The Government has announced a new decree aimed at establishing requirements for universities and the degrees they offer. Among the proposed measures is the increase of in-person attendance in certain programs and new demands for the teaching staff.
The Executive proposes that certain degrees, especially in the health field, must be taught in person. Additionally, 50% of the teaching staff for each degree must hold a doctorate.
The regulation still needs to complete its processing before coming into effect.
More in-person attendance in certain programs
One of the main changes announced affects degrees that, due to their characteristics, require a greater in-person activity.
The new framework establishes specific requirements for certain health programs, limiting the possibility of them being taught entirely online.
The measure would affect both the organization of the degrees and the options available for students seeking to pursue these studies.
50% of the teaching staff must be doctors
The decree also proposes new demands regarding the composition of the teaching staff.
50% of the teaching staff for each degree must be doctors. The aim of this requirement is to establish minimum conditions regarding the qualification of the teaching personnel in university studies.
The new framework also includes requirements related to the dedication of the teaching staff.
A regulation that still needs to be processed
The measures announced by the Government are part of a decree that still needs to complete its processing.
Therefore, the announced requirements should not be confused with obligations that are already in effect. The final content will depend on the text that is ultimately approved.