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Sturlaugson, Brent, Rebekah Radtke, and Anita Lee-Post. "MEASURING UP: A CASE FOR REDRAWING THE SYSTEM BOUNDARIES OF SUSTAINABILITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY." Journal of Green Building 14, no. 3 (June 2019): 159–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.3992/1943-4618.14.3.159.
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The primary goal of this paper is to examine the role that sustainability assessment and reporting plays in creating a sustainable campus for academic excellence. A prototype sustainability assessment and reporting system is developed for triple bottom line impact analysis of the built environment of the newly expanded and renovated Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky. The prototype system utilizes a toolkit to collect environmental, social, and economic data of the building's built environment for sustainable design performance analyses. The system also employs a comprehensive set of sustainability metrics to measure and report the building's triple bottom line impacts on academic success. In sum, our study succeeds in (1) expanding the definition and evaluation of campus buildings' sustainability to include environmental, social, and economic factors, (2) providing campus stakeholders with a toolkit for assessing the sustainability of campus buildings, and (3) creating a comprehensive sustainability metric for benchmarking and tracking campus buildings' triple bottom line impacts on academic success.
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Su, Yuan, and Jun Wei Yan. "Effect Evaluation of Introduced Building Energy Management System in University Campus." Applied Mechanics and Materials 368-370 (August 2013): 1222–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.368-370.1222.
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Nowadays, universities are taking responsibility for their environmental impact and are working to ensure environmental sustainability. In this research, we aim to analyze energy system of a model university campus in southern China and grasp the energy consumption of the whole campus from the viewpoint of reducing GHG emission. We investigated and analyzed the present situation of energy system by using measured data and inquiry survey. In order to grasp the data exactly, we introduced building energy management system (BEMS) to some typical buildings with electricity consumption controlling. Then examination of energy consumption intensity according the different typical buildings has been analyzed on the basis of the research at campus. The campus's energy consumption prediction was carried out during the 24-h field measurements period. Furthermore, energy consumption intensity of the whole campus were predicted.
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Barrella, Elise, Kelsey Lineburg, and Peter Hurley. "Applying a transportation rating system to advance sustainability evaluation, planning and partnerships." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 18, no. 4 (May 2, 2017): 608–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-05-2015-0087.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a pilot application of the Sustainable Transportation Analysis & Rating System (STARS), and highlight how a sustainability rating system can be used to promote sustainable urban development through a university–city partnership. STARS is an example of a second-generation “green” rating system focused on transportation planning, design, operations and maintenance. Design/methodology/approach In Fall 2013, James Madison University (JMU) initiated a STARS pilot demonstration using a local corridor that connects the university and the city of Harrisonburg. The pilot’s purposes were to develop attainable transportation-development targets, evaluate infrastructure and programmatic options in the context of a credit-based system and demonstrate a decision-making framework centered on sustainability optimization. The paper provides an overview of the STARS framework and the pilot’s collaborations, analysis, findings and recommendations for credits across sustainability dimensions. Findings Upon applying the rating system, the research team found that STARS may initially be easier to integrate into a comprehensive transportation planning process than a corridor-level evaluation due to data needs, in-house expertise and planning timelines for campus and city developments. A campus-wide master plan based on STARS would enable a university and a city to apply sustainability principles to their physical and/or policy interfaces to systemically create change and achieve quantifiable targets. Originality/value The STARS framework provides a novel approach for integrating multiple stakeholders (faculty, the university and city staff, students and community members) in a process of capacity building, evaluating options, policy-making, implementation and performance monitoring. The JMU pilot is the first application of STARS at a university and the only US East Coast application to date.
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Kim, Seon-Joo. "Leveraging Process Evaluation for Project Development and Sustainability: The Case of the CAMPUS Asia Program in Korea." Journal of Studies in International Education 21, no. 4 (March 21, 2017): 315–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1028315317696961.
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CAMPUS Asia (Collective Action for Mobility Program of University Students in Asia) is a student-exchange program designed to promote student mobility between South Korea, China, and Japan. Begun in 2011, the program aims to foster the next generation of leaders in Asia by nurturing young talents with shared visions. This article provides an overview of the CAMPUS Asia pilot program and the major findings of its comprehensive process evaluation in Korea using five criteria. The evaluation indicates that the CAMPUS Asia program has evolved into a unique program that promotes dual degrees, creates new learning models, and develops in-depth discussions of substantial collaborations among consortia. The need to develop mechanisms for applying the lessons learned and insights gained through the evaluation is addressed; implications and recommendations for sustainable development of the CAMPUS Asia pilot program are offered, as are the benefits of implementing a process evaluation in one’s own practice.
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Petratos, Panagiotis, and Evangelia Damaskou. "Management strategies for sustainability education, planning, design, energy conservation in California higher education." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 16, no. 4 (July 6, 2015): 576–603. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-03-2014-0038.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze the effects of campus sustainability planning to annual campus energy inflows and outflows in California higher education. The paper also offers a preliminary statistical analysis for the evaluation of impact factors on energy outflows and a link between energy outflows and building utilization. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports two campus examples University of California Merced and California State University Stanislaus, analyzing 36-months’ campus energy outflows data. It uses statistical linear regression analysis to determine the most significant impact factors to energy outflows and what is their relationship. Finally, the paper draws on building utilization data and presents sustainability management strategies for campus energy conservation which make the most of building utilization and contributes to campus sustainability planning efforts. Findings – Statistics analysis considered ten multiple models of linear regression to identify the greatest impact factors on campus energy outflows. Interestingly, the overshadowing positive impact factor is renewable energy credits (RECs) which is expected as is required by California energy law. After removing RECs, cost of RECs and cost of electricity from further statistical analysis, we re-compute linear regression for the remaining variables, and natural gas outflows have the strongest – negative – relationship with energy outflows. In this study, it is demonstrated how sustainability planning applies to campus green building design criteria; how much do sustainable campus buildings cost; how sustainability planning affects the inflows and outflows of energy during the period of one academic year; and what are the direct benefits of campus sustainability planning and design to faculty, students, staff, administrators, environment and society. Research limitations/implications – The research is focused on two campus examples in California higher education and may have overlooked some campus sustainability plans and energy data from other California campuses. Nevertheless, it is a fairly comprehensive analysis of campus sustainability planning efforts and their effects on energy conservation. Practical implications – Campus sustainability plans and their effect on campus energy inflows and outflows are very important. Understanding the details and potential effects of impact factors to energy conservation can help broader adoption and implementation of sustainability planning. Originality/value – As an emerging method for campus sustainability efforts, statistical analysis of multiple linear regression models allows colleges and universities to examine energy conservation and align it with campus sustainability planning operational, academic and administrative functions in an integrated manner. To date, very little scholarly attention has been paid to the effects of sustainability planning on campus-level energy conservation, and no prior attempt has been made to consider how they might be analyzed statistically.
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Abd Razak, M. Z., Nangkula Utaberta, Nag Abdullah, M. Tahir, and Ai Che Ani. "Sustainable Campus Design in Malaysia: An Evaluation of Student’s Perception on Four Research University Campuses." Applied Mechanics and Materials 71-78 (July 2011): 4313–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.71-78.4313.
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The issue of sustainability has been around for a long time. However, it has become a hot issue after the Earth Summit taking place in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro and in 2002 in Johannesburg. Conference in 1992 led to the formulation of Agenda 21, an action plan containing broad principles to help governments and other institutions in carrying out the policies and programs for sustainable development in their respective countries. The aim of this research was to examine the effectiveness of campus physical development planning in Malaysia in creating a sustainable living on campus by assessed the problems that exist. The study was conducted in four public university campuses and limited to only the campus physical planning. Selected campuses are the research universities campus. The case studies were conducted on each campus. The methodology used in this study is qualitative and quantitative techniques. Quantitative technique involves collecting data using questionnaires distributed among 100 respondents for each campus. Meanwhile, the qualitative technique involves collecting comments and opinions from the respondents obtained from questionnaires, behavioral observation and visual research. The results were then compared for each campus for an explanation of the problem. The findings revealed that all campuses had a similar problem. However, there are some differences about the extent or severity of the problems based on campus physical development plan that is different. The result showed that there are minimal problems occurs on the campus that planned more compact compare to a wide and dispersed campus. It also indicates that a compact campus tend to create a sustainable life on campus.
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Kim, Tae Wan, Seunghyun Cha, and Youngchul Kim. "Space choice, rejection and satisfaction in university campus." Indoor and Built Environment 27, no. 2 (August 24, 2016): 233–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326x16665897.
