POLÍTICAS DE EXTENSÃO E PERMANÊNCIA: A BRINQUEDOTECA ABERTA NA UFMS

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the extension project Brinquedoteca Aberta: Centro de Formação da UFMS as a permanence action in the context of higher education policies. Our research object is higher education policies, with an emphasis on the permanence of students in higher education institutions. In this sense, the research is configured as bibliographic, documentary and exploratory. It was necessary to read institutional documents from UFMS that standardize the Open Toy Library: Training Center and national documents that standardize extension in Brazilian universities, in addition to published research on the topic developed. This research identified, in institutional documents, excerpts about student retention, indicating a strong relationship between extension participation and the possibility of completing their studies. The results demonstrate that there is no specific mention about the retention of students through their participation in the Brinquedoteca Aberta extension project, but several actions developed in this action increase the students' bond with the institution and can favor their retention. Academic continuity guidelines were established with the aim of promoting students' retention at the university, which requires a more comprehensive analysis. Furthermore, it is essential that each fundamental aspect of university life (teaching, research and extension) is recognized as support, as actions to deal with problems such as retention and dropout can be found through action in the community.