The role of cultural activities of universities in the cultural development of society

Since the 60th decade of the 20th century, universities have undertaken the production of knowledge and research in the fields of the social and scientific knowledge and the task of “cultural practices “were added to their duties. In Iran as well since 1367, with the establishment of Department of Social and Cultural Affairs at universities and the formation of the Cultural Affairs Office, organized focused work on students’ participation in cultural programs have started and a large part of this was allocated to academic activities. However, the weakness of universities in a strategic and long-term view in the field of culture and cultural activities, and consequently, failure to properly exploit the potential of students to achieve cultural objectives, is perfectly tangible. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functions and the results of the students’ cultural activities in moving toward the community cultural development. The research is analytical, therefore, the views of experts and the background studies and researches, have been studied and the process of urban development projects aimed at enhancing the positive cultural, social and cultural aspects of running the city›s cultural harm reduction projects in urban management, careful planning in order to promote sustainable development of urban socio Islamic society should be formed. urban management, in honor of the values that govern the city should try to institutionalize the participation of citizens in the process of fixing their stable, Thus, through this process of institutionalization of cultural regulation in this area will lead to the development of sustainable urban community life. According to the findings of this review with emphasis on using library research method, and solutions sociological strategies will reflect on the process of urban management.