Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral hosted the closing ceremony for the Competency-Based Curriculum Design Program, an initiative spearheaded by the Vice-Rectorate of Academic Affairs alongside the Center for Educational Research and Services (CISE) to consolidate a relevant, student-centered educational model aligned with contemporary professional demands.
The initiative engaged 161 academic and administrative staff members across all ESPOL faculties and research centers, representing months of collaborative pedagogical analysis and strategic reflection on the evolving needs of the socio-productive sector. Within this institutional framework, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) was represented by a distinguished faculty delegation comprising:
María Isabel Jiménez, Ph.D.
Ana Tirapé, Ph.D.
Fernanda Ratti, Ph.D.
Diana Carvajal, Ph.D.
Fernanda Bertuccez, Ph.D.
Lenin Galarza, Ph.D.
Gustavo Domínguez, Ph.D.
Roberto Burbano, Ph.D.
Throughout the training cycle, FLS faculty integrated pedagogical frameworks, methodologies, and technical criteria to formulate learning outcomes, aligning the academic curricula of the Biology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Agricultural and Biological Engineering undergraduate degree programs toward an integrated professional competencies approach.
During the closing ceremony, certificates of recognition were formally awarded to the participants in appreciation of their dedication and commitment to academic excellence. With this milestone, FLS-ESPOL reaffirms its commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring cutting-edge scientific and technological higher education in service to the country.
