About the Social Responsibility of Universities

• Main Authors: Juan José Martí-Noguera, Isabel Cristina Puerta-Lopera, Piedad Rojas-Román
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidad Católica Luis Amigó 2017-07-01
• Series: Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Sociales
• Subjects: Responsabilidad Social Universitaria; Educación Superior; Investigación
• Online Access: http://www.funlam.edu.co/revistas/index.php/RCCS/article/view/2291

Given the arrival of the fourth industrial revolution, according to a recent report by the World Economic Forum (2016); it becomes urgent to, from the universities, thoroughly reflect upon the role and impact of higher education in the contemporary society, regarding the evolution of its social and economic systems. Such an analysis must face critical aspects as the pertinence and quality of the educational offer, the teaching and learning methods, the social relevance of research and its transference, the funding systems available to satisfy the needs and expectations of the interest groups, as well as those of society as a whole. © Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Sociales.