Acompanhamento de egressos do ensino superior: proposta de política e ações para implementação em uma universidade federal

Abstract

The monitoring of higher education graduates is a strategic instrument for institutional evaluation and continuous improvement of academic quality. This research aimed to propose a policy and a set of actions for the implementation of graduate monitoring at the Federal University of Latin American Integration (UNILA), based on current legal regulations and best practices adopted by other Brazilian federal universities. The study, of an applied nature, with a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach, involved the analysis of the legal framework and the institutional practices of federal universities in the implementation of policies and systems for monitoring graduates. The methodology included a document review, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), mapping of institutional websites, and consultation with the ombudsman offices of federal universities, with content analysis of institutional responses and statistical and descriptive treatment of data collected through an applied questionnaire. The results highlight the absence of consolidated national guidelines, low standardization of procedures, technological limitations, fragility of institutional structures, and reduced engagement of alumni, revealing a scenario marked by isolated initiatives, policies under development, and diverse practices among institutions. Based on experiences considered successful, a draft institutional policy was proposed, composed of principles, guidelines, the creation of a committee, an integrated alumni portal, and management and monitoring mechanisms. This research, in addition to providing relevant information, contributes to strengthening university management, producing performance indicators, and modernizing evaluation processes, reinforcing the need for coordinated efforts to consolidate effective policies and systems for monitoring alumni within Brazilian federal universities.