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This paper explores the relationships between students’ activities, space choice patterns and satisfaction with campus space provision with the aim of establishing rational space utilization strategies. Many universities attempt to achieve their sustainability goals and address the constraints of space restrictions by implementing no-net growth policies and rational space utilization strategies. However, architects or facility managers often experience difficulties in keeping their commitment to such initiatives because they lack empirical data that explain the relationships in action between students and campus space. This paper demonstrates these relationships by analysing empirical data obtained from a university campus. University students completed 330 student-day time-use surveys and relevant post-occupancy evaluations for regular days at university. Three major space-choice-rejection patterns were found: (1) spaces for 56% of activities were chosen by students themselves; (2) students often struggled to find an appropriate space for their group activities; (3) students’ space choice behaviour was both common and influential on campus. A campus sustainability model of space choice-rejection was theorized based on the students’ post-occupancy evaluations, comprising anticipated space choice and intended space rejection. Three categories of relationships were established: space-oriented relationships with space environmental performance and spatial form; user-oriented relationships with user capacity and locational accessibility and equipment-oriented relationships with equipment adequacy and equipment condition.
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Pasha, Akram. "A Study on Sustainable Development Impact on the Colleges and Universities of the State of Telangana." ECS Transactions 107, no. 1 (April 24, 2022): 11459–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/10701.11459ecst.
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Sustainable development needs to evolve as a standard paradigm for planning and decision making. As a dynamic condition, needs to understand interconnections and interdependency between environmental, economic, and social systems. The communities and institutions cannot be sustainable and there is no existence of social justice without achieving sustainability. The attitude, skills, and knowledge links to responsibility to create and enjoy a sustainable future. The educational institutions require to re-structure courses, research programs to reach communities, and operations of the campus. Preparing students, staff, whole campus, and community to be more proficient decision makers of future environment by integrating sustainability into educational institutions. The sustainable development study is done using survey of sustainability at college or university level accomplished critical proportions of higher education. The Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire is intended to encourage discussion and further evaluation by campus different councils who are conversant about and responsible for the actions.
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Agostino, Deborah, and Martina Dal Molin. "A grid approach to managing sustainability: evidence from a multiple Italian case study." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 17, no. 6 (November 7, 2016): 875–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-11-2014-0160.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the coherence between sustainability conceptualization (the “what”) and its implementation (the “how”) in terms of implemented actions and stakeholders’ interactions. The paper proposes a grid approach for the simultaneous evaluation of sustainability conceptualization and implementation. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on a multiple case study conducted in ten Italian Universities. In-depth interviews with general directors and administrative staff responsible for sustainable activities have been conducted together with documents and websites analysis. Findings The coherence between sustainability conceptualization and its implementation showed heterogeneity of practice. Results propose a grid approach, which highlights six different approaches to explain the connection between the “what” and the “how” of sustainability. Research limitations/implications The research is focused on Italian universities and may have overlooked approaches to campus sustainability specific of other countries. Practical implications Understanding the coherence between the “what” and the “how” of sustainability can provide university managers with a practical tool of analysis when approaching and evaluating the sustainable campus. Originality/value While higher education scholars are widely exploring the conceptualization of a sustainable campus and its implementation, little is known about the coherence between these two realms, despite their importance to facilitate the transition of sustainability vision into real practice. This study contributes to this area by proposing a grid approach to evaluate the coherence between sustainability conceptualization and implementation.
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Ridgeway, Natalee, and June Matthews. "Campus gardens: Food production or sense of place?" Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l'alimentation 2, no. 1 (May 15, 2015): 99. http://dx.doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v2i1.23.
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<p>Campus gardens can provide opportunities for experiential learning and enhanced physical and mental health; however, they require substantial commitments of time, money, and effort. This formative evaluation explored the perspectives of a university population on the establishment of a campus garden prior to its implementation. Phase 1 involved an electronic survey of the entire population at a small university (N=1300). Phase 2 consisted of 11 in-depth interviews with survey respondents who were interested in furthering the dialogue. The majority (85%) of the 415 individuals who responded to the survey and all interviewees supported the idea of a campus garden. Compared to a shared/community garden or rental plot, participants preferred a low-maintenance forest garden. Food production was secondary to protection of the natural environment and providing a space for rest and reflection. Participants’ sense of community, combined with knowledge of the university’s history, mission, and values, reflected a strong sense of place, a key component of social sustainability. Perhaps it is time to consider alternate options to traditional community gardens on university campuses. This research suggests that forest gardens, with their low-maintenance approach to food production and their potential to promote social sustainability through an enhanced sense of place, may be a good place to start.</p>
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Alghamdi, Abdulaziz, Guangji Hu, Gyan Chhipi-Shrestha, Husnain Haider, Kasun Hewage, and Rehan Sadiq. "Investigating Spatiotemporal Variability of Water, Energy, and Carbon Flows: A Probabilistic Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation Framework for Higher Education Institutions." Environments 8, no. 8 (July 30, 2021): 72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environments8080072.
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Higher education institutions (HEIs) consume significant energy and water and contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. HEIs are under pressure internally and externally to improve their overall performance on reducing GHG emissions within their boundaries. It is necessary to identify critical areas of high GHG emissions within a campus to help find solutions to improve the overall sustainability performance of the campus. An integrated probabilistic-fuzzy framework is developed to help universities address the uncertainty associated with the reporting of water, energy, and carbon (WEC) flows within a campus. The probabilistic assessment using Monte Carlo Simulations effectively addressed the aleatory uncertainties, due to the randomness in the variations of the recorded WEC usages, while the fuzzy synthetic evaluation addressed the epistemic uncertainties, due to vagueness in the linguistic variables associated with WEC benchmarks. The developed framework is applied to operational, academic, and residential buildings at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus). Three scenarios are analyzed, allocating the partial preference to water, or energy, or carbon. Furthermore, nine temporal seasons are generated to assess the variability, due to occupancy and climate changes. Finally, the aggregation is completed for the assessed buildings. The study reveals that climatic and type of buildings significantly affect the overall performance of a university. This study will help the sustainability centers and divisions in HEIs assess the spatiotemporal variability of WEC flows and effectively address the uncertainties to cover a wide range of human judgment.
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Moura, Manoela Maria Caron, Fernanda Frankenberger, and Ubiratã Tortato. "Sustainability in Brazilian HEI: practices overview." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 5 (July 1, 2019): 832–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-01-2019-0021.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to verify how Brazilian HEIs apply sustainability practices, as means to improve their effects towards society, making clear to the public, including current and future students, what the university is doing and how it is concerned with sustainability. Design/methodology/approach Based on the Brazilian Education Ministry evaluation, 123 HEIs were selected as sample for the study. The websites of these HEI were verified to check for sustainability practices. Findings In general, the HEI focuses on helping people who live around the campus with social projects, health and work preparation. Further practices areas are new forms of energy, selective collection and new standards of plastic consumption. HEI with higher evaluations from the Education Ministry focuses mainly on educational programs and projects to improve sustainability inside and outside the campus. Research limitations/implications With the methodology used, not all HEIs in Brazil were analyzed, which gives a great opportunity for further studies. Practical implications HEIs may use the findings of this research to develop their sustainability practices, either in the curriculum, projects, strategic plans or even organizational structure. Social implications Communities are positively supported by universities applying sustainability practices. Such support includes education, health, guidance and provision of services to the community, financial aid and social well-being. Originality/value Focusing on sustainability practices of HEI located in Brazil, the research finds, besides the practices, gaps in several of the researched universities.
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Dmochowski, Jane Ellen, Dan Garofalo, Sarah Fisher, Ann Greene, and Danielle Gambogi. "Integrating sustainability across the university curriculum." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 17, no. 5 (September 5, 2016): 652–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-10-2014-0154.
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Purpose Colleges and universities increasingly have the mandate and motivation to integrate sustainability into their curricula. The purpose of this paper is to share the strategy used at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and provide an evaluation of its success and guidance to others creating similar programs. Design/methodology/approach This article summarizes Penn’s Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum (ISAC) program. ISAC pairs Penn undergraduate research assistants with instructors in a collaborative effort to incorporate sustainability into courses. Findings In concert with other Penn initiatives (a course inventory, faculty discussion groups and a research network), ISAC increases Penn’s sustainability-related courses and creates dialogue regarding how various disciplines contribute to sustainability. Practical implications The program described in this article is replicable at other institutions. The authors demonstrate that the logistics of recruiting students and establishing the program are straightforward. Undergraduate students are on campus; their pay requirements are modest; and they are desirous of such research experiences. Social implications The ISAC program inculcates a cultural and behavioral shift as students and faculty approach sustainability issues collaboratively, and it facilitates the development of a shared language of environmental sustainability. Such social implications are difficult to quantify, but are nonetheless valuable outcomes. Originality/value The faculty–student partnership used to facilitate the integration of sustainability into courses at Penn is original. The ISAC program provides a framework for engaging students and faculty in curriculum development around sustainability in a manner that benefits the student research assistants, the participating faculty and future students.
