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{{Short description|Public college in Carolina, Puerto Rico}}
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The '''University of Puerto Rico at Carolina''' ('''UPRC''' or '''UPR-Carolina''') is a [[State university system|state university]] located in the municipality of [[Carolina, Puerto Rico|Carolina]], [[Puerto Rico]]. UPR-Carolina is better known as '''CRCA''' or '''CUNICA''' from its former names in [[Spanish language|Spanish]] of ''Colegio Regional de Carolina'' and ''Colegio Universitario de Carolina'' respectively.


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The '''University of Puerto Rico at Carolina''' ('''UPRC''' or '''UPR-Carolina''') is a public college in [[Carolina, Puerto Rico]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Capítulos Universitarios de la Cámara de Comercio anuncian finales de competencias empresariales | website=CB en Español | date=2021-05-13 | url=https://cb.pr/capitulos-universitarios-de-la-camara-de-comercio-anuncian-finales-de-competencias-empresariales/ | language=es | access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref> It is part of the [[University of Puerto Rico]] (UPR) and is better known as '''CRCA''' or '''CUNICA''' from its former names in [[Spanish language|Spanish]] of ''Colegio Regional de Carolina'' and ''Colegio Universitario de Carolina'' respectively.
==General information==


UPRCA is the only college in the UPR with an academic calendar divided into quarters instead of semesters, allowing complete studies in less time. It enrolls approximately 4,000 students.
The University of Puerto Rico at Carolina (UPRCA) is a regional college and it is the only one in the UPR system that offers the type of quarters, allowing complete studies in less time. This, given that specializes in highly dynamic and evolving disciplines such as Hotel and Restaurant Management and [[Tourism]]. In fact, the UPR Carolina has the first accredited program of Hotel and Restaurant Administration.


==History ==
Located fifteen minutes from [[Isla Verde, Puerto Rico|Isla Verde]] area, bordering the [[Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport]] in the metropolitan area, the UPR-Carolina offers a small, friendly campus with approximately 3.930 students.
In 2010 the campus went on strike as part of the [[2010–2011 University of Puerto Rico strikes]]. In 2017 in response to budget cuts to the university system by the [[Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico]] the campus students voted to join the [[University of Puerto Rico strikes, 2017]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2017-04-17|title=UPR Carolina decide levantar huelga|trans-title=UPR Carolina decides to end strike|url=https://www.metro.pr/pr/noticias/2017/04/24/upr-carolina-decide-levantar-huelga.html|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Metro Puerto Rico|language=es}}</ref>


==Academics==
It has the following associate and baccalaureate degrees, unique in the UPR system:
UPRCA awards [[associate degree]]s and [[bachelor's degree]]s. Among campuses of the University of Puerto Rico, it is unique in offering:


* Associate Degree and Bachelor of Hotel and Restaurant Administration
* Associate Degree and Bachelor of Hotel and Restaurant Administration
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* BA in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Cultural Tourism
* BA in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Cultural Tourism


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UPR-Carolina also serves as the first step for students who aspire to enter the [[University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus|Medical Sciences Campus]] in the areas of [[Nursing]], [[Nuclear Medicine]] Technology, [[Health Education]] and [[Veterinary Technology]].
It also stands out for its excellent programs in [[Graphic Arts]] and commercial advertising, which offers the opportunity to develop advertising strategies to real customers.


The university hosted a virtual symposium on gastronomy during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Puerto Rico|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web | title=UPR de Carolina celebrará el foro "La puertorriqueñidad vista desde la gastronomía" | website=NotiCel | date=2021-05-12 | url=https://www.noticel.com/ahora/20210512/upr-de-carolina-celebrara-el-foro-la-puertorriquenidad-vista-desde-la-gastronomia/ | language=es | access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref>
Similarly, the Bachelor of [[Criminal Justice]] with concentration in [[Law]] and [[Society]] and [[Forensic Psychology]] or the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Office Systems and Bachelor of [[Business Administration]] with concentration in [[Finance]] and [[Management]], are well-recognized programs in both the university community and the workplace.

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UPR-Carolina also serves as the first step for students who aspire to enter the [[University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus|Medical Sciences Campus]] (Do not get freshmen) in the areas of [[Nursing]], [[Nuclear Medicine]] Technology, [[Health Education]] and [[Veterinary Technology]].

As for extracurricular activities, UPR-Carolina has an extensive calendar of sporting and cultural activities throughout the year, with the Student Choir, University Band, Circle Theater, Ensemble Jazz and Popular Music and several prominent sports teams.

==Campus population==
* Students: 4320
* Faculty: 73

==Alumni Association==
* Association of the University of Puerto Rico Alumni and Friends Abroad (UPRAA)<ref>https://upraa.org</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Puerto Rico|Education}}
{{Portal|Puerto Rico|Education}}

*[[University of Puerto Rico]]
*[[2010 University of Puerto Rico Strike]]
*[[2010 University of Puerto Rico Strike]]


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.uprc.edu UPRC.edu: official University of Puerto Rico at Carolina website]
* [http://www.uprc.edu Official website]


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Latest revision as of 03:42, 30 August 2024

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
Verdad, valor y respeto
MottoVeritas, valorem, et respectu (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth, valor, and respect (English)
TypPublic
EstablishedSeptember 23, 1974;
49 years ago (1974-09-23)
PresidentLuis A. Ferrao
RectorProf. Jorge Valentín Asencio
Academic staff
73
Undergraduates4,240
Standort
Carolina
,
Puerto Rico

18°23′33″N 65°59′25″W / 18.39256700377522°N 65.99033373253556°W / 18.39256700377522; -65.99033373253556
CampusUrban
Websitewww.uprc.edu

The University of Puerto Rico at Carolina (UPRC or UPR-Carolina) is a public college in Carolina, Puerto Rico.[1] It is part of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and is better known as CRCA or CUNICA from its former names in Spanish of Colegio Regional de Carolina and Colegio Universitario de Carolina respectively.

UPRCA is the only college in the UPR with an academic calendar divided into quarters instead of semesters, allowing complete studies in less time. It enrolls approximately 4,000 students.

History

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In 2010 the campus went on strike as part of the 2010–2011 University of Puerto Rico strikes. In 2017 in response to budget cuts to the university system by the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico the campus students voted to join the University of Puerto Rico strikes, 2017.[2]

Academics

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UPRCA awards associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. Among campuses of the University of Puerto Rico, it is unique in offering:

  • Associate Degree and Bachelor of Hotel and Restaurant Administration
  • Associate Degree in Interior Design
  • Associate Degree in Physical Education and Recreation for people with disabilities
  • Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Maintenance
  • Associate Degree in Industrial Automation
  • Associate Degree in Automotive Technology
  • BA in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Cultural Tourism

UPR-Carolina also serves as the first step for students who aspire to enter the Medical Sciences Campus in the areas of Nursing, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Health Education and Veterinary Technology.

The university hosted a virtual symposium on gastronomy during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Capítulos Universitarios de la Cámara de Comercio anuncian finales de competencias empresariales". CB en Español (in Spanish). 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  2. ^ "UPR Carolina decide levantar huelga" [UPR Carolina decides to end strike]. Metro Puerto Rico (in Spanish). 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
  3. ^ "UPR de Carolina celebrará el foro "La puertorriqueñidad vista desde la gastronomía"". NotiCel (in Spanish). 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
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