The Three Fundamental University Missions

Brazilian Challenges

Authors

  • Ana Maria Nunes Gimenez University of Campinas
  • Muriel de Oliveira Gavira
  • Maria Beatriz M. Bonacelli University of Campinas

Keywords:

Latin America and the Caribbean, third mission, Brazil, university extension, inseparability, regional and national developments

Abstract

Since the 1988 constitution, Brazilian higher education institutions have been required to combine teaching, research, and extension in an integrated way, called inseparability. However, progress toward achieving this integration has been slow due to lingering doubts about what inseparability means and how to implement it. We reflect on the challenges that must be overcome to fully integrate the missions of Brazilian universities. Institutions in other countries, especially in the Global South, may face similar challenges.

Author Biographies

Ana Maria Nunes Gimenez, University of Campinas

Ana Maria Nunes Gimenez is postdoctoral fellow at the University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil, and a researcher at the National Institute of Science and Public Policies, Strategy and Development (INCT/PPED), Brazil. E-mail: anamarianunesgimenez@gmail.com.

Muriel de Oliveira Gavira

Muriel de Oliveira Gavira is associate professor at the School of Applied Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP). E-mail: mgfca@unicamp.br.

Maria Beatriz M. Bonacelli, University of Campinas

Maria Beatriz M. Bonacelli is associate professor at the Department of Science and Technology Policy at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) and researcher at the National Institute of Science and Public Policies, Strategy and Development (INCT/PPED). E-mail: biabona@unicamp.br.

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Published

2024-11-17

How to Cite

Gimenez, A. M. N., Gavira, M. de O., & Bonacelli, M. B. M. (2024). The Three Fundamental University Missions: Brazilian Challenges. International Higher Education, (120). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/18459

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No. 120 (2024): Fall Issue

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