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Nkomo, Mokubung; Sehoole, Chika – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to focus on how two rural-based universities in South Africa can contribute towards sustainable development especially in their immediate rural communities. It addresses the following questions what conditions or policy frameworks exist that can engender a sustainable development trajectory? How can…
Descriptors: Racial Segregation, Rural Areas, Foreign Countries, Sustainable Development
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Runhaar, Hens; Dieperink, Carel; Driessen, Peter – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2006
Purpose: The paper seeks to propose the basic competencies of environmental social scientists regarding policy analysis for sustainable development. The ultimate goal is to contribute to an improvement of educational programmes in higher education by suggesting a toolbox that should be integrated in the curriculum. Design/methodology/approach:…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Social Scientists, Social Theories, Public Policy
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Nicolaides, Angelo – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2006
Purpose: To show that the practices, processes and resources for the management of the university environment should be aligned to meet the ever-growing demands of sustainability and its motivations should be clearly spelt out to all stakeholders. Universities should also strive to become leaders in the development of effective environmental…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Management Systems, Environmental Education, Sustainable Development