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Gaitán-Angulo, Mercedes, Melva Inés Gómez-Caicedo, Maritza Torres-Samuel, Adriana Correa-Guimaraes, Luis Manuel Navas-Gracia, Carmen Luisa Vásquez-Stanescu, Rodrigo Ramírez-Pisco, and Marisabel Luna-Cardozo. "Sustainability as an Emerging Paradigm in Universities." Sustainability 14, no. 5 (February 23, 2022): 2582. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14052582.
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This article aims to review the perspective of sustainability adoption in universities through two dimensions: firstly, from the educational and research process, and second, from their global positioning in terms of the performance of their university campus. For this purpose, a bibliometric analysis was carried out, referring to publications dating from 2006 to 2020, using the terms “Sustainability, green universities and curricular sustainability” as search keywords. In addition, an analysis of eight global university rankings was made, gathering information from their official websites on their evaluation fields, indicators, and volume of Ibero–American universities cataloged. The result is that, since 2007, the number of publications on this topic has increased, showing that the participation of Latin American in publications is very low (3.69%). Furthermore, only 12% of Latin American universities are included in world rankings. Sustainability has hardly been integrated into university academic programs; likewise, it is observed that the traditional world ranking of universities mainly take into account factors related to teaching and research, without considering criteria related to sustainability. Moreover, it is essential to develop policies that encourage universities to develop sustainability strategies in their academic and institutional processes in general, as well as in the global university evaluation systems, in order to value sustainability adequately in both in academics, research and institutional performance.
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Yañez, Pablo, Arijit Sinha, and Marcia Vásquez. "Carbon Footprint Estimation in a University Campus: Evaluation and Insights." Sustainability 12, no. 1 (December 24, 2019): 181. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12010181.
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Background: The University of Talca (UT), since 2012, has been annually tracking the carbon footprint (CF) based on the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol for all its five campuses. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the trajectory for determining the CF on campuses and identify the stressors. Methods: GHG protocol separates emissions into three scopes—1) direct; 2) indirect; 3) other indirect emissions. This study reports the emissions on the Talca campuses that are related to Scopes 1 through 3. The data is closely studied to draw inferences on the factors most affecting CF and recommend improvements. Results: The estimation of the CF in Scope 1 and Scope 2 were 2 0.03 tCO2e and 0.25 tCO2e per person per year, respectively. Results show Scope 3, which measures indirect emissions generated by activities like transportation of people, produced the highest contribution of 0.41 tCO2e per person to the UT’s CF in 2016. Conclusions: The study strongly suggested that transportation of students and faculty to and from the campus is one of the main stressors. The study of the main campus of Talca to quantify the CF is of immense value to institutions of higher educations as it provides a guideline and a comparative metric for other institutions.
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Shuqin, Chen, Lu Minyan, Tan Hongwei, Luo Xiaoyu, and Ge Jian. "Assessing sustainability on Chinese university campuses: Development of a campus sustainability evaluation system and its application with a case study." Journal of Building Engineering 24 (July 2019): 100747. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100747.
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Miller, Hongor, Byron Ronald Miller Jr, and Jeffrey Spoelstra. "A sustainability internship program: strategies for creating student stewards for sustainability." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 22, no. 5 (March 22, 2021): 1022–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-08-2020-0314.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the strategies and an effective model for creating and implementing a sustainability internship program at a university campus. Design/methodology/approach This study assessed Western Michigan University’s sustainability program’s interns’ gain of environmental knowledge on sustainability topics via pre- and post-test assessments. A sample of 50 interns between fall 2016 and spring 2019 comprising six cohorts participated in this study. Data were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences to calculate descriptive statistics and sign tests. Findings The sign tests of the accumulative internship pre- and post-test assessment scores significantly increased for all 14 sustainability knowledge dimensions. Research limitations/implications The pre- and post-test assessments of the internship program are unable to track and predict the long-term behavior changes of the interns after the completion of the program. Therefore, a future longitudinal study is needed. Practical implications This sustainability internship program’s content and experiential learning model has been proven to be effective in increasing interns’ knowledge of sustainability issues and creating sustainability stewards. Institutions and universities should consider creating their own sustainability internship program based on Western Michigan University's program using pre- and post-test assessments as a method of evaluation. Social implications The internship programs’ main strength is that it offers students from all academic backgrounds an opportunity to dig deep into sustainability issues, build new social networks, gain knowledge, develop leadership skills, become sustainability stewards and immediately apply what they have learned on campus and in their local community. On-campus internships are unique learning opportunities worthy of study and refinement. Originality/value This research paper is unique because it analyzes the combined pre- and post-test scores of six cohorts of interns’ across multiple knowledge dimensions of sustainability. This study empirically shows that the combined interns’ sustainability knowledge across all dimensions significantly increased from the pre- to post-test over the semester-long program.
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Addas, Abdullah, Ahmad Maghrabi, and Ran Goldblatt. "Public Open Spaces Evaluation Using Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) in Saudi Universities: The Case of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah." Sustainability 13, no. 2 (January 18, 2021): 915. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13020915.
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Public open spaces (POSs) provide multiple services (such as facilities for physical activities and social interactions) to local people, and these services are important for the well-being of society and for improving the quality of life. Extensive research on POSs has been carried out in developed countries (such as the US and Australia, as well as European countries including Spain, France, and Germany). However, POSs in the Saudi Arabian context remain unexplored. This study aims to examine the importance and performance of public open spaces on King Abdulaziz University (KAU) campus, Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia, using importance-performance analysis (IPA). One-way ANOVA and Kruskal–Wallis tests were performed to identify differences in the importance and performance of POSs. It was observed that there are significant differences between the importance and performance of public open spaces on the KAU campus, as perceived by stakeholders. Therefore, this study may be helpful in understanding the importance and performance of public open spaces, allowing spaces to be prioritized to improve management and restore open spaces to achieve environmental sustainability at a local scale. In addition, this study suggests that decision-makers involved in campus planning should consider the contribution of public open spaces to education, recreation, and the environment, at the campus planning stage.
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Omar, Wahid, Azlan Abdul Rahman, Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Shazwin Mat Taib, Santhana krishnan, Irina Safitri Zen, and Norhisyam Hanafi. "Greening campus experience: moving towards living laboratory action plan." E3S Web of Conferences 48 (2018): 02006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20184802006.
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Sustainability is a growing priority for higher education institutions around the world. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through UTM Campus Sustainability Office ready to transform the campus as platform to inculcate the sustainability mind set of young people through education and empowering them to continue living the values in the future as stated in Transformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50) development plan. In 2010, among the first institution supporting UI GreenMetric auditing, UTM was positioned at rank 85, and then gradually improving the performance to position ourself to rank 66 in 2017. To boost this effort, sustainability elements have been implemented in Universiti Global Plan III (2018-2020) and UTM Master Plan 2017-2037. One of the main strength of UTM in UI GreenMetric evaluation components is Setting and Infrastructure that incorporates environmental and social considerations in addition to the traditional cost, time and quality. Improvement through transnational researches which is under Water and Energy Nexus projects such as biomass utilization and groundwater projects are escalating the efforts. For developing more robust approach, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has been incorporated in to six Living Labs (LL) initiatives. Positioning in global branding, integration across campus and regional level networking was aimed to leverage currents assets into further opportunities for research, teaching and institutional development.
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Boiocchi, Riccardo, Marco Ragazzi, Vincenzo Torretta, and Elena Cristina Rada. "Critical Analysis of the GreenMetric World University Ranking System: The Issue of Comparability." Sustainability 15, no. 2 (January 10, 2023): 1343. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15021343.
