ERIC Number: EJ1334023
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0951-354X
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State of the Art of University Social Responsibility: A Standardized Model and Compared Self-Diagnosis in Latin America
Vallaeys, François; Oliveira, M. L. S.; Crissien, Tito; Solano, David; Suarez, Andres
International Journal of Educational Management, v36 n3 p325-340 2022
Purpose: This paper aims to provide information about the state of the art of University Social Responsibility (USR) from a regional perspective, based on a theoretical and practical development proposed by a wide net of Latin-American higher education institutions (HEIs): the USR Union of Latin America (URSULA). Design/methodology/approach: The state of the art was performed through a two-year measurement process (2018-2019) conducted in 80 HEI from 12 Latin-American countries. The state of the art was constructed through a self-reported diagnosis concerning four HEI scopes of action, twelve goals, and sixty-six indicators to measure the accomplishment of USR goals. Findings: The study's primary results were twofold: first, the verification of a dynamic model for USR consensual management and second, the understanding of USR's challenging nature for standard practices in HEIs. Practical implications: This study's results contribute to creating a practical framework for USR measurement based on a regional context (Latin America). Moreover, this research underlines the discrepancy between HEIs' social performance and the need to commit to the 2030 UN sustainable development goals. Originality/value: This is the first study to examine the state of USR in a region such a Latin America.
Descriptors: Universities, Models, Social Responsibility, Higher Education, Self Evaluation (Groups), College Administration, Educational Practices, Measurement, Geographic Regions, Sustainable Development, Objectives, Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, School Community Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Latin America
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