Social Responsibility Reporting in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 76-96
Author(s):  
José Vale ◽  
Rui Bertuzi ◽  
Albertina Paula Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies

This chapter analyzes research in social responsibility (SR) reporting in higher education institutions (HEI), addressing different aspects: a longitudinal assessment, the theoretical approaches, the adopted methodologies, and its main results. A systematic literature review is undertaken. To do so, the ISI Web of Knowledge and Scopus databases were used to retrieve the articles for analysis. The articles were limited to business and management research area. Findings show that literature on SR reporting in HEIs is still in its infancy and it is very heterogeneous, with only 24 articles addressing this theme. Most articles resorted to qualitative methodologies, emphasizing the case study. Findings also show a lack of normalization regarding reporting. Stakeholders' theory and the seek for legitimacy are crucial in SR disclosing in HEIs. Several contributions emerge, namely the provision of a comprehensive review of the current state of research on SR reporting in HEIs and, consequently, a call for increasing the awareness of such organizations towards the importance of this theme.

scholarly journals The Market Functioning of Polish Higher Education Institutions in the Context of the Implementation of the Concept of Social Responsibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Angelika M. Pabian
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Current State ◽  
Polish Higher Education

Abstract The evolution in the sector set new tasks for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)*, where — in addition to educational activity — their cooperation with other entities is assumed, which will make it possible to take up contemporary challenges. One of these is University Social Responsibility (USR)*, the popularity of which is growing; however, this area is not sufficiently recognized in the relevant literature. This fact was an important premise for undertaking research to assess the current state of the higher education sector in the context of the implementation of the concept of social responsibility. The purpose of the paper is to show students’ opinions on the implementation of USR by HEIs and their knowledge of SR. The author’s intention is to present the results of her own research. The material obtained in the course of the survey showed that the symptoms of the adaptation of the concept of Social Responsibility (SR)* to HEI management were identified, but the degree of their involvement in this area is insufficient, as is the level of students’ knowledge in the field of SR. The exploratory research referred to in this article is an introduction to a broader scope of research.

Enhancing Innovation in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 118-140
Author(s):  
Ana-Maria Bercu ◽  
Elena Cigu ◽  
Stefan Andrei Nestian
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
National Level ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Theoretical Level ◽  
Current State ◽  
Positive Evolution ◽  
Innovation In Higher Education

This chapter is focused on the case study of Romania enhancing innovation in higher education institutions being structured theoretically and empirically. First, at the theoretical level, we intend to highlight the role and importance of innovations for higher education, taking into account literature. Second, we intend to explore the current state of innovativeness in higher education in Romania, taking into account the strategy and legal framework developed at a national level based on international guidelines. The main finding is the interactive effect of innovation will determine a positive evolution of Romanian higher education.

scholarly journals Implementation Strategy of Higher Education Social Responsibility to Acquire New and Qualified In-Line Students: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Nung Harjanto ◽  
Rahmawati Rahmawati ◽  
Hasan Fauzi ◽  
M. Agung Prabowo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Accounting Courses ◽  
Vocational Higher Education ◽  
Vocational High Schools

This study aims to provide novel empirical evidence about the effectiveness of higher education social responsibility (HESR) as a strategy to acquire new and qualified in-line students for higher education institutions. In this research, a case study of Akademi Akuntansi YKPN Yogyakarta, a leading higher education institution offering vocational accounting courses in Indonesia, is used. Results show that the number of HESR activities implemented in vocational higher education has positive significant effects on new and qualified in-line students. Our hypothesis tested through linear regression also reveals that the number of HESR activities implemented in vocational higher education positively affects the number of its new and qualified in-line students from related partner vocational high schools. This research contributes to the analysis of supply chain linkage literature, especially linkages for higher education institutions, through the implementation of HESR as a strategy to acquire these students in higher education institutions and to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Although this topic in higher education is important, it has been rarely explored.

Social Responsibility in Higher Education Institutions

2019 ◽  
pp. 131-147
Author(s):  
Katerina Odyssea Georgaki ◽  
Andri Anastasiou
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Guidance Programme ◽  
The University

Higher education institutions and universities represent a vital part of any society and are continuously faced with numerous new environmental and social challenges. Universities are moving toward corporatization, which calls for them to be good corporate citizens. In order to meet the expectations of the stakeholders, they need to adopt a social responsibility strategy just like other organizations. This chapter discusses how universities could achieve development, sustainability, and competitiveness through applying university social responsibility (USR). It presents a case study of USR, namely UNIC Mentor Youth Guidance Programme applied by the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. The initiative connects university students to at-risk youth, so that they act as agents of social change and mentors. The chapter describes the benefits, long-term effects, and impact of this particular USR activity, both for the organization itself and the various stakeholders.

How Personal Values Affect Social Responsibility in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-127
Author(s):  
Vojko Potocan ◽  
Niksa Alfirevic ◽  
Zlatko Nedelko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Academic Goals ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Responsible Behavior ◽  
Current State ◽  
Accelerate Development

Recent research has investigated how personal values of university stakeholders shape social responsibility of universities. Interest of universities for their responsibility toward society, beyond fundamental academic goals related to creating, transferring and preserving knowledge in society has become more widespread since 1970s. As social responsibility has evolved, universities have started to look into questions about mechanisms through which beliefs, values, attitudes impact their socially responsible behavior. This chapter provides an insight into the role of university stakeholders' personal values to creation of social responsibility of higher education institutions and explain how their values accelerate development of broader society. Findings enable new understanding of current state of social responsibility in higher education and suggest possible solutions for its improvment.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS: APPLYING US EXPERICENCE TO UKRAINAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2020 ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Olha Pavlenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Current State

The article discusses the current state of professional training of engineers, in particular, electronics engineers in Ukrainian higher education institutions (HEIs) and explores best practices from US HEIs. The research outlines the features of professional training of electronics engineers and recent changes in Ukrainian HEIs. Such challenges for Ukrainian HEIs as lack of collaboration between higher education and science with industry, R&D cost reduction for HEIs, and downsizing the research and academic staff, the disparity between the available quality of human capital training and the demanded are addressed. The study attempts to identify successful practices of US HEIs professional training of engineers in order to suggest potential improvements in education, research, and innovation for training electronics engineers in Ukraine.

The Indian University in a Comparative Perspective

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.R. Madhava Menon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
University System ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

The purpose of looking at Indian universities in a comparative perspective is obviously to locate it among higher education institutions across the world and to identify its strengths and weaknesses in the advancement of learning and research. In doing so, one can discern the directions for reform in order to put the university system in a competitive advantage for an emerging knowledge society. This chapter looks at the current state of universities in India and highlights the initiatives under way for change and proposes required policy changes.

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