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The Universitas Indonesia GreenMetric World Ranking is the most widely adopted system nowadays to rank worldwide universities’ sustainability. The number of participating universities has consistently increased throughout the last decade. An in-depth analysis of this ranking system is made to assess how sustainability in universities is measured through specific indicators. Specifically, based on expert knowledge, common logic and the scientific literature, these indicators are assessed with respect to whether they can be used to fairly quantify and rank worldwide universities’ sustainability development. Some indicators proposed by the ranking system, such as the number of renewable energy sources on campus and the number of various types of programs for sustainable development, were found to be unable to measure any sustainability development effectively and fairly. Many others, such as the opted sewage disposal modality, the percentage of university budget for sustainability efforts and the ratio of sustainability research funding to total research funding, were found to need adjustment to account for context-specific factors such as availability of renewable energy sources, weather, landscape, original construction and the cultural habits of the enrolled people. Taking into account these considerations, a fairer evaluation and comparison of universities’ sustainability could be achieved which provides universities with information on how to effectively improve their sustainability.
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Mongkoldhumrongkul, Krittaphas, and Phatcharapron Sukkanta. "Model of University Development in Thailand 4.0 Era toward “Green Campus Concept”." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1050, no. 1 (July 1, 2022): 012027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1050/1/012027.
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Abstract Beneath the green university concept, actions for university sustainability are the approaches to mitigate environmental impacts. For effective operation, understanding of patterns and key factors contributed to a green university in order to plan and improve the performance for maximum efficiency. The research aim was to develop a university development model in Thailand 4.0 era toward “green campus concept”. The participants of this study were students at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Rayong campus in the 2019 academic year. The sample size was 364 respondents derived from simple random sampling. The collecting data acquired from the questionnaire which verified the model by Structural Equation Modelling. The results revealed that the model was in accordance with the empirical data and passed the evaluation criteria. All factors: Satisfaction, Attitude, Participation, and Perception had influence on Green University Model. Attitude and Perception have a significant impact on Participation of Green University Model development. Furthermore, Satisfaction affected Participation indirectly and significantly (P=0.01). Its Chi-square probability level, relative Chi-square, goodness of fit index, and root mean square error of approximation were 0.246, 0.132, 0.93, and 0.042 respectively. The statistical significance of this study was set at 0.05. Based on the findings, the implementation for green campus should stress on Perception factor and Satisfaction factor because they have direct and indirect effects on Green University Model. Understanding the causal model would endorse the chief executive to plan and decide on successful green university projects.
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Liu, Hua-Yueh, and Hsi-Chieh Lee. "The Carbon Inventory of the Reuse Phase’s Life Cycle: The Example of the Reconstruction of a Zero-Carbon Campus on an Unused Military Camp." Sustainability 14, no. 3 (January 18, 2022): 1064. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14031064.
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Quemoy University has taken over Cemetery 2 region after it was released by the military. It became the school’s other campus, with plans to change the site from an unused military camp to a sustainable campus. The finished project will include a carbon inventory of the buildings and landscape of the original camp, and overall campus planning and design. Incorporating the concept of applying GIS, the planning and survey data mentioned above will be used as the basis for the future research design and implementation. Aerial maps will be combined with cadastral and topographic maps to establish a basic evaluation resource map: a site plan map, data point map, building carbon footprint map, and route carbon footprint map. The main carbon hotspot of each building’s life cycle total carbon footprint is 549,293.14 kgCO2e/30 yr. Through putting solar panel systems on the buildings’ rooftops and the 30 year landscape carbon inventory principle of no disturbance as the carbon offset, the unused military campus will become a zero-carbon campus. The maps above will act as carbon diagnostics for future campus operation carbon footprint analysis and provide the current situation of the campus’s environmental sustainability and future visual scenario simulations, helping decision makers to build a sustainable campus environment strategy.
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Wyness, Lynne, and Stephen Sterling. "Reviewing the incidence and status of sustainability in degree programmes at Plymouth University." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 16, no. 2 (March 2, 2015): 237–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-09-2013-0112.
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Purpose – This paper aims to present an overview of the design and implementation of a curriculum review undertaken at Plymouth University, UK, to gauge the incidence and status of sustainability in degree programmes across the curriculum. The paper outlines the methodological approach taken, reviews findings and summarises the effects and limitations of the exercise. Design/methodology/approach – Rather than creating a criteria-based auditing tool, which might have been interpreted by academics as top-down evaluation of practice, emphasis was placed on self-evaluation of how the degree programmes were implementing sustainability in a number of broad areas, such as curriculum content, pedagogical approaches and student engagement. A review tool was created and distributed to all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in the four campus-based faculties in the university. In particular, the review was designed to contribute the institutional annual submissions to the Learning in Future Environments index. Findings – The paper discusses findings in some key areas relating to curriculum content, pedagogical approaches, partnerships and student engagement. Some of the obstacles and limitations identified by programme leaders in implementing education for sustainable development are discussed and areas of future consideration are included. Originality/value – The review contributes to the limited national and international examples available of institution-wide curriculum reviews in the arena of education for sustainable development. The discussion of the problems, benefits and implications will be of value to other higher education institutions considering undertaking their own curriculum review.
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Genta, Chiara, Silvia Favaro, Giulia Sonetti, Caterina Barioglio, and Patrizia Lombardi. "Envisioning green solutions for reducing the ecological footprint of a university campus." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 3 (March 4, 2019): 423–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-01-2019-0039.
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Purpose This paper aims to report strategies towards a green campus project at Politecnico di Torino University, a 33,000-students Italian higher education institution (HEI), and estimate the avoided ecological footprint (EF) of different scenarios accounted for open spaces. Design/methodology/approach A consumption-based study has been developed to analyse the current EF of the main campus site. Data were collected from different departments and administrative units to identify the measure of the pressure exerted by the campus activities on the ecosystem. Then, possible scenarios were accounted for open spaces along five different design layers: energy, water, landscape, food and mobility. Acting on the spaces by means of biophilic design and user-driven design requires complex considerations on university’s anticipated future needs and a wide-ranging evaluation of the most appropriate pathways forward according to all university stakeholders, far beyond the mere accounting of avoided EF. Findings A reduction of the 21 per cent of the current EF can be achieved through the solutions envisaged in the green campus project along the open space layers. Moreover, universities have the opportunity to not only improve the sustainability of their facilities but also demonstrate how the built environment can be designed to benefit both the environment and the occupants. Research limitations/implications The acknowledgement of predicted behavioural change effects is a question left open to further researchers on methods and indicators for social impact accounting and reporting in truly sustainable university campuses. Originality/value This is the first research that estimates the EF of an Italian HEI. The research represents also an innovative approach integrating the EF reduction scenarios in the design process of the new masterplan of open spaces, trying to identify the connection between environmental impact reduction and improvement in users’ perception.
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Moore, Trivess, and Usha Iyer-Raniga. "Reflections of a green university building: from design to occupation." Facilities 37, no. 3/4 (February 28, 2019): 122–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/f-11-2017-0108.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present outcomes from a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of a sustainable university building development. Design/methodology/approach A POE was conducted for a sustainable university building in Melbourne, Australia. The method included interviews with key stakeholders involved in the design, construction and occupation of the building. The interviews were complemented by conducting a Builder User Satisfaction survey and analysis of two year’s worth of building performance data. Findings While technically the building saw a significant improvement in performance in comparison to existing buildings at the university, it ultimately did not meet its design performance goals as determined by the design rating. The interviews revealed limited formal documenting of lessons learnt and the challenges associated with using a sustainable and innovative building to drive cultural change. A major success was the realisation by the university of the benefits that the systematic POE provided. Lessons are now being applied to other new and refurbished buildings on campus, with POE now an integrated part of these processes. Originality/value While there are some studies of sustainable university operations and buildings, many focus on one or two parts of the process and fail to include evaluation of the full sustainability approach to check if stated goals have been met. This paper begins to address this gap. Learnings from the research are applicable to the wider building development industry and demonstrate the important role universities can play in shaping the sustainability of urban environments.
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Muldrow, Lycurgus. "Sustainability Infused across the Curriculum at a Minority Serving Liberal Arts Institution: A Case Study." International Journal of Higher Education 8, no. 4 (June 17, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v8n4p1.
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A critical challenge facing institutions of higher education is the integration of a sustainable energy curriculum into interdisciplinary education. This case study will evaluate the campus-wide development, adoption, and evaluation of an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary sustainability education, at a small liberal arts college. The process and outcomes of the development of this sustainability curriculum are reported. The efficacy of the development and adoption of the curriculum was assessed by student surveys and faculty interviews. The interview results indicated substantial faculty interest and approval of implementing sustainability education at the institution. Survey results reveal an increased interest in pursuing studies and careers in sustainability and energy among students. Upon the completion of the study it was concluded that the sustainability initiative was successfully developed and infused at a historically black college and university (HBCU). The implications of this study advance the importance of incorporating sustainability education within all academic disciplines throughout a minority-serving, small, liberal arts college to increase the presence of African Americans in future careers in energy, green jobs or energy policy/economics.
