Rector’s

Duties

• To comply with and carry out the legal, statutory, and regulatory provisions in force.
• To direct, control, and evaluate the planning and general operation of the University and report to the Superior Council.
• To implement the policies agreed upon by the Superior Council.
• To present for the consideration of the Academic Council, for its study and concept, and to the Superior Council, for its approval, the management programs, annual budgets, and institutional development plans.
• To sign contracts, agreements, and issue the necessary acts for the achievement of the objectives of the University, subject to compliance with the requirements established by the internal bylaws for their nature and amount, and as not provided therein, by the provisions of the law and other applicable tax provisions.
• To appoint and remove the personnel of the University in accordance with the pertinent provisions.
• To appoint and remove the Deans of Faculty in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws.
• To authorize with his signature the degrees conferred by the University.
• To grant sabbatical periods to professors who meet the conditions established in the current regulations, subject to the favorable opinion of the respective Faculty Council.
• To authorize foreign commissions and study commissions for administrative staff and faculty in accordance with current recommendations.
• To present the proposed budget for the consideration of the Superior Council and to execute it once it has been issued.
• To issue the manuals of functions and requirements and those of administrative procedures. To apply the disciplinary sanctions that correspond to it by Bylaws and Regulations.
• To establish the procedures for the election of alumni, students, professors, and other members who, in accordance with the bylaws, are part of the different University corporations.
• To present to the Superior Council an annual report on its management.
• The Rector may delegate to the Vice Rectors or Deans such functions as he considers necessary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

for University Rector’s position.

• Being an active Colombian citizen.
• Holding a university degree valid in the country.
• Having been directly linked to the university sector, either as a professor, as a researcher, in management positions, or having participated in its management bodies or its bodies for a period of no less than two years.
• Holding professional experience of at least five years as a professor, in the productive sector, or in the public service.

• Evidence of contributions to science, technology, culture, or social development.