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CSUCA proyecta el futuro de la educación superior con el X Congreso Universitario Centroamericano

El Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano (CSUCA) en el desarrollo de la CXXVIII Sesión Ordinaria, aprobó la convocatoria al X Congreso Universitario Centroamericano (X CUC), dando inicio al proceso de organización de uno de los principales espacios regionales de análisis, reflexión y construcción de propuestas de la Confederación Universitaria Centroamericana, que orientará el futuro de la educación superior en Centroamérica y el Caribe con una visión hacia el año 2036.

Bajo el lema “Universidad, región y futuro: hacia una educación superior transformadora 2036”, el X Congreso Universitario Centroamericano impulsará un amplio proceso de reflexión académica y estratégica que permitirá evaluar los avances del Quinto Plan para la Integración de la Educación Superior de Centroamérica y República Dominicana (PIRESC V) y construir propuestas colaborativas que respondan a los desafíos académicos, científicos, sociales, tecnológicos y ambientales que enfrenta la región.

El Congreso Universitario Centroamericano se realiza cada cinco años y constituye el principal espacio de encuentro de las instituciones de educación superior miembros de la Confederación Universitaria Centroamericana para analizar los avances de la integración universitaria, fortalecer la cooperación regional y definir las prioridades que orientarán el desarrollo de la educación superior durante la próxima década.

Honduras será la sede del X Congreso Universitario Centroamericano

Como parte de los acuerdos alcanzados en dicha sesión, el pleno aprobó por unanimidad que la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (UPNFM), de Honduras, sea la institución anfitriona del X Congreso Universitario Centroamericano, con el respaldo de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH), la Universidad Nacional de Agricultura (UNAG) y la Universidad Nacional de Ciencias Forestales (UNACIFOR), consolidando un esfuerzo conjunto de las universidades públicas hondureñas para la organización de este importante encuentro regional.

Asimismo, se aprobó la conformación de la Comisión Organizadora, integrada por la Presidencia del CSUCA, la Secretaría General del CSUCA, la Rectoría de la UPNFM como universidad sede, las rectorías de las universidades públicas hondureñas que acompañan la organización y dos representantes estudiantiles designados por la Federación de Estudiantes Universitarios de Centroamérica (FEUCA). De igual forma, se acordó la integración de una Comisión Académica, conformada por las presidencias de los sistemas regionales del CSUCA, cuya convocatoria será coordinada por la Dirección Académica de la Secretaría General del CSUCA.

El proceso preparatorio contempla la realización de actividades precongreso durante el primer semestre de 2027, las cuales promoverán espacios de análisis, diálogo y construcción de propuestas desde las universidades y los sistemas regionales del CSUCA. La Plenaria Final del X Congreso Universitario Centroamericano se desarrollará del 19 al 22 de octubre de 2027, reuniendo a autoridades universitarias, representación estudiantil, personal académico y especialistas para definir las orientaciones estratégicas que fortalecerán la educación superior pública regional con una visión hacia el año 2036.

Con la aprobación de esta convocatoria, el CSUCA reafirma su compromiso con la integración universitaria y la construcción colectiva de una agenda regional que fortalezca la educación superior pública, promueva la cooperación entre las universidades y contribuya al desarrollo sostenible y al bienestar de los pueblos de Centroamérica y el Caribe.

CSUCA desarrolla su CXXVIII Sesión Ordinaria con una visión de futuro para la educación superior regional

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, July 27, 2026

The Central American Higher University Council (CSUCA) is holding its One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Ordinary Session today, hosted by the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH). The meeting brings together the highest authorities of the public universities that are members of CSUCA, along with regional student representatives, to analyze strategic issues that guide the strengthening of higher education, university integration, and the construction of a shared vision for the future of Central America and the Caribbean.

The opening ceremony began with remarks from Dr. Odír Fernández, Rector of UNAH, who stated that: “Today, the National Autonomous University of Honduras is definitely filled with pride; we have a full house, and today the unionist thought of Francisco Morazán is reflected in higher education.“He also highlighted that this week the university is hosting three important events for strengthening higher education in Central America and the Caribbean.

For his part, MSc. Carlos Alvarado, Secretary General of CSUCA, mentioned “Each session of this council represents much more than the fulfillment of an agenda; it is the expression of a regional project that, for more than 75 years, has demonstrated that university cooperation and teamwork are the most effective tools for facing the shared challenges of our societies.”, starting from the fact that in this session the bases for the development of the X Central American University Congress are defined.

Likewise, MSc. Juan Rosa Quintanilla, Rector of the University of El Salvador and President of CSUCA, stated:“Higher education is a transformative factor in societies…“In his speech, he highlighted the importance of strengthening investment in public higher education and emphasized the collaborative work promoted by universities in the region to foster integration, expand training opportunities, and contribute to the development of their societies.

During the session, the plenary session addressed an agenda focused on high-impact issues for the development of the regional university system. These included the presentation of reports from the CSUCA Presidency, the General Secretariat, and the Federation of University Students of Central America (FEUCA); the analysis of the institutional budget for 2027; the election of the Deputy General Secretary for the 2026-2030 term; the strengthening of university outreach; and the approval of regional instruments that contribute to strengthening strategic communication and crisis management in higher education institutions.

