Integrating Ethics in the National Higher Education System of El Salvador
Globethics, in collaboration with key academic institutions in El Salvador — the Dirección Nacional de Educación Superior (DNES), the Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador (UEES), and the Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) — successfully equipped individuals and institutions for more ethical leadership in higher education through the Integrating Ethics in the National Higher Education System of El Salvador project.
The first phase assessed ethical practices in higher education, identifying strengths and gaps in teaching, curriculum, and research ethics. This foundational work shaped a National Action Plan to embed ethics across the education sector. A comprehensive global and national assessment was presented to authorities and academic leaders, along with a practical guide to strengthen ethical governance.
A comprehensive global and national assessment of ethics in higher education in El Salvador was presented to authorities and academic leaders, along with a practical guide to strengthen ethical governance.
Through interactive in-person and virtual workshops, over 120 participants from institutions across the country engaged in applying these principles.
The sessions provided hands-on guidance for universities to implement the ethics manual, designed with a focus on new technologies to support responsible leadership.
As part of the project, a MOOC on Ethics in Higher Education attracted more than 750 participants, including students, teachers, and administrative professionals, achieving a very high level of satisfaction.
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Key achievements
- Developed and validated a diagnostic report on ethical management in higher education.
- Created a technical manual to strengthen ethical leadership in institutions.
- Engaged 121 participants in interactive in-person and virtual workshops.
- Raised awareness of the need to institutionalise ethics across all processes.
- Reinforced institutional commitment to establishing ethics codes and policies.
- Fostered a cultural shift towards ethics-driven higher education in El Salvador.
To conclude the project, the team held a virtual closing meeting with stakeholders from across Latin America and the Caribbean to share results, explore opportunities to scale the project, and identify new collaborations in neighboring countries.
Get involved
For more details, contact María Eugenia Barroso, Globethics Regional Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean: [email protected].
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