Promoting student pedagogical training, with the goal of ensuring future incorporation and strengthening the teaching staff, is among the priorities of the University of Holguin (UHo). Which was categorized as an excellent faculty member during the current academic year.
Aimed at ensuring the completion and quality of the institution’s teaching forcé. The established goals include increasing changes in faculty rank and tenure. Motivating recent graduates, and providing greater flexibility in contracts. According to Dr. C. Reynaldo Velázquez Zaldívar, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education, during a recent meeting to evaluate objectives.
Some proposed strategies aimed at increasing the workforce include the part-time hiring of High Scientific Performance (ARDC by its initials in Spanish) students and dual training. Also which allows for complementary job placement from the classroom stage. Seeking to harness the potential of young people and raise their professional preparation.
A key point is the need to continue offering graduate-level teaching courses. With special attention to doctoral programs. Where it is necessary to maintain links with other universities and readjust thesis defense schedules to avoid delays. Streamline the process, and ensure compliance with the stated objectives, he emphasized.
Futhermore the institution works to promote the socioeconomic environment and strengthen the distance learning modality. In which seeks to facilitate students’ access and retention in careers crucial to the development of their territories.
Velázquez emphasized leveraging the experiences of the more than 130 students enrolled in distance learning programs at municipal university centers (CUM). Such as the Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, and extending this model to high-impact social and economic competencias. Moreover as Special Education, Speech Therapy, and Agronomy.
Emphasis is placed on promoting scientific production through publications and articles. Which are the backbone of science, technology, environmental, innovation, and research processes. Contributing to the resolution of local problems from various disciplines and contributing to territorial development.
Aniuska Ortiz Pérez, rector of the Holguin university. Highlighted the importance of strengthening political and ideological work through events, conferences, and the teaching of History and Marxism. As well as the methodological training of teachers.
Other relevant aspects include ongoing participation in academic events aimed at obtaining recognition and knowledge sharing. Infrastructure improvements; progress in the computerization of processes; and the optimization of internal communication.
Founded more than 50 years ago, the University of Holguin has held the category of excellence awarded by the National Accreditation Board for demonstrating its educational quality and contribution to regional development. Also establishing itself as one of the best in the country and earning international recognition.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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