and quality service.	Working with a negative attitude that could affect my work by not putting effort into things. Thinking that my job as a public servant is a “favor” I do for people. It is a commitment and a pride. To think that my work as a civil servant is irrelevant to society. Ignore people and their concerns. Act without a sense of belonging to the Institution. To speak in discourteous or disparaging terms about my peers or the university institution.

What I do

What I must not do

I assume my role as a public servant, understanding the value of the commitments and responsibilities I have acquired toward the citizenry and the country.
I am always willing to put myself in people's shoes. Understanding their context, needs, and requirements; that is the foundation of my service and work.
I listen, assist, and guide anyone who needs any information or direction on a public matter.
I am always attentive when interacting with other people, without any kind of distractions.
I provide a prompt, friendly, and quality service.

Working with a negative attitude that could affect my work by not putting effort into things.
Thinking that my job as a public servant is a “favor” I do for people. It is a commitment and a pride.
To think that my work as a civil servant is irrelevant to society.
Ignore people and their concerns.
Act without a sense of belonging to the Institution.
To speak in discourteous or disparaging terms about my peers or the university institution.

Diligence

I fulfill the duties, functions, and responsibilities assigned to my position in the best possible manner, with care, promptness, skill, and efficiency, in order to optimize the use of State resources.

What I do	What I must not do
I use public resources responsibly to fulfill my obligations. What is public belongs to everyone and is not wasted. I meet the established deadlines for achieving each work obligation. After all, everyone's time is money. I ensure quality in every product I deliver under public service standards. Half-measures are not acceptable. I am always proactive in communicating proposals on time to continuously improve my work and that of my coworkers. I bring added value to what I do and my duties. I carry out my activities, duties, and responsibilities through the delivery of results and products.	Wasting the public resources in my charge. Postponing decisions or activities that provide solutions to citizens' problems or that are part of the functioning of my position. There are simply some things that are not left for another day. Demonstrating a lack of interest in my actions before citizens and other public servants. Evading my duties and responsibilities. Allow Service Provision Orders to be agreed upon by functions rather than products and results.

What I do

What I must not do

I use public resources responsibly to fulfill my obligations. What is public belongs to everyone and is not wasted.
I meet the established deadlines for achieving each work obligation. After all, everyone's time is money.
I ensure quality in every product I deliver under public service standards. Half-measures are not acceptable.
I am always proactive in communicating proposals on time to continuously improve my work and that of my coworkers.
I bring added value to what I do and my duties.
I carry out my activities, duties, and responsibilities through the delivery of results and products.

Wasting the public resources in my charge.
Postponing decisions or activities that provide solutions to citizens' problems or that are part of the functioning of my position. There are simply some things that are not left for another day.
Demonstrating a lack of interest in my actions before citizens and other public servants.
Evading my duties and responsibilities.
Allow Service Provision Orders to be agreed upon by functions rather than products and results.

Justice

I act with impartiality, guaranteeing the rights of individuals with equity, equality, and without discrimination.

What I do	What I must not do
I act consciously and intentionally. I identify as a social, political, familial, and legal being, assuming the commitments of each facet. I assume the commitment to fulfill agreements, promises, and obligations. I act in a committed, fair, and orderly manner.	Act unconsciously and maliciously. Omit activities indicated in my work plan. Pursuing personal gain while putting aside the collective interest. Stop checking my health conditions in a way that leads to affecting the health of others.

Five institutional values of the University (civility, freedom, flexibility, balance, and responsibility) that guide institutional conduct.

Civility

I act with impartiality, guaranteeing the rights of individuals with equity, equality, and without discrimination.

What I do	What I must not do
I act consciously and intentionally. I identify as a social, political, familial, and legal being, assuming the commitments of each facet. I assume the commitment to fulfill agreements, promises, and obligations. I act in a committed, fair, and orderly manner.	Act unconsciously and maliciously. Omit activities indicated in my work plan. Pursuing personal gain while putting aside the collective interest. Stop checking my health conditions in a way that leads to affecting the health of others.

Freedom

I assume the Transmodern Digital Educational Model (MEDIT) and with it, the self-control and self-regulation that allow me to perform my duties under institutional principles, being aware and consistent that my actions will be the reflection of the construction of the Century 21 Generation University.

What I do	What I must not do
I contribute to the consolidation of full and constructive coexistence. I act without any coercion or pressure, because I have a sense of belonging to my Institution and I know that my actions contribute to its growth. I understand that my role in the organization entails a sense of individual responsibility, which is why I act with awareness and always thinking of the common good. I act with self-determination while remaining subject to the Law. I research and maintain ongoing training that allows me to form a judgment based on reason and the validation of information.	Exercise self-determination for private interests or those of third parties that harm the operation or reputation of the University. Yielding to impulses or passions that cause you to lose objectivity in the decisions you make. Act according to my own will and self-interest, ignoring the assigned guidelines and work plan. Making decisions without sufficient information or documentation.

