Student Projects in the Integral Formation of Engineering Students (#979)

Authors

Gutiérrez Garnica, Luis Felipe

Vargas Quintero, Vivian Rocio

Rojas Martínez, Sandra Liliana

Gutiérrez Garnica, Luis Felipe

Vargas Quintero, Vivian Rocio

Rojas Martínez, Sandra Liliana

Abstract

The growth of the Project Management Program (PGP) at the School of Engineering is analyzed in terms of enrolled population, achievements, and financial support from 2012 to 2019. The data is extracted from internal records and documents from the School of Engineering's Wellbeing Office and a qualitative perspective from the program coordinator at the School of Engineering is provided during this period. The results show a significant expansion of PGP in terms of funding and students enrolled in the program, which has allowed them to develop soft skills, leadership, teamwork, and project management knowledge. In general, the study highlights the success and importance of the student group program at the National University of Colombia's School of Engineering in Bogotá and its positive impact on student development. The PGP program was created in 2010 with Agreement 007 of 2010 from the Higher University Council (CSU) [1], and Resolution 003 of 2010 from the University Wellbeing Council "Regulating student programs of the Integral Companion Area of the University Wellbeing System at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia" [2]. Student groups arise as a need to develop teamwork, leadership, and project management in graduates of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Starting from 2018, the University Wellbeing Council structured, organized, and standardized the program through Agreement 020 of 2018 making a series of changes aimed at long-term growth. Student projects are defined in Agreement 020 of 2018, guide of the Project Management Program of the Integral Companion Area of the University Wellbeing System of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia as "initiatives proposed and developed by student work groups that respond to the institutional goals and principles and established guidelines" [3]. These projects provide students with a unique opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge while contributing to the university's mission and vision. The work aims to showcase the growth of the student group program in the Engineering Faculty by associating characteristics such as financial support and remarkable achievements between 2012 and 2019. Concluding with a qualitative analysis from the perspective of the program promoter in the faculty. This growth review of the program is conducted using records and internal documents from the Well- Being Direction of the Engineering Faculty.