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Policy and Objectives

The ORDER of March 9, 1968, which created the “first common year courses of the Higher Technical Schools of Engineering, and the first year of the Higher School of Architecture in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, attached to the University of La Laguna,” published in the BOE No. 78, dated March 30, 1968, marks the beginning of Architecture studies in the Canary Islands, initially under the supervision of the Higher Technical School of Madrid.

On September 28, 1973, the studies were transferred to the University of La Laguna, and the institution was renamed the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Following the creation of the Polytechnic University of Las Palmas in 1979, the School became part of this new university. In January 1987, the Polytechnic University of Las Palmas was renamed the Polytechnic University of the Canary Islands. Finally, on May 4, 1989, the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was established, to which the Higher Technical School of Architecture now belongs.
On Friday, August 6, 2010, Decree 106/2010, of July 29, was published in BOC No. 154, which “modifies the names of the Higher Technical School of Architecture and the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which are renamed the School of Architecture and the Faculty of Economy, Business, and Tourism, respectively.”

Throughout its more than fifty-five years of existence, the curriculum has been modified to meet legal requirements. The first was in 1964, followed by the 1975 curriculum, and currently, the curriculum is accredited by the University Council according to the established guidelines and published in the BOE on September 3, 2001.

On January 28, 2010, the Social Council of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria favorably reported the proposal for the implementation of the official Degree in Architecture by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The School of Architecture at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has always been known for being dynamic, with a clear identity and a distinct personality within the context of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The presence of our faculty in a broader context than the local one has ensured that our graduates are well-prepared when entering the workforce. The significant teaching and research potential of the School of Architecture has facilitated knowledge exchange with various universities and schools in North and South America, Europe, and Africa, standing out for its capacity to attract students from diverse backgrounds, particularly within the context of the Canary Islands University.

The current demand for the degree in the Canary Islands Community is well recognized, as these studies have been offered continuously and consistently for forty years in the Canary Islands. The current proposal leverages the experience gained and the existing human and material resources while meeting the demand for technical training in this sector within the Canary Islands Community.

The School of Architecture is aware of the importance of quality in the university context to ensure that its educational programs meet the demands for excellence in this field.

Mission

The mission of the School of Architecture at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) is to be a higher education center committed to teaching quality and the comprehensive training of architects. The School of Architecture at ULPGC aims to provide appropriate responses to the demands of Canarian society in matters related to architecture and the environment, building construction, urban planning, sustainability, landscape, history and criticism of architecture and urban planning, conservation and rehabilitation of historical heritage, and all other professional tasks related to architecture, comparable to any of the above. These tasks will be carried out in collaboration with other institutions, within a framework of respect for sustainability and cooperation, with a genuine commitment to human development and social stability, through the training of qualified professionals (also addressing their specialized and postgraduate training, as well as their continuous education), research, and the provision of cutting-edge and high-quality services.

The general policy of the School of Architecture is to organize teaching, learning, and administrative processes by managing the necessary and sufficient resources for teaching and research, as outlined in its Quality Assurance System (QAS).

To this end, it will:

  • Ensure that the QAS remains effective and is periodically monitored and reviewed.
  • Promote continuous improvement in each of the services and procedures by formulating specific objectives and periodically reviewing them through the analysis of results and proposing, and implementing, corrective and preventive actions as necessary.

 

Vision

The vision of the School of Architecture at ULPGC is to be recognized in the future as a leading platform for training professionals in architecture and urban planning, committed to the environment, capable of promoting, beyond the Canary Islands Archipelago, a culture of sustainability in close connection with various social sectors, establishing ourselves as a reference for the southern border of the European Union and as a bridge between Africa, Europe, and Latin America, fostering and reinforcing discussion spaces for all its members, based on tolerance and respect for differences.
We aim to be the reference center for teaching, research, and service provision related to architecture, with recognition both within and outside the Canary Islands for the professional excellence of our graduates and the excellence in competitive research lines.

 

Values

The School of Architecture aligns with the institutional values of ULPGC, such as democratic participation, transparency in management, the fundamental right to equality between men and women, and non-discrimination among its members based on birth, race, religion, opinion, or any other personal or social condition or circumstance.

The School of Architecture’s own values include ethical commitment and interest in and respect for social well-being and sustainable action.
The management of the School of Architecture is committed to ensuring the quality of the Center, basing its actions on the analysis of the needs and expectations of all its stakeholders.

 

General Objectives

Our quality policy aims to achieve the following general objectives:

  • Provide education focused on excellence, ensuring an academic offering that meets the needs and expectations of our users and society in general.
  • Enhance the development and management of internships, with a special emphasis on organizing external internships and improving the quality of mobility, teaching and research staff (PDI), and administrative and service staff (PAS) to other national and international higher education institutions.
  • Achieve maximum coordination in the execution of academic activities.
  • Promote the professional development of Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) and Administrative and Service Staff (PAS) and improve, where possible, the availability of necessary resources for their activities.
  • Encourage a culture of quality and involve all stakeholders within the School, continuously improving the processes for dissemination and communication of the Quality Management System (QMS) and its outcomes.

QAS Design

Welcome to the Quality Assurance System (QAS) page of the School of Architecture (EA) at ULPGC.

In this section, you will find all the information related to the Center’s Quality Assurance System (QAS), understood as the systematic, structured, and continuous attention to quality in terms of its maintenance and improvement. Within the framework of the policies and training processes developed at ULPGC, the QAS should allow this institution to demonstrate that it takes the Quality of its programs and degrees seriously and is committed to implementing the means to ensure and demonstrate that quality.

The Quality Management System (QMS) of the School of Architecture is guided by the Quality Management System Manual, which is complemented by Strategic Procedures, Key Procedures, and Support Procedures, as well as Institutional Procedures.

Quality Management System Manual (PDF file – opens in new tab)

Center Procedure (PDF file – opens in new tab)

Strategic Procedures of the Center:

Key Procedures of the Center:

Support Procedures of the Center:

Academic and Non-Academic Incidents

Resolution of an Academic Incident: Resolution of exclusively academic events that interfere with the proper development of teaching. For these purposes, academic incidents are those submitted in documented form to the Administration office’s registry, as well as those arising from the attendance register and the minutes of the various committees with academic responsibilities (Faculty Council, CAD, Level Coordination, etc.). Students may, if they wish, submit the academic incident through the EA Student Delegation, which will act as a representative in registering the incident with the building Administration. The procedure for submitting an academic incident can be carried out through the following link to the electronic headquarters: Academic Incidents.

Resolution of a Non-Academic Incident: The solution to non-academic incidents is provided by any service or university unit. Consequently, the method depends on the specific service/unit and the procedure, requiring the communication of the incident to the responsible service (library, building administration, IT service, etc.) through the mechanisms established by the respective service/unit. The procedure for submitting a non-academic incident can be carried out through the following link to the electronic headquarters: Non-Academic Incidents: complaints, suggestions, and commendations.

Complaint: An officially documented expression, within the scope of university services, both academic and administrative, of a user’s dissatisfaction with its functioning.

Suggestion: An officially documented expression, within the scope of university services, both academic and administrative, of a user’s different point of view on how a service should function.

Commendation: An officially documented expression, within the scope of university services, both academic and administrative, recognizing the user’s appreciation for the excellent functioning and the treatment or attention received from the people working in the service.