(MIS)PATH OF UTFPR IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRAZILIAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY MODEL

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to understand the technological university model supporting the structures, policies, and practices of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR). The chosen method was a narrative review. Data collection occurred in two stages, using SciELO, BDTD, and Google Scholar databases, with the search term “Federal Technological University of Paraná,” considering publications from 2005 onwards. Seventeen studies (articles, theses, and dissertations) directly related to the technological university model in Brazil were included. The analysis went through exploratory, selective, and critical reading stages, focusing on the relevance of the materials for the study purposes. The main results indicate that, although the institution has made progress in terms of expansion and internationalization, it still faces challenges in consolidating its identity as a technological university, especially regarding integration with the productive sector and innovation. A detachment from the idealized model of this specific type of university was observed, with a predominance of more traditional academic practices. It is concluded that the UTFPR needs structural and strategic adjustments to align its policies and practices with the technological university model, aiming to strengthen its function and its impact on regional development.