Gestão de processos de comunicação em instituições federais de ensino superior: um estudo de campo na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Abstract

This study aims to propose improvements in the communication processes as Federal University of Santa Maria. As a theoretical reference, the paper presents the public communication perspectives by Brandão (2012): Organizational Communication; Scientific Communication; State/Government Communication. In addition, process management is handled from the viewpoint of ABPMP (2009), BPMN notation and techniques for identifying process improvement needs such as 5W2H, Analysis and Problem Solving Method and benchmarking. As a methodological option, bibliographic research and field study, with documentary analysis, participant research, semi-structured interviews and checklist are used. The results point out the need to computerize the process of the University's website/portal updating and the proposal of some improvements such as the construction of a Content Production Guide, periodic training and meetings, campaigns for enhancement of public communication and popularization of science.