Santo Tomás Rancagua launched its Inclusive Mentoring Program for the second semester, pairing 25 students with 10 mentors from psychopedagogy and special education programs. The initiative provides academic, social, and administrative support for students with disabilities, helping them build study strategies and join campus life.
Program Structure and Student Support in Rancagua
The mentoring network connects students, mentors, and professionals at the institution. Mentors help participants overcome administrative hurdles and develop effective study methods. This structured guidance aims to foster full participation in campus activities and secure students’ academic retention.
Viviana Zúñiga Vargas, director of the Learning Center at Santo Tomás Rancagua, stated that the initiative reinforces the institution’s commitment to equal opportunity. She noted that the program builds a more inclusive educational community that respects diversity.
Policy guidelines support students in disability situations
The mentoring initiative operates under the broader umbrella of the Comprehensive Policy for Coexistence, Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Santo Tomás. This policy establishes guidelines to make higher education more accessible and equitable. The mentoring effort specifically targets retention and learning conditions for students in disability situations, ensuring they maintain an active presence throughout their higher education journey.
Who participates in the Inclusive Mentoring Program?
Who participates as mentors in the Inclusive Mentoring Program?
Future psychopedagogues and special education technicians serve as the 10 mentors guiding the students.
How many students are enrolled in the current mentoring cycle?
A total of 25 students across various degree programs participate in the initiative during the second semester.
Which department oversees the mentoring initiative at Santo Tomás Rancagua?
The Learning Center of Santo Tomás Rancagua directs the program under the leadership of center director Viviana Zúñiga Vargas.
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