# National Polytechnic Institute and SEP institutional updates

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/national-polytechnic-institute-institutional-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-29T01:06:08.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) has engaged in several institutional developments involving Mexican government bodies. The Mexican Senate and the IPN signed a collaboration agreement to share scientific, academic, and technological capabilities, with a focus on professionalizing legislators and public servants through various academic programs and research.

Following this, the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) launched a consultation process to allow students, academic staff, and support personnel at the IPN to express preferences for the institution’s General Directorate. This mechanism, directed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, aims to identify leadership profiles for the next four years to promote transparency and democratic participation within the institute.

In a separate initiative, the SEP has initiated a national consultation to determine the future of the Unit for the System for the Career of Teachers and School Staff (USICAMM). Secretary of Education Mario Delgado Carrillo stated that this process fulfills a commitment by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to eliminate USICAMM. The consultation involves a nationwide questionnaire for teachers, with results expected on November 5 to inform a reform initiative scheduled for Congress later this month. Some educators have criticized the process on social media, alleging that the questionnaire is a “simulation” and that the provided options limit meaningful participation or favor predetermined outcomes.

## Claims

- President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo instructed the involvement of the community in defining candidacies for the IPN leadership. (reported by 2 sources)
- The SEP issued a call for a consultation to form lists of candidates for the IPN General Directorate. (reported by 2 sources)
- The SEP has launched a national consultation for teachers to decide on the elimination of USICAMM. (reported by 1 source)
- The consultation is being conducted during the second ordinary session of the School Technical Council. (reported by 1 source)
- Results of the consultation will be released on November 5 via the official SEP portal. (reported by 1 source)
- The new system aims to regulate hiring, promotions, and job assignments for teachers. (reported by 1 source)
- Teachers have reportedly criticized the USICAMM replacement consultation as a simulation. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Mexico SEP launches consultation to replace USICAMM teacher career system

Mexico's SEP has launched a national consultation for teachers to decide on the replacement of the USICAMM career system.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fundacin-hidalguense-hosts-alma-de-rosa-medical-initiative

### 2026-10-28: Mexico Senate and IPN sign academic collaboration agreement

The Mexican Senate and the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) signed an agreement to provide academic training and scientific expertise to legislators and public servants, focusing on health.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-senate-and-ipn-sign-academic-collaboration-agreement

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