Dimension university through the process universalization. Experiences Universidad de Oriente and its impact on territories

Abstract

The universalization has implied one of the most dynamic and massive transformations in the Cuban higher education, its impact in the local development has contributed to create the  values in each territory. The experiences of the University of Oriente have been important in this great task of formation and professionals’ studies that transcends the academy and involves cultural, educational, administrative, scientific institutions, social organizations and the communities. Recognizing the work undertaken with this process for ten years, by means of the effort of directive, professors, workers, young boys, among other that have contributed to guarantee the formation in nine careers and the faced challenges; arguments that are opportune meditations to prosecute achievements and deficiencies in a moment of maturity and improvement of the Higher Education in the municipalities. The universalization is part of the historical and cultural memory of the University of Oriente; it is an instrument of patriotic reaffirmation and identity.