scholarly journals Moral Education for Structural Change

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Howard Richards ◽  
Sarah L. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Structural Change ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Moral Education ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Structural Trap ◽  
Good Intention ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ecological Problems ◽  
The University

The experience of the education for the social responsibility program at the University of Concepción suggests the viability of large-scale moral education forming a functional, realistic, and socially unifying ethical conscience. Three educational principles supported by scientific findings are proposed to guide moral education: understanding, participation, and empathy from experience. Taking as an example the 'structural trap' by which the good intention of complying with social human rights such as health, ends up discouraging economic investment, it is suggested that good large scale moral education is capable of facilitating the overcoming of structural obstacles to solutions to social and ecological problems.

scholarly journals Responsabilidad social en las universidades

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-134
Author(s):  
José Felipe Ojeda-Hidalgo ◽  
Sandra Yetzari Trapala - Sánchez ◽  
Annherys Isabel Paz - Marcano
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Iso 26000 ◽  
Labor Practices ◽  
Derechos Humanos ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

 El artículo analiza la responsabilidad social universitaria desde la perspectiva de los ex rectores de diferentes universidades que aceptaron ser parte del libro “La responsabilidad social de la universidad mexicana a mitad del siglo XXI” se interpreta su discurso a través de las dimensiones de la ISO 26000. La investigación se desarrolló mediante un enfoque cualitativo a través de 13 discursos de ex rectores considerando los procedimientos establecidos por la Teoría Fundamentada de los datos como estrategia para analizar la información recopilada. Se identificaron las siete dimensiones a lo largo de los discursos de los ex rectores que son la gobernabilidad, los derechos humanos, prácticas laborales, prácticas justas de operación, asuntos de los consumidores, el medio ambiente y el desarrollo e involucramiento de la comunidad. Abstract The article analyzes the university social responsibility from the perspective of the former rectors of different universities that accepted to be part of the book “The social responsibility of the Mexican university in the middle of the 21st century”, his speech is interpreted through the dimensions of ISO 26000 The research was developed through a qualitative approach through 13 speeches of former rectors considering the procedures established by the Grounded Theory of the data as a strategy to analyze the information collected. The seven dimensions were identified throughout the speeches of former rectors that are governance, human rights, labor practices, fair operating practices, consumer affairs, the environment and community development and involvement.

Social Responsibility Practice Diagnosis applied to the Universidad del Valle- Northern Facility. Period 2014-2015

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (62) ◽  
pp. 66-81
Author(s):  
Adriana M. Moreno Moreno ◽  
Eduar Fernando Aguirre González
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
The North ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Social Management

Social Responsibility is a concept that has been approached from different perspectives by theoreticians and institutions. Initially, this was limited exclusively to companies, however, the creation of the Social Capital, Ethics and Development Initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) sought to make educational institutions aware that, like any other organization, they are responsible for the externalities they generate in their environment and their stakeholders. This research approaches the concept of University Social Responsibility (USR) from the scheme proposed by the IDB, which proposes four axes of action for Universities’ CR: Responsible Campus, Professional and Citizen Training, Social Management of Knowledge and Social Participation. The Universidad del Valle has a strategic plan entitled “Universidad del Valle’s Strategic Development Plan” and Regionalization attached thereto. It has also developed its action plan and in the five strategic issues raised herein, its socially responsible approach is clearly identifiable. The North Cauca Facility wherein this study is being developed, even though it does not have a University Social Responsibility Management Model, has attempted to align its practices with its strategic affairs that broadly conform to the four axes proposed by the IDB. This research addresses a relevant and current issue inasmuch as it proposes to develop a diagnosis on the relationship between the four axes of Social Responsibility proposed by the IDB and the practice of Social Responsibility applied at the Universidad del Valle, North Cauca Facility, for the period 2014-2015. In order to answer the research problem, a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive type of study is used, given that the work was based on the documentary information available at the University, while the interviews with the directors of the Institution are used as a tool for oral history. The research method used is the case study, which allows to address a unit of analysis in depth, in this case the USR within the Universidad del Valle, North Cauca Facility.

