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I. Relevant Study Plans Quality licenciatura and graduate study plans, online and on-site, that meet the needs and expectations of public and private organizations as well as society, based on the professional development of our graduates. II. Prestigious Faculty Professors with national and international recognition derived from their academic training, professional development, teaching, research and/or artistic creation experience. III. Research and Artistic Creation The development of research and artistic creation projects has as an objective to create groundbreaking knowledge that impacts on training superior human resources, whose results and products can be presented, disseminated and/or published in different forums.
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IV. Excellent Students Students known for their knowledge, learning experience, competencies, and social responsibility, which give them a professional, personal, cultural, and athletic development in a plural environment during their years at the university, to meet the quality and excellence standards required by public and private organizations as well as society. V. Outreach Creation of national and international networks with alumni, public and private organizations, and society to promote collaborations with mutual benefits. VI. Administrative Efficiency Optimal management of human, financial, and material resources for the financial stability necessary to meet objectives and for the continuous growth of the institution. Facilities VII. Vanguard Vanguard Facilities Modern and sustainable facilities with technological equipment and tools for optimal teaching, research, cultural, athletic, outreach and administrative activities. Guidelines to meet objectives, actions and collective goals. a. Quality Philosophy Warmth in service that promotes a culture of continuous improvement to reach the goals established in each strategic guideline. b. Internationalization Actions with global perspective that foster multi-culturalism and strengthen the prestige of the institution beyond borders. c. Social Responsibility An ethical behavior, a philosophy of social commitment and responsibility with the environment.
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Values determine how UDLAP community members must behave; they are included in the organic statute and described in the code of ethics. a. Freedom with Responsibility Members of the university community will behave with freedom of criteria and creativity, exercising their freedom of thought, research, and expression with responsibility. The university community will promote freedom of research and teaching as the foundations for the creation of knowledge. b. Tolerance and Non-discrimination Real knowledge is created and shared only in an environment of mutual respect for people, opinions, and diversity. The university community will strive for plurality in an environment of respect, strictly rejecting any discrimination motivated by ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disabilities, social or economic condition, health, religion, opinions, preferences, marital state or any other that violates human dignity. c. Honesty and Integrity Members of the university community are committed to seeking justice and to behave accordingly, and to act with integrity. d. Solidarity The university community will collaborate in conducting joint actions in favor of itself and its environment. e. Transparency Members of the university community are committed to sharing knowledge according to the activities related to their functions, and to provide accurate, complete, clear and opportune information through dissemination mechanisms appropriate to the circumstances. To achieve UDLAP’s Vision, five priority objectives have been established.
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I. Financial Stability Generate the necessary resources to guarantee the university’s sustainability, with income diversification and its efficient use to attract and retain the best human capital. Maintain adequate levels of investment in technology and facilities, as well as the financial support systems and programs to develop society. II. Academic Prestige Strengthen academic recognition via a faculty that has outstanding professional experience in teaching and research, as well as accredited academic programs that respond to today’s global reality, achieving an integral formation of excellent students and graduates.