This article aims to analyze the social responsibility as an integrating factor in public universities. Methodologically it comprises a positivist epistemological approach, type of analytical study, descriptive, not experimental, transactional, field design, population 19 deans of public universities in the state Zulia Venezuela, using data collection the survey technique, while the 10-item questionnaire with multiple response options, validated by (10) experts and calculated reliability with Cronbach alpha formula, reflecting a value of 0, 94 instrument; the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. In conclusion, it was found that public universities, have a socially responsible commitment, represented his performance an integrating factor of ethics, work and leadership among employees to boost excellence and quality in institutional management from a holistic view both internally and external to it.