Author: David Daniel Ramirez

The Dominican American Cultural Institute welcomes the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken

Santo Domingo, D.N. (September 6, 2024). As part of his visit to the Dominican Republic, the Dominican American Cultural Institute had the honor of hosting U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. He had the opportunity to interact with a group of students enrolled in the institution’s English Immersion Program from MESCYT. The event took place at the Lincoln Library and was attended by Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Franklin García Fermín, who were welcomed by Mrs. Lucy Threan de Lamarche, Vice President of the ICDA Board of Directors. During the meeting, Blinken learned from the students themselves how learning English contributes to their personal and professional development. They shared their stories and experiences of learning English and how this program has impacted their lives. This dynamic was led by the ICDA academic team.

We are deeply honored to have hosted this memorable meeting, which reaffirms the Dominican American Cultural Institute’s commitment to transforming lives through English language learning and contributing to the bond between the Dominican Republic and the United States.

Exploring collaborative and experiential learning techniques

Here’s the translation: “On August 15, students from the Bachelor’s Degree in English Language Teaching who are taking the Practicum Supervised IV course of the Supervised Teaching Practices Program at UNICDA offered the workshop: “Exploring Collaborative and Experiential Learning Techniques.”

In an enthusiastic environment, Professor Christopher Veras, a teacher of practices, introduced students, teachers, and participants in general to the theoretical framework of the workshop. The interns of this Practicum IV, under the guidance of Dr. Julissa Gómez, demonstrated and involved everyone in the process of discovering collaborative learning methods and experiential learning activities; as well as connecting with educators and other students.

A wonderful opportunity to improve teaching techniques and make learning an enjoyable experience.

Visit to INDRHI for World Water Week

On the occasion of World Water Week, students from the volunteer program at the Universidad Domínico Americana (UNICDA) conducted an educational visit to the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI). During the visit, the participants, accompanied by the Social Liaison Officer, Ms. Karina Taveras, and the Student Life Coordinator, Mr. Erasmo Taveras, had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the initiatives and projects that INDRHI is implementing for sustainable water management in the country.

The activity not only reinforced the importance of water as a vital resource but also encouraged students to reflect on their role in protecting and conserving the environment. Such experiences strengthen UNICDA’s commitment to comprehensive education and the promotion of environmental awareness within its academic community.

Comprehensive Faculty Evaluation Program

Comprehensive Faculty Evaluation Program The Dominico-American University (UNICDA), through its Teaching Development Unit, has implemented an innovative Faculty Evaluation Program aimed at strengthening educational quality and promoting the professional development of its faculty. This comprehensive process is based on a 360° evaluation methodology, which provides a complete and objective view of teaching performance, covering various […]