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Moqbel, Shadi, Rund Abu-Zurayk, Ayat Bozeya, Raed Alsisan, and Abeer Al Bawab. "Assessment of sustainable recycling at The University of Jordan." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 21, no. 6 (July 16, 2020): 1111–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-11-2019-0334.
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Purpose This study sought to assess the process of initiating a sustainable recycling program at the University of Jordan. It illustrates the potentials of recycling, perceived awareness of recycling by the students and staff, as well as challenges to a sustainable waste recycling program. This study aims to identify the barriers and challenges that face a sustainable waste recycling program at the University of Jordan. Design/methodology/approach The study consisted of investigating waste recycling potential on campus, inspecting general environmental awareness toward recycling and running an experimental recycling study on part of the campus. A waste characterization study was conducted to assess the current waste status and recycling extent. A questionnaire survey was carried out to obtain information on the students’ and staffs’ awareness of waste recycling and management on campus. In the experimental recycling study, seventy units of waste segregation bins were distributed on campus. The recycling efficiency was evaluated at two schools; the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine. The administrative support and collaboration while running the recycling program were also observed. Findings Overall, waste recycling at the University of Jordan has an appreciable opportunity and potential. A substantial amount of waste can be diverted from going to the landfill. Data showed general positive recycling rates except for plastic. Also, the recycling rates show great potential for enhancing. The recycling at the University of Jordan faces several barriers and obstacles. The greatest barrier was identified as the lack of cooperation of the administrative system on campus. The administrative support for the recycling program was strong only at the initiation of the recycling program. Administrative support has a vital influence on the recycling program. It has the potential of boosting it or bringing it to halt. Future studies should focus on investigating recycling efficiency for the entire campus and focus more on increasing pro-environmental behavior among students and staff in higher education institutions. Originality/value The value of this research lies in it being conducted in a large campus university in a developing country. Also, the study used a diagnostic approach that is based on evaluating an environmental sustainability program as it evolves inside a higher education institution. The study illustrates the challenges that face universities in developing countries while adopting green campus initiatives.
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Warr Pedersen, Kristin, Emma Pharo, Corey Peterson, and Geoffrey Andrew Clark. "Wheels of change in higher education." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 18, no. 2 (February 6, 2017): 171–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-10-2015-0172.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to profile the development of a bicycle parking hub at the University of Tasmania to illustrate how the Academic Operations Sustainability Integration Program promotes real change through the engagement of stakeholders from across an institution to deliver campus sustainability. This case study outlines one example of how place-based learning initiatives focused on campus sustainability challenges have delivered authentic education for sustainability in the Australasian higher education setting. Design/methodology/approach This case study outlines the process through which a cross-disciplinary place-based learning initiative was designed, implemented and evaluated over a three-year period. The evaluation of the project was designed to assess the impact of this education for sustainability approach on both operational and student learning outcomes, and to make recommendations on the continuation of place-based learning initiatives through the Academic Operations Sustainability Integration Program. Findings This case study illustrates how learning can be focused around finding solutions to real world problems through the active participation of staff and students as members of a learning community. This experience helped the authors to better understand how place-based learning initiatives can help deliver authentic education for sustainability and the success factors required for engaging staff and students in such efforts. Originality/value The case study highlights an example of an education for sustainability initiative that was mutually driven by the operational and learning objectives of an institution, and specifically the ways in which the engagement of staff and students from across an institution can lead to the successful integration of these two often disparate institutional goals.
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İNCEKARA, Abdullah Harun, Elif YAPRAK BASARAN, and Dursun Zafer SEKER. "The Potential Contribution of Remotely Sensed Images for GreenMetric Ranking." International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics 9, no. 4 (December 11, 2022): 138–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.30897/ijegeo.1141366.
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GreenMetric (GM) ranks the universities worldwide to determine their sustainability levels. Ranking depends on the scores which is calculated based on the evidence provided for various criteria. In this study, it is suggested to use remotely sensed images both as data to be used in score calculation related to greenery level and as evidence to be presented. In this context, GM scores regarding the sustainability indicators of the first category were determined by using satellite images. The main campuses of two universities from Turkey were selected as study areas. Sentinel-2B satellite images of the campus areas were exposed to digital image processing techniques to derive statistical values regarding greenery. Based on these data and information, the total scores of the setting and infrastructure category for both campuses were calculated as 1000 and 925, those officially claimed were 1050 and 825. When considering the main campus of a university, remotely sensed image has high potential to obtain the required information about green and non-green areas. Therefore, thematic maps to be produced from such data can set a standard for statistical evidence requested by GM in various indicators. This approach will also contribute to the more reliable evaluation.
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Save, Paul, Belgin Terim Cavka, and Thomas Froese. "Evaluation and Lessons Learned from a Campus as a Living Lab Program to Promote Sustainable Practices." Sustainability 13, no. 4 (February 5, 2021): 1739. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13041739.
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Any group that creates challenging goals also requires a strategy to achieve them and a process to review and improve this strategy over time. The University of British Columbia (UBC) set ambitious campus sustainability goals, including a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions to 33% below the 2007 level by 2015, and 100% by 2050 (UBC, 2006). The University pursued these goals through a number of specific projects (such as major district energy upgrade and a bioenergy facility) and, more generally, through a “Campus as a Living Lab” (CLL) initiative to marry industry, campus operations, and research to drive innovative solutions. The CLL program has achieved significant successes while also demonstrating many opportunities for improvements and lessons learned. The aim of this study was to examine the UBC CLL program, to identify and formalize its operations, to extract key transferable characteristics, and to propose replicable processes that other universities and municipalities can follow to expand their sustainable practices in similar ways. There was a learning curve with implementing a CLL program at UBC; thus, the goal of this study was to potentially shorten this learning curve for others. The research involved an ethnographic approach in which researchers participated in the CLL process, conducted qualitative analysis, and captured the processes through a series of business process models. The research findings are shared in two parts: 1. generalized lessons learned through key transferrable characteristics; 2. a series of generic organizational charts and business process models (BPMs) culminated with learned strategies through defined processes that illustrate what was required to create a CLL program at UBC. A generalized future improvement plan for UBC CLL programs is defined, generic BPMs about CLL projects are evaluated, and the level of engagement of multiple stakeholders through phases of project life cycle given in the conclusion for future use of other Living Lab organizations.
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Kim, Young Ki, Lindita Bande, Kheira Anissa Tabet Aoul, and Hasim Altan. "Dynamic Energy Performance Gap Analysis of a University Building: Case Studies at UAE University Campus, UAE." Sustainability 13, no. 1 (December 24, 2020): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13010120.
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As a result of an increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings with a better experience of user comfort, the built environment sector needs to consider the prediction of building energy performance, which during the design phase, is achieved when a building is handed over and used. There is, however, significant evidence that shows that buildings do not perform as anticipated. This discrepancy is commonly described as the ‘energy performance gap’. Building energy audit and post occupancy evaluation (POE) are among the most efficient processes to identify and reduce the energy performance gap and improve indoor environmental quality by observing, monitoring, and the documentation of in-use buildings’ operating performance. In this study, a case study of UAE university buildings’ energy audit, POE, and dynamic simulation were carried out to first, identify factors of the dynamic energy performance gap, and then to identify the utility of the strategy for reducing the gap. Furthermore, the building energy audit data and POE were applied in order to validate and calibrate a dynamic simulation model. This research demonstrated that the case study building’s systems were not operating as designed and almost a quarter of the cooling energy was wasted due to the fault of the building facility management of the mechanical systems. The more research findings were discussed in the paper.
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Mancini, Simona, Aurora Mascolo, Gabriella Graziuso, and Claudio Guarnaccia. "Soundwalk, Questionnaires and Noise Measurements in a University Campus: A Soundscape Study." Sustainability 13, no. 2 (January 16, 2021): 841. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13020841.
