THE MANAGEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC EVENTS IN THE UNIVERSITIES: A METHODOLOGICAL PROPOSAL

The management of scientific events in the universities has become a process of vital importance for the socialization of the scientific-technological and innovative work of these institutions. It is also essential to contribute to their improvement and social relevancy; nevertheless, the existent theoretical and methodological foundations for its development are insufficient. In this article it is presented a methodology for the management of scientific events in these institutions, which improve significantly the indicators of this process. The methodology has been applied and validated in a Cuban university, and its effectiveness was verified through the main theoretical and empiric methods of investigation used. The methodology consists of three recurrent work phases, which are: i) conception and design, ii) development iii) evaluation and feedback. In each one of them is executed several stages. It is important to specify that in each step it is necessary to use multiple management tools. The methodology improves significantly the indicators of this process, and based on the results it contributes to significant improvement of indicators related with the management of scientific events and, consequently, the social relevancy of university increases. The originality and essential values proposed are sustained in its four qualities: systemic, flexible, participation and pro-active character.