Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo institutional updates

The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) is undergoing various institutional developments involving physical infrastructure and digital adaptation.

The university has initiated a modernization program for its Faculty of Health Sciences (FCS). Led by Rector Jorge Asjana David and Dean Ángel Nadal Ponce, the project involves remodeling and adapting classrooms, administrative offices, and service areas to create modern environments for training health professionals.

Parallel to physical upgrades, the institution is addressing the long-term effects of its digital transition following the COVID-19 pandemic. While faculty have integrated tools like Moodle, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams to shift toward roles as learning designers, the transition has faced challenges such as connectivity issues, unequal device access, and reduced student-professor interaction.

Recent strategic efforts have expanded toward long-term institutional planning. Rector Jorge Asjana David led a workshop titled ‘Sensibilización e inicio de la gestión universitaria UASD 2026-2030’ for new academic authorities. This program seeks to establish pillars for digital transformation, research, internationalization, and social responsibility to align with the National Development Strategy.

Additionally, the UASD School of Philosophy inaugurated an international symposium, ‘Filosofía de la ciencia, ética y futuro humano.’ The event focuses on the intersection of science, ethics, and human progress. During the opening, Rector Asjana David emphasized that scientific advancements in areas like artificial intelligence and biotechnology must be guided by ethical considerations to ‘safeguard human dignity.’