Revista Gestão Universitária na América Latina (Jan 2012)
GESTÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA: QUALIDADE, INVESTIGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA E INOVAÇÃO EDUCACIONAL
Abstract
The study aims to identify dimensions of quality in university management of knowledge in the perspective of research and technological innovation, with reference to: previous studies, government policy documents identifying convergences themed event that allowed the construction of quality dimensions. It is evident that scientific research and technology-based educational innovation are key factors for economic development and social welfare, with focus discussion from the document of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development - OECD, 2010 and the National Education Plan 2011-2020. The findings indicate the importance of different sources in the dimensions of quality, recognizing the potential impact of research and technological innovation in quality of life and social relations, and the importance of criteria rooted in the human frame, ethics and respect.