ORIGIN AND FORMATION OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF BAHIA

a critical analysis of such a process in a historical context

Abstract

This article aims to address the origin and expansion of the state system of higher education of the State of Bahia. Based on an exploratory research and a bibliographical research, the following questions are led to reflection: What are the determining factors for the internalization and expansion of higher education in geo-educational centers in the interior of Bahia? What are the impacts of the internalization and expansion of higher education in the insertion regions and the surrounding region? What are the effective contributions of state universities to fulfill their social commitment? With this itinerary, we want to understand, based on the literature on the subject, the whole process that involved the political choice of the state government to promote the internalization and expansion of higher education as a basic strategy for regional development.