Integrating Ethics in the National Higher Education System of El Salvador
Globethics, in collaboration with key academic institutions in El Salvador - the Dirección Nacional de Educación Superior (DNES), the Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador (UEES), and the Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) - is equipping individuals and institutions in the country for more ethical leadership in higher education. The Integrating Ethics in the National Higher Education System of El Salvador project has laid the groundwork for a more integrity-driven education system.
The first phase focused on assessing ethical practices in higher education, identifying strengths and gaps in teaching, curriculum, and research ethics. This foundational work is shaping a National Action Plan to embed ethics across the education sector.
A comprehensive global and national assessment of ethics in higher education in El Salvador was presented to authorities and academic leaders, along with a practical guide to strengthen ethical governance.
Through interactive in-person and virtual workshops, over 120 participants from institutions across the country engaged in applying these principles. The sessions provided hands-on guidance for universities to implement the ethics manual, designed with a focus on new technologies to support responsible leadership.
Key achievements
- Developed and validated a diagnostic report on ethical management in higher education.
- Created a technical manual to strengthen ethical leadership in institutions.
- Engaged 121 participants in interactive in-person and virtual workshops.
- Raised awareness of the need to institutionalise ethics across all processes.
- Reinforced institutional commitment to establishing ethics codes and policies.
- Fostered a cultural shift towards ethics-driven higher education in El Salvador.
Next steps
The next phase of the project aims to create opportunities for the internationalisation of Salvadoran higher education and to establish an accreditation program for ethical management in universities.
Capacity-building efforts continue through virtual training sessions involving the entire academic community, ensuring that ethics integration in higher education remains sustainable and impactful in the long term.
Get involved
For more details, contact María Eugenia Barroso, Globethics Regional Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean: [email protected].
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