Abstract

RODRIGUEZ-PONCE, Emilio. The role of universities in the knowledge society and globalization: evidence from chile. INCI [online]. 2009, vol.34, n.11, pp.824-829. ISSN 0378-1844.

The roles of universities in the context of the knowledge society and globalization are discussed conceptually. In this perspective, there are essential requirements for universities, which emerge from knowledge economy, technology convergence, and globalization. The proposed roles are primarily associated with human undergraduate and graduate capital formation, the creation of advanced knowledge and linkages with the environment to foster equity and territorial development. Finally, an empirical application of the model was applied in the case of 53 Chilean universities participated in and institutional accreditation processes, where it is found that 84.91% of the universities analyzed complies partially with one or more of the roles indicated in the model for such institutions in the society of knowledge and globalization; 9.43% fully complies with each and every one of the roles proposed; and 15.09% do not comply with satisfactory levels of quality in the fulfillment of any of these university roles.

Keywords : Globalización ; Rol de las Universidades ; Sociedad Del Conocimiento .