Socially responsible practices: Manifested commitment in universities

Abstract

The deep and constant transformations at a global level, have led the higher educational institutions to rethink their social function, requiring the formation of individuals sensitive to the social problems that afflict the community, assuming social responsibility (RS) as a guiding axis for the social transformation; being this one of the main indicators in terms of educational quality stipulated by the ANUIES. Different research has shown that although there is a positive perception of the educational community about SR, there is no common regulatory framework for its development, which allows the unification of acting within the institution. The objective of this cross-sectional quantitative study is to determine the frequency with which the principles and values of the university are presented in a public university in Sonora from the student perspective, applying an instrument composed of 66 items to 100 students. The main results show the need to deepen in areas such as inclusion, democracy, participation, and freedom mainly.