Leonor Adriana Navarro Berdecio

• Main responsibilities as Director of the School of Architecture at UCB – Santa Cruz.
  
  Academic Management: Supervise and manage the curricular design of the architecture program, ensuring that it meets educational standards and the needs of the field.
  
  Development and Update of the Study Plan.
  
  Teacher Supervision: Coordinate and supervise teaching staff, ensuring the quality of teaching and providing support in professional development.
  
  Evaluation of Academic Performance: Establish and apply evaluation processes to measure student academic performance, as well as implement strategies to improve student retention and success.
  
  Research Promotion: Stimulate and support research within the department, facilitating opportunities for publication and participation in academic conferences.
  
  Industry Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry, promoting collaborations, internships and employment opportunities for students.
  
  Participation in Academic Committees : Represent the department on University committees, contributing to decision-making at the institutional level.
  
  Resource Management: Manage department resources, including budgets, facilities, and technology, to ensure an efficient and up-to-date educational environment.
  
  Student Guidance: Provide academic and professional guidance to students, helping them make decisions related to their career and personal development.
  
  Promotion and Marketing: Participate in program promotion and marketing activities to attract potential students and strengthen the reputation of the department.

• Relevant achievements.-

Accreditation and Recognition

Leader in the self-assessment process of the School of Architecture for Accreditation before International Bodies (MERCOSUR).

Impactful Projects

Responsible for proposing solution projects from different architectural areas to address issues in small cities and communities in the Department of Santa Cruz de la Sierra - Bolivia.

Research

Winner of the Research and Development Award for Sustainable and Resilient Housing for Tropical Climates in the Peri-urban Area of the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. VI Call for the "Small Projects and Research Project Ideas" Competition in 2022.

Successful Collaborations

Promoter in the Generation of International Academic Activities:

• Catholic University of Colombia - Lectures, courses, and workshops for Teachers and Students (April 26th, 2023)
• Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe - "Building Envelopes Update Course" (State Technological University in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe area in Lemgo) Germany. (June 8th, 2022)
• Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design-University of Arkansas "Continuing Education Course - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE" (March 4th, 2022)
• Higher Technical School of Architecture of the University of Navarra Spain - Courses, Workshops (March 30th, 2023)

Achievements of the School of Architects of UCB Santa Cruz

• Publication of the book "Jesus Nazareno Antigua Capilla y Cementerio de La Misericordia" ISBN: 978-9917-9898-1 Santa Cruz de la Sierra - Msc. Alvaro Balderrama year 2023.
• Book "Evolution of Habitat in Chiquitano Communities" by Architect Javier Mendoza Patino 2023 ISBN: 978-9917-9898-2-0 year 2023
• Architecture Magazine N. 5 - 2022 ISSN: 2664-4614
• Publication "Memorias SENTHAR 2020" - 100 Years of Architecture in Latin America - ISBN: 978-9917-9898-3-7 year 2022.

Exchange Programs

Universities with which student exchange programs have been managed and achieved:

• PUCP - PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PERU
• UCC - CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF CORDOBA ARGENTINA
• PUJ - PONTIFICAL JAVERIANA UNIVERSITY - BOGOTÁ COLOMBIA

Participation in Events and Conferences

• Participation in local, national, and international workshops and conferences.

Cutting-edge Facilities and Resources

• Responsible for the acquisition and implementation of Virtual Reality Lenses in Design Subjects.

Taught Subjects:

Architecture and Society
Historical Heritage
History II
History III
History V
Introduction to Building
Cultural Interaction
Design Workshop III
Research in Theory and History
Techniques in Computer Representation I
Grade I Workshop
Constructive Solutions
Gade II Workshop

• Responsible for quality control of the execution of construction work.
• Responsible for carrying out the analysis of suppliers that meet the quality and price requirements.
• Responsible for implementing collaborative work systems (BIM Manager) to guarantee the correct execution of work on time, quality and maintenance.
• Analysis of lessons learned and preparation of reports to reduce the percentage of after-sales complaints.
• Responsible for preparing maintenance manuals for housing and common areas of condominiums, training those responsible for delivering the units.
• Coordination and preparation of reports for decision making in the Commercial, legal, accounting and operational area

• Responsible for monitoring the good execution of the gross work in construction to avoid additional work in the fine work.
• Identification of pathologies of the built work and analyze the best solutions.
• Monitoring and updating of asbuilt plans
• Certify that the units are in optimal delivery conditions
• Responsible for the preparation of documentation and the equipment of the built work to achieve habitability certification under Local regulations (GAM), National Regulations (NB) and International regulations (NFPA).

• Responsible for the development of condominium projects, commercial areas and common areas:

- Picasso Condominium (26 units)

- Dali Condominium (31 units)

- Monet Condominium 25 Units

- Miró Condominium 27 Units

- Alassio Condominium 45 Units

- Cannara Condominium 47 Units

- Siena Condominium 33 Units

- Verdi Condominium 56 Units

- Arezzo Condominium 26 Units

- Matisse Condominium 11 Units

• Landscape Project of the Administrative Building on the University Campus
• Landscape Project for the classroom blocks on the University Campus
• Central Library Reorganization Project for the University Campus
• Remodeling project of the amphitheater at the University Campus
• Gym Remodeling Project on the University Campus
• Construction Inspector of all projects underway on the University Campus