Sistematizing The implementation of The Equality in education admission system (known before as equity vacancy) in psichology career in Universidad de Chile 2010-2012

Authors

  • María Paulina Castro Universidad de Chile
  • Carolina Aranda Universidad de Chile
  • Carolina Castro Universidad de Chile
  • Horacio de Torres Universidad de Chile
  • Catalina Lizama Universidad de Chile
  • Juan Williams Universidad de Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31619/caledu.n40.75

Keywords:

affirmative action, equality, higher education

Abstract

This paper describes the implementation of the Equality in Education Admission System (SIPEE for the Spanish acronym) in Psychology at University of Chile (2010 and 2012). It describes and explains both the characteristics of the system and the strategy used by the institution to adapt to diversity. Results (access, achievement, retention) are analyzed according to the way the students are admitted. It observes a reversion of inequalities in access, but not in relation to academic achievement, that takes two years to equalize among the students. Even though young people value the supporting systems provided to teachers and students, they demand improvements in diverse aspects. Finally, it highlights the expansion of this pilot in 2013 to the whole University.

Published

2018-03-13