Pathways to Higher Education : : Peru : : San Antonio Abad National University of Cusco (UNSAAC)

Peru: San Antonio Abad National University of Cusco (UNSAAC)

· Annual student population: 15,000

· 800 total Pathways students

· Pathways participant since 2003

Universidad Nacional De San Antonio Abad del Cusco is a public university based in Cusco, Peru.

Goals
San Antonio Abad National University of Cusco's Pathways to Higher Education program aspires to improve the quality of education for traditionally marginalized students so they can succeed academically. To improve the quality of education, the University’s Pathways program is focused on developing or improving:

Outreach, recruitment practices and admissions policies
Tutoring and mentoring programs for Pathways students
Remedial and supplemental courses for Pathways students

Target Population
The Pathways program has helped the University reach out to historically neglected minority and indigenous groups like the Quechua and Ayamara.

Outcomes
To date, the Pathways program:

Improved admissions policies and practices
Created affirmative action policies
Supported new student organizations, including a space for folklore and native languages
Held faculty seminars and professional development opportunities

Resources Available