University brigades. A key role in promoting social responsibility

Abstract

The integration of university brigades symbolizes a breeding ground for talent, which, among many qualities, stands out for its sensitivity and sense of social responsibility. Londoño Franco (2013), cited by Navas M. and Romero Z. (2016), states that Social Responsibility involves going beyond the legal framework and incorporating socially responsible actions from strategic planning, through the execution of programs and projects with human capital, the environment, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. In Mexico, various higher education institutions have invested in the development of these groups, certain that, through ongoing training and the exchange of experiences, great talents are developed that allow for the formulation of various strategies to strengthen the relationship between universities and society, but above all, that resonate with other students, so that more and more volunteers are convinced to contribute their talent, knowledge, and enthusiasm to the benefit of the environment. As suggested by Beltrán, J., Inigo, E., & Mata, A. (2014), quoting De Ketele (2008: 55): For a higher education institution, relevance means integrating its objectives into a social project. This document aims to present some initiatives of Public Universities in Mexico with their various brigades or volunteer programs, in order to demonstrate the importance of promoting these projects to strengthen social responsibility and environmental care.