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Authorities and Advisory Board

GUTEC University is governed by an agile, transparent, and industry-oriented model. We combine a Rector/Academic President with a General Management and an Academic Council that ensures curriculum quality. The Global Industry Board provides practical insight and market trends. Decision-making is supported by specialized committees with metrics and periodic reviews.

Government model (overview)

Main organs

  • Rector's Office / Academic Presidency Responsible for academic strategy, standards, faculty, and educational quality.
  • General Management Responsible for corporate strategy, operations, partnerships, finance, and international expansion.
  • Academic Council Defines and approves curriculum frameworks, assessment criteria, teaching policies, and applied research policies.
  • Global Industry Board (GIB) Executives and experts from construction companies, engineering firms, utilities, manufacturers, concessions, AEC software, the public sector, and multilateral organizations.
  • Specialized committees: QA & Assessment, Ethics and Integrity (including AI), ESG & Sustainability, RPL/Validations, Curriculum Design, Employability & Career Services, Cybersecurity & Data.

Principles of governance

  • Transparency and traceability (public summary minutes).
  • Academic independence (the Rector's Office and Academic Council preserve criteria).
  • Prevention of conflicts of interest (annual declaration and recusals).
  • Accountability (KPIs for learning, satisfaction, employability, and ESG).
  • Prevention of conflicts of interest (annual declaration and recusals).

Organigrama (resumen funcional).

Rector or Academic President

Dean(s)/School Management (Construction & Project Management; Digital AEC; Energy & MEP; Water & Geotechnics; Infrastructure & Transportation)
Program Coordination (Master's / MBA / Diploma Programs)
Academic Quality Management (QA)
Faculty Management & Teaching Development
Ethics and Integrity Committee

Chief Executive Officer

Operations & Students (Admissions, Support, Virtual Classroom)
Alliances & Partners (companies, associations, partner locations)
Finance & Legal (billing, compliance, data)
Technology (platform, cybersecurity, data, software integrations)

Academic Council

(Principal + Deans + QA + student representatives)

Industry Advisory Board (GIB)

(externe Mitglieder + Rektor + eingeladene Generaldirektoren)

Authorities: roles and responsibilities)

  • Academic vision and international positioning.

  • Quality and standards (rubrics, evidence-based learning).

  • Appointment of deans/coordinators, with a QA report.

  • Oversight of academic integrity and ethics (AI, plagiarism, intellectual property).

  • Relations with educational authorities, professional bodies, and multilateral organisations.

  • Related indicators (KPIs):

    • Completion rate.

    • Satisfaction per module (≥4/5).

    • Quality of capstones (blind panel).

    • RPL impact.

    • QA audits passed.

 
 
 

  • Strategy execution, financial sustainability, and growth.

  • Agreements and partnerships (companies, hubs, associations).

  • Student experience (NPS, support, response times).

  • Risk management (operational, legal, cybersecurity).

  • KPIs:

    • Overall NPS.

    • Retention rate.

    • Admissions and support response times.

    • SLA compliance.

    • Cybersecurity metrics.

 
 
 

  • Curriculum design and updating (semi-annual review).

  • Teaching and assessment policies (rubrics, panels, double marking where applicable).

  • Approval of new programmes and substantial changes.

  • Oversight of QA, RPL, and learning outcomes.

  • Minimum composition:

    • Rector/President (chairs).

    • Deans of Schools.

    • QA Directorate.

    • 1–2 senior lecturers.

    • 1 student representative (voice; vote on non-confidential matters).

 
 
 

  • Identify talent and technology gaps in the sector.

  • Validate key competencies and trends (BIM, digital twin, OT/SCADA, ESG, contracts, ITS, data centres, wind/solar).

  • Propose case studies, datasets, visits, and speakers.

  • Assess the employability and relevance of programmes.

  • It has no involvement in individual assessments or grades. Its role is strategic and advisory.

 
 
 

  • Clear objective, context, deliverables/files (IFC/BC3/CSV/PDF), questions, and timelines.

 

Mentoring agreement + NDA when applicable; use of approved repositories and anonymized data.

Autoridades

Specialized committees (terms of reference and frequency)

  • Reviews learning evidence, rubrics, and outcomes by cohort.

  • Frequency: monthly. Output: QA report with improvement actions.

 
 
 

  • Policies on plagiarism, authorship, responsible use of AI, and data.

  • Frequency: every two months or ad hoc in response to incidents. Output: resolutions and guidance.

 
 
 

  • Institutional footprint, responsible procurement, and environmental/social metrics in projects.

  • Frequency: quarterly. Output: ESG dashboard + curricular recommendations.

 
 
 

  • Criteria, equivalency maps, and resolution of applications.

  • Frequency: ongoing; SLA: 7–10 days per complete file.

 
 
 

  • Software obsolescence, interoperability (IFC, CDE, GIS), and integration of datasets and labs.

  • Frequency: twice yearly. Output: an update roadmap.

 
 
 

  • Employability tracking, relationships with HR teams, and talent pool management.

  • Frequency: quarterly. Output: employability/promotion report and action plan.

 
 
 

Industry Advisory Board (GIB): composition and criteria.

  • Construction companies and engineering firms (civil works, building construction, EPC/EPCM).

  • Infrastructure and transport (roads, bridges, rail, airports, ITS).

  • Energy and utilities (generation, transmission/substations, distribution, water/DWTP-WWTP).

  • Manufacturing and technology (MEP equipment, advanced materials, sensors, drones, OT/SCADA).

  • AEC/GIS/FEM/ETAP software (leading and open tools).

  • Real estate and data centres (capex/opex, commissioning, operations).

  • Public sector and multilateral organisations (regulation, procurement, infrastructure financing).

  • ESG and sustainability (consultancy, certification, taxonomies).

 
 
 

Europe, Latin America, MENA, and APAC, with a balance of mature and emerging markets.

  • 15+ years of experience or leadership.

  • Time commitment (2 plenary sessions per year + working groups).

  • Annual declaration of conflict of interest and confidentiality.

  • Alignment with GUTEC values (integrity, safety, sustainability, diversity).

 
 
 

  • Validate graduate profiles (competencies, software, standards).

  • Propose case studies/datasets and projects.

  • Assess trends (e.g. digital twin, cyber-OT, 5GDHC, H2/Power-to-X, climate resilience).

  • Open employability channels and co-develop executive micro-credentials.

 
 
 

  • Term of office: 2 years, renewable for equal periods.

  • Annual rotation of 30–40% to refresh profiles while maintaining institutional memory.

 
 
 

Appointment, conflict of interest, and remuneration policies.

Appointments:

  • Academic authorities: proposal by the Rectorate, ratification by the Academic Council.

  • GIB members: invitation by the Rectorate/General Directorate, with a suitability report and acceptance of the Code of Conduct

Conflict of interest:

    • Annual declaration and ad hoc updates.

    • Recusal where the matter directly or indirectly affects the member, their company, or a competitor.

    • Record of recusals in the minutes.

 
 

Remuneration:

    • Internal authorities: in line with GUTEC’s salary policy.

    • GIB: unpaid or with symbolic allowances/in-kind compensation (expense reimbursement, access to resources, participation in events). The policy is publicly declared.

 
 
Eventos

Work cadences, minutes, and indicators.

  • Academic Council: 6 sessions per year (every two months).

  • GIB: 2 plenary sessions per year + thematic working groups (ad hoc).

  • Committees: as set out in §4 (monthly, quarterly, etc.).

  • Detailed internal minutes + public summary (without sensitive data).

  • Quarterly publication of KPIs: satisfaction, completion, employability, RPL, ESG, admissions/support response times.

 
 
 

  • Academic: module pass rate, capstone quality (blind panel), resubmissions, RPL cases resolved within SLA.

  • Student: overall NPS, satisfaction by module, support response times, backlog.

  • Employability: % promotion/role change within 6–12 months, participation in the talent pool.

  • ESG: estimated tCO₂e avoided in academic projects, % women in technical cohorts, % partners with ESG policies.

  • Technology: % programmes with BIM/GIS/FEM/ETAP integration, CDE adoption, cybersecurity incidents (0 critical).

 
 
 

Standards and compliance.

  • Quality: Internal Assurance System (PDCA); alignment with ISO 21001/9001.
  • Information: ISO 27001 (data, access, encryption) and continuity procedures.
  • Environmental & OHS: ISO 14001/45001 at venues/events where applicable.
  • Integrity: Code of ethics, responsible AI policy, plagiarism, and intellectual property.
  • Data: privacy by design, DPAs with suppliers, impact assessments where applicable.

Faculty and Council: practical interaction.

  • Co-teaching and masterclasses: GIB members can act as guest speakers.
  • Projects and labs: co-definition of briefs and acceptance criteria with companies.
  • Relevance assessment: joint Curriculum–GIB meetings to adjust exit profiles and software.
  • Employability: GIB participation in internal fairs, mentoring, and selection projects.

Useful templates (ready for your CMS)

  • Name and title: [First Name Surname], [Rector / General Director / Dean of …]

  • Executive summary (60–80 words)

  • Career background (4–6 milestones with measurable achievements)

  • Areas of interest (teaching/applied research)

  • Affiliations (professional bodies, associations)

  • Institutional contact (if applicable)

 
 
 

  • Name and position: [Name], [VP/Director at Company X]

  • Sector and region

  • Expertise (3–5 topics: e.g. FIDIC contracts, IEC 61850 substations, BIM CDE, HEC-RAS/SWMM, PPP/financing)

  • Expected contribution (validation of competencies, case studies, employability)

  • COI declaration: submitted and in force

 
 
 

  • Date and body: [dd/mm/yyyy], Academic Council / GIB

  • Attendees (grouped)

  • Items discussed (bullets with status: agreed / under review / pending)

  • Decisions (clear text, responsible person, target date)

  • Indicators (dashboard extract)

  • Next session (provisional date)

 
 
 

Dear [Name],
We are pleased to confirm your appointment as a member of the GUTEC Industry Advisory Board for a period of two years. Your expertise in [area] will be key to aligning our competencies with the needs of the industry. Please find attached the Code of Conduct, the conflict of interest policy, and the tentative schedule of meetings.
Sincerely, Rector – GUTEC University.

Frequently asked questions (Authorities and GIB)

No. Their role is advisory and strategic; they do not look at personal files.

Use the CTA “Propose a candidate for the Advisory Board” with biography, sector, and region. Suitability and availability are evaluated.

As a general rule, no. There may be symbolic allowances or compensation in kind (travel/events).

We publish summaries without sensitive data. Complete internal records are kept in accordance with policy.

With annual reporting, ad hoc updates, and recusal in matters affecting the interested party.

Every six months, with input from the Academic Council, QA, and the GIB.

Yes, on the Academic Council (with a voice and vote on non-confidential matters).

How is the performance of authorities and committees measured?

Governance commitments

Publish annually: Quality Report, ESG Report, key indicators, and improvement plan.

Partially renew the GIB to maintain plurality and avoid inbreeding.

Train authorities and members in integrity, responsible AI, and data protection.

Listen to students and companies with traceable feedback mechanisms.

Act diligently in response to academic, security, and compliance risks.

Admissions Contact .

Rector's Office / Academic Presidency

rectoria@gutec.university

Propose candidacy to the GIB

candidaturas.gib@gutec.university

Secretariat of the Academic Council

consejoacademico@gutec.university

Press / Partners

partners@gutec.university

Industry Advisory Board (GIB)

gib@gutec.university

Contact
Quality report
Code of ethics
Candidacy for the Council
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