Innovación social en los programas de vinculación universitaria: Caso Proyecto Servicios Comunitarios

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the elements of social innovation that are present in linking programs or projects, identifying the structure, scope and perception of the beneficiaries. To develop the case, the University of Azuay was chosen, who has the “linkage program for the development of subjects in interculturality and humanism” and within this program the “community services project” was specifically explored. The research techniques that were used to collect the data were documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews to know the perceptions of external participants, and thereby complement the information. Among the results it was obtained that the community services project has characteristics of social innovation, such as the critical mass and the degree of type of innovation that has allowed it to have several stages of realization.