Educación superior ecuatoriana y desarrollo sostenible. Estudio de caso: Universidad de Guayaquil, periodo 2016 2020

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to analyze the contribution of Ecuadorian higher education to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals, considering the University of Guayaquil as a case study. The research carried out has a qualitative approach, with an exploratory, correlational and explanatory scope, taking as secondary information the Ecuadorian regulations and internal regulations of the case study. For the collection of information, the space of discussion tables made for the Strategic Planning of the case study is used. The analyzes show that the Ecuadorian legislation promotes accessibility and quality in higher education. Among the advances of the University of Guayaquil, factors of goals 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 of SDG 4 stand out, such as the integration ofactions for the assurance of institutional quality, accessibility to free higher education and the effort to play a leading role in the systemic formation of citizens. Among the main challenges encountered are: achieving levels of excellence in the national accreditation of Careers and Programs; execute online and/or distance training programs, increase scientific production and establish greater commitment to target 4.7 of SDG 4.