Saint Thomas University and its contribution in the distance education field in Colombia

Abstract

Saint Thomas University has been contributing to Open and Distance Education in Colombia since 1975 with different programs in education as well as in Science and Technology, reaching 31 years of experience in this modality and becoming historically the most prestigious educative institution with the widest-recognized background in the country. The Open and Distance University vice-rectory that is in charge of this modality leads and validates all its educative labor in the context-bases knowledge in teaching, Science, Technology and research towards the social projection on the foundation of fundamental principles such as the human person who looks for the consolidation of his life project, knowledge oriented to service and social commitment in search for the common wealth. It also responds to daily urgency, to current requirements and to national and international possibilities.