| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.62 |
| Liaison | Alvaro Pena |
| Submission Date | Oct. 10, 2024 |
Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.11 / 4.00 |
Part 1. Percentage of students served by a peer-to-peer, sustainability educators program
Total number of students served by a peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program:
Percentage of students served by a peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program:
1st program
A brief description of the student educators program (1st program):
The "Change Agents for Innovation" program at UTEC provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and innovation skills to drive positive change in their communities. This peer-to-peer program focuses on forming a community of innovation through project development that supports local and regional ecosystems. It consists of four modules covering leadership, innovation, project management, and a hands-on Innovation Week. Students are trained in transformational leadership, design thinking, and project management, with continuous evaluation, participation in Innovation Week, and peer facilitation. The program aims to prepare students to become adaptable professionals capable of addressing complex challenges and fostering sustainable innovation.
A brief description of the student educators program’s target audience (1st program):
The target audience for the peer-to-peer educators program during Innovation Week consists of UTEC students from all disciplines, semesters, and campuses who are eager to work collaboratively on community-based challenges. The program is designed for students who are motivated to both develop and share their creative problem-solving skills with their peers, while engaging local communities. As peer educators, students will actively lead and support each other throughout the hands-on experience, making it an ideal opportunity to gain leadership experience, make a tangible impact, and earn academic credits.
Number of trained student educators (1st program):
Number of weeks the student educators program is active annually (1st program):
Average or expected number of hours worked weekly per trained student educator (1st program):
Total number of hours worked annually by trained student educators (1st program):
Website URL where information about the student educators program is available (1st program):
If reporting students served by additional peer-to-peer programs, provide:
2nd program
A brief description of the student educators program (2nd program):
The program brings together students from various UTEC campuses and disciplines, working collaboratively with local communities. Participants, acting as both learners and peer educators, will guide each other in developing innovative solutions to community problems, fostering both personal and territorial impact. In addition to experiential learning, peer educators and participants will earn 6 UTEC Innova credits. Transport, accommodation, and meals are provided for participants traveling from other departments.
A brief description of the student educators program’s target audience (2nd program):
The target audience for the peer-to-peer educators program during Innovation Week consists of UTEC students from all disciplines, semesters, and campuses who are eager to work collaboratively on community-based challenges. The program is designed for students who are motivated to both develop and share their creative problem-solving skills with their peers, while engaging local communities. As peer educators, students will actively lead and support each other throughout the hands-on experience, making it an ideal opportunity to gain leadership experience, make a tangible impact, and earn academic credits.
Number of trained student educators (2nd program):
Number of weeks the student educators program is active annually (2nd program):
Average or expected number of hours worked weekly per trained student educator (2nd program):
Total number of hours worked annually by trained student educators (2nd program):
Website URL where information about the student educators program is available (2nd program):
If reporting students served by three or more peer-to-peer programs, provide:
3rd program
A brief description of the student educators program (3rd program):
A brief description of the student educators program’s target audience (3rd program):
Number of trained student educators (3rd program):
Number of weeks the student educators program is active annually (3rd program):
Average or expected number of hours worked weekly per trained student educator (3rd program):
Total number of hours worked annually by trained student educators (3rd program):
Website URL where information about the student educators program is available (3rd program):
Additional programs
Number of trained student educators (all other programs):
Number of weeks, on average, the student educators programs are active annually (all other programs):
Average or expected number of hours worked weekly per student educator (all other programs) :
Total number of hours worked annually by trained student educators (all other programs):
Part 2. Educator hours per student served by a peer-to-peer educator program
Hours worked annually by trained student sustainability educators per student served by a peer-to-peer program:
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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