Regional Higher Education Council renews leadership in Northeast Argentina

Representatives from the Regional Council for Higher Education Planning of Northeast Argentina (CPRES NEA) met at the Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral (UNCAUS) in Chaco province to renew the organization's leadership and establish a joint work agenda.

Dr. Gerardo Omar Larroza, Rector of the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE), was elected as the titular representative, while Mgter. Florencia Rodríguez, Rector of the Universidad Católica de las Misiones (UCP), was designated as the alternate representative. The meeting included authorities from various public and private universities across Chaco, Corrientes, Formosa, and Misiones.

The council's agenda focuses on strengthening science, technology, innovation, research, and university outreach. Key objectives include advancing cooperation mechanisms for regional academic development and deepening agreements related to the Argentine University Academic Credit System (SACAU) to facilitate student mobility between institutions.