H-LTLA Academy – Evaluation (April 2026) View

Decana Asociada de Asuntos Estudiantiles para Educación a Distancia

PART I: Personal Information and Demographic Data / Información personal y datos demográficos

Applicant Full Name / Nombre completo:

Claribel Rodríguez Vargas

Applicant Title / Título:

Decana Asociada de Asuntos Estudiantiles para Educación a Distancia

Institution or System / Institución o Sistema:

EDP University, Administración Central

Address for Official Correspondence / Dirección oficial donde recibe su correspondencia:

Ciudad Real, Calle Alva 419, Vega Baja PR, 00693

Track of interest / Área de interés:

Spanish track

Which platform do you prefer the Academy to be offered on? / ¿En qué plataforma prefiere que se ofrezca la Academia?

Zoom

Languages / Idiomas:

Spanish

Have teach an online course in the past three years / ¿Ha enseñado un curso en línea en los pasados tres años?:

Yes

Have taken an online course in the past three years / ¿Ha tomado un curso en línea en los pasados tres años?:

Yes

Have you been in charge of an instructional technology initiative / ¿Ha liderado alguna iniciativa de tecnología instruccional?:

No

Have you been in charge of a distance education initiative / ¿Ha liderado alguna iniciativa de educación a distancia?:

Yes

Which Learning Management System have you been used or manage? | ¿Qué plataforma de gestión de aprendizaje ha utilizado o gestionado?

Canvas, Moodle

Years of experience in Higher Education / Años de experiencia en educación superior:

21 or more years

Gender / Género

Female

Age Range / Edad:

51 to 60

Are you Hispanic / ¿Es usted hispano?:

Yes

Race Category / Raza:

White

PART II: Education / Educación

Highest Earned Degree / Grado más alto de educación obtenido:

Maestría

College/University / Colegio/Universidad:

Universidad Central de Bayamón

Field/Major / Campo de estudio/Especialidad:

Orientación y Consejería

Other Degrees Earned / Otros grados obtenidos:

Certificación como Coach Profesional en el área de Resiliencia y certificación en Garabatos Terapéuticos

PART III: Experience / Experiencia:

Present Responsibilities (up to 150 words) / Resumen de responsabilidades (máximo de 150 palabras) *

Actualmente me desempeño como Decana Asociada de Asuntos Estudiantiles para Educación a Distancia. Atiendo, gestiono, refiero y brindo seguimiento a las diversas situaciones que me presentan los estudiantes 100 % a distancia o los semi presencial. De igual forma, brindo acompañamiento dutrante el término académico para que los estudiantes se sientan apoyados porque somos una comunidad conectada con nuestros estudiantes más allá de la distancia.

Academic and Professional Distinctions and Honors (up tp 150 words) / Reconocimientos y premios académicos y profesionales (máximo de 150 palabras)

Culminé mi maestría con el honor de excelencia académica. En términos profesionales, cuento con un reconocimiento otorgado por el Departamento de Estudios Graduados, Facultad de Educación, de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, en agradecimiento por mi colaboración en la formación profesional de los estudiantes, en calidad de Facultad Clínica, al haber supervisado estudiantes de práctica en Consejería.

Civil and Community Activities (up to 150 words) / Actividades civiles y comunitarias (máximo de 150 palabras)

Colaboro en la coordinación de Talleres y ofrezco talleres libre de costo a la comunidad, bajo el ministerio Bendiciones de mi Tierra, en el municipio de Isabela.

Professional Goals (up to 150 words) / Metas profesionales (máximo de 150 palabras):

Continuar fortaleciendo la conexión con los estudiantes matriculados a distancia para que se sientan acompañados a lo largo del camino, haciendo la experiencia una más humana contribuyendo a la retención estudiantil.

Please explain what you expect to gain by participating in the H-LTLA (up to 150 words) / Explique lo que espera adquirir al participar en la H-LTLA (máximo de 150 palabras):

Que el enfoque en Inteligencia Artificial me ayude a identificar y promover nuevas estrategias de conexión con los estudiantes desarrollando una comunidad mucho más cercana.

