scholarly journals Quadro de análise da sustentabilidade para instituições de ensino superior: Aplicação em um estudo de caso

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Diego De Queiroz Machado ◽  
Fátima Regina Ney Matos ◽  
Augusto Marcos Carvalho de Sena ◽  
Ana Silvia Rocha Ipiranga
Keyword(s):  
Education Institution ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The University ◽  
Sustainable Capacity ◽  
New Framework

This study analyzed the sustainable activities of a higher education institution, considering its economic, social and environmental dimensions (triple bottom line), from the application of a new framework of analysis. Therefore, we chose to use the case study methodology, held in an HEI, the University of Fortaleza (Unifor), selected as a case for this research by the various awards received in recent years for its targeted actions and projects for sustainability . The sources used include HEI data, documentary evidence related to the university, and semi-structured interviews conducted with vice-deans, directors and heads of university divisions, and the data organized and analyzed with the aid of analysis software of qualitative data NVivo (version 10) and the application of the content analysis technique. As a result, the highlights in terms of major sustainable capacity were the activities related to the economic consequences of activities, social responsibility projects and relationships with stakeholders. In contrast, the activities within the environmental dimension, environmental management and environmental education, had the lowest level of development with sustainable capacity. Thus, the implementation of the new framework of analysis has highlighted the university’s actual development stage around their sustainable activities, highlighting such a framework as an alternative to analysis frameworks already developed in this area. 

Shared strategic reflection process by a higher education institution: A case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 089202062110309
Author(s):  
María García-Feijoo ◽  
Leire Alcaniz ◽  
Almudena Eizaguirre
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Theory U ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Process Implementation ◽  
Planning Models ◽  
Challenging Environment ◽  
The University

Business schools face social, economic, cultural, and technological changes that require constant rethinking not only of teaching and learning, but also of leadership and management. In contrast to traditional strategic planning models, this article proposes a new participatory approach for the university community, arriving at a common story and visualizing an exciting future for the school. Applying case study methodology, the paper describes a process of shared strategic reflection at a century-old European business school by following Otto Scharmer's Theory U. The process enabled achievement of shared definitions of vision, values, lines of progress, and strategic projects, and the study itself improved the participants’ perception of the process and its impact on a shared vision's generation. After process implementation, and as a general conclusion, Theory U contributed to promoting shared strategic reflection, with results that are very valuable in the highly uncertain, challenging environment in which business schools are immersed.

scholarly journals The locals and their new university – A case study of social innovation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katalin R Forray ◽  
Tamás Kozma
Keyword(s):  
Social Innovation ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Do So

AbstractWhat happens, if a university moves to a town that never had a higher education institution previously? What is the impact of this development both on the community and the institution? The aim of this paper is to answer this question. The authors use the concept of ‘social innovation’ for understanding the developments. An institute may initiate, organise and coordinate all kinds of learning that takes place in a given community (Bradford, 2003). To do so, the institute may have to change its missions (not only its third, but also its first, second and third ones. These developments could be interpreted as a ‘social innovation’ during which the local economy and society was challenged and they looked for new responses. As suggested in the ‘social innovation’ literature the main research method was participatory research, combined with structured and semi-structured interviews, story-telling and narrative analyses. As a result, three interest groups could be described with various requirements different demands toward the university; while the university had to modify its structure, curriculum and communications. The main lesson to learn is that ’social innovation’ as a frame of interpretation can be used to understand the developmental processes that occurred between the locals and a new university.

scholarly journals Food Sanitation Practices in a Private Education Institution: Insights from Home Economics Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Dave Mendoza Pregoner ◽  
Melanie Cabriadas ◽  
Jhaboy Basalo ◽  
Ardee Mañacap
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Home Economics ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Home Economic ◽  
Immaculate Conception ◽  
Economics Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Food Sanitation

This study assesses how the home economic students in the University of the Immaculate Conception practices food sanitation while they are in their workplace and to evaluate if they have enough knowledge about proper food handling of the food. In this study, also show how widen and alarming a food disease across the world. The participants were chosen wisely based on their performance on their said field and the researchers pick five (5) participants to participate. The researchers’ implied semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis to gather and interpret data. They were able to form 6 themes that are divided into 3 categories by answering the research question of this study. It shows that lack of knowledge about food sanitation and poor personal hygiene causes the problem. Thus, the study finds out that having enough knowledge and complete personal hygiene is must.

