The university has just received a recognition from the "Servicio Integrado de Seguridad ECU 911" (ECU 911 Integrated Security Service) for the psychological support it has provided to its staff during the Covid 19 health emergency. Juan Zapata, director of ECU 911, awarded Maria Sol Villagomez, vice president of our branch campus in Quito, the recognition. The event was also attended by Gino Grondona, director of the psychology undergraduate program; and Maria Augusta Santillan, coordinator of internships carried out by psychology students.

Zapata recognized UPS for the support received during the most critical hours of the pandemic. "I am grateful with the university for the commitment of its students and officials, both emotionally and psychologically during the health emergency. They are the daily part of the team that articulates and responds to difficult situations for our officials."

Maria Sol Villagomez expressed her gratitude and congratulated students and officials for their work and professionalism during this time.

The university has an internship agreement with the ECU 911 Integrated Security Service, there are currently twelve UPS students majoring in Psychology and Communication who are currently doing their internships. In the first case, two students are from the work area and five from the clinical area, coordinated by professor María José Boada. 

Other organizations that were recognized were Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) for conducting COVID-19 tests on ECU911 officials and private companies in the country. 

ECU911 is a government entity that provides an immediate and comprehensive response service to emergencies in the country. They coordinate responses in case of accidents, disasters and emergencies with the National Police, Armed Forces, Fire Department, National Traffic Commission, Ministry of Public Health, Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security, Secretariat of Risk Management, Ecuadorian Red Cross and others local agencies.