Academic Governance & Institutional Structure · Academic Unit of Mathematics

Institutional Organization Chart

Explore the academic leadership, collegiate governing bodies, and technical committees ensuring curriculum excellence, comprehensive student mentoring, and administrative transparency at Campus Universitario II and online.

Collegiate AuthorityUnit CouncilFaculty and student representation
Program CoordinatorDr. José Manuel NúñezBimodal academic coordination
Student MentorshipPIT TutoringPersonalized semester guidance
Central CampusCampus IIMathematics Building, Zacatecas
Hierarchical Structure

Functional Governance Model

Schematic overview of governing authorities, collegiate councils, and support committees articulating the academic development of the Actuarial Science degree.

Executive Directorship

Directorship of the Academic Unit of Mathematics

Institutional leadership and central UAZ administration

Collegiate Governing Body

H. Academic Unit Council

Highest collegiate authority and regulatory decision-maker

Academic Leadership

Program Coordinator

Dr. José Manuel Núñez Medina

Coordination across on-campus and online programs

Coordinations & Technical Commissions
Faculty Academy

Curricular design & research bodies

Tutoring (PIT)

Personalized faculty mentoring

Virtual Classrooms

Moodle UAZ & online learning

Graduation Committee

Social service, internships & thesis

Community Representation
Student Society & Academic Representatives

Student voice and vote within Unit collegiate councils

Institutional Roles

Governing Bodies & Key Responsibilities

Review the specific powers, official duties, and contact channels for each dependency coordinating the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.

Level 1 · DIRECTIVA

Directorship of the Academic Unit of Mathematics

Highest executive and representative authority of the Academic Unit of Mathematics at UAZ. Coordinates institutional policy, administers university resources, and guarantees the academic excellence of all degree programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Institutional leadership and representation before central UAZ governing authorities
  • Administration of physical infrastructure, laboratories, and university budget
  • Supervision of institutional development plans and academic quality accreditations
Mathematics Building, Directorship · Campus Universitario II
Level 2 · COLEGIADA

H. Academic Unit Council

Highest collegiate governing body of the Academic Unit of Mathematics. Composed of faculty and student representatives, it reviews and ratifies degree completion rulings, internal policies, and curricular updates.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Official ratification of examination juries and degree completion rulings
  • Resolution of extraordinary academic petitions, temporary leaves, and course equivalencies
  • Supervision of compliance with the General Statute and university bylaws
Council Room, Mathematics Building · Campus Universitario II
Level 2 · DIRECTIVA

Program Coordinator · Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Dr. José Manuel Núñez Medina (Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences · SNII Level I)

Directs day-to-day academic operations of the Actuarial Science program across on-campus and online programs, oversees faculty assignments, supports students, and connects the program with external professional bodies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordination of admissions, introductory preparatory courses, and semester orientation
  • Supervision of the delivery of all 52 curriculum subjects
  • Institutional liaison with the National College of Actuaries (CONAC) and corporate employers
  • Direct guidance on academic requests from enrolled students and applicants
Mathematics Building, Office 12 · Campus Universitario II
josenunezm@uaz.edu.mx
Level 3 · COLEGIADA

Actuarial Faculty Academy

Collegiate body composed of professors and researchers teaching within the undergraduate program. Designs and updates course syllabi, coordinates departmental assessments, and fosters applied research.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Periodic updating of course syllabi and reference bibliographies
  • Definition of standardized evaluation criteria and departmental examination design
  • Advancement of strategic Knowledge Generation and Application Lines (LGAC)
Faculty Lounge · Mathematics Building, Campus Universitario II
Level 3 · COORDINACION

Institutional Tutoring Program Coordination (PIT)

Administers the personalized faculty-student tutoring system, ensuring every student receives continuous mentoring from the first semester to foster academic persistence and timely graduation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Formal assignment of faculty tutors to incoming students
  • Semester tracking of curricular progress and early intervention for students at academic risk
  • Liaison with the UAZ Center for Learning and Student Services (CASE)
PIT Office · Mathematics Building, Campus Universitario II
tutorias.matematicas@uaz.edu.mx
Level 3 · COORDINACION

Online Program & Virtual Classrooms Coordination

Manages pedagogical and technical operations on the institutional Moodle UAZ platform (ecursos.reduaz.mx), supporting distance learning students and providing digital platform training.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administration and maintenance of virtual classrooms on institutional Moodle
  • Technical support and institutional account credential management for online students
  • Guidance for professors in developing asynchronous pedagogical materials
Virtual Education Coordination · Campus Universitario II
ecursos@uaz.edu.mx
Level 3 · COMITE

Degree Completion, Social Service & Professional Internship Committee

Academic committee overseeing regulatory compliance for the 480 hours of mandatory constitutional social service, 800 hours of professional internships, and protocols for the 5 degree completion pathways.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluation and approval of work plans and appointment letters for social service and internships
  • Review and approval of thesis proposals and professional experience reports
  • Integration of degree completion files for examination record processing before the Council
Student Services Window · Mathematics Building, Campus Universitario II
Level 4 · ESTUDIANTIL

Student Society & Academic Representatives

Democratic representation of the student body. Holding voice and vote within the Unit Council, it organizes academic, cultural, and sporting activities while advocating for student university rights.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Student representation before the Unit Council and university commissions
  • Organization of student academic symposiums, conferences, and seminars
  • Gathering and addressing group concerns across both on-campus and online programs
Student Society Office · Ground Floor, Mathematics Building
University Legality & Transparency

UAZ Regulatory Framework & Bylaws

All powers of the Unit Council, faculty academies, and graduation commissions operate strictly under the Organic Law and General Statute of Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas.