Internacionalização da Educação Superior do IFPB: análise do planejamento estratégico e da implementação das ações institucionais (2020-2024)

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the internationalization process at the Federal Institute of Paraíba through the Advisory Board of Institutional and International Relations (ARINTER), aiming, in general, to analyze the Strategic Planning and the implementation of institutional actions for the internationalization of Higher Education at IFPB (2020-2024), in light of institutional instruments and performance indicators. The specific objectives are: to examine the 2020-2024 Institutional Development Plan (PDI) based on IFPB's Internationalization Policy; to map the results achieved in IFPB's Integrated Reports during the period (2020-2024); to check the challenges in implementing the Internationalization Policy based on Resolution No. 40/2019; and finally, to prepare a situational report on the analysis of the Strategic Planning and the implementation of institutional actions (2020-2024) for the Internationalization of Higher Education at IFPB. The Internationalization is understood as a process that cuts across the functions of teaching, research, and outreach, according to Knight's (2004) definition, who sees it as the intentional integration of international, intercultural, and global dimensions into the mission of higher education institutions. Authors like Morosini (2021) and Bardin (2016) are used to discuss the phenomenon of internationalization, its institutional meanings, and evaluation strategies. The relevance of this research is justified by the need to critically understand the progress and limits of internationalization strategies within the Federal Network, focusing on equity, international cooperation, and the improvement of Institutional Governance. The methodology consists of a qualitative research, of an applied nature and explanatory approach, based on content analysis (Bardin, 2016) with the use of direct observation for better understanding and documentary analysis (Severino, 2008; Gil, 2008), focusing on the Institutional Development Plan (PDI), Management Reports, and the Internationalization Policy (Resolução n.º 40/2019). The scope of the study falls on the work of ARINTER and all these specified documents, with content analysis and the support of direct observation. As a final product, an internationalization plan was developed for the Federal Institute of Paraíba, aligned with institutional guidelines and sustainable practices in international cooperation. In addition, as a result of the research, a situational report was created analyzing the findings between Strategic Planning and the execution of internationalization at IFPB during the 2020-2024 period, identifying strengths, limitations, and possible institutional improvements.