Linking and transfer university in Argentina: Evaluation of the impact of an extension program on local development from the perspective of entrepreneurship
Universities play a crucial role in shaping and advancing society through education, research, and university extension. This study examined the impact of an extension program at a private, faith-based university in Argentina, specifically focusing on entrepreneurship development. Employing a mixed-...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB) |
| Repository: | Plurais (Salvador. Online) |
| Language: | Portuguese Spanish English |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.revistas.uneb.br:article/15398 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.uneb.br/index.php/plurais/article/view/15398 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Empreendedorismo Extensão universitária Formação Impacto Desenvolvimento local Entrepreneurship University extension Training Impact Local development Emprendimiento Extensión universitaria Capacitación Desarrollo local |
| Summary: | Universities play a crucial role in shaping and advancing society through education, research, and university extension. This study examined the impact of an extension program at a private, faith-based university in Argentina, specifically focusing on entrepreneurship development. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the program evaluation tool developed by Mora Batista (2018) was adapted for data collection, along with interviews and focus groups. The results indicate an upbeat assessment of the program by the participants. However, it was identified that there is a need to align learning expectations between students and entrepreneurs to optimize the impact on the community. Given the significant presence of women in the program, a future emphasis on female empowerment is recommended. These findings underscore the importance of university extension in promoting entrepreneurship and point to opportunities for collaborative activities between universities and the community. |
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