Ações afirmativas e ingresso dos estudantes cotistas no âmbito da UFSM, um estudo na perspectiva do Serviço Social

Abstract

This course completion work analyzes the implementation of the Affirmative Actions, quota system, its effectiveness and execution at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), observing it as a public policy. It is based on documentary and data research, carried out by the researcher, seeking to relate to the theoretical foundation of the professional ethical-political project of the Social Assistants, passing through the theoretical methodological matrix, interlocution with Marx's social theory, which gave direction to the thought and social service action and thus also using literature review on the topic raised, and secondary data were aggregated for better research development. The primary data were collected through PROGRAD reports and documents in conjunction with the CPD, the institution's bodies. It is based on the first years of implementation of the program of quotas in the institution with its own policy, fostered by university autonomy, passing through the implementation processes, which culminated in the full adherence to Law 12.711 / 12. In addition the research was concerned to bring up the debate on the inclusive nature of Affirmative Actions, with emphasis on the effectiveness of the program in relation to the Afro-Brazilian student. The results denote that the low dropout rate of the quota students, which suggests efficiency to the program. These aspects made it possible to appreciate the quota policy as inclusive, rather than a simple instrument to facilitate access to undergraduate education.