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In order to manage noise pollution and reduce its environmental impact and health outcomes, several regulations have been issued in the last few decades, defining acoustic indicators and their thresholds. However, the acoustic environment can be considered a resource, focusing on people’s subjective perception of sounds in accordance with the soundscape approach. The integration of the tools, already applied by the legislation, and the soundscape technique produces a more thorough and comprehensive evaluation of the environmental noise that is necessary for its management. Starting from the best practice of the soundscape in urban planning, this paper presents an application of this approach at the Fisciano campus of the University of Salerno (Italy). The overarching goal is the comparison between the physical parameters, obtained by measuring the sound pressure level, and the psychoacoustic ones, derived by questionnaires given to a group of local experts during a soundwalk. The results will show, for example, some areas characterized by high sound pressure levels and a good perception of the soundscape. As a consequence, the application would seem to have discrepancies between the results of the two methods, but a deeper analysis can reveal further information to the traditional measurements that allow a more accurate knowledge of the acoustic environment.
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Kifor, Claudiu Vasile, Alexandru Olteanu, and Mihai Zerbes. "Key Performance Indicators for Smart Energy Systems in Sustainable Universities." Energies 16, no. 3 (January 23, 2023): 1246. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16031246.
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Sustainable campus management includes energy-saving measures and waste reduction and has become important to many universities, being part of the institution’s societal responsibility. Smart energy systems (SESs), as part of campus energy management, can bring many benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced energy consumption, reduced emissions, increased reliability, and real-time control, and facilitate the integration of the renewable energy systems (RES). Despite the growing interest in energy efficiency and for the initiatives and projects to implement SESs, there are no universally accepted standards for assessing the performance of SESs, with most techniques being dedicated to subsystems. A KPI (key performance indicator) framework for evaluating the SESs’ performance from university campuses is proposed, starting from the current findings and priorities from the scientific literature, energy standards, legislation, and university rankings. The framework can support the implementation, operation, and evaluation of the SESs from university campuses, based on SES requirements and the stakeholders’ goals. Unlike previously developed solutions, the framework is focused not only on the technical side of SESs but also on the role that education, research, and innovation should have in sustainable development, making universities key contributors to achieving these goals.
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Attaianese, Erminia, Francesca d'Ambrosio Alfano, Boris Palella, Daniela Pepe, and Roberto Vanacore. "An Integrated Methodology of Subjective Investigation for a Sustainable Indoor Built Environment. The Case Study of a University Campus in Italy." Atmosphere 12, no. 10 (September 29, 2021): 1272. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos12101272.
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Indoor built environments’ design and management require a holistic approach inspired by ergonomic principles and sustainability criteria. This is especially in case of renovation of existing buildings where any kind of intervention requires the direct feedback of occupants. This work deals with two aspects of these issues, often studied separately: the quality of interior spaces, in terms of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), and the quality of the architecture in terms of orientation and wayfinding. A methodology focused on the subjective evaluation of the IEQ giving relevance to users and their fruition needs is also proposed. Main findings from a specific subjective investigation carried out at the Fisciano Campus of the University of Salerno (Italy) demonstrate that the subjective approach is a valuable tool to make more sustainable intervention strategies. In this way, all multidisciplinary skills can be synergically involved in improving the livability of a complex reality as University Campuses are.
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Helmers, Eckard, Chia Chien Chang, and Justin Dauwels. "Carbon Footprinting of Universities Worldwide Part II: First Quantification of Complete Embodied Impacts of Two Campuses in Germany and Singapore." Sustainability 14, no. 7 (March 24, 2022): 3865. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14073865.
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Universities, as innovation drivers in science and technology worldwide, should attempt to become carbon-neutral institutions and should lead this transformation. Many universities have picked up the challenge and quantified their carbon footprints; however, up-to-date quantification is limited to use-phase emissions. So far, data on embodied impacts of university campus infrastructure are missing, which prevents us from evaluating their life cycle costs. In this paper, we quantify the embodied impacts of two university campuses of very different sizes and climate zones: the Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld (UCB), Germany, and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. We also quantify the effects of switching to full renewable energy supply on the carbon footprint of a university campus based on the example of UCB. The embodied impacts amount to 13.7 (UCB) and 26.2 (NTU) kg CO2e/m2•y, respectively, equivalent to 59.2% (UCB), and 29.8% (NTU), respectively, of the building lifecycle impacts. As a consequence, embodied impacts can be dominating; thus, they should be quantified and reported. When adding additional use-phase impacts caused by the universities on top of the building lifecycle impacts (e.g., mobility impacts), both institutions happen to exhibit very similar emissions with 124.5–126.3 kg CO2e/m2•y despite their different sizes, structures, and locations. Embodied impacts comprise 11.0–20.8% of the total impacts at the two universities. In conclusion, efficient reduction in university carbon footprints requires a holistic approach, considering all impacts caused on and by a campus including upstream effects.
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Gnoatto, Eloise Leonora, Andreza Kalbusch, and Elisa Henning. "Evaluation of the Environmental and Economic Impacts on the Life Cycle of Different Solutions for Toilet Flush Systems." Sustainability 11, no. 17 (August 30, 2019): 4742. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11174742.
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The use of plumbing fixtures to promote water saving in the built environment is a common practice in water conservation programs. However, the environmental implications of fixtures replacement should be taken into consideration. This paper analyzes three different scenarios for the provision of water in toilets installed in a university campus. In scenarios 1 and 2, single flush and dual flush devices were installed in the toilets, respectively. In scenario 3, in addition to the installation of dual flush devices, a greywater reuse system from the lavatories was analyzed. The objective is to evaluate, through the Life Cycle Assessment, the environmental aspects related to these scenarios. The economic analysis of the three scenarios was also carried out. Measurements were taken on all plumbing fixtures installed in a building of a university campus in Southern Brazil. The research was conducted using smart meters in two periods: with single flush and dual flush devices installed in toilets. Considering the environmental impacts analyzed, scenario 3 presented lower water and energy consumption in the life cycle. Scenario 2, however, presented lower global warming potential. The net present value results were R$ 23,575.71, R$ 19,091.41, and R$ 22,500.55 for scenarios 1, 2 and 3, respectively.
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Parwita Setya Wardhani, Rika Yuliastanti, Annisa Silfia, M Fahrudin Ali Fikri, Agus Hendrawan, Novita Sari, and Erick Fajar Subhekti. "Evaluation of online learning implementation as learning culture change in pandemic time." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 14, no. 2 (May 30, 2022): 680–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.14.2.0487.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the learning culture from offline learning to online. Various online learning methods are carried out and adapted to conditions in the existing environment. From the implementation of this change in learning culture, it is necessary to evaluate its sustainability, especially the problems faced during the implementation of online learning. This research was conducted to see how the implementation of online learning in the Postgraduate Program at Lambung Mangkurat University. By apply a qualitative method in this study, we involve the competent informants being the Head of the Study Program, Lecturer and students in two study programs, namely the Biology Education and Basic Principles and Environmental Ethics (PSDAL). The main data is obtained from 6 informants and available secondary data. The results of the evaluation can be seen from the readiness of human resources, in this case lecturers and students are ready and have adapted well. E-Learning is re-integrated with the academic system so that data from the learning process in E-learning is reported directly to the campus academic system. Blended learning method one of the learning models that can be applied through the use of technology-based media used in the two study programs. This online learning has a positive impact on students with a higher level of independence, as well as for lecturers with a higher level of creativity in delivering material. Meanwhile, the obstacles to online learning are signal interference and quota fees (although the campus has provided a subsidy of IDR 200,000/month, which is still not enough).
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Lee, Seyeon, and Louise R. Manfredi. "Promoting recycling, reducing and reusing in the School of Design: a step toward improving sustainability literacy." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 22, no. 5 (June 16, 2021): 1038–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-11-2020-0443.
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Purpose This paper aims to explore systematic strategies implemented at the School of Design, X University, to use materials more sustainably and responsibly in the design studios. Design/methodology/approach Printing and prototype fabrication are a vital facet of design education. These physical products which consume vast quantities of materials are key to evaluating ideas, and for training students to effectively communicate design intent to their professors and future clients. Despite the University’s initiatives for campus-wide sustainability efforts, waste generated from repeated design iteration is still a big problem in studio culture. Findings This effort between faculty, staff and students has initiated a sustained conversation about the excessive landfill waste generated by projects undertaken. Together, this paper aims to find ways in which the outcomes could be self-sustaining. Originality/value This research would be beneficial to anyone who plans to raise awareness and understanding of institutional waste management strategies at the university level.
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Torrijos, Verónica, Manuel Soto, and Domingo Calvo Dopico. "SOSTAUGA project: reduction of water consumption and evaluation of potential uses for endogenous resources." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 21, no. 7 (August 20, 2020): 1391–411. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-02-2020-0057.
