University Social Responsibility from the Student Voice: Tensions between Institutional Discourse and Real Experience

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between University Social Responsibility (USR) and Educational Quality in a sample of 120 engineering students. Both variables were evaluated through a questionnaire of 20 items grouped into four key dimensions. The results indicated that students perceive USR positively, especially in the dimensions of academic training and institutional management, as well as in the quality of infrastructure and teaching. The correlational analysis shows a significant relationship between socio-environmental linkage and social engagement, suggesting that the integration of USR into the curriculum has a direct impact on students' awareness and participation in these issues. These findings underscore the importance of continuing to develop educational policies that promote both academic quality and social responsibility in universities.