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Strengthening regional work through the appointment of a presidency in three CSUCA systems

Central America and the Caribbean, August 11 and 12, 2025

In accordance with the operating rules of the Central American University Confederation (CSUCA), where the CSUCA Presidency rotates annually among the full member countries, the University of San Carlos of Guatemala, through its Rector, Walter Mazariegos, is currently coordinating the Presidency's functions. On August 11 and 12, several virtual meetings were held to appoint the presidencies of the three major systems that comprise the Central American University Council.

They are the Central American Higher Education Internationalization System (SIESCA), the Central American System for Evaluation and Harmonization of Higher Education (SICEVAES), and the Central American and Caribbean Regional System for Research and Postgraduate Studies (SIRCIP), led by MSc. Olga María Moscoso, Dr. Brenda Marroquín, and Dr. Alice Burgos, respectively.

MSc. Carlos Alvarado, Secretary General of CSUCA, highlighted the importance of the work carried out by each of the systems: “The development of collaborative work is important for the regional benefit of higher education, taking into account that SIESCA promotes the institutionalization of internationalization by promoting the quality of the CSUCA member universities, SICEVAES is the system that promotes the culture of quality and evaluation, and SIRCIP strengthens, guides, supports, coordinates, harmonizes, and integrates research and postgraduate studies, with a regional focus; each of the systems presents great challenges, which must be addressed by each of the systems.”.

For his part, MA Walter Mazariegos, rector of USAC and president of CSUCA, mentioned the commitment from the university: “From the University of San Carlos of Guatemala, we offer our commitment and support to the development of the work proposed by the systems, through the leadership of the professionals who assume the presidency of them. We know their work, we know their trajectory, and we know the vocation with which they assume this responsibility.”.

Meanwhile, MA Antonio Medina, Dr. Wilson Mejía, and Mtro. Radhamés Silverio mentioned the importance for them of being able to lead each of the systems, since it is essential to be involved in regional work from each sector in academia.

And MSc. Olga María Moscoso, Dr. Brenda Marroquín and Dr. Alice Burgos, pledged to assume their presidencies with commitment, responsibility and taking on the coordination of a dynamic and collaborative work for the good functioning for the benefit of public higher education in the region.

It is worth noting that four systems, according to their regulations, stipulate that the presidency of the system should be exercised by the country assuming the presidency of the CSUCA. The transfer of the Regional University Information and Communication System (SIREICU) remains pending and will be formalized during the X SIREICU General Assembly, to be held soon at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

These changes strengthen regional university integration, ensuring the continuity of internationalization, evaluation, research and communication processes that promote the quality, relevance and solidarity cooperation of higher education in Central America and the Caribbean.

With a spirit of integration and commitment to student life, the IX Central American University Sports Games are being held at UNAH

Tegucigalpa, July 28 to August 1, 2025

The National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) is hosting the IX Central American University Games (JUDUCA 2025), a celebration that brings together more than 1,700 athletes from 27 universities across the region, including, for the first time, the participation of three institutions from Cuba. The opening ceremony was marked by a moving artistic performance and the presence of university authorities, who reaffirmed their commitment to Central American integration through sport.

During his remarks at the opening ceremony, Carlos Alvarado Cerezo, Secretary General of the Central American Higher University Council (CSUCA), emphasized the importance of these games as a key expression of regional student life. “I am convinced that university sports are a vital social force for the development of our students and should be valued for their importance in their education. Today we celebrate the participation of 27 universities, including three new ones from Cuba, which are joining this competition for the first time, a competition that unites us as a region.”

For his part, Jorge Cortez, president of the Regional Council for Student Life (CONREVE), expressed his enthusiasm for this edition of the JUDUCA games, highlighting the collaborative work carried out at the regional level. “We are here to review the technical, logistical, and regulatory aspects that will allow these games to be a success. It is an opportunity to continue strengthening the bond between our universities through sports.”