scholarly journals Ethical Perception of University Students about Academic Dishonesty in Pakistan: Identification of Student's Dishonest Acts

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana Rehman ◽  
Ajmal Waheed
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Pattern Analysis ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
The University

The current research work aims to explore major activities performed by the university students during academic misconducts and their perception regarding such activities. The study further explores the ethical limits drawn by the students about academic dishonesty. Case study methodology is utilized in this research. Sixty-one post graduate and doctoral students were interviewed. Pattern analysis is conducted to analyze the information received through structured interviews of the participants. Study founds the key activities through which students are involved in such misconducts and make a comprehensive agreement on academic dishonesty that has become the normal part of life in education system of Pakistan. Furthermore, students opined that these activities are ethically wrong habits and may be avoided.

scholarly journals UPAYA MENUMBUHKAN JIWA INTRAPRENEUR SISWA MELALUI MATERI KEWIRAUSAHAAN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN SOSIAL DI MTs SABILUL HUDA PONOROGO

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Widda Djuhan ◽  
Agus Trianto
Keyword(s):  
Development Stage ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Media

This study aimed to determine the efforts to cultivate an intrapreneur spirit, the school's efforts to foster an intrapreneur spirit and the school's obstacles in cultivating an intrapreneur spirit. This type of research is a case study and the approach used by researchers is a qualitative approach. This research uses the research subjects of principals, teachers, students. Data collection techniques used in this study were: participatory observation, structured interviews and documentation. The analysis technique in this study uses data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions or verification. The results of this study there are still obstacles and obstacles in cultivating an intrapreneur spirit. Constraints that occur in the media and distribution of products that will be developed in entrepreneurial practice. so that it is still in the practice room and at the development stage. This discussion discusses the efforts of the teacher in processing the material, the efforts of the teacher. Student interest in class VII MTs Sabilul Huda, Karangjoho Village, Badegan District, Ponorogo Regency, there are learning problems with the enthusiasm of the students and the lack of enthusiasm for learning when implementing integrated social studies learning.

scholarly journals Technology transfer between universities and companies

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassiane Chais ◽  
Paula Patrícia Ganzer ◽  
Pelayo Munhoz Olea
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Culture ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Government ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The University

Purpose This paper aims to research how technology transfer occurs, based on the Schumpeterian approach to innovation trilogy focusing on the interaction between the university and the company. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used for this study was the analysis of two cases with an exploratory and qualitative approach. The case study subjects were two Brazilian universities: University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS). Semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection technique, whereas content analysis was used as the analysis technique. Findings The main results showed the need of companies and universities to understand that working in collaborative technology research contributes to the transformation of applied research into technological innovations that can transform society. Research limitations/implications The research’s limitations were the unfeasibility of studying the government helix, the lack of clear and established processes within universities so that a comparison between the cases would be possible and the lack of access to technology contracts, as they are considered confidential. In addition, the use of two cases is considered a limitation, as it is not possible to generalize the conclusions pointed out by the study. Originality/value With this research, the authors were able to conclude that the university–industry interaction process has been improving, but it still needs to advance in organizational aspects. Some of the aspects to be considered are the adjustments for the institutions’ internal policies, the existing negotiations, the researchers’ behavior regarding the dissemination of the innovation culture and the performance of the technological innovation centers, which gradually are being trained to work in the market as well as in the university. It is necessary that primarily companies and universities understand that they must join efforts in collaborative technological research, so that the financial resources invested are not only accepted as published articles in qualified journals but also turn into technological innovations accepted by the market. All this investment must return as new products, services and technologies that generate local, regional, national and even international impact, implementing new types of businesses and new markets and yielding an economic impact in the country, thus generating innovation and social well-being.

scholarly journals The Benefits of Cooperation Between University, NGOs and Communities – The case of IPREDE in Ceará

2017 ◽  
pp. 74-85
Author(s):  
Bruno de Souza Lessa ◽  
Italo Cavalcante Aguiar ◽  
Roberto Cunha Ferreira ◽  
José Carlos Lázaro Da Silva Filho
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Social Demand ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Extension Program

The Instituto da Primeira Infância (IPREDE) is an extension program of the Federal University of Ceará (UFC). Students from the school of Medicine collaborate with the Institute by exercising their knowledge practically. The community, the University and the organization harvest advantages out of this cooperation. In this regard, the research question asks which would be the benefits to each part. To analyse the benefits of this collaboration, this study uses three categories of benefits drawn on from Cruz et al. (2011), which identify advantages (i) for the NGO and for society; (ii) for the researchers involved; (iii) for the university. This research was exploratory, qualitative and used semi-structured interviews. The data analysis utilized Bardin’s (1977) content analysis technique. Findings highlighted how the relationship between NGOs, community and university has been beneficial for all parties, as this interaction tackles an important social demand: the lack of appropriate paediatric healthcare.

scholarly journals Perceived Challenges of Implementing An Integrated Talent Management Strategy at A Tertiary Institution in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya ◽  
Cecile Gerwel Proches ◽  
Paul Green
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategy ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
University Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The University

The aim of this study was to investigate and delineate the perceived challenges of implementing an integrated talent management strategy at a South African tertiary institution. The study was conducted at a relatively new university that opened its doors on the 1st of January 2015. Since the inception of the university under study, the institution has grown considerably but without proper policies and strategies in place to ensure its competitiveness and sustainability within the current Higher Education and Training sector in the country. A qualitative research methodology in the form of semi-structured interviews conducted with a convenience sample of 10 participants was employed to execute the study. The sample was drawn from the population of directors and official representatives of administrative, academic and support staff. The inclusion of these participants was premised on the idea that by virtue of their job description, they would be most exposed to talent management issues. Results of the study indicate that the major challenges experienced in implementing an integrated talent management strategy at the university include lack of management commitment and budget, as well as unionism and resistance to change amongst staff. As such, the primary recommendations of this study are for demonstrated commitment by university management towards accessing adequate finances to facilitate the implementation of a sound talent management strategy that will assist in promoting both the quality and longevity of the tertiary education institution in question.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Exploration of Factors Affecting a University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuyan Wang ◽  
Xiaoyang Sun ◽  
Shuhua Liu ◽  
Chen Mu
Keyword(s):  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
American University ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
University Entrepreneurship ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Clear Vision ◽  
The University

This study examines the factors that affect the formation and operation of the university entrepreneurship ecosystem (UEE). Employing the case-study methodology, this research attempts to provide an evidence-based analysis of the existing theoretical framework of the UEE and verify the role of elements in it through empirical experience as described in semi-structured interviews with 33 respondents on and off an American university. Findings reveal that extracurricular activities, networks, entrepreneurial culture, and leadership have an important impact on the formation and operation of the UEE. Specifically, compared with formal courses, as important carriers, extracurricular activities have a more positive impact on the entrepreneurship of students. Different levels of networks can promote the circulation and exchange of resources. Culture is an important factor in forming and promoting individual entrepreneurial behavior and their agglomeration in the UEE. Clear vision and long-term commitments to entrepreneurship, namely leadership, play a leading role in the formation and development of a UEE.

Using sociocultural insights to enhance work-integrated learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Fleming ◽  
Neil J. Haigh
Keyword(s):  
Social Process ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Environment ◽  
The Social ◽  
Work Integrated Learning ◽  
The University

Purpose When learning in the workplace is conceptualised as a social process, different social or cultural features of workplaces may enable or constrain students’ learning. The purpose of this paper is to understand the views of students, workplace supervisors and university academics concerning sociocultural features that influenced work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. Design/methodology/approach An interpretive case-study methodology, incorporating questionnaires and semi-structured interviews was used to determine the views of stakeholders involved in WIL experiences in a sport undergraduate degree. Findings Students’ learning was enhanced when they participated in authentic activities, worked alongside colleagues and could assume increasing responsibility for roles they were given. Social experiences, interactions and activities provided them with opportunities to access individual, shared and tacit knowledge, to learn about language, processes and protocols for interacting and communicating with others, and to become aware of the culture of the workplace. When students successfully acquired this knowledge they were able to “take-on” the accepted characteristics and practices of the workplace community – an outcome that further enhanced their learning. Practical implications Students need to understand the social and cultural dimensions of how the work community practices before they begin WIL experiences. Practical ways of addressing this are suggested. Originality/value This paper conceptualises WIL as learning through the “practice of work communities” whereby through the activities of the community students can access knowledge in a way that may differ from what they are familiar with from their experiences within the university environment.

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