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Latin: Universitas Technica Manabi | |
Other name | The Technique |
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Motto | Latin: Patria, ars et cultus |
Motto in English | Homeland, Technique and Culture |
Type | Public research university |
Established | 25 June 1954 |
Founder | Engr. Paulo Emilio Sabando Macías |
Academic affiliations | |
Budget | $ 49.622.904,11 million (2022) [2] |
Chancellor | Santiago Quiroz Fernández, Ph.D. |
Vice-Chancellor | Mara Molina Naranjo, Ph.D. |
Academic staff | 1,116 (2023) [3] |
Students | Approx. 37,500 (2023) [3] |
Undergraduates | 25,995 (face to face classes), 8,937 (online classes) |
Postgraduates | 2,911 |
Location | , 1°2′39″S 80°27′21″W / 1.04417°S 80.45583°W |
Campus | 398 ha [4] |
Colours | |
Website |
www |
The Technical University of Manabí (UTM), is a public institution of higher education located in the city of Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador. It was founded on October 29, 1952, in the presidential government of Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra. Its three substantive functions are: scientific research, the academy and relationship with society; intervenes with quality in all spheres and sectors, both public and private, through the support of students, teachers and authorities. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various specialties and modalities. [5]
The Technical University of Manabí has full powers to organize itself within the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the Organic Law of Higher Education, its Regulations, other related laws, the Organic Statute of the Technical University of Manabí and the regulations issued to structure the organization of the institution. [6] Currently the institution is accredited within the Higher Education System of Ecuador, for a period of five years, by Resolution of the Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES). [7]
The rankings that place the Technical University of Manabí among the best universities in Latin America are the Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking (QS) and the StuDocu World University Ranking. Other rankings that the public institution has are Scimago (SJR) and Webometrics rankings. [8] [9]
Ecuador in the 50's, under the government of Mr. Galo Plaza Lasso, entered into a modernization process, responding to technological advances in Latin America. In this context and taking into account that Ecuador and the Manabí province were eminently agricultural, it was necessary to create a Higher Education institution that offers professionals that meet the academic demands of the province and the country. This is how the Technical University of Manabí was created by the leadership of Dr. Julio Marín, representative for Manabí, and the support of Emilio Bowen Roggiero and Silvio Mora Bowen from Manabí, in the government of Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra, through Decree Legislative of October 29, 1952. [10] [11] The President of the Republic, Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra put the corresponding execution on November 21, 1952; however, the Technical University of Manabí did not start its work until June 25, 1954, the latter date being the one that actually commemorates its creation anniversary. [12] The first rector of the institution was Engineer Paulo Emilio Macías Sabando, through Agreement No. 407, signed by the President of the Republic. [13] Engr. Paulo Emilio Macías is recognized as the architect of the University, because he managed to make the project a reality through brilliant management, which gave prestige to the Alma Mater internationally. [10] [12] The UTM is created with the Faculties of Agricultural Engineering and Veterinary Medicine, with majors in Agronomic Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and Veterinary Medicine. [14]
The rectors of the Technical University of Manabí since its foundation in 1952 have been: [14]
The co-government of the Technical University of Manabí emanates from its teachers, students, employees and workers, in the proportions established in the Higher Education Law and is exercised hierarchically by the following organizations and authorities: [15]
The current authorities of the UTM are:
Currently, the UTM has 13 Faculties, of which 12 are oriented towards Undergraduate education and the Graduate Faculty towards Master's/PhD programs.
The Technical University of Manabí offers the largest number of careers in the city of Portoviejo, it also has three extensions in strategic locations, where careers are offered according to the needs of the area; Thus, in the Lodana parish of the Santa Ana canton, the faculties of Veterinary Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Agronomic Sciences function; in Chone is the Faculty of Zootechnical Sciences; and in Bahía de Caráquez, Sucre canton, the School of Aquaculture and Fisheries. The headquarters building of the Technical University of Manabi in the city of Quito allows students from the Sierra and Oriente area to take the end-of-semester exams. [16]
The Technical University of Manabí has an undergraduate academic program of 12 Faculties that offer 56 Undergraduate Degrees under the face-to-face, online and hybrid modalities, which are detailed below: [17]
The Graduate School (FP) is the academic unit in charge of planning, organizing and executing fourth level programs. The Technical University of Manabí has 72 current Postgraduate programs. [18]
The Technical University of Manabí has three Institutes, which are:
The current journals of the institution are: [22] [23]
The services offered by the Technical University of Manabí are the following: [24]
The institutional identity is formed by the Day of the UTM, Hymn, Shield and Flag. [15]
It is established as "Day of the Technical University of Manabí", June 25, because on a date like this, in the year 1954, institutional activities began, which is why a Solemn Session is held every year, as an act center of the celebration.
The lyrics of the Hymn of the Technical University of Manabí correspond to the poem whose author is the Lcdo. Horacio Hidrovo Penaherrera. The music corresponds to Lcdo. Soler Mendieta Aguirre.
The Shield of the Technical University of Manabí corresponds to the one designed by the artist and poet from Manabí Manuel Andrade Ureta. It is based on the colors of the National Emblem, on which are engraved the words: HOMELAND, TECHNIQUE AND CULTURE, which the university has adopted as its motto. Gold stars that represent the cantons that form the provincial unit stand out as they envelop the Shield.
The Flag of the Technical University of Manabí is made up of two horizontal stripes: the upper one is golden yellow and the lower one is olive green.
