Formation of values from the university context in function of the local development

Abstract

Introduction: Education is man's most powerful weapon in terms of achieving local development and the University plays an important role, since the teacher is the protagonist of the transformations of society with his actions and management of the processes based on this development. . Objective: Development of a system of activities to enhance the formation of values in students of the Meeting Course of the Accounting career that favors adequate ethical and professional performance. Materials and methods: The research was carried out at the Palma Soriano Municipal University Center, a sample of 25 students and 5 teachers was selected, theoretical methods based on the materialist dialectical method, as well as empirical ones, were used. Results: They are evident in the transformations achieved in the students' modes of action and their positive impact on the locality. Discussion: The topic of values constitutes one of the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education (MES). Regarding Science, Technology and Innovation (CTI) in the period 2016 - 2021, it is proposed that the interaction of the university with the municipality should promote concrete benefits related to: “The best preparation of students and graduates with values, skills and competencies relevant to local development” (MES, 2016a, p. 24). Conclusions: The proposed system of activities constitutes a valuable instrument that enhances the training of professionals with adequate scientific knowledge and ethical-professional values that lead society towards high levels of development.