PROMISES AND LIMITS: SISU AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MINAS GERAIS

ABSTRACT: Based upon data provided by the university itself, this paper investigates the implications of the adhesion to the Unified Selection System (Sisu) by Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). The analysis considers three aspects. The first one is the degree of efficiency achieved in the occupation of the vacancies offered in Sisu by the university, considering the phenomena of the non-enrollment of approved students, the dropouts, and the changing courses by the enrolled students. The second one is the possible diversification of the student body, considering their geographical origin. Finally, the third one is the possible effects of Sisu and the so-called “Quota Law” (a form of affirmative action implemented in Brazil) on the social profile of the enrolled students. The article shows the significant changes that Sisu is producing in the university. It points out the need to consider that the system induces applicants to adopt a strategic behavior and that it submits them to a strong competition, even within the different kinds of quotas.

摘要：本研究基于米纳斯吉拉斯联邦大学（Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais，UFMG）官方提供的数据，探讨该校采用统一招生系统（Unified Selection System，Sisu）所产生的影响。本次分析从三个维度展开：其一，考量合格录取考生未报到、在校生辍学及转专业等现象，评估该校通过该系统投放的招生名额的实际使用效率；其二，结合考生的地理来源，分析招生群体可能出现的多元化特征；其三，探讨Sisu及巴西实施的平权行动（affirmative action）形式——所谓"配额法（Quota Law）"对在校生社会背景特征可能产生的影响。本研究揭示了Sisu给该校带来的显著变革，同时指出需关注该系统会诱导考生采取策略性报考行为，且即便在各类配额名额范围内，考生也需面临极为激烈的竞争。