Integration of sustainable development in higher education – a regional initiative in Quebec (Canada)

Anand, Chirjiv Kaur; Bisaillon, Véronique; Webster, Alain; Amor, Ben

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.06.134

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“…Svanström et al (2008) emphasized that, to protect the essence of sustainable development, more efforts in education and publicity are needed to raise stakeholders' awareness. Activities, such as student organizations and clubs, are needed to increase their awareness because students are key stakeholders in sustainable development (Anand et al, 2015;Fonseca et al, 2011). Adequate discussion in academic forums and project-oriented workshops on environmental issues might influence stakeholders on campus (Filho et al, 2016;Huge et al, 2016).…”

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Pro-Environmental Awareness and Behaviors on Campus: Evidence from Tianjin, China

Zhang

Xiong

et al. 2017

EURASIA J MATH SCI T

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China has promoted green campuses for decades. To better explore the current extent of pro-environmental awareness and behaviors of types of stakeholders (student, faculty members, and administrators) on campus, this study investigated the relationship between pro-environmental awareness and pro-environmental behaviors along with the influences of motivators, barriers, and culture (face (reputation) and group pressure). A questionnaire survey was conducted with a sample of the three types of stakeholders at Tianjin University, one of the largest academic institutions and the earliest to implement green campus development initiatives in China. Structural equation modeling tested a causal model of awareness, behaviors, and other explanatory variables. The results found that pro-environmental behaviors were more likely than awareness and the respondents engaged in private more than in public proenvironmental behaviors. Chinese social and cultural factors influenced proenvironmental behavior, particularly among the administrators, which informs our understanding of the reasons for the awareness-behavior gap. China's universities focus on eco-technology and energy management rather than on dissemination and publicity. The results suggest that advancing a pro-environmental cultural atmosphere and a consistent sustainability policy might significantly foster pro-environmental behaviors on university campuses.

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Pro-Environmental Awareness and Behaviors on Campus: Evidence from Tianjin, China

Zhang

Xiong

et al. 2017

EURASIA J MATH SCI T

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“…This category consists of a large part of case studies reporting on specific local outreach projects and their impacts. The main emphasis of these studies is on school collaborations and the support of small Anand et al (2015) illustrated how students' understanding of SD can be fostered by their participation in a regional education initiative aimed at integrating SD into the member institutions. Other studies exemplified the support of HEIs to establish a high school archival program (Fernekes and Rosenberg, 2008), to reopen a closed school (Officer et al, 2011), and to educate high school students (Lynch, et al, 2005).…”

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The impacts of higher education institutions on sustainable development

Findler

Schönherr

Lozano

et al. 2019

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Purpose This paper aims to conceptualize impacts of higher education institutions (HEIs) on sustainable development (SD), complementing previous literature reviews by broadening the perspective from what HEIs do in pursuit of SD to how these activities impact society, the environment and the economy. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2005 and 2017. Inductive content analysis was applied to identify major themes and impact areas addressed in the literature to develop a conceptual framework detailing the relationship between HEIs’ activities and their impacts on SD. Findings The paper identifies six impact areas where direct and indirect impacts of HEIs on SD may occur. The findings indicate a strong focus on case studies dealing with specific projects and a lack of studies analyzing impacts from a more holistic perspective. Practical implications This systematic literature review enables decision-makers in HEIs, researchers and educators to better understand how their activities may affect society, the environment and the economy, and it provides a solid foundation to tackle these impacts. Social implications The review highlights that HEIs have an inherent responsibility to make societies more sustainable. HEIs must embed SD into their systems while considering their impacts on society. Originality/value This paper provides a holistic conceptualization of HEIs’ impacts on SD. The conceptual framework can be useful for future research that attempts to analyze HEIs’ impacts on SD from a holistic perspective.

