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Student life · ECOTEC

Student Affairs

An institutional support and operations office that, through its programs and services, fosters conditions within the university community for holistic and professional development in an environment of well-being.

Your university experience

We enhance your university experience

Student Affairs strengthens integration, diversity, and equity through primary care, participation, and counseling that enhance quality, inclusion, and equality in the university community. The activities of the Student Affairs Unit are aligned with the Institutional Strategic Development Plan 2017-2021, whose programming in turn contributes to the goals of the National Development Plan and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

Students in the study room of the ECOTEC library

Vocational and career guidance

Choose your path with support

Through vocational and career guidance, we help the institution’s applicants, transfer students, and current students choose, continue, or change their degree program wisely according to their vocational and professional interests, aptitudes, and personal traits.

We support you in strengthening your personal and academic development through:

Advising on choosing or changing programs.

Identification of skills, interests, and aptitudes.

Guidance in planning academic and professional goals.

Support throughout your university journey.

ECOTEC students playing soccer in a university tournament

Cultural and sports activities

Talent, sports, and community

Spaces to showcase your talent, compete, and get to know your community from your first semester.

Cultural Wednesdays

A space where members of the educational community showcase their artistic talent in folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge.

ECOGAMES

Sports activities that promote the participation and integration of students, faculty, and administrative staff, creating an environment of equality and respect for diversity.

MeetME

An event that serves as a space for community integration for first-year students at the university.

ECOTEC health professionals in a supervised clinical practice

Medical department

Health care on every campus

The University Health area promotes the community’s well-being through health prevention, care, and rehabilitation. It also provides first aid, supports occupational health programs, and encourages healthy habits through academic activities and partnerships with health institutions.

Samborondón Campus

Dr. Valeria León

7:30 a 16:30

Dr. Diana Ling

16:30 a 22:00

Guayaquil Campus (JTM)

Dr. Katherine Arias

7:30 a 16:30

Dr. Baryu Cotto

16:30 a 22:30

La Costa Campus

Dr. Ana Loor

7:30 a 16:30

Dr. Jonathan Jiménez

16:30 a 21:30

Annex Campus

Dr. Ricardo Cedeño

16:30 a 21:30

Psychologist talks with a student during a counseling session

Psychological counseling

A space to talk and feel good

Student Affairs provides psychological care, support for students with special educational needs, and guidance in situations of vulnerability. It also promotes risk prevention, conflict resolution, and holistic well-being through academic activities and events.

Director of Student Affairs

Fabiola Coello, Mgtr., B.A. in Educational Psychology

fcoello@ecotec.edu.ec

Student Affairs Coordinator

Psychologist Tatiana Zapac

tzapac@ecotec.edu.ec

Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist Diego Huerta

dhuerta@ecotec.edu.ec
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Chaplaincy

Spiritual support

The Chaplaincy provides spiritual care to the university community through Mass, confession, counseling, and sacramental preparation, helping strengthen the institutional community.

Spaces for reflection and personal growth.

Integration and community-building activities.

Promotion of ethical and Christian values.

Support in difficult moments or when making decisions.

Initiatives that foster solidarity and service to others.

ECOTEC students compete in chess during the Ecogames

Student clubs

Find your people

Student clubs are spaces for participation that promote integration, leadership, and skill development through social, cultural, and sports activities, fostering teamwork and the exchange of shared interests.

Spaces to share social, cultural, and sports interests.

Strengthen personal skills through hands-on experiences.

Promote integration, camaraderie, and team learning.

Encourage initiative, responsibility, and active participation.

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Our objectives

What drives us

We promote spaces for development, integration, and well-being to strengthen our community's quality of life.

01

Develop projects and programs to address the special educational needs of the entire population, whether or not associated with a disability.

02

Implement information, prevention, and control programs for situations that may affect the physical and mental health of its members.

03

Provide members of the university community with an environment of holistic physical, psychological, and sexual well-being.

04

Foster pedagogical conditions that enable integration based on respect, equity, and equality.

05

Promote intercultural coexistence.