Revista de la mañana. Lanzamiento del CADEP - Acacia: Experiencias de inclusión educativa desde la Universidad URACCAN en el marco de la red ACACIA

Abstract

Interview with Alta Suzzane Hooker Blandford, president of URACCAN University in Nicaragua, on the occasion of the launch of the Center for Educational and Professional Support and Development (CADEP) and the international ACACIA network, led by Francisco José de Caldas District University. The conversation highlights the importance of this project in strengthening processes of inclusion and accessibility in higher education, particularly in intercultural contexts. The rector emphasizes that URACCAN University works with indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, making an intercultural approach essential. In this regard, CADEP has provided tools, guides, and modules that help make historically excluded populations more visible, improve their participation in the classroom, and ensure equitable conditions in educational processes. Likewise, the role of the ACACIA network is emphasized as a space for cooperation based on dialogue, respect, and joint efforts among institutions from different countries. Finally, it is recognized that the success of these initiatives lies in their institutional ownership and comprehensive implementation, involving the entire university community. The project has helped strengthen teaching capacities, promote educational inclusion, and advance toward more equitable and relevant university models in Latin America.