CURRICULARIZATION OF EXTENSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: APPLIED PRACTICES AND TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACTS ON ACADEMIC TRAINING

In recent decades, higher education in Brazil has undergone significant transformations, including the curricularization of extension, which integrates extension activities into the academic curriculum.Officialized by Resolution MEC/CNE/SES in 2023, this practice aligns with Goal 12.7 of the National Education Plan (PNE), promoting a transformative interaction between higher education institutions and society.Faveni University Center -Unifaveni stands out in this context, developing projects that enrich students' education, such as the proper disposal of batteries and the construction of cultural identity.These projects involve an exploratory approach and participant observation, allowing a qualitative analysis of extension practices and their impact on academic education.The results demonstrate that, in addition to meeting legal requirements, the curricularization of extension at Unifaveni promotes an engaged and conscious education, addressing environmental and cultural issues that directly impact society.The research reveals that students developed greater awareness and social responsibility, essential to face contemporary challenges, both in the environmental and cultural spheres.The conclusion points to the relevance of these activities in the comprehensive education of students, proposing new research to deepen the understanding of this dynamic educational process.