Loyola University of the Pacific
Established | 1992 |
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Chancellor | Adolfo Nicolás, SJ |
Rector | Enrique Pasta Muñuzuri |
Location |
Heroic Colegio Militar Av Acapulco, Mexico |
Website | Pacifico |
Loyola University of the Pacific (ULP) is located in the port city of Acapulco, Mexico. It was founded by a group of Acapulcan entrepreneurs to contribute to the technological and cultural advancement of the city. It is owned and run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
History
Rectors
Relationship with the UIA & ITESO
In February 1992, Loyola University and the Universidad Iberoamericana signed an agreement for cooperation and academic exchange in accord with the ideology, educational philosophy, and other basic documents of the Universidad Iberoamericana, which in turn would offer academic and administrative advice for the proper functioning of Loyola University. This agreement facilitated the use of programs, curricula, and teaching methods of the Universidad Iberoamericana at Loyola University of the Pacific.
Legal constitution
ULPAC (Loyola University of the Pacific AC) was legally constituted in the City and Port of Acapulco by EISAAC (Higher Education and Research Acapulco Civil Association),[4] and before the Public Notary.[5]
Mission
Academic formation of men and women in Ignatian humanism to contribute responsibly to sustainable economic, political, and social development of the region and the country, through the furtherance and dissemination of knowledge and culture that favors the achievement of social justice, equity, and solidarity in an atmosphere of openness, freedom, and respect.[6]
Vision
Loyola University, inspired by the Ignatian educational model, strives to offer in Acapulco an education of superior academic quality and social relevance, contributing through its graduates to sustainable development of the country, along with the promotion of justice, equity, and solidarity.[3]
Academics
Curricula have been developed in conjunction with all the universities of the Jesuit University System, to be very similar to that of the six establishments of the Ibero and ITESO. Loyola's faculty includes more than 160 professors, current in their professional knowledge and teaching strategies. An integral education is offered including more than fifteen workshops along with conferences, congresses, and study trips.
Licenciatura
- Business Administration and Management
- Architecture
- Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
- Communication
- Law
- Graphic design
- Industrial engineer
- Engineering in Information Technology
- Marketing
Masters
Loyola University of the Pacific has four master's degrees and a specialty.
- MBA in Strategic Management
- Master of Public Policy
University life
Extracurricular offerings
For Loyola, college life is much more than attending classes to obtain a degree. An integral education is promoted, through participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities.[7]
Sports Activities
Sports activities are organized each semester. Intercollegiate sports tournaments are organized among the Universiade and INTERSUJ group: the Iberians of Mexico City, Leon, Puebla, Tijuana, and Torreon, ITESO of Guadalajara, Ayuuk of Oaxaca, and Rafael Landivar University of Guatemala.[8]
Facilities
Loyola campus extends over fifteen square kilometers, and is favored by nature, by its view, its breadth, and its cool microclimate.[9][10]
Botanical Garden
The botanical garden "Esther Pliego de Salinas" opened on 2 March 2002 within the premises of Loyola University of the Pacific, and is cared for by the First Garden Club in Acapulco.[11]
See also
- Loyola University of the Pacific.
- Jesuit University System
- Universidad Iberoamericana
- Universidad Iberoamericana León
- Universidad Iberoamericana Torreón
- Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla
- Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
References
- 1 2 3 Encyclopedia GRO. Accessed 12 May 2016.
- ↑ Former rector. Accessed 12 May 2016.
- 1 2 CBtelevision. Accessed 10 May 2016.
- ↑ Public Notary 7, Tabares Judicial District, 2 December 1986.
- ↑ Number 10 of the Judicial District of Tabares, 8 January 1990.
- ↑ Mission statement. Accessed 12 May 2016.
- ↑ Activities. Accessed 13 May 2016.
- ↑ Inter-Jesuit sports.
- ↑ View from Campus. Accessed 13 May 2016.
- ↑ Map of University's location. Accessed 13 May 2016.
- ↑ Garden. Accessed 13 May 2016.
Coordinates: 16°49′39.54″N 99°50′50.93″W / 16.8276500°N 99.8474806°W