Sustainability Practices of Higher Education Institutions—An Analysis from a Developing Country

2019 ◽  
pp. 215-235
Author(s):  
Serap Atakan ◽  
Tutku Eker İşcioğlu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Sustainability Practices

How Neoliberal Globalization Directs Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 52-64
Author(s):  
Binh C. Bui ◽  
Loan Phuong Thi Le
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Division Of Labor ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Neoliberal Globalization ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Seminal Paper ◽  
International Conference

On the basis of the seminal paper presented at the International Conference on Taiwanese-Vietnamese Education in 2013, the authors further present how neoliberal globalization directs higher education. The purpose of the authors in this chapter is to critically analyze the complex interplay between neoliberal globalization and the employment prospects of graduates from universities and colleges. Revisiting the concept of relative advantage for division of labor, they delineated the neoliberal theory of globalization. Within this framework, they employed the Heckscher-Ohlin model and Stolper-Samuelson theorem to argue that if countries follow the relative advantage doctrine, the value of higher education will decrease in a developing country such as Vietnam. Neoliberal globalization therefore presents significant implications to the accumulation of human capital. If taking these implications seriously, individuals, higher education institutions, and policymakers can figure out better schemes to invest in higher education.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Growth in Higher Education Institutions of North Cyprus: Resource-Based Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ali Ekemen ◽  
Gozde Inal Cavlan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Marketing Resources ◽  
The University ◽  
Different Cultures

<p>This study aims to reveal the antecedents of growth in Higher Education Institutions of North Cyprus, using Resource Based Approach. Research in this field is limited to developed economies and there is a need for more research in the developing country settings. North Cyprus is a unique location for this study since it is a developing country which is geographically located in between Europe, Africa and Middle East harmonizing several different cultures in its unique settings. An explanatory research design was adopted using a questionnaire survey to collect data and test the hypotheses. Data was collected from 343 respondents, consisting of 172 administrative and 171 academic staff, in five universities which have 10 years of history in higher education sector. The results of the study showed that Marketing resources, Human resources, Research and Development resources, Organizational resources and accessibility of these resources have been shown to positively influence the university growth.</p>

scholarly journals Sustainability Practices of Higher Education Institutions in Hong Kong: A Case Study of a Sustainable Campus Consortium

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiyan Xiong ◽  
Ka Ho Mok
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
External Impact ◽  
Sustainability Practices

Eight University Grant Committee (UGC)-funded public universities in Hong Kong positively and successfully responded to the global call for sustainability efforts in higher education institutions (HEIs). Various initiatives are transpiring within these eight campuses. The Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium (HKSCC) was co-established by eight UGC-funded universities, which is an excellent example of integrating resources and efforts to achieve sustainable development goals and exert positive social impacts. Through interviews with HKSCC administrators and members and reviewing relevant documents, this study aims to examine the roles and challenges of HKSCC toward Hong Kong HEIs’ sustainability efforts, and present the good practices and achievements of HKSCC. Findings of this study reveal that although HKSCC and each UGC-funded university contribute in reaching the sustainability goals, they should pay considerable attention to the external impact of sustainability practices on communities and society. Moreover, we propose that the sustainable development of public universities in Hong Kong should look beyond the narrowed definition of sustainable development and broaden their roles to exert a social impact by addressing the negative consequences of the massification, privatization, and internationalization of higher education.

scholarly journals Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Leal Filho ◽  
Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis ◽  
Subarna Sivapalan ◽  
Halima Begum ◽  
Theam Foo Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

Purpose It is still unclear how Asian universities incorporate the theory or practice of sustainable development (SD) in their research and education programmes. To address this gap, the purpose of this paper is to report on a study that has examined how universities in Asian countries handle and address matters related to SD. Design/methodology/approach The study used a bibliometric analysis and an online survey-method. The online survey data were analysed through descriptive analysis and one-sample student’s t-test. Findings The study indicates that there is considerable variation among the Asian countries regarding sustainability practices in higher education institutions (HEIs). The HEIs in far eastern countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are perceived to demonstrate more sustainability practices. Research limitations/implications Even though a substantial number of participants participated in the survey, it did not cover all Asian countries. The online survey was carried out over a limited period of time, and not all HEIs in the field may have received information about the study. Practical implications Asia is the largest continent facing a number of sustainability challenges. In this context, the contribution of HEIs is very important. The findings of the current study may serve as a baseline for Asian HEIs to take more initiatives towards SD goals, as HEIs are responsible for the education and training of hundreds of thousands of students who will be occupying key positions in industry, government or education in the coming years. Originality/value The study contributes to the existing literature in two distinct ways. First, it was possible to develop a comprehensive instrument to measure sustainability practices in HEIs. Second, this study has filled the gap of the scarcity of studies regarding sustainability practices in HEIs in Asia.

