How to assess transformative performance towards sustainable development in higher education institutions
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How to assess transformative performance towards sustainable development in higher education institutions. / Mader, Clemens.
In: Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, No. 1, 03.2012, p. 79-89.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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T1 - How to assess transformative performance towards sustainable development in higher education institutions
AU - Mader, Clemens
N1 - Mader,C. (2012) How to assess transformative performance towards sustainable development in higher education, In: Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, 6 (1), Sage Publishing, p.79-89.
PY - 2012/3
Y1 - 2012/3
N2 - This article highlights the role of sustainability appraisal for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Traditional HEI appraisal systems lack a way to assess the integration of sustainability principles reflecting societal needs with the consequences of research, education and management of HEIs. Two appraisal systems are discussed. The Austrian Sustainability Award is a first national attempt for sustainability appraisal for HEIs. The Graz Model for Integrative Development provides a tool for analysing the involvement of people (staff, students as well as society) in transformative processes in higher education. Using the five principles of the Graz Model in sustainability appraisal overcomes the problem of not recognising the social impact of a HEI in its assessment. The model looks at how society is involved and its needs reflected in an institution’s research, management and outreach. Results of this paper can be used for the development of new sustainability appraisal systems and reflect on existing ones.
AB - This article highlights the role of sustainability appraisal for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Traditional HEI appraisal systems lack a way to assess the integration of sustainability principles reflecting societal needs with the consequences of research, education and management of HEIs. Two appraisal systems are discussed. The Austrian Sustainability Award is a first national attempt for sustainability appraisal for HEIs. The Graz Model for Integrative Development provides a tool for analysing the involvement of people (staff, students as well as society) in transformative processes in higher education. Using the five principles of the Graz Model in sustainability appraisal overcomes the problem of not recognising the social impact of a HEI in its assessment. The model looks at how society is involved and its needs reflected in an institution’s research, management and outreach. Results of this paper can be used for the development of new sustainability appraisal systems and reflect on existing ones.
KW - Sustainability education
KW - Sustainability Science
U2 - 10.1177/097340821100600114
DO - 10.1177/097340821100600114
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 6
SP - 79
EP - 89
JO - Journal of Education for Sustainable Development
JF - Journal of Education for Sustainable Development
SN - 0973-4082
IS - 1
ER -