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Purpose The University of A Coruña (UDC) elaborated the SOSTAUGA project, aiming to reach a higher sustainable level of its water management. SOSTAUGA defined four priority points of action: the restoration of the natural courses on the campus; the adoption of an ecological sanitation model; the sustainable management of urban runoff; and the reduction of water consumption in university facilities and activities. This paper aims to present the methodology, the actions and the results related to the reduction of water consumption and the potential for the use of endogenous resources. Design/methodology/approach The agents involved were the senior management of the centres, the committees of the Green Campus, the scholarship students and the Office for the Environment. Several actions have been experienced: audit of water consumption in sanitary services; flow reduction in washbasin taps by means of valve adjustment (and repair of the valves when necessary); replacement of tap aerators with other more eco-efficient ones; replacement of faucets; introduction of dual-flush (DF) in cisterns; and information to users (eco-label). Findings Water audit reached 68% of the total number of washbasins and tanks in the UDC. Efficient aerator installation covered 16% of taps and valve adjustment covered the further 33.5% and provided flow reduction of 42%. Another 20% of valve units required repair. The current situation in toilets combines tankless flush valves and cisterns with single flush mechanisms. The introduction of DF mechanisms was assessed and proposed. The cost of these actions was very low, as evidenced by the investment return period while showing a high potential for user awareness. Originality/value Both from the environmental (water saving) and from the economic and social points of view, this study shows that similar projects aimed at the efficient and rational use of water are applicable to the universities and other public and private schools, with potentially positive results on sustainability and people awareness.
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Silva-da-Nóbrega, Pedro Ivo, Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki, and Marysol Castillo-Palacio. "A Smart Campus Framework: Challenges and Opportunities for Education Based on the Sustainable Development Goals." Sustainability 14, no. 15 (August 5, 2022): 9640. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14159640.
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Although technology improvements boosted the digital transition of universities, which built a path for smart campuses, the smartization process is more than simply promoting digitalization. This research aims to identify the essential elements and the most significant deficiencies in the smart campus dimensions and its variables from the user’s viewpoint to offer a list of priorities for decision-makers. Through an importance-performance analysis (IPA) performed using IBP SPSS 26, we tested an integrative smart campus framework in a Brazilian university, previously validated with Latin American experts. This research confirmed that eight dimensions are important for a smart campus evaluation and provided a list of priorities for academic managers. The results indicated the main gaps among importance and performance. This research concluded that the smartization process could not rely on technology attributes only. Universities should meet the modern society’s present and emerging needs and the labor market in a sustainable, social, and technological manner. Smart campuses in developing countries may prioritize different components than developed countries, such as infrastructure. We propose that more studies should apply the framework in more universities.
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Morante-Carballo, Fernando, Bethy Merchán-Sanmartín, Allen Cárdenas-Cruz, Maria Jaya-Montalvo, Josep Mata-Perelló, Gricelda Herrera-Franco, and Paúl Carrión-Mero. "Sites of Geological Interest Assessment for Geoeducation Strategies, ESPOL University Campus, Guayaquil, Ecuador." Land 11, no. 6 (May 24, 2022): 771. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land11060771.
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The development of geoeducation generates a link between people, landscapes, and their culture by recognising the geological potential around geosites and their conservation. Geosites have important scientific value and constitute a way of generating learning tools for the development of geoeducation. The city of Guayaquil, the main port of Ecuador, has a valuable geological and mining heritage, which has been affected by population growth and its invasion of protected areas, causing the displacement of animal species to the point of possible extinction. The research aims to assess geosites in the surroundings of the Gustavo Galindo campus, using the Spanish Inventory of Sites of Geological Interest (IELIG, Spanish acronym) methodology to promote geo-education in the context of sustainability. The methodological process includes (i) the inventory and initial selection of Sites of Geological Interest (SGI) based on interviews with experts and the analysis of primary data from potential sites; (ii) characterisation and semi-quantitative geosites assessment using the IELIG methodology; and (iii) qualitative assessment through SWOT analysis to formulate geotourism and geoeducation development strategies. This research emphasises the importance of promoting geological heritage in an urban area. It shows geotourism attractions represented by five SGI grouped into two types: geomorphological and petrological. In general, the SGI are in the “High” category of the degree of geological interest, ranging from 170 to 236.67. In addition, the study identified the lack of a geological culture and natural values of the university campus. It allowed the proposal of protection strategies (e.g., a geoconservation plan ensuring that the number of visitors does not exceed the maximum load capacity), geoscientific dissemination (e.g., creating games, museums, itineraries, launching geoeducational souvenirs, or developing educational content using augmented reality) and a detailed research based on evaluating sites for sustainable development.
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Balbis-Morejón, Milen, Javier M. Rey-Hernández, Carlos Amaris-Castilla, Eloy Velasco-Gómez, Julio F. San José-Alonso, and Francisco Javier Rey-Martínez. "Experimental Study and Analysis of Thermal Comfort in a University Campus Building in Tropical Climate." Sustainability 12, no. 21 (October 26, 2020): 8886. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12218886.
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This study presents the evaluation of the performance and acceptability of thermal comfort by students in the classrooms of a university building with minisplit-type air-conditioning systems, in a tropical climate. To carry out the study, temperature and humidity measurements were recorded, both outside and inside the selected classrooms, while the students were asked to complete thermal surveys on site. The survey model is based on the template proposed by Fanger and it was applied to a total number of 584 students. In each classroom, the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and the Predicted Percentage Dissatisfied (PPD) were estimated according to Fanger’s methodology, as well as the Thermal Sensation Vote (TSV) and the Actual Percentage Dissatisfied (APD), which were obtained from the measurements and the surveys. The results of this study showed that the PMV values, although they may vary with the insulation of the clothing, do not affect the TSV. Furthermore, comparing PMV vs. TSV scores, a 2 °C to 3 °C difference in operating temperature was found, whereby the thermal sensitivity for TSV was colder, so it could be assumed that the PMV model overestimates the thermal sensitivity of students in low-temperature conditions. In addition, an acceptability by 90% with thermal preferences between 23 °C and 24 °C were also found. These results indicate that it is possible to increase the temperature set point in minisplit-type air-conditioning system from 4 °C to 7 °C with respect to the currently set temperatures, without affecting the acceptability of the thermal environment to the students in the building.
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Gichung’wa, Miriam Wanjiku. "Organization Development Intervention Towards Effective and Efficient Performance of the Presbyterian University of East Africa (Puea) Kikuyu Campus, Kenya East Africa." Journal of Advance Research in Business Management and Accounting (ISSN: 2456-3544) 1, no. 5 (May 31, 2015): 01–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.53555/nnbma.v1i5.126.
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This study was on Organization development interventions on the effectiveness and efficiency as a means of increased performance of an organization the case of Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA). The research was both descriptive and comparative in nature done in four phases: Assessment of the Organization, OD Interventions, Monitoring and implementation and finally evaluation of the identified problems. The pre and post intervention data was collected from 25 staff who was involved in the study through administering of a 35 questions questionnaire, observation and interviews on specific people. The focus was on VMGS, Structure, Process, People and Technology. The t-test and p-value analysis showed a significance change leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The study concluded that the Intervention activities brought about the effective and efficient performance at PUEA. Further, it is an indicator that with the full implementation of the strategic plan, PUEA would achieve optimum performance. Based on the outcome and for continuity and sustainability, the study recommends that all the organizational development intervention activities done in the VMGS, Structure, Process, People and Technology should be institutionalized in the organization practices for increased performance.
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Hassanain, Mohammad A., Muizz O. Sanni-Anibire, Abubakar Sadiq Mahmoud, and Wahhaj Ahmed. "Post-occupancy evaluation of research and academic laboratory facilities." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 38, no. 5 (October 2, 2019): 797–810. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijbpa-12-2018-0097.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of academic and research laboratory facilities. This is based on the premise that the performance of such facilities is directly connected to the productivity, health and wellbeing of its users. Design/methodology/approach The paper was carried out in two phases, first, the performance requirements for academic and laboratory facilities were identified through the extant literature. Furthermore, a questionnaire survey was developed to carry out a POE of existing academic and research laboratory facilities in a university campus in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was designed using a Likert scale of one to five. Finally, the satisfaction index was computed, and rates of satisfaction with the various performance requirements were determined. Findings The paper resulted into 74 performance requirements grouped into three categories. The respondents showed general satisfaction with most of the performance requirements. However, dissatisfaction was observed in performance requirements related to technical features and the availability of sustainability features. Such findings suggest the growing importance of such technical and sustainable features in modern-day laboratories. Originality/value Though few studies have employed POE in assessing the performance of academic facilities, there is still a gap regarding its application to the laboratory facilities. Thus, the originality of this study is evident in its presentation of a set of performance requirements and its further application as a case study.
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Torretta, Vincenzo, Athanasia Tolkou, Ioannis Katsoyiannis, and Marco Schiavon. "Second-Hand Smoke Exposure Effects on Human Health: Evaluation of PM10 Concentrations in the External Areas of a University Campus." Sustainability 12, no. 7 (April 7, 2020): 2948. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12072948.
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Studies about the measurement of outdoor tobacco smoke (OTS) are limited to a few very recent studies. In many countries around the world, within public buildings, smoking is prohibited by law. However, these prohibitions often drive smokers to move to the border of the areas where smoking is forbidden, typically the entrances of buildings, in order to smoke. When many smokers stand outdoors near the entrances, a significant “wall” of smoke is generated. This condition exposes nonsmokers to smoke and contaminates the indoor environment too. Such a situation is amplified if the outdoor external area is covered. This paper presents a work carried out in a university campus, near building entrances, with the aim of studying the second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in outdoor conditions. Measurements of particulate matter in specific environmental conditions are evaluated to estimate the OTS impacts on the students and the academic staff. The results showed that the exposure to tobacco can be very high and even comparable to values found when tests were carried out indoors, at the same distances from the smokers. A discussion about forbidding smoking near the entrances of public buildings is reported, including considerations about the environmental and public health concerns induced by SHS exposure and the smoking activity.
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Jaglan, Amit Kumar, Venkata Ravi Sankar Cheela, Mansi Vinaik, and Brajesh Dubey. "Environmental Impact Evaluation of University Integrated Waste Management System in India Using Life Cycle Analysis." Sustainability 14, no. 14 (July 8, 2022): 8361. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14148361.
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Decarbonization of university campuses by integrating scientific waste approaches and circular economy principles is the need-of-the-hour. Universities, the maximum energetic corporations and places for clinical studies and social activities, have a duty to assemble low-carbon campuses and play a vital function in lowering CO2 emissions. An environmental life cycle assessment was conducted to compare proposed municipal solid waste (MSW) treatment systems with the existing system in the residential university campus (RUC) in Kharagpur, West Bengal (India). The results show the existing MSW disposal practice in RUC (baseline scenario has the highest GWP (1388 kg CO2 eq), which can potentially be reduced by adopting integrated waste management system with source segregation as represented in futuristic scenarios (S2—50% sorting) and (S3—90% sorting)). Compared to S1, GHG emission was reduced by 50.9% in S2 and by 86.5% in S3. Adopting anaerobic digestion and engineered landfill without energy recovery offsets the environmental emissions and contributes to significant environmental benefits in terms of ecological footprints. Capital goods play a pivotal role in mitigation the environmental emissions. The shift towards S2 and S3 requires infrastructure for waste collection and sorting will contribute to reduction of associated environmental costs in the long-term.
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Kimani, John Githii, Dr Wario Guyo, and Dr Gladys Rotich. "Improving Research Competence Through Practical SPSS Training Among Postgraduate Students in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) CBD Campus." Journal of Education and Practice 1, no. 1 (July 31, 2017): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.47941/jep.181.
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Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to assess the effectiveness of the practical SPSS training to students’ research competency among postgraduate students in JKUAT CBD Campus.Methodology: An explanatory research design was used to establish the relationship between practical SPSS training and research competence of students. The population was 173 students and a census of the full population was taken. A questionnaire was administered at the end of the training to capture the pre and post training experience and test the effectiveness of the training. The analysis of the data was conducted through descriptive and inferential statistics. In particular, frequencies, means, standard deviations and paired t-test were used.Results: The post training evaluation results reveal that majority of the respondents had low knowledge in data entry, descriptive statistics, regression and correlation analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, and journal article extraction and publication. Results also reveal that the level of knowledge significantly increased after the training. This is supported by the paired t-tests conducted on each aspect of training.Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: It was recommended to the campus director that frequent trainings be organized at the convenience of the campus. It was suggested that university to consider supporting the training financially or the students to be requested to pay a token fee to make the training sustainable. Other financing approaches to enhance sustainability included having the consultant seeking funding from the National Research Fund. It was suggested that the training can be made compulsory for all students undertaking Business Research Methods and points to accrue once they attend the training. The results were useful in theory building as they validated the efficacy of practical training pedagogical approaches.
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Wai, Rong-Jong. "Systematic Design of Energy-Saving Action Plans for Taiwan Campus by Considering Economic Benefits and Actual Demands." Energies 15, no. 18 (September 7, 2022): 6530. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15186530.
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In response to the future net zero emissions plan in Taiwan, the campus shoulders the university’s social responsibility and educational significance. Recently, energy conservation and carbon reduction have become common goals for every campus. However, there is a common problem to be addressed in terms of how to take into account the economic benefits and the continuous improvement strategy regarding actual demands. In this study, a systematic design of energy-saving action plans for a Taiwan campus by considering economic benefits and actual demands is demonstrated. By taking National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in Taiwan as an example, eight energy-saving action plans during the period from 2016 to 2020 are introduced, and the effectiveness of these topologies is verified by real implementations. Action plans contain the installation of a smart energy management system, elevator power recovery devices, circulating fans, and lighting delay switches; the replacement of old air-conditioners, fluorescent lamps, and high-sodium streetlights; and load consolidation and low-efficiency transformers replacement. Upon evaluation, the estimated electricity savings can achieve up to 16% of annual electricity consumption, and the payback period is about 5.22 years. Upon application, the actual power saving amounts to about 3,076,260 kWh for approximately 15.5% of the power consumption of Taiwan Tech in 2020.
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Mustafa, Atif, Majida Kazmi, Hashim Raza Khan, Saad Ahmed Qazi, and Sarosh Hashmat Lodi. "Towards a Carbon Neutral and Sustainable Campus: Case Study of NED University of Engineering and Technology." Sustainability 14, no. 2 (January 11, 2022): 794. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14020794.
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Globally, universities are evaluating and targeting to reduce their carbon emissions and operate on a sustainable basis. The overall aim of this study revolves in addressing the following three questions: (1) How to calculate carbon footprint, including indicators selection, criteria, and measurement, for higher education institutions? (2) How to evaluate impact and effectiveness of various mitigation strategies in context of a higher education institution? (3) What are the possible limitations of approach selected for carbon footprint calculation. This paper presents estimation of the carbon footprint of NED University using a carbon calculator along with the identification of sources with maximum contribution to its carbon footprint. The carbon footprint of the NED University main campus for 2017 was calculated to be approximately 21,500 metric tons of equivalent CO2 and carbon footprint per student was 1.79 metric tons of equivalent CO2. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions each contributed nearly 7% of the carbon footprint, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for 85.6% of the carbon footprint. Major interventions such as switching to renewables, usage of energy efficient appliances, electric vehicles, and massive tree plantation inside and outside the campus were identified as the most effective mitigation strategies.
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Reeves, Andrew. "Classroom collaborations." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 8 (October 24, 2019): 1376–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-11-2018-0220.
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Purpose This study aims to explore co-learning classes, a novel approach to leveraging universities’ capacity to contribute to the local sustainable development agenda whilst enhancing students’ learning. These participatory classes were piloted within a UK university masters’ module focussed on action for sustainability. The classes sought to combine knowledge exchange, reflection and social network development by bringing together students and community stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach The classes were run as a series of five free events, each focussed on sustainability issues relevant for local practitioners. These were either regular timetabled sessions opened up to the public or additional on-campus public events. Attendance was either face-to-face or online. Evaluation was based upon participation data, written feedback and module leader’s post-event reflections. Findings The classes successfully secured participation from diverse community members, including local government staff, voluntary sector workers and interested individuals. Both students and community stakeholders valued the participatory format, linkages of theoretical and practical knowledge and diversity of attendees. Research limitations/implications Findings are based upon a small-scale pilot study. Further research using a wider range of contexts is required to enhance understanding of the co-learning approach. Practical implications This paper highlights some key practical issues to consider if employing co-learning approaches in other contexts, including using inclusive language, aligning with students’ motivations and choosing appropriate focal event topics. Originality/value Opening up participatory university classes for the public to attend as co-learners is a rarely used approach and has little coverage in academic literature. This small-scale study therefore has value by highlighting some of the potential impacts, strengths and limitations of this approach.