Prorectorate for Affirmative Action and Equity (PROAFE)

The Prorectorate for Affirmative Action and Equity (PROAFE) is a central executive body of Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) responsible for developing institutional, pedagogical and academic policies and actions to promote affirmative action in basic education, undergraduate and graduate education, research, outreach, staff recruitment, and institutional management at UFSC. These policies and actions are grounded in the principle of equity and are developed in a comprehensive manner, in collaboration with other university units.

Equity begins with the recognition that differences across various societal dimensions (cultural, historical, economic, gender, accessibility, etc.) place individuals in unequal positions in society. Affirmative action seeks to correct these asymmetries by providing the conditions necessary for all individuals to access opportunities.

Therefore, PROAFE is dedicated to structuring and promoting policies that foster equitable access and retention of students (at all education levels), as well as faculty and staff. This work involves addressing socioeconomic inequalities and combating discrimination against historically marginalized groups, such as: Black, Indigenous and Quilombola people, women, the LGBTQIAP+ community, and people with disabilities or specific needs, among others.

The main responsibilities of the Prorectorate for Affirmative Action and Equity (PROAFE) are:

• coordinate and monitor the implementation of actions related to the University’s affirmative action policy, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations;
• develop institutional, pedagogical and academic actions aimed at promting affirmative action in basic education, undergraduate and graduate education, research, outreach, staff recruitment, and institutional management at UFSC, in collaboration with other university units and based on the principle of equity;
• plan, implement, coordinate, and consolidate Affirmative Action Programs aimed at improving access and retention conditions for socially vulnerable undergraduate students and/or members of traditional communities historically excluded from higher education, with a view to promoting social advancement through education;
• establish partnerships with other UFSC units, public and private organizations, and the broader community to support the integration and implementation of these actions.

 

>> Visit PROAFE main website here (in Portuguese).