Community Engagement for Sustainable Practices in Higher Education

From Awareness to Action
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-63983-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 279 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 386 g

This book provides a deeper understanding of the concept of community engagement in higher education, encompassing crucial aspects such as stakeholder involvement, collaboration, community organization, and mobilization. It highlights the pivotal role of student engagement in promoting sustainable practices within higher education. The book goes beyond theory by showcasing real-world case studies and best practices from various institutions on successful student-led sustainability projects, campaigns, and initiatives. Furthermore, it uniquely highlights students' efforts in digitalizing communities, reflecting the relevance of technology in modern sustainability practices. It offers actionable insights to effectively engage students and empower them to translate their passion for sustainability into tangible actions. In doing so, the book equips readers to bridge the awareness-action gap, empowering students to implement sustainability practices in real life.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mittal, Prabhat

Bansal, Rachna

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Concepts of Community Engagement for Sustainable Practices.- 2. Effective Strategies for Engaging Students in Sustainability Initiatives.- 3. Community Engagement: Harnessing the Potential of Digital Education.- 4. Integrating Sustainability into Curricular and Co-curricular Activities in Higher Education.- 5. Student-Led Organizations and Initiatives for Environmental Impact.- 6. Collaborating with Community Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions.- 7. Case Studies: Successful Student-Led Sustainability Projects.- 8. Best Practices in Student Community Engagement for Sustainability.- 9. Role of Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations for a Holistic Approach to Sustainability.- 10. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology Innovations by Students.- 11. Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives Led by Students.- 12. Sustainable Transportation Solutions: Student Perspectives and Contributions.- 13. Issues and Challenges in Community Engagement.- 14. Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Models: Students as Catalysts for Change.- 15. Impact Evaluation: Assessing the Effectiveness of Student Community Engagement in Sustainability.- 16. Empowering Students as Agents of Change: Building a Culture of Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions.

Über Autor(innen)

Prabhat Mittal is Professor in the Satyawati College at the University of Delhi, India. He has numerous scholarly contributions in the fields of supply chain management, quantitative finance, social engineering and big data analytics indexed in SCOPUS, Web of Science, and ABDC listed journals

Rachna Bansal is Assistant Dean of Student Welfare and Associate Professor at Sharda School of Business Studies, Sharda University, India. She is a highly accomplished and versatile academician, trainer, and researcher in the realm of Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior.