University social responsibility: From a student population perspective

The objective of this research is to evaluate the degree of University Social Responsibility from a student perspective. The methodology used was quantitative, with a quasi-experimental descriptive design carried out in students; men and women in the fifth year of the Dental Surgeon career. The instrument used was: characteristics related to university social responsibility present in university students. The results showed that dental students, in general, have a high degree of University Social Responsibility. Occasionally, in personal transformation, they are considered good citizens. As for the transformation of relationships, they are conceived as good agents of social change. In line with collective patterns of thought and action, students are able to generate concrete actions to achieve common goals. Finally, in structural transformation, the student population is able to discuss community issues. By way of conclusion; USR proved to be an effective policy, which promotes the structuring of good agents of social change, qualified to design, debate and achieve common goals.