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Latin: Universitas Technica Manabi | |
Other name | The Technique |
---|---|
Motto | Latin: Patria, ars et cultus |
Motto in English | Homeland, Technique and Culture |
Type | Public research university |
Established | 25 June 1954 |
Founder | Engr. Paulo Emilio Sabando Macías |
Academic affiliations | |
Budget | $ 49.622.904,11 million (2022) [2] |
Chancellor | Santiago Quiroz Fernández, Ph.D. |
Vice-Chancellor | Mara Molina Naranjo, Ph.D. |
Academic staff | 1,116 (2023) [3] |
Students | Approx. 37,500 (2023) [3] |
Undergraduates | 25,995 (face to face classes), 8,937 (online classes) |
Postgraduates | 2,911 |
Location | , 1°2′39″S 80°27′21″W / 1.04417°S 80.45583°W |
Campus | 398 ha [4] |
Colours | |
Website |
www |
The Technical University of Manabí (UTM), is a public institution of higher education located in the city of Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador. It was founded on October 29, 1952, in the presidential government of Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra. Its three substantive functions are: scientific research, the academy and relationship with society; intervenes with quality in all spheres and sectors, both public and private, through the support of students, teachers and authorities. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various specialties and modalities. [5]
The Technical University of Manabí has full powers to organize itself within the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the Organic Law of Higher Education, its Regulations, other related laws, the Organic Statute of the Technical University of Manabí and the regulations issued to structure the organization of the institution. [6] Currently the institution is accredited within the Higher Education System of Ecuador, for a period of five years, by Resolution of the Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES). [7]
The rankings that place the Technical University of Manabí among the best universities in Latin America are the Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking (QS) and the StuDocu World University Ranking. Other rankings that the public institution has are Scimago (SJR) and Webometrics rankings. [8] [9]
Ecuador in the 50's, under the government of Mr. Galo Plaza Lasso, entered into a modernization process, responding to technological advances in Latin America. In this context and taking into account that Ecuador and the Manabí province were eminently agricultural, it was necessary to create a Higher Education institution that offers professionals that meet the academic demands of the province and the country. This is how the Technical University of Manabí was created by the leadership of Dr. Julio Marín, representative for Manabí, and the support of Emilio Bowen Roggiero and Silvio Mora Bowen from Manabí, in the government of Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra, through Decree Legislative of October 29, 1952. [10] [11] The President of the Republic, Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra put the corresponding execution on November 21, 1952; however, the Technical University of Manabí did not start its work until June 25, 1954, the latter date being the one that actually commemorates its creation anniversary. [12] The first rector of the institution was Engineer Paulo Emilio Macías Sabando, through Agreement No. 407, signed by the President of the Republic. [13] Engr. Paulo Emilio Macías is recognized as the architect of the University, because he managed to make the project a reality through brilliant management, which gave prestige to the Alma Mater internationally. [10] [12] The UTM is created with the Faculties of Agricultural Engineering and Veterinary Medicine, with majors in Agronomic Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and Veterinary Medicine. [14]
The rectors of the Technical University of Manabí since its foundation in 1952 have been: [14]
The co-government of the Technical University of Manabí emanates from its teachers, students, employees and workers, in the proportions established in the Higher Education Law and is exercised hierarchically by the following organizations and authorities: [15]
The current authorities of the UTM are:
Currently, the UTM has 13 Faculties, of which 12 are oriented towards Undergraduate education and the Graduate Faculty towards Master's/PhD programs.
The Technical University of Manabí offers the largest number of careers in the city of Portoviejo, it also has three extensions in strategic locations, where careers are offered according to the needs of the area; Thus, in the Lodana parish of the Santa Ana canton, the faculties of Veterinary Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Agronomic Sciences function; in Chone is the Faculty of Zootechnical Sciences; and in Bahía de Caráquez, Sucre canton, the School of Aquaculture and Fisheries. The headquarters building of the Technical University of Manabi in the city of Quito allows students from the Sierra and Oriente area to take the end-of-semester exams. [16]
The Technical University of Manabí has an undergraduate academic program of 12 Faculties that offer 56 Undergraduate Degrees under the face-to-face, online and hybrid modalities, which are detailed below: [17]
The Graduate School (FP) is the academic unit in charge of planning, organizing and executing fourth level programs. The Technical University of Manabí has 72 current Postgraduate programs. [18]
The Technical University of Manabí has three Institutes, which are:
The current journals of the institution are: [22] [23]
The services offered by the Technical University of Manabí are the following: [24]
The institutional identity is formed by the Day of the UTM, Hymn, Shield and Flag. [15]
It is established as "Day of the Technical University of Manabí", June 25, because on a date like this, in the year 1954, institutional activities began, which is why a Solemn Session is held every year, as an act center of the celebration.
The lyrics of the Hymn of the Technical University of Manabí correspond to the poem whose author is the Lcdo. Horacio Hidrovo Penaherrera. The music corresponds to Lcdo. Soler Mendieta Aguirre.
The Shield of the Technical University of Manabí corresponds to the one designed by the artist and poet from Manabí Manuel Andrade Ureta. It is based on the colors of the National Emblem, on which are engraved the words: HOMELAND, TECHNIQUE AND CULTURE, which the university has adopted as its motto. Gold stars that represent the cantons that form the provincial unit stand out as they envelop the Shield.
The Flag of the Technical University of Manabí is made up of two horizontal stripes: the upper one is golden yellow and the lower one is olive green.