National Secretariats

At the heart of UMAP’s operations are the National Secretariats, which represent the higher education institutions from their respective countries or territories. The National Secretariat acts as the main point of contact for member institutions in a country, coordinating the payment of annual membership fees, vetting and nominating all eligible members, and promoting UMAP’s programs. The role is critical, ensuring that member institutions are engaged and well-represented within UMAP’s framework.  To serve as a National Secretariat, an institution must be a UMAP member, must submit a proposal with relevant documentation, and must be approved by the UMAP Board.

The Proposal to serve as a National Secretariat must include a letter from an official representative of the institution, outlining why the institution is interested in the role and describing how they will be able to represent all types of institutions in their country/territory.  They must submit a copy of documentation from the government confirming that the institution is recognized.  Finally, they must submit documentation from the government confirming that the institution is accredited.  All documents must be submitted to the UMAP International Secretariat, who will review them and then present them at the next scheduled UMAP Board meeting.