From the host university, Mario Arístides Contreras, head of the Vice-Rectorate for Student Affairs (VOAE) at UNAH, highlighted the logistical effort deployed to receive the delegations. “We have worked intensively to guarantee adequate facilities, as well as optimal food and transportation conditions. Our purpose is to promote sports as part of the students' comprehensive education and offer an enriching university experience.”

Finally, the rector of UNAH, Odir Fernández, emphasized the honor it represents for the university to host this regional event. “UNAH is filled with pride to welcome Central American university students. These games are a symbol of unity, effort, and self-improvement—values we share as an academic community.”

With the opening ceremony, which included an artistic performance entitled Xib' Sak Yáax Kínn —’Clear youth full of light“—, a week of competitions began in multiple disciplines such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, athletics and more, consolidating the JUDUCA as one of the most important initiatives in the university student sphere in Central America.

To follow the JUDUCA, we invite you to follow the following accounts on the Facebook platform: /unahoficial, /juduca2025 and /CSUCA.

JUDUCA 2025, the Central American and Caribbean university sports festival!

CONREVE holds second extraordinary session within the framework of JUDUCA at UNAH

Within the framework of the ninth edition of the Central American University Sports Games -JUDUCA-, which are being held at the facilities of the National Autonomous University of Honduras -UNAH-, the Regional Council of Student Life -CONREVE- held its second extraordinary session of the year 2025.

This meeting, held as part of the follow-up to the activities of the Regional Student Life System (SIREVE), focused on reviewing, presenting, and approving proposed amendments to the system's general regulations. Key decisions were also addressed, such as selecting the venue for the "Rubén Darío" Regional Academic Excellence Award and setting the date for the next CONREVE regular session.

The event was inaugurated with welcoming remarks from the Academic Vice-Rector of UNAH, Lourdes Murcia, who stated:
“At UNAH, we feel deeply committed to this space. We want to be with you and welcome you; make yourselves at home. I congratulate you for being that bridge that should never be broken, for keeping alive the bonds that unite us as Central American university brothers and sisters, especially through the games that bring us together today at this university.”

These activities reaffirm the commitment of the universities of the Central American Higher University Council -CSUCA- to the development of student life, sports, academic excellence and regional integration.

Visita de Rector de la UNAH en instalaciones de la Secretaría General de CSUCA

Ciudad de Guatemala, 16 de julio de 2025

El día de hoy, en instalaciones de la Secretaría General del Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano (SG CSUCA), en un ambiente de cordialidad y compromiso con la integración regional, recibimos la visita del Dr. Odir Fernández, rector de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) y Msc. Oziel Fernández, secretario ejecutivo de Desarrollo Institucional de la UNAH, quienes fueron recibidos por el secretario general, MSc. Carlos Alvarado Cerezo.

Durante el encuentro, se abordaron temas clave de la agenda regional, destacando la celebración de la CXXV sesión ordinaria del CSUCA, la cual se desarrollará en el mes de noviembre con sede en la UNAH. Asimismo, se compartieron avances en la organización de los Juegos Deportivos Universitarios Centroamericanos (JUDUCA), evento que representa un valioso espacio de integración estudiantil y deportiva en la región, los cuales se llevarán a cabo del 28 de julio a 1 de agosto.

El rector Fernández también reafirmó el respaldo de la UNAH a los diferentes sistemas que impulsa el CSUCA, abordando temas específicos sobre el Sistema Integrado de Información Documental Centroamericano (SIIDCA), el Sistema Centroamericano de Relación Universidad-Sociedad (SICAUS) y el Sistema Regional de Información y Comunicación Universitaria (SIREICU). Este último, además, ha contado con un significativo apoyo técnico y operativo por parte de la UNAH, especialmente en el fortalecimiento de la Red Comunica y Radio Comunica.

Un tema relevante fue la participación de la UNAH en la ejecución de los diversos proyectos que se impulsan desde el CSUCA, a través de la cooperación internacional, logrando beneficios para la comunidad educativa, mediante el desarrollo de investigaciones y dotación de equipo.

La visita concluyó con el firme pronunciamiento del rector Fernández sobre el compromiso institucional de la UNAH con el CSUCA, subrayando la importancia de fortalecer los lazos de colaboración y continuar promoviendo espacios de trabajo conjunto en beneficio de la educación superior centroamericana.

The Secretary General of CSUCA participates as a speaker in the International Program on National Artificial Intelligence Strategies for Higher Education

Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, 26 al 28 de junio de 2025

Carlos Alvarado Cerezo, secretario general del Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano -CSUCA- participó como orador invitado en el Programa de Desarrollo de Capacidades ERPPD 2025, celebrado en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, con el tema: “Desarrollo de Estrategias Nacionales de Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para la Educación Superior”.

El evento fue organizado por el Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología -MESCyT-, a través de sus Viceministerios de Relaciones Internacionales y de Ciencia y Tecnología, en alianza con la KDI School of Public Policy and Management de Corea del Sur y la Escuela Regional de Políticas para el Desarrollo -ERPPD-, adscrita a la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala.

Durante su intervención, el Secretario General del CSUCA, Dr. Carlos Guillermo Alvarado Cerezo, compartió la ponencia:
“IA y educación superior en Centroamérica: tendencias regionales e innovaciones políticas”, resaltando los avances de las universidades miembros del CSUCA en la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, así como los desafíos éticos, formativos e institucionales que plantea la inteligencia artificial en los sistemas educativos de la región.

La participación del Secretario General de CSUCA, marcó un punto de referencia estratégico para el diálogo regional, considerando que la Confederación Universitaria Centroamericana es clave en los procesos de transformación digital, cooperación académica y formulación de políticas públicas orientadas a la innovación en la educación superior.

Este congreso marca un hito para República Dominicana al integrarse por primera vez al prestigioso programa de capacitación de la KDI School, que ya ha beneficiado a varios países de Centroamérica en áreas como desarrollo sostenible, economía y gestión pública.

La actividad concluyó con la entrega de certificados y con un fuerte llamado a continuar articulando esfuerzos regionales para el uso ético, crítico y estratégico de la IA en los sistemas universitarios de América Central.

La Secretaría General del CSUCA reafirma su compromiso con el fortalecimiento de capacidades institucionales, la integración académica regional y la construcción de una educación superior conectada con el futuro.

 

VIII Regional Consultative Forum and XXXVII Ordinary Meeting of ACAP in the Dominican Republic

San Pedro de Macorís, República Dominicana, 23 y 24 de junio

La ACAP celebró con éxito el VIII Foro Regional Consultivo y la XXXVII Reunión Ordinaria, consolidando su papel como espacio clave para el diálogo estratégico, la reflexión regional y la toma de decisiones en torno a la calidad de la educación superior de posgrado.

Este importante encuentro reafirmó el compromiso colectivo con el aseguramiento de la calidad, la integración académica regional y el fortalecimiento institucional de la ACAP como organismo de referencia en América Latina y el Caribe.

El Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano (CSUCA) tuvo una participación destacada, subrayando el compromiso de las universidades que integran la Confederación Universitaria Centroamericana, a través de la mejora continua, la evaluación académica y la internacionalización de los posgrados. La presencia activa de sus autoridades refuerza el liderazgo del CSUCA en los procesos de integración educativa y calidad institucional.

A dicha actividad asistieron rectoras, rectores, vicerrectoras y vicerrectores, así como representantes de organismos nacionales y regionales de calidad. Dentro de las universidades que integran el CSUCA, participaron la UPNFM, TEC, UCR, UTP, USAC, UNAN-Managua, UP, UDELAS, UNED. Así como, la Secretaría General de CSUCA, formando parte del panel internacional: “El futuro de los postgrados en un mundo globalizado: tendencias, desafíos y perspectivas”

Dentro de los principales logros se obtuvo la aprobación de reformas a los Estatutos y al Reglamento Interno de la ACAP, como resultado de un proceso participativo y consultivo iniciado en 2021 y culminado en este espacio de consenso regional.