Pan-Canadian CSL Symposium A presentation to:

UDEM Mission I. The University of Monterrey, as an educational community inspired by Catholic principles, offers its students a well-rounded and personalized education, promotes academic excellence in an inter-cultural environment, and contributes to knowledge and the building of a sustainable society, so that each student may fulfil his life goals and interests and find meaning in the service of others.

UDEM TODAY Overview II. A PERSPECTIVE OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN MEXICO AND LATINAMERICA FIMPES (Mexican Federation of Private Institution of Higher Education) NATIONAL ACCREDITATION Fully Accredited: 32/1505 2% Private Universities in Mexico: nd position: Level of Internationalization 6th position: Level of Technology in Campus 6th -16th: General ranking SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION Only FOUR in Mexico Accredited by SACS Total SACS Accredited: 794 In Central and South America only Costa Rica has a university accredited UDEM ITESM UDLA Campus México UDLA Campus Puebla México INCAE Costa Rica Nationally Internationally UDEM The Only Catholic university in Mexico Accredited by SACS

Based on developing leadership skills and values Enhancing a social conscience through service Promoting international educational experiences Unique model of holistic education Excellence Award NASPA Best International Practice Award NASPA Outstanding results in MSL Andrew Heiskell award for innovation in International Education (IIE), internationalizing the Campus Recognized internationally Best International Practice Award NASPA National best practice award DEVELOPING LEADERS TO TRANSFROM SOCIETY III.

Enhancing a Social Conscience Through Service

Enhancing a social conscience through service IV. 2 In Mexico only 13 of every 100 persons who start elementary school are able to complete higher education. In México is mandatory to fulfill 500 hours of service to graduate from college. 100% of UDEM students carry out 500 hours of community service in contact with impoverished communities. UDEM responds to Mexico´s socioeconomic reality

Enhancing a social conscience through service IV. 2 The social programs are diverse: more than 100 different options including projects that benefit children, youth, adults and elderly in urban, suburban, rural or indigenes areas. Students can choose to create their own social project. More than 24 students from abroad have participated in our rural programs. During their community service program UDEM students are accompanied by either a member of the faculty or by a staff member. UDEM responds to Mexico´s socioeconomic reality

Enhancing a social conscience through service IV. 2 Create programs oriented to community development of impoverished and vulnerable populations GOAL STRATEGY 1 SOCIAL ACTION 2 SOCIAL FORMATION Enrich programs that foster social conscience in our students as well as commitment with those who are in need 3 SOCIAL EXTENSION Design training programs in topics such as social conscience and philanthropy for NGO´s.

Enhancing a social conscience through service IV. 2 UDEM’s community service projects respond to specific needs Health and Development Centers Summer Camps Programs in Rural Communities Polytechnic High-School Universidad de Barrios Health and Development Center KIMAKUL Productive Projects Programs in Rural Communities POVERTY Infrastructure Health Security Employment WEALTH DEVELOPMENT Education Universidad de Barrio Universidad de Barrios

Network with universities in Latin America to know your best practices Share your experiences in measuring the impact of social justice awareness with students and professors as well as the impact with the community Explore the possibilities of establishing links to work together in community development programs POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION V.

Thank you! Dra. María Caridad Rositas Director of the Center for Solidarity and Philanthropy