The acting rector of the University of La Laguna (ULL), Néstor Torres, has informed the deans and directors of centers on Monday of a request from the Cabildo de Tenerife to find out about the possibility of classes starting at 10:00 a.m. and avoiding the traffic jam and staggered entrance to campuses.
The proposal, which was already unsuccessful in the last legislature under the presidency of the nationalist Carlos Alonso, is also linked to obtaining additional financing to cover possible costs.
The Governing Council has also approved this Monday that the next course will begin on September 11 and its first quarter will be extended with the delivery of minutes until January 29, 2024, in such a way that the second would begin on February 22 until on July 22, 2024, with the delivery of Final Degree Projects and Final Master’s Projects.
Thus, the teaching period of the first semester would cover from September 11 to December 21, 2023, while that of the second would cover from January 22 to May 8, 2024.
In the month of January 2024, the exams of the first call would take place, while in May the first call of the subjects of the second semester and annuals would take place, and whose second call would be held in July. It should be remembered that the call for September has been eliminated, which has been transferred to July.
The academic calendar was finally approved by 24 votes in favour, seven against and four abstentions, according to a note from the ULL.
In the telematic session, the vice-rector for Students and Employability, Lastenia Hernández, also presented a modification of the regulations that regulate the operation of the Student Council, approved by 23 votes in favor and two abstentions.
The vice-rector explained that the students have considered it necessary to approve a new regulatory regulation to adapt it to the demands of the sector, to the current needs of the University of La Laguna and to be on a par with similar bodies of the rest of the public universities in the State.
The purpose is to offer a framework to discuss university policies, encourage student participation and coordination within the bodies of the University of La Laguna.
The modification of the admission and registration regulations was also debated, in which the Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences has been included, the Spanish educational system is differentiated from others and it is possible for the quotas with excess places to be passed to others in higher demand.
It has also adapted to the new statutes, among other issues related to pre-registration and recognition of credits.
Reissue of seven postgraduate titles
The collegiate body also gave its approval to the reissue of seven postgraduate titles for the 2023/24 academic year: Certificate of Specific Training in Digital Competence, University Expert in University Teaching, University Expert in Relational Psychomotor Skills and Early Attention, Master’s Degree in Permanent Training in Conference Interpreting, University Expert in Road Safety Management and Investigation of Road Accidents, University Expert in Police Intervention Management and Master’s Degree in Permanent Training in Tax and Accounting Consulting.
Likewise, consent was also obtained for the teaching of two new postgraduate degrees, such as the Master’s Degree in Permanent Training in Digital Business Management and the University Expert in Family Therapy (base course).
The vice-rector for Culture and Social Participation, Juan Albino Méndez, presented the change of address of the José Aguiar Cultural Chair, which will be in the hands of American History professor Ángel Dámaso Luis León.
The collegiate body also gave its approval to two selection commissions and their respective calls for two linked type 1 contracted teaching staff positions.
The manager of the academic institution, Juan Manuel Plasencia, presented the proposal for the determination of the beneficiaries and conditions of enjoyment of assistance to active or retired personnel and their spouse or cohabitant and children to compensate the university tuition expenses and to the entrance exams to the university, which was approved unanimously.
Likewise, several modifications to the internal regulations of three departments were approved.
