With the aim of improving the academic and well-being conditions for its students, the Industrial University of Santander delivered new equipment to the study centers of various schools, as part of an effort to enhance these essential spaces within university life.
The event, led by the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, included the provision of fans, air conditioners, audiovisual equipment, cafeteria supplies, and technological tools, addressing needs identified directly by the student community.
The Vice Rector for Administration and Finance, Gerardo Latorre Bayona, highlighted the fulfillment of this institutional commitment: “Yes, today we are fulfilling our promise to the student community by delivering equipment to various study centers across the schools.”
He also emphasized the impact of these spaces on the university experience: “We understand the importance that study centers have within university life. They are a fundamental support for students and for the institution,” stressing that this provision aims to ensure that “students have the comforts and facilities that allow them to achieve good academic performance.”
The investment, which amounts to approximately 300 million pesos, is part of a second phase of funding that complements previous allocations, including computer equipment.
For the schools, receiving these resources translates into better learning conditions. Oscar Arnulfo Quiroga Quiroga, director of the School of Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering, noted: “This is very important support that the University provides us through the Office of the Vice President for Administration to upgrade our school’s facilities, in this case primarily for the Study Center.”
He also highlighted the direct impact on students: “so that they have more comfortable conditions for their activities and are encouraged to study and move forward with greater dedication.”
For his part, Nicolás Serrano, the student representative on the Governing Council, explained that this process began with dialogue with the students themselves: “In my role as student representative on the Governing Council, I engaged in dialogue with the various academic departments to assess their needs.”
From this participatory exercise, the main priorities emerged: “The main shortcomings were the lack of various technological equipment and furniture in the different spaces.”
In that regard, he highlighted the scope of the initiative: “The students who manage these spaces will be able to offer their peers decent spaces to work, complete assignments, and engage in various recreational activities.”
With this initiative, the UIS strengthens campus life, recognizing the Study Centers as key settings for learning, student retention, and well-being.