Towards the X Central American University Congress

One of the central themes of this session is the proposal to convene the X Central American University Congress (X CUC), the main regional space for analysis, reflection and building agreements of the Central American University Confederation, which periodically brings together higher education institutions to evaluate the progress of university integration and define the priorities that will guide the development of higher education in the coming years.

The proposal suggests that this tenth edition should promote a broad regional reflection process under the theme "University, region and future: towards a transformative higher education 2036", taking as a starting point the evaluation of the Fifth Plan for the Regional Integration of Central American Higher Education (PIRESC V) and the construction of an agenda that responds to the academic, scientific, social, technological and environmental challenges facing the region.

Summit of Rectors promotes regional dialogue

As part of the activities surrounding this meeting, the CSUCA Rectors' Summit will take place on Tuesday, July 28. This summit is conceived as a forum for academic and strategic dialogue among the highest university authorities of Central America and the Dominican Republic. Under the theme "The Public University: Engine of Development and Integration in Central America," this meeting promotes reflection on the role of public universities in addressing present and future challenges, as well as the exchange of experiences and the development of joint proposals to strengthen regional cooperation, innovation, university autonomy, and the commitment of higher education to the sustainable development of the Central American peoples. As a result of this dialogue, the groundwork will be laid for activities leading up to the 10th Central American University Congress.

FICCUA 2026 begins

Simultaneously, the Central American Interuniversity Festival of Culture and Art (FICCUA 2026) also begins this Monday, with its opening ceremony taking place at the National Autonomous University of Honduras. This regional event brings together student artists from CSUCA member universities to promote cultural exchange, strengthen Central American identity, and recognize art and culture as essential components of a well-rounded university education. Details of this important event will be covered in a separate publication.

The CXXVIII Ordinary Session reaffirms CSUCA's commitment to an articulated, relevant and innovative public higher education, capable of promoting regional solutions to common challenges and consolidating university integration as an engine for sustainable development, well-being and social transformation in Central America and the Caribbean.

 

The UNED Electronic Journal of Quality in Higher Education dedicates a special edition to the CSUCA Simple and Fruitful Innovation Network

As a result of the collaborative work promoted by the Central American Higher University Council (CSUCA) to strengthen innovation and quality in higher education in the region, the Electronic Journal Quality in Higher Education (CAES), from the Institute of Academic Quality Management (IGESCA) of the State Distance University (UNED) of Costa Rica, presented a special edition developed in conjunction with the Simple and Fruitful Innovation Network (RISYF) of CSUCA.

The publication, entitled “Quality Management Processes, Excellence and Academic Innovation in Higher Education Institutions in Central America”, brings together fifteen academic articles prepared by specialists from the region, who share research, experiences and proposals aimed at responding to the contemporary challenges of higher education.

The works address strategic themes such as curriculum transformation, quality management and evaluation, the use of educational technologies, artificial intelligence applied to teaching and learning processes, the administration of virtual platforms, the internationalization of learning, and the design of more participatory, inclusive, and innovative educational experiences.

Likewise, the edition presents experiences related to active methodologies, gamification, educational data mining, laboratories adapted to non-face-to-face modalities, international collaborative online learning (COIL), new forms of organizing academic work and remote access to specialized laboratories, demonstrating the commitment of the region's universities to the transformation of their educational processes.

This special edition highlights the value of regional academic cooperation as a mechanism to promote continuous improvement, the exchange of best practices, and the joint development of innovative solutions that contribute to strengthening the quality of Central American higher education.

The Simple and Fruitful Innovation Network (RISYF), promoted by CSUCA, constitutes a space for articulation between teachers, researchers and academic managers that fosters the generation and dissemination of innovative experiences with impact on the processes of teaching, learning and university management.

With this initiative, CSUCA and the Electronic Journal Quality in Higher Education They reaffirm their commitment to academic excellence, educational innovation, and the strengthening of relevant, collaborative public higher education that is geared towards responding to the needs and challenges of Central America.

Those interested in learning about this publication can access the website of the Electronic Journal Quality in Higher Education (CAES), corresponding to the regular edition of May 2026, through the following link: https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/revistacalidad/issue/view/397. At the bottom of the page you will find the section “Special Edition CAES Magazine and the Simple and Fruitful Innovation Network (RISYF) of the Central American Higher University Council (CSUCA)”, where you can consult the articles that make up this publication dedicated to innovation, excellence and quality in regional higher education.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS ON QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM RESEARCH

Submission of proposals for scientific presentations and posters:

  • Proposals for scientific papers and posters will be accepted until June 5, 2026  to the email: ccices.2026@ues.edu.sv
  • The Scientific Committee of the Congress will receive proposals between May 29 and June 5, 2026.
  • The acceptance notification will be made between June 5 and 12, 2026.
  • The deadline for submitting papers and posters accepted by the Scientific Committee will be the June 26, 2026 to the email: ccices.2026@ues.edu.sv

The congress provides the opportunity to general participation to teachers, researchers, students and interested parties.

Participant registration is now open at: https://ccices2026.ues.edu.sv/congreso/formulario-de-inscripcion/

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Call for Papers for the CCICES Congress 2026

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