Remodeled classrooms, toilets and new vehicles were delivered to the university community

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The initiative framed in the policy promoted by the Rector's Office to improve the spaces of the various units of the institution, will allow the development of classes and other activities for the Pedagogy in English and Journalism careers.

University authorities, headed by the Rector Dr. Nibaldo Avilés Pizarro, directors and representatives of the Student Centers for Pedagogy in English and Journalism, among other guests, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the improvement works of the Pedagogy Study Room in English, located near the Andrés Bello Campus Casino.

Among the actions that had to be carried out to condition the space, the removal of the existing wooden floor was considered, which was replaced with new ceramics and the installation of dust covers around its perimeter, the installation of dividing walls in metalcon and Rh vulcanite (anti-humidity). , renovation of windows and frames in matte aluminum, installation of a new access door in Oregon pine, moisture insulation of slabs by means of a metal and polycarbonate structure in one and two waters, with descent towards channels that direct the water towards the exterior of the room, construction of a parapet wall in block masonry, to support the windows and aluminum profiles installed in its upper part, in addition to painting the entire room.

Added to this is the installation of an American ceiling on the entire upper surface, the renovation and improvement of lighting, sockets and switches, the installation of lattices to allow correct ventilation of the polycarbonate ceiling and the installation of iron protections on all windows. exteriors.

The Rector of the University of La Serena, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, expressed his satisfaction for delivering these works aimed especially at students. ''These works obey an obvious priority of this administration, which has made an effort to renew the spaces, infrastructure and equipment of the institution, always thinking about the needs, comfort and safety of all of us who are part of the University, in a manner especially, of our students. This policy of improving infrastructure, a product of organizing and focusing budgets on quality, is one of the axes that we have undertaken with a vision of the future, thus allowing the development of numerous works,'' the authority emphasized.

In this same sense, the director of Teaching at the ULS, Mg. Laura Vega maintained that these advances are part of a program promoted by the current administration and that it is carried out through specific projects that each unit develops. ''We can see that a plan has been installed to improve facilities for teaching, with a diagnosis of infrastructure and equipment needs,'' she explained.

It should be noted that the English Pedagogy students began with the improvement tasks, dedicating long hours of work in the search for greater comfort for the study room. Felipe Pizarro, president of the CEC of Pedagogy in English, pointed out that the issue of repair had been pending for a long time. ''It cost us a lot but we managed to manage the resources, work hard and now it was finally possible thanks to the management of the race director, whom we thank for her contribution. This room will allow for creating instances of greater university life within the degree,' he stated.

For her part, Dr. Berta San Martín, director of the School of Pedagogy in the Humanities, referred to the potential of this desired facility. ''It has many benefits, since (the students) have a better study space that they feel is very their own, because of the dedication they have put into improving and adapting it, because it is a place to prepare homework, a meeting place and that In short, it reinforces the identity with the career and the University. The School gives them material such as magazines for teaching English, books and necessary material to prepare their classes, therefore it is a true contribution,' she stated. 

On the occasion, a modern interactive Smart Erase Digital Whiteboard was also delivered to strengthen the learning dynamics of future teachers.

english room 3Continuing with the activities, we proceeded to learn about the improvements made to room 113, belonging to the Journalism major, where a complete renovation was carried out consisting of improving the floor, replacing the carpet with porcelain tile, installing an American ceiling and replacement of luminaires. In addition, it was completely painted, the furniture was changed for comfortable chairs and the network connections were improved, thereby matching the standard to the rest of the rooms in the sector.

''The improvement of this room benefits and facilitates student learning and the relationship they have with teachers. It allows for more flexible, more dynamic activities and they are also more comfortable, due to the time they spend in the classrooms, so they can take better advantage of new technologies," said the director of the School of Journalism, Dr. Arlyn Orellana.

The students received the changes very well, as stated by the president of the Journalism Career Student Center, Francisco Pizarro. "It is a very important advance, it is a great effort that the University makes, based on the resources it has, and that is why we invite our colleagues to value this," said the student.

 

english room 2Likewise, the corporation has developed systematic and coordinated work to promote the social and educational inclusion of students with disabilities, providing technical and service support so that they can face the training programs. Proof of this is the provision of toilet services for people with disabilities, which represents a concrete contribution to the real access possibilities for all students.

New vehicles

Finally, two new Peugeot brand vans were delivered, which will increase the fleet of institutional vehicles, thereby improving the efficiency of institutional management.