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“…Watson, Noyes, & Rodgers (2013) found that the results of a self-assessment study suggest that some instructors believe they were including sustainability concepts, but upon review of course content, they were not. To avoid this when implementing SDE, identifying areas within the curriculum where integration can occur is key, for both horizontal and vertical integration and even within other subjects and specializations (Anand, Bisaillon, Webster, & Amor, 2015). PBL will help to further ensure a deeper connection to SDE when groups are mentored by industry professionals from relevant fields (Anand et al, 2015, Wolcott et al, 2011 such as environmental engineering, architecture, urban planning (El-adaway et al, 2015).…”

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“…Regional collaboration is also an important step for SDE. Showing that the institution is working with the local community shows a deeper commitment to SD and provides resources to students outside of the campus (Anand et al, 2015). Signing a declaration, charter, or initiative (DCIs) also helps to strengthen commitment to sustainability; more than 1000 university leaders across the world have signed various DCIs such as Rio +20 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative, Kyoto Declaration International Association of Universities, and COPERNICU University Charter (Lozano, Ceulemans, AlonsoAlmeida, et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In France, PACT 2D is a regional SDE collaboration project, in which part of the outcome is providing resources, such as integration techniques, how to utilize community resources, and classroom management (Anand et al, 2015), to participating HEIs. Soria et al (2013) suggest using the following documents in order to develop a reference guideline for successful SDE integration: "Earth Charter Initiative, Spanish Environmental Education Guidebook, The Hannover Call, Agenda 21, and Royal Academy of Engineering Report on SDE" (p. 74).…”

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Integrating Sustainability into Construction Education

Metzinger¹,

Cabral²,

Benhart³

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Brad Benhart has been a mainstay in the construction industry for over 25 years. He has been involved in all aspects of construction including: healthcare, commercial, residential, international, and all related aspects of training and education. In 2009, Benhart furthered his commitment and passion to construction education by accepting a professorship at Purdue University in their School of Construction Management. Brad focuses on construction supervision, project management, strategic planning, preconstruction, and sustaining the built environment. At Purdue, Benhart also leads the Healthcare Construction Management program and works with the first ASHE (American Society of Healthcare Engineering) student chapter. His position allows him to further develop construction education in the built environment and be an industry advocate for the next generation of builders. He is also very involved in field supervision training programs, both at Purdue and on the national level. He focuses on the sustainability of our industry by mentoring the retiring baby boomers with new foremen and superintendents. Benhart also has an extensive resume in industry. His previous position was Vice President with Pepper Construction Company of Chicago, IL. While at Pepper, Brad managed multiple projects ranging from $100k to $250 million dollars. He continues to be an adjunct professor at Northwestern University in project management and has actively taught and trained many employees in the industry. When he is not in the classroom, Brad owns Integrated Construction Resources, a construction consulting company that focuses on strategic planning, training, expert witness analysis, and owners' representation. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family. Integrating Sustainability into Construction Education AbstractThe demand for sustainable development and construction has become increasingly popular over the years. New data is constantly emerging about the sources and effects to the built environment and society from construction related activities and the most cost effective manner in which to address them. A compounding issue related to sustainability is the fact there is no definitive right or wrong answer. Critical thinking, information analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration are all vital to developing the best solution for sustainable development. Education is the cornerstone of this process. Continuing education will always be necessary; however, an initial fundamental understanding of sustainable concepts is needed in order to construct more knowledge. The most opportune time for future industry leaders to establish these concepts is in parallel of other construction fundamentals in higher education. While many construction education programs have successful history with construction fundamentals, they have not yet fully integrated sustainable education. This paper addresses sustainable construction student objectives, strategies for implementing sustainable education, and challenges and successes other inst...

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Integration of sustainable development in higher education – a regional initiative in Quebec (Canada)

Cited by 55 publications

References 29 publications

Pro-Environmental Awareness and Behaviors on Campus: Evidence from Tianjin, China

Pro-Environmental Awareness and Behaviors on Campus: Evidence from Tianjin, China

The impacts of higher education institutions on sustainable development

Integrating Sustainability into Construction Education

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