PART IV: Professional References / Referencias profesionales:

Professional Reference #1 (Include name, title, institution, phone, and email) / Referencia profesional #1 (incluya nombre, título, institución, número de teléfono, y correo electrónico):

Profa. Glenda Rodríguez
Directora Institucional de Registraduría
EDP University, Administración Central
787-765-3560 Ext. 1375
glenda@edpuniversity.edu

Professional Reference #2 (Include name, title, institution, phone, and email) / Referencia profesional #2 (incluya nombre, título, institución, número de teléfono, y correo electrónico)

Dra. Yaitzaenid González
Directora Institucional de Cumplimiento Normativo de Fondos
EDP University, Administración Central
787-765-3560 Ext. 1253
ygonzalez@edpuniversity.edu

Professional Reference #3 (Include name, title, institution, phone, and email) / Referencia profesional #3 (incluya nombre, título, institución, número de teléfono, y correo electrónico)

Profa. Noemí Cruz
Directora de la Escuela de Administración de Empresas
EDP University, Recinto de Hato Rey
787-484-2877
noemi.cruz@live.edpuniversity.edu

Upload a letter from a president, chancellor, or administrator stating the nominee’s qualifications for the program, leadership strengths, and development opportunities. NOTE: If at the moment of sending the application you don’t have a signed nomination letter, please upload a document with the evidence that it is being processed (for example: a print screen of an email requesting the letter) along with the contact information of the person in charge of completing it. (Accepted format: pdf) / Someta una carta de un presidente, decano o administrador que indique las cualificaciones del candidato para el programa, sus fortalezas de liderazgo y oportunidades de desarrollo. NOTA: Si al momento de enviar la solicitud no tiene una carta de nominación firmada, por favor suba un documento con la constancia de que se está tramitando (por ejemplo: una pantalla impresa de un correo electrónico solicitando la carta) junto con la información de contacto de la persona encargada de completarlo. (Formato aceptado: PDF)

Cualificaciones-del-Candidato-CLARIBEL-RODRIGUEZ.pdf

PART V: Initiative and Mentor / Iniciativa y mentor

A letter describing a project that you will consider implementing at your campus or organization with the name of the Mentor of your preference. Your Mentor can be different from your references and should be a staff with experience in the area selected. The Mentor information will be submitted with the signature to confirm the availability to guide the implementation of your campus initiative. NOTE: If at the moment of sending the application you don’t have the signature of your Mentor on the project letter, please upload a document with the evidence (for example: a print screen of an email requesting the signature of your Mentor) that it is being processed along with the contact information of the Mentor. (Accepted format: pdf)* / Una carta que describa un proyecto que considerará implementar en su campus u organización con el nombre del mentor de su preferencia. Su mentor puede ser diferente a sus referencias y debe ser una persona con experiencia en el área seleccionada. La información del mentor se enviará con la firma para confirmar la disponibilidad para guiar la implementación de su iniciativa. NOTA: Si al momento de enviar la solicitud no tiene la firma de su mentor en la carta del proyecto, por favor cargue un documento con la evidencia (por ejemplo: una pantalla impresa de un correo electrónico solicitando la firma de su mentor) que se está procesando junto con la información de contacto del mentor (Formato aceptado: PDF)

CARTA-INTENCION-PROYECTO-HETS.pdf

PART VI: Statement of Purpose (no more than 300 words each question) Statement of Purpose (no more than 300 words each question) / Declaración de Intención (máximo de 300 palabras para cada pregunta)

1. From your perspective, what are the top three issues facing higher education today? Why? (no more than 300 words) / Desde su perspectiva, ¿cuáles son los tres principales problemas que enfrenta la educación superior hoy día? ¿Por qué? (máximo de 300 palabras)

Desde mi perspectiva, la educación superior enfrenta actualmente tres desafíos principales que impactan tanto su sostenibilidad como su relevancia social.

