Deterring sustainability in higher education institutions: An appraisal of the factors which influence sustainability in higher education institutions
Deterring sustainability in higher education institutions: An appraisal of the factors which influence sustainability in higher education institutions
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阻碍高等教育机构的可持续性:影响高等教育机构可持续性因素的评估
DOI:
10.1108/14676370510623865
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发表时间:
2005
影响因子:
3.1
通讯作者:
M. Sánchez
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作者:
L. Velazquez;N. Munguia;M. Sánchez
Purpose – To explore some of the factors that could obstruct the implementation of the sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions as a way for assisting key players to improve the effectiveness of their potential or current sustainability initiatives and being ready for the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.Design/methodology/approach – It was conducted a literature review of published and unpublished articles, conference proceedings, university reports, books, and website documents. It was not target any specific discipline. However, most of the material was from engineering, economics, sociology, and related sciences. The time frame of the literature review was from 1990 to 2002. Important references prior to 1990 were also analyzed.Findings – The adequate conditions for the successful implementation of sustainability programs do not exist. There are many obstacles preventing the success of sustainability initiatives on campuses around the world. However, su...