scholarly journals Trust, Connection and Equity: Can Understanding Context Help to Establish Successful Campus Community Gardens?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7476
Author(s):  
Pauline Marsh ◽  
Suzanne Mallick ◽  
Emily Flies ◽  
Penelope Jones ◽  
Sue Pearson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Gardens ◽  
Campus Community ◽  
Ecological Benefits ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Community Stakeholders ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ecological Problems ◽  
Patterns Of Behavior ◽  
The University

Campus community gardens (CCGs) can potentially improve student health and wellbeing, mitigate social and ecological problems, and nurture university-community relationships. However, CCGs are located in complex socio-political and ecological settings and many community gardens struggle or fail. However, few studies have assessed the socio-political/ecological context of a garden setting prior to its development to understand the potential barriers and enablers of success. Our study assessed the socio-spatial context of a proposed CCG at a student university accommodation site. We engaged diverse university and community stakeholders through interviews, focus groups and a survey to explore their perceptions of the space generally and the proposed garden specifically. Visual observations and public life surveying were used to determine patterns of behavior. Results confirmed known problems associated with an underutilized site that provides little opportunity for lingering or contact with nature; and unknown barriers, including socially disconnected stakeholders and community distrust of the university. The research also uncovered positive enablers, such as stakeholder appreciation of the social, wellbeing and ecological benefits that a CCG could deliver. Our findings suggest that an in-depth exploration of a proposed garden context can be an important enabler of its success.

scholarly journals University Social Responsibility during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Universities’ Case in the BRICS Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7035
Author(s):  
Abedalqader Rababah ◽  
Natalya I. Nikitina ◽  
Veronica M. Grebennikova ◽  
Zhanna R. Gardanova ◽  
Angelina O. Zekiy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Social Orientation ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Multifactor Regression ◽  
The Impact

University social responsibility (USR) is an important assessment criterion of the QS Stars. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the social orientation of universities as intellectual leaders in the development of society gains particular importance. The research purpose is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the university activity directions in the framework of strategies (USR). An empirical assessment of the level and complementary factors of USR in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) was conducted, using the method of integral and expert assessment. Grounded on scoring according to the principal component analysis, the structure of the factors of the USR development in the BRICS countries was determined. Multifactor regression modeling allowed substantiating the priority of factors stimulating the development of USR in the BRICS countries in modern conditions and arguing the main barriers to introducing the concept of social responsibility into university activities and expanding the stakeholders’ circle in it. The research results showed that the university management creativity, effective communication with the public and stakeholders, the quality of the educational process and the development of scientific activities stimulate USR development in the BRICS countries and should be used as the basis for the strategic planning of activities in the context of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Conceptual trends in the USR development can be useful for universities in the studied countries when adapting strategic development plans regarding the social needs of modern society.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Students’ Opinions about the Social Responsibility Of Ukrainian Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 527-538
Author(s):  
Kateryna Tryma
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
State University ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Civic Universities

Aim. The paper is aimed to investigate the students’ opinion about the social responsibility carried out by higher education institutions (HEIs) in Ukraine. Nowadays social responsibility has become one of the key characteristics of modern HEIs. Ukrainian universities are trying to become 'civic universities', i.e., institutions which contribute to the development of the local community. The students, as key stakeholders of the university activities, also take part in this process. Methods. To investigate the social responsibility of the Ukrainian HEIs, the case study method is used in the present paper: the case of Mariupol State University and its social functions within the city are highlighted. The online survey was applied to investigate the level of students’ awareness of the university social functions and the role played by the university in the local community. Materials published by the university and the results of the survey have been analysed to test the hypothesis that students consider Mariupol State University to be a socially responsible university which cooperates with the local community. Results. The students’ opinion on the social functions carried out by Mariupol State University is that this local university has strong ties with the local community and authorities and perform its social mission. However, the social functions of the university, according to the students, are limited by teaching and research activities. Few students consider social responsibility of the university in a wider context. Conclusion. On the example of the MSU the paper shows that modern universities in Ukraine perform social functions and try to become truly civic universities to contribute to the development of the local communities in cooperation with different stakeholders. Nevertheless, students as a key stakeholder of the university activities still consider social responsibility of the university primarily aimed at teaching and research.

