Assessing Sustainability in Higher Education
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Education and Approaches".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2024 | Viewed by 1322
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the launch of a Special Issue on "Assessing Sustainability in Higher Education" in this esteemed journal. Sustainability has become a critical area of concern across various disciplines, and higher education plays a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future. This Special Issue aims to explore and evaluate the efforts, practices, and impact of sustainability initiatives within higher education institutions.
The importance of sustainability in higher education cannot be overstated. As educational institutions strive to address the complex challenges of our time, such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequalities, it is crucial to assess and understand the effectiveness of sustainability strategies. This research area provides an opportunity to investigate the integration of sustainability principles into the academic curriculum, campus operations, community engagement, and overall institutional policies.
The aim of this Special Issue is to gather high-quality research that examines the assessment and evaluation of sustainability practices in higher education. We invite original research articles and reviews that shed light on various aspects of sustainability, such as curriculum development, student engagement, faculty involvement, institutional governance, sustainable infrastructure, and community partnerships. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches that consider environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
Themes that could be explored within this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:
- Assessment methods and tools for measuring sustainability performance in higher education institutions.
- Case studies highlighting successful sustainability initiatives and their impact on students, faculty, and the broader community.
- Strategies for integrating sustainability principles into curriculum development and pedagogical practices.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of sustainability policies and governance structures within higher education institutions.
- Examination of the role of student engagement and empowerment in fostering sustainability awareness and action.
- Analysis of sustainable campus design, energy management, waste reduction, and water conservation practices.
- Assessment of the impact of sustainability initiatives on community partnerships and regional sustainability.
We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute their valuable insights to this Special Issue. Submissions should present rigorous empirical research, theoretical contributions, or reviews that advance our understanding of assessing sustainability in higher education.
Submission guidelines and formatting details can be found on our journal's website. The submission deadline for this Special Issue is 1 May 2024. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure the highest scientific standards.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and collaborating on this important research area.
Regards,
Prof. Dr. Mario Grande-de-Prado
Prof. Dr. Roberto Baelo
Dr. Sheila García-Martín
Prof. Dr. Víctor Abella García
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- sustainability
- higher education
- assessment
- evaluation
- curriculum development
- student engagement
- institutional policies
- community partnerships
- sustainable infrastructure
