Building bridges in continuing education: RECLA's Working Commissions

RECLA's Working Committees are constituted as dynamic cells of cooperation, where committed associates meet virtually on a regular basis to articulate and enrich an agenda of key issues. These collaborative forums are dedicated to outlining and discussing issues of mutual interest, allowing us to generate high-impact contributions that benefit our entire community. Through this joint effort, each committee becomes a catalyst for innovation and a source of significant advances for all RECLA members.

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Self-Evaluation Commission

Objectives

Advance in the development and implementation of a self-evaluation system for the quality management of continuing education units.
Design and implement a peer mentoring program to help improve the quality of RECLA members.

Participants

Marco Lorenzatti

Carolina Perez

Mabel Las Heras

Ana Maria Gonzalez

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

María José Jaque

Jennifer Montes

Melissa Taborda

Monique Castillo

Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas

Waldo Perez

Malhena Sanchez

Emilio Campos

Central American University José Simeón Cañas

Mario Quintanilla

Vanzulli Light

Alejandra Mendoza

Perla Salazar

Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo

Popular Autonomous Autonomous University of the State of Puebla

Rosina Ramirez

Gisselle Castro

Militza Maldonado

Lines of action

Self-evaluation questionnaire for continuing education units.
Peer mentoring program.
Strategic management guidelines for university continuing education.

Digital Enabling Commission

Objectives

To share experiences of digital empowerment implemented in the field of continuing education in order to motivate and facilitate digital transformation in the educational management of partner universities.
To explore new technologies applicable to continuing education with the purpose of understanding and mapping trends and opportunities for the digital development of educational institutions.
Identify the current use of technology enablers by partner universities in order to identify and propose opportunities for improvement in future IT acquisitions.

Participants

Ana Salgado

Marilina Peralta

Juan Manuel Haro

Maria Soledad Moreno

Nicolas Perez

Cesar Bernal

Dayana Camargo

Stalin Guayllas

Herberth Guzman

Amadeo Herrera

Nydia Elizabeth Cruz

Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (Autonomous University of Puebla)

Claudia Arellano

Gladstone Oliva Iñiguez

Diego Rivera

Claudia Segura

Autonomous University of the State of Mexico

Diego Chang

Judith Huapaya

Ivonne Harvey

Educational Innovation Committee

Objectives

To review, analyze, propose and socialize everything related to trends, models, experiences and widely recognized good practices that may be a reference for associates who, within their strategic plans, contemplate entering or strengthening their virtual offerings.
Promote and strengthen our strategic line of virtual training for continuing education managers as an added value for RECLA associates.

Participants

Enrique Bambozzi

Constance Diedrich

Cesar Barletta

Universidad Tecnológica Privada de Santa Cruz

Roger Lino

Valentina Segovia

Gonzalo Rodriguez

Eddna Galindo

Aida Maria Torres

Cristhian Castillo

Paula Salazar

Gemma Mas Crespo

Nenetzen Saavedra

Noemi Villarreal

Omar Hernandez

Claudia Garcia

Lines of action

Analysis of the insertion of virtual education in RECLA members.
Cycle of Annual Virtual International Conferences - Webinars.
Dissemination of Virtual Continuing Education trends in different academic events in the region.
Advice in the elaboration and development of RECLA's training courses.

Microcredentials Committee

Objectives

Promote understanding of Microcredentials.
Exchange of Models and Successful Practices.
Create Discussion and Learning Forums.
Establish Strategic Alliances.
Research and Publication.
Promote the Acceptance and Recognition of Microcredentials.
Development of Quality Guidelines for Microcredentials.

Participants

Patricia Isa Valencia

Edgar Ibarra Ayerbe

Maria Andrea Leyva

Sandra Arias

Elisama Dugarte

Sebastian Salas

Jeny Sierra

Omar Villanueva

Javier Sierra

Nicolás Rodríguez

Jose Vicente La Cruz

Jorge Limón

Alan Garcia

Anet Pasco

Lymari Nieves

Sustainability Commission

Objectives

Promote spaces for exchange around continuing education programs that facilitate the fulfillment of the universities' social responsibility strategy.
Facilitate models and systems for project sustainability in vulnerable or priority populations.
To review the evolution of institutional management models to promote the execution of actions of socially responsible entities.

Participants

Carina Oliva

Cinthya Cantarutti

Angélica Chavarría

María Elisa Quinteros

Santiago José Alzate

Diana Rojas

Gonzalo Pizarro

David Acurio

Ana Santos

Nurian Luna

Santiago Ramos

Josefina Marin

Carla Diez

Juan Manuel Adame

Patricia Espinoza

GEREC: Responsible Management of Continuing Education

The initiative aims to present network partners with a framework for developing policies, actions and reports on the commitment of continuing education units to responsible management within the framework of the current guidelines derived from the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
It is an easy and simple way to know if the Continuing Education unit of RECLA's partner institution has incorporated policies, strategies and actions oriented to the sustainable development of the 2030 agenda and in which of the four PRME Principles (Purpose, Values, Method or Leadership) actions are being carried out.
In addition, it allows us to determine indicators for each of the PRME Principles and to know the progress made in the area of sustainability, by being able to carry out annual comparative analyses.

University - Organizations Commission

Objectives

To provide RECLA members with knowledge on design, management and evaluation of corporate continuing education in order to achieve an increasing effectiveness of the projects and consequently to strengthen long term alliances between University & Companies/Organizations.

Participants

Marco Lorenzatti

Alejandra Masjuan

Norma Arango

Julio Garavito Colombian School of Engineering

Sergio Villarreal

Roberto Beltran

José Luis Alonso

Diego Flores

Raquel Pereira

Estuardo Navas

Luz Padilla

Laura Topete

Gisella Vinatea

Edward Rubio

Lines of action

Analyze the training models that exist in organizations, with the purpose of identifying opportunities for the university continuing education sector.
Analyze how university executive and corporate programs are designed and implemented.
Evaluate how university-business alliances are developed.
Identify and disseminate best practices from corporate training processes.

How to participate in RECLA commissions?

As an active member, you have the unique opportunity to influence and contribute to the educational landscape of our network. To join our dynamic working committees and start making your mark, we invite you to follow a simple and clear process: