Proposed Board of Directors Meeting
June 27 and 28, 2024
Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia,
Medellín, Colombia
Proposed Agenda
First day: Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Central Time | Colombia Time)
7:30 am – 8:30 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Breakfast at the Hotel Plobado Plaza |
8:30 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Transportation: Pick-up Board Members at the Hotel to Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia |
Virtual participants link to connect from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CT) | Colombia Time) will be provided later. | |
9:00 am – 9:15 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Welcome, greetings & introduction of HETS Board Members Dr. Carlos Morales, HETS Board Chairman |
9:15 am – 9:30 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Review of the Agenda & January 2024 Minutes Approval Dr. Carlos Morales, HETS Board Chairman |
9:30 am – 9:45 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Presentation – New Members Dr. Olga Rivera, HETS Vice Chair |
9:45 am – 10:15 am (CT | Colombia Time) | HETS Status Report Dr. Yubelkys Montalvo, Executive Director |
10:15 am – 10:30 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Coffee Break |
10:30 am – 10:45 am (CT | Colombia Time) | HETS 2023-2024 Financial Status Report & Proposed Budget 2024-2025 Dr. Gladys Nieves, HETS Treasurer |
10:45 am – 11:15 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Collaboration Opportunities Session Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto, HETS Secretary |
11:15 am – 11:30 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Nomination Committee Report & Officers Election Dr. Carlos Morales, HETS Board Chairman |
11:30 am – 11:45 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Institutional Announcements and next meeting dates & host |
11:45 am – 12:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Closing Remarks: Dr. Carlos Morales, HETS Chairman |
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Lunch |
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Meet the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia Leadership & Initiatives: Located in the educational cluster of the historic and commercial center of the city, the Medellín campus has more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 13 undergraduate programs, 11 specializations, 5 master’s degrees, 2 medical-surgical specializations, 7 ETDH programs and eight research groups, two patents, and innovative initiatives. |
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Ruta N visit: A learning experience about the innovation and business center of Medellín, where private companies, the government, the academia, citizens and the international community contribute to improve the quality of life of the city’s inhabitants through science, technology and innovation. For more information: https://www.rutanmedellin.org/ https://www.medellin.gov.co/es/secretaria-privada/conglomerado-publico/entidades-del-conglomerado/ruta-n/ |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Visit the creative and cultural center Perpetuo Socorro: Epicenter of progress and cultural renewal in Medellín. For more information: https://www.medellin.travel/el-perpetuo-socorro-el-lugar-para-los-creativos-en-medellin/ |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Local Experience Dinner hosted by UCC and back to the Hotel |
9:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Pick-up Board Members to get back to the Hotel |
Second day: Friday, June 28, 2024
(Guayabera / Linen Day)
8:30 am to 12:30 pm (Central Time | Colombia Time)
7:30 am – 8:30 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Breakfast at the Hotel Plobado Plaza |
Virtual participants link to connect from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST) will be provided later. | |
8:30 am – 8:45 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Corporate Session: Welcome, greetings & introductions Dr. Carlos Morales, HETS Board Chairman |
8:45 am – 9:00 am (CT | Colombia Time) | HETS Services & Initiatives Summary Report Dr. Yubelkys Montalvo, Executive Director |
9:00 am – 10:15 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Partners’ Presentations & interests to collaborate with HETS |
10:15 am – 10:30 am (CT | Colombia Time) | Coffee Break: Room TBC |
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Special Session: Speaker TBC |
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Q & A and closing remarks Dr. Carlos Morales, HETS Board Chairman |
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Lunch |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Visit to the social transformation experience called Comuna 13: A major tourist attraction in Medellín, which benefitted from investment in infrastructure and social programs, converting in a neighborhood with street art performances, bright colors, and an energetic environment that showcases its resilience after facing violence and insecurity. https://www.medellin.travel/comuna-13/ |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Dinner hosted by UCC |
7:00 pm (CT | Colombia Time) | Pick-up Board Members to get back to the Hotel |