ITLA seeks to expand academic horizons with strategic alliance in Colombia
The Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA) remains firm in its purpose of internationalizing its educational offerings. In a recent official mission in Bogotá, Colombia, the institution’s rector, Jimmy Rosario Bernard, held key meetings with authorities from the National Open and Distance University (UNAD) to outline a roadmap focused on academic cooperation and the professional growth of its graduates.
During the workday, the ITLA delegation was received by the Vice Rector of Intersystemic and International Relations of UNAD, Leonardo Evemeleth Sánchez Torres, and the Dean of the School of Basic Sciences, Technology and Engineering (ECBTI), Claudio Camilo González. The dialogue allowed for the exploration of collaboration mechanisms that transcend Dominican borders.
The ITLA 2+2 model: A gateway to professionalization
One of the central points of the agenda was the academic articulation proposal known as “ITLA 2+2”. This scheme is designed so that technologists trained at ITLA can continue their university studies and obtain an academic degree at UNAD, taking advantage of the solid technical foundation acquired during their initial years of training.
Internationalization is a fundamental path to prepare our graduates for an increasingly competitive labor market. These alliances allow Dominican talent to access paths of higher specialization with international standards.
Alofoke Deportes Editorial Staff
Beyond the classroom: Innovation and mobility
In addition to academic collaboration, the meeting allowed for the identification of other areas of mutual interest, such as:
- Constant exchange of students and faculty.
- Joint development of research and innovation projects.
- Creation of initiatives linked to cutting-edge technology.
- Transfer of educational best practices between both nations.
Rector Rosario Bernard highlighted that building these alliances is vital to fostering a modern educational vision, based on global cooperation. The visit was supported by the Dominican ambassador to Colombia, Félix Aracena Vargas, who accompanied the efforts to ensure that these ties translate into tangible benefits for the student community.
ITLA thus reaffirms its commitment to connecting local technological education with the international academic ecosystem, ensuring that its students have the necessary tools to face the challenges of the professional future with a globalized vision.