What I do

What I must not do

I contribute to the consolidation of full and constructive coexistence.
I act without any coercion or pressure, because I have a sense of belonging to my Institution and I know that my actions contribute to its growth.
I understand that my role in the organization entails a sense of individual responsibility, which is why I act with awareness and always thinking of the common good.
I act with self-determination while remaining subject to the Law.
I research and maintain ongoing training that allows me to form a judgment based on reason and the validation of information.

Exercise self-determination for private interests or those of third parties that harm the operation or reputation of the University.
Yielding to impulses or passions that cause you to lose objectivity in the decisions you make.
Act according to my own will and self-interest, ignoring the assigned guidelines and work plan.
Making decisions without sufficient information or documentation.

Flexibility

I conciliate, enter into consensus and negotiation by generating permanent meetings and contributions welcomed by management, which adapts from institutional guidelines to the relationship between senior management and officials, and between the latter and professors. Moving toward a liquid reality that allows us to adapt to changing environments.

What I do	What I must not do
My actions require permanent consensus and reconciling a timely negotiation regarding my possibilities and my obligations. I am open to change and allow my direct supervisor to substantially contribute positive actions for my growth and that of the organization. I contribute ideas, new knowledge, and my explicit knowledge to the consolidation of institutional tools that contribute to continuous improvement. I am open to new ideas and adapt to new circumstances or situations.	I make decisions without having socialized or obtained approval for the ideas, procedures, tools, or documents presented. Being apathetic to change and claiming that the traditional way of doing things is fine. Not accepting suggestions or recommendations for the improvement of my activities. Assuming that things are good or bad without inquiring into their functionality.

What I do

What I must not do

My actions require permanent consensus and reconciling a timely negotiation regarding my possibilities and my obligations.
I am open to change and allow my direct supervisor to substantially contribute positive actions for my growth and that of the organization.
I contribute ideas, new knowledge, and my explicit knowledge to the consolidation of institutional tools that contribute to continuous improvement.
I am open to new ideas and adapt to new circumstances or situations.

I make decisions without having socialized or obtained approval for the ideas, procedures, tools, or documents presented.
Being apathetic to change and claiming that the traditional way of doing things is fine.
Not accepting suggestions or recommendations for the improvement of my activities.
Assuming that things are good or bad without inquiring into their functionality.

Balance

I am a multidimensional being, and I seek to respond to the different dimensions of life: work, partner, family, friendships, personal care, sports, interests, hobbies, and volunteering, balancing different facets while being a well-rounded professional under a balanced leadership.

What I do	What I must not do
I demonstrate organization in my personal and professional schedule to help streamline the different facets of my life. I act in balance on the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual planes. I maintain a pleasant and respectful relationship with my coworkers, balancing it with my professional role. I distribute my duties and set priorities so as not to fall into vicious circles or lose sight of my personal life.	Focusing solely on work while neglecting the other dimensions of life. Creating discord or friction in the work group that destabilizes the institutional operation. Taking on too many responsibilities at work, resulting in a personal and professional imbalance. Neglecting personal relationships and not having a circle of friends that allow one to energize the dimensions of life.

What I do

What I must not do

I demonstrate organization in my personal and professional schedule to help streamline the different facets of my life.
I act in balance on the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual planes.
I maintain a pleasant and respectful relationship with my coworkers, balancing it with my professional role.
I distribute my duties and set priorities so as not to fall into vicious circles or lose sight of my personal life.

Focusing solely on work while neglecting the other dimensions of life.
Creating discord or friction in the work group that destabilizes the institutional operation.
Taking on too many responsibilities at work, resulting in a personal and professional imbalance.
Neglecting personal relationships and not having a circle of friends that allow one to energize the dimensions of life.

Respect

I recognize, value, and treat all people with dignity, with their virtues and flaws, regardless of their work, origin, titles, or any other condition

What I do	What I must not do
I serve all people with kindness, equality, and fairness in any situation through my words, gestures, and attitudes, regardless of their social, economic, religious, ethnic, or any other status. I am kind every day, that's the key, always. I am open to dialogue and understanding despite perspectives and opinions different from my own. There is nothing that cannot be resolved by talking and listening to each other.	Act in a discriminatory, rude, or hurtful manner, under no circumstances. Base my decisions on assumptions, stereotypes, or prejudices. Assaulting, ignoring, or mistreating people. Discriminate based on race, sex, status, national or family origin, language, political or philosophical opinion.

What I do

What I must not do

I serve all people with kindness, equality, and fairness in any situation through my words, gestures, and attitudes, regardless of their social, economic, religious, ethnic, or any other status.
I am kind every day, that's the key, always.
I am open to dialogue and understanding despite perspectives and opinions different from my own.
There is nothing that cannot be resolved by talking and listening to each other.

Act in a discriminatory, rude, or hurtful manner, under no circumstances.
Base my decisions on assumptions, stereotypes, or prejudices.
Assaulting, ignoring, or mistreating people.
Discriminate based on race, sex, status, national or family origin, language, political or philosophical opinion.

Principles and Values