A sustentabilidade nos planos de desenvolvimento institucional de instituições de ensino superior: teoria e prática em um estudo de caso

Abstract

This study aimed to identify how sustainability is present in the Institutional Development Plans (IDP), identifying their dimensions, actions and results, and analyze the projects regarding their application in theory and practice. The qualitative research had as units of analysis two institutions that present Environmental Management System - EMS. The first step consisted of collecting data from a documentary study, in which information about the IDP published on the Higher Education Institutions - HEI sites and on primary, such as interviews with 14 managers, who directly work / worked on the planning, execution and maintenance of the IDP. In the second stage, a qualitative study was carried out through the technique of content analysis to the data obtained, through documents, interviews and observation. The main evidences indicated that the two HEI have the updated PDI, as established by Brazilian legislation. The two HEI analyzed have the environmental, economic and social dimensions presented in the IDP, standing out as the main ones. As for the actions developed within HEIs, the results of the two are positive. However, one of the HEI analyzed is not completely aligned between projects and practices, while the other shows more development between goals and results. The alignment of strategic planning with the IDP was understood, including consensus on the creation of strategies and guidelines. In general terms, it has been verified that sustainability has been treated in the PDI in a still slow way, however seeking to meet the objectives of the National Education Plan and the policies of the Ministry of Education, with a focus on teaching, research and extension.