Traçando caminhos e possibilidades para avaliação de atividades de extensão da Universidade Federal da Bahia

Abstract

This research objective is to discuss the need to create an evaluation mechanism for Universidade Federal da Bahia’s extension activities. For that matter, from a qualitative approach and with the support of document analysis techniques and interviews: i) it seeks to understand how UFBA, from its main management documents, has institutionalized the evaluation of its extension; ii) describes how the extension management at UFBA is developed; iii) points out the main difficulties encountered in implementing a permanent extension evaluation process; iv) indicates, based on the experiences of professionals working in the area, alternatives to be adopted in order to create an extension evaluation process for the University. The theory of evaluation of public programs is used in this study, as well as the dimensions and evaluation indicators proposed by the National Forum of Extension Deans of Public Higher Education Institutions (FORPROEX). The results of the research reveal that the university needs to adapt itself to a series of administrative measures regarding its planning, improvement in the registration system, training and increase of civil servants and updating of its legislation. In addition, it reveals the need to mobilize the academic community on the role of university extension