scholarly journals THE STUDY OF SELF-DETERMINED MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF DISTANCE LEARNING ACTIVITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-238
Author(s):  
N.A. Khlybova ◽  
I.V. Tomicheva ◽  
I.V. Girenko
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Motivational Aspect ◽  
The Social ◽  
Online Distance Learning ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
The University ◽  
Effective Integration

The article examines the self-determined motivation of students studying at the V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University (Simferopol) in the context of pedagogical activity using the social network VKONTAKTE as a platform for educational interaction and distance knowledge formation. The paper uses the theory of self-determination of Deci and Ryan, which provides an appropriate basis for assessing self-determined motivation in a targeted audience in the context of distance learning based on ICT. The results show that students are motivated to use the pages of the social network VKONTAKTE for educational purposes, which allows them to gain new knowledge and satisfaction from improving their own level of education. Taking into account the motivational aspect of the use of the social network in the university pedagogy of online distance learning, it can be concluded that it has a significant potential for large-scale and effective integration of ICT in higher education.

scholarly journals Social Responsibility At The Academic Level. Study Case: The University Of Bucharest

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Marinescu ◽  
Sorin Toma ◽  
Ionut Constantin
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Transnational Corporations ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Major Subject ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Case ◽  
High Level ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The University

In the last decades the corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a major subject both for universities, civil society and businesses. Although the CSR concept is especially promoted by large multinational and transnational corporations, it has become also a prominent issue for universities. Social responsibility represents more than a challenge for universities. It has to be a purpose of the universities, taking into account that young people formation also means creating a high level of awareness about the need to involve members of society in solving social problems. Our paper contributes for better clarifying the CSR concept and presents as a study case some of initiatives of the University of Bucharest related to the social responsibility.

scholarly journals Social Responsibility in University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 526-559
Author(s):  
Shno Hassan Abdulsamad ◽  
Paiman Abdulqadr Majeed
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
University Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
College Of Law ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
High Level ◽  
College Of Engineering ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Specialization

Social responsibility takes an important role in constancy and tainquility of life in a society, tries to make the system of the society better and protects its roles, at the same time become a factor to perform each one's responsibility toward himself and the surrounding, and also make each individual mature, conscious in terms of rights, responsibilities, roles and comprehended ones about the social, political and general problems of the society and also encourages them to participate in resolving problems. The researcher found it necessary to carry on such a study in order to investigate the level of social responsibility of  the university students, and to underline the differences in the level according to variable,academic specialization,and study stages The research population is all the bachelor students of first stage and forth stage  of humanity  and science  academic specialization in the University of  Sulaimani in the new camp in ( 2019 - 2020) , but the sample of the study  (428) students of  the faculties of (College of Humanities, College of Law, College of Science, and College of Engineering )by the way of , the research is a kind of descriptive, and the adopted method is ( social survey), the researcher, for collection data, adopted scale to measure the social responsibility, and used some statistical means such as (coefficient alpha, person correlations coefficient, T,Test, means, standard deviation) The result indicates that the students of University of Sulaimani have a high level of social responsibility, and there are differences statistically concerning the variable of academic specialty ( science and humanity ) in behalf of humanities, and of study stages ( first stage and forth stage ) in behalf of first stage . These  results  were interpreted in the light of the literature review the researcher shed light on certain recommendations and suggestions .

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