Cultural-Pedagogical Norms in Iranian Virtual Higher Education Institutions

2014 ◽  
pp. 79-97
Author(s):  
Davoud Masoumi ◽  
Berner Lindström
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Virtual Institutions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Virtual Higher Education

By discussing the cultural-pedagogically inscribed norms, this chapter argues that, regarding the design and implementation of e-learning from the perspective of globalization, it is critically important to recognize, understand, and thus take into account cultural situatedness. Such cultural-pedagogical norms are often taken for granted in educational settings. Drawing on the literature, this study presents a model of cultural-pedagogical paradigms in higher education in general and e-learning in particular. The authors use this model to explore cultural-pedagogical orientations in Iranian virtual institutions as an instance of a developing country. This is done from a comparative perspective, looking to the similarities and differences of teachers’ and learners’ points of view.

scholarly journals Latest Interative Larning Devices Available in Rural Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2S4) ◽  
pp. 336-338
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Rural Schools ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
High Quality

Education plays an vital role in any country's development, improving the economy of that country, improving people's living standards, etc. In higher education, it is even more necessary as the higher education produces all the professionals. Each country is trying to develop such institutions that produce high-quality professionals in all fields. India is a developing country and is also focused on developing its people in terms of their living standards by providing more and more education through the establishment of educational institutions, especially higher education institutions. The number of higher education institutions in India has increased in last few years, as well as the enrollment in these institutions has increased very much.

Academic Entrepreneurship in South African HEIs

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Grundling ◽  
L. Steynberg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Economic Capital ◽  
Entrepreneurial Development

This article first identifies the principal forces that impact on and shape entrepreneurially-oriented higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa, and then analyses the degree to which those institutions have succeeded in becoming entrepreneurial. The results reveal that South Africa's HEIs are still in the initial phases of entrepreneurial development. This is attributable largely to factors particular to a developing country in a social transformational phase and faced with restricted social and economic capital.

Lean practices toward a balanced sustainability in higher education institutions: A Brazilian experience

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leander Luiz Klein ◽  
Julio Cesar Ferro De Guimarães ◽  
Eliana Andréa Severo ◽  
Eric Charles Henri Dorion ◽  
Thiago Schirmer Feltrin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Lean Thinking ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Sustainability Practices

Purpose As few studies have explored the causal relationship between both the triple bottom line (TBL) of sustainability and the lean practices in higher education institutions (HEIs), the purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationships between lean practices and sustainable practices in Brazilian HEIs. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted with 454 public and private HEIs workers in Brazil. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equations modeling were used for data analysis. Findings The results support the hypotheses of the study that HEI lean practices are positively related to environmental, economic and social practices in HEIs. Practical implications HEI managers must evaluate the use of lean practices in the organizational processes, to identify their weaknesses and to improve the aspects that influence a balanced TBL of sustainability practices. Social implications The findings highlight the importance of leadership as a support for the workers, as a continuous improvement practice on a daily basis and a focus on the student as a basic principle of HEI success. Originality/value This article provides new measurement and structural models to analyze Lean thinking practices as the predictors of sustainability practices. The work could assist any HEI in prioritizing its strategies and actions and to contribute to excellence in decision-making. This study could contribute as a source of empirical data for transferability in other contexts for HEIs.

Technology Management and Competitiveness

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-156
Author(s):  
B.M. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Management ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Global Competition

The author summarizes the need for and importance of technology management in a developing country such as India. He analyses the current situation with respect to technology in industry and innovation capabilities in higher education institutions. He suggests that technology management should be given high priority by government, industry and the higher education sector so that the country can respond more forcefully and resourcefully to global competition.

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