The University as a Driver of Social Development

The Curricularization of University– Community Partnership at PUCRS

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https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-864X.2025.1.47840

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Curricularization of Extension, Higher Education, PUCRS, Academic Training, Social Responsibility

Abstract

The inseparability of teaching, research, and University–Community Partnership  is at the core of the university concept, aiming at the comprehensive education of individuals for integration into the job market and the full exercise of citizenship. In this context, the Curricularization of University–Community Partnership  in undergraduate programs in Brazil presents a powerful opportunity, ensuring the integration of universities with social demands and promoting educational spaces connected to reality. This study analyzes the implementation of this practice at PUCRS, highlighting its challenges and benefits. The inclusion of university–community partnership  activities in PUCRS’s academic curricula strengthens university students’ education by fostering interdisciplinary learning and social responsibility. It is noteworthy that the effective Curricularization of University–Community Partnership requires structured pedagogical planning and institutional engagement. The results indicate that curricularization contributes to the enhancement of the university experience, positively impacting the community. It is concluded that the continuation of research and university–community partnership practices is essential to consolidating this approach.

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Author Biographies

Denizar Alberto da Silva Melo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

PhD in Health Sciences from PUCRS, full professor, and researcher at the PUCRS Graduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Office of the Vice President for Undergraduate and Continuing Education. He has extensive experience in academic management, assessment, and institutional advocacy.

Adriana Justin Cerveira Kampff , Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

She holds a PhD in Informatics in Education from UFRGS and is a full professor at PUCRS, where she serves as Provost of Undergraduate and Continuing Education. With extensive experience in Educational Technology and Academic Management, she focuses on topics such as distance learning, teacher training, and digital innovation in education.

Manuir José Mentges, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS

He serves as Rector of PUCRS and a full professor in the Graduate Program in Education. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Marist Network. He holds a PhD in Education from PUCRS. He conducts research in the Humanities, with an emphasis on Education, Management, Internationalization, and Cooperation Networks for Higher Education.

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2025-09-19

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da Silva Melo, D. A., Justin Cerveira Kampff , A., & Mentges, M. J. (2025). The University as a Driver of Social Development: The Curricularization of University– Community Partnership at PUCRS. Estudos Ibero-Americanos, 51(1), e47840. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-864X.2025.1.47840

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Vol. 51 No. 1 (2025): Single Volume - Continuous flow

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Social Responsibility of Education: Between Dilemmas and Possibilities

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