2. What are your own institution’s priorities and challenges with regard to leveraging instructional technology and distance education for the benefit of the entire organization? (no more than 300 words) / ¿Cuáles son las prioridades y los retos de su institución con respecto al aprovechamiento de la tecnología educativa y la educación a distancia en beneficio de toda la organización? (máximo de 300 palabras)

Las prioridades de la institución en cuanto al aprovechamiento de la tecnología educativa y la educación a distancia se centran en garantizar una experiencia de aprendizaje accesible, de calidad y centrada en el estudiante. En primer lugar, es fundamental fortalecer las plataformas virtuales para que sean intuitivas, estables y accesibles desde distintos dispositivos, permitiendo a los estudiantes participar activamente sin barreras tecnológicas. Asimismo, se prioriza la capacitación continua del profesorado en metodologías de enseñanza en línea, asegurando que el uso de la tecnología vaya acompañado de prácticas pedagógicas efectivas.

3. If have the influence to instill change at your Institution, was one thing you could change, what would that be; and what is the unique aspect of your institution you would like to keep? (no more than 300 words) / Si pudiera influir para lograr algún cambio en su institución, ¿cuál sería? y ¿cuál es el aspecto único de su institución que le gustaría mantener? (máximo de 300 palabras)

Si tuviera la oportunidad de influir en un cambio significativo dentro de mi institución, mi enfoque principal sería humanizar la educación a distancia. Esto implicaría fortalecer la conexión emocional y académica con los estudiantes, asegurando que no se sientan aislados en su proceso educativo. Más allá de la entrega de contenido, se trataría de crear experiencias que integren acompañamiento continuo, comunicación empática y espacios de interacción significativa. Iniciativas como el envío de mensajes personalizados a lo largo del término, el reconocimiento de logros y la promoción del bienestar emocional contribuirían a que los estudiantes perciban que forman parte de una comunidad activa y comprometida con su éxito.

Please provide your input for the following candidate application, using a scale from 1 to 3 (based on the rubric and metrics provided for each area):

Applicant name (for your reference): *

Title (for your reference): *

Track of interest (for your reference): *

Part I. Personal Information and Demographic Data

Part I. Personal Information and Demographic Data: Please provide your input using a scale from 1 to 3 with the following metrics: 1 – (Poor: Have not taught or taken an online course, or have not been in charge of instructional technology or a distance education initiative, and have less than 5 years of experience in Higher Ed.); 2- (Good: Have taught or taken at least two online courses, or have been in charge of instructional technology or a distance education initiative, and have between 6 and 10 years of experience in Higher Ed.); 3- (Excellent: Have taught or taken two or more online courses, have been in charge of instructional technology or a distance education initiative, and have between 11 and 20 or more years of experience in Higher Ed.) *

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Part II. Education

Part II. Education: Please provide your input using a scale from 1 to 3 with the following metrics: 1- (Poor: Bachelor’s degree or less than a bachelor’s degree in any academic Field); 2- (Good: Bachelor’s degree in Education with a major related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed., or a master’s degree in Education); 3- (Excellent: Master or courses towards a doctor degree, or a doctor’s degrees in Education related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed.) *

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Part III. Experience:

Present Responsibilities, distinctions, and activities: 1- (Poor: Not present responsibilities related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed., and doesn't have distinctions or activities related to the fields); 2- (Good: Present responsibilities related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed., and mentioned distinctions or activities related to the fields); 3- (Excellent: Present responsibilities related to management or supervision of Learning Technologies or Distance Ed. initiatives, and mentioned the distinctions or activities related to the fields). *

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Professional Goals: Professional Goals: 1 – (Poor: Goals described are not related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed. Initiatives); 2 – (Good: Goals described are related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed. Initiatives); 3 – (Excellent: Goals described are innovative and related to the management or supervision of Learning Technologies or Distance Ed. Initiatives). *

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Please explain what you expect to gain by participating in the H-LTLA: Please explain what you expect to gain by participating in the H-LTLA: 1 – (Poor: Candidate’s expectations are not aligned with the H-LTLA curriculum and competencies); 2 – (Good: Candidate’s expectations are in some way aligned with the H-LTLA curriculum and competencies); 3 – (Excellent: Candidate’s expectations are significantly aligned with the H-LTLA curriculum and competencies) *

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Part IV. Professional References

Part IV. Professional References: Please provide your input using a scale from 1 to 3 with the following metrics: 1 – (Poor: Provided are one or two references and are not related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed. Faculty or Administrators, and the nomination letter is pending); 2 – (Good: Provided two references and are related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed. Faculty or Administrators, and included the nomination letter or provided the evidence that is in process); 3 – (Excellent: Provided more than two references and are related to Learning Technologies or Distance Ed. Administrators, and included the nomination letter) *

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Part V. Initiative and Mentor

Part V. Initiative and Mentor: Please provide your input using a scale from 1 to 3 with the following metrics: 1 – (Poor: The candidate’s initiative is unclear or not aligned with the H-LTLA curriculum and competencies, and the mentor does not seem to have experience in the proposed initiative area.); 2 – (Good: The candidate’s initiative is clear and somehow aligned with the H-LTLA curriculum and competencies, and the mentor seems to have some experience in the proposed initiative area.); 3 – (Excellent: The candidate’s initiative is clear and very aligned with the H-LTLA curriculum and competencies, and the mentor seems to have a lot of experience in the proposed initiative area) *

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Part VI. Statement of Purpose:

1. From your perspective, what are the top three issues facing higher education today? Why? Please provide your input using a scale from 1 to 3 with the following metrics: 1 – (Poor: The issues and explanations are not clear or pertinent to the education reality today); 2 – (Good: The issues and explanations are somehow clear or pertinent to the education reality today); 3 – (Excellent: The issues and explanations are very clear and pertinent to the education reality today) *

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2. What are your own institution’s priorities and challenges with regard to leveraging instructional technology and distance education for the benefit of the entire organization? Please provide your input using a scale from 1 to 3 with the following metrics: 1 – (Poor: The priorities and challenges described are not directly related to leveraging instructional technology and distance education); 2 – (Good: The priorities and challenges described are somehow related to leveraging instructional technology and distance education); 3 – (Excellent: The priorities and challenges described are directly related to leveraging instructional technology and distance education.) *

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3. If have the influence to instill change at your Institution, was one thing you could change, what would that be; and what is the unique aspect of your institution you would like to keep? Please provide your input using a scale from 1 to 3 with the following metrics: 1 – (Poor: Only mention one aspect, and is not directly related to a thing that he/she could change or keep at his/her Institution); 2 – (Good: Mention one or two aspects, and are somehow related to a thing that he/she could change or keep at his/her Institution); 3 – (Excellent: Mention both aspects and are related to a thing that he/she could change and keep at his/her Institution.) *

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Name of the Evaluation Board Member *

Evaluation Board Member Comments about the Applicant: Please write your recommendations or additional feedback

Please select the best category that applies to this candidate based on the following criteria

Please select the best category that applies to this candidate based on the following criteria: 1-Beginner: Obtained mostly 1 point in Personal Information and Demographic Data; Education; Present Responsibilities distinctions, and activities; and Initiative and Mentor; but the rest of the categories could score 1, 2 or 3); 2- Intermediate: Obtained mostly 2 points in Personal Information and Demographic Data; Education; Present Responsibilities distinctions, and activities; and Initiative and Mentor; but the rest of the categories could score 1, 2 or 3); 3- Advanced: Obtained mostly 3 points in Personal Information and Demographic Data; Education; Present Responsibilities distinctions, and activities; and Initiative and Mentor; but the rest of the categories could score 1, 2 or 3) *

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