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Resumo:Since the onset of the environmental crisis, global education systems have been tasked with devising alternatives that align more effectively with ecological limits. Consequently, Higher Education Institutions (HEI) worldwide have assumed leadership roles to inspire and expedite societal transformation. They have integrated sustainable development initiatives (SDI) into their strategies, systems, processes, and routines while participating in networks of sustainable HEI. However, this continuous process encounters notable challenges and barriers. The government has instituted intricate regulations in Brazil to guide public institutions in standardising their integration. Brazilian federal public HEI have grappled with meeting these legal requirements. In light of this context, this PhD research aims to establish a comprehensive framework supporting action plans for integrating, monitoring, assessing, and reporting sustainability in Brazilian federal public HEI. The framework, rooted in a complex adaptive system and a deductive approach to modelling a solution, was validated through a typical case study— the Federal University of Paraíba. The cross-sectional study utilised a mixed-method approach, encompassing a literature critical review, interviews, desk research, and direct observation to gather data. Strategies for analysing the collected data included a systematic literature review, content analysis, descriptive statistics, and process and mathematical modelling. This investigation contributes significantly to existing literature, providing a comprehensive and critical assessment of HEI commitments to SDI, along with the models and tools used for fulfilment and efficacy evaluation. Broadly, the study offers valuable insights into the practical implementation of a holistic approach to integrating SDI within HEI. Furthermore, it proposes a systematic methodology, the Framework to Integrate, Monitor, Assess, and Report Sustainability in HEI (FIMARSHEI), designed to aid Brazilian federal public HEI in effectively integrating SDI into their policies and practices. Beyond the specific case study, the significance of this work lies in the adaptability and expansiveness of the proposed framework, applicable to various institution types. Thus, this research makes meaningful contributions to the scientific community by providing insights on developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to incorporating SDI in diverse educational settings.
Autores principais:Vasconcelos, Claudio Ruy Portela de
Assunto:Brazil Higher education institutions sustainability Holistic approach to sustainability Sustainability assessment Sustainable development integration Abordagem holística para a sustentabilidade Avaliação da sustentabilidade Brasil Integração do desenvolvimento sustentável Sustentabilidade de instituições de educação superior Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
Ano:2024
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:tese de doutoramento
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
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Holistic approach to sustainability
Sustainability assessment
Sustainable development integration
Abordagem holística para a sustentabilidade
Avaliação da sustentabilidade
Brasil
Integração do desenvolvimento sustentável
Sustentabilidade de instituições de educação superior
Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
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Integração, monitoramento e avaliação da sustentabilidade em instituições de ensino
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Holistic approach to sustainability
Sustainability assessment
Sustainable development integration
Abordagem holística para a sustentabilidade
Avaliação da sustentabilidade
Brasil
Integração do desenvolvimento sustentável
Sustentabilidade de instituições de educação superior
Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
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description Since the onset of the environmental crisis, global education systems have been tasked with devising alternatives that align more effectively with ecological limits. Consequently, Higher Education Institutions (HEI) worldwide have assumed leadership roles to inspire and expedite societal transformation. They have integrated sustainable development initiatives (SDI) into their strategies, systems, processes, and routines while participating in networks of sustainable HEI. However, this continuous process encounters notable challenges and barriers. The government has instituted intricate regulations in Brazil to guide public institutions in standardising their integration. Brazilian federal public HEI have grappled with meeting these legal requirements. In light of this context, this PhD research aims to establish a comprehensive framework supporting action plans for integrating, monitoring, assessing, and reporting sustainability in Brazilian federal public HEI. The framework, rooted in a complex adaptive system and a deductive approach to modelling a solution, was validated through a typical case study— the Federal University of Paraíba. The cross-sectional study utilised a mixed-method approach, encompassing a literature critical review, interviews, desk research, and direct observation to gather data. Strategies for analysing the collected data included a systematic literature review, content analysis, descriptive statistics, and process and mathematical modelling. This investigation contributes significantly to existing literature, providing a comprehensive and critical assessment of HEI commitments to SDI, along with the models and tools used for fulfilment and efficacy evaluation. Broadly, the study offers valuable insights into the practical implementation of a holistic approach to integrating SDI within HEI. Furthermore, it proposes a systematic methodology, the Framework to Integrate, Monitor, Assess, and Report Sustainability in HEI (FIMARSHEI), designed to aid Brazilian federal public HEI in effectively integrating SDI into their policies and practices. Beyond the specific case study, the significance of this work lies in the adaptability and expansiveness of the proposed framework, applicable to various institution types. Thus, this research makes meaningful contributions to the scientific community by providing insights on developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to incorporating SDI in diverse educational settings.
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spelling engporSince the onset of the environmental crisis, global education systems have been tasked with devising alternatives that align more effectively with ecological limits. Consequently, Higher Education Institutions (HEI) worldwide have assumed leadership roles to inspire and expedite societal transformation. They have integrated sustainable development initiatives (SDI) into their strategies, systems, processes, and routines while participating in networks of sustainable HEI. However, this continuous process encounters notable challenges and barriers. The government has instituted intricate regulations in Brazil to guide public institutions in standardising their integration. Brazilian federal public HEI have grappled with meeting these legal requirements. In light of this context, this PhD research aims to establish a comprehensive framework supporting action plans for integrating, monitoring, assessing, and reporting sustainability in Brazilian federal public HEI. The framework, rooted in a complex adaptive system and a deductive approach to modelling a solution, was validated through a typical case study— the Federal University of Paraíba. The cross-sectional study utilised a mixed-method approach, encompassing a literature critical review, interviews, desk research, and direct observation to gather data. Strategies for analysing the collected data included a systematic literature review, content analysis, descriptive statistics, and process and mathematical modelling. This investigation contributes significantly to existing literature, providing a comprehensive and critical assessment of HEI commitments to SDI, along with the models and tools used for fulfilment and efficacy evaluation. Broadly, the study offers valuable insights into the practical implementation of a holistic approach to integrating SDI within HEI. Furthermore, it proposes a systematic methodology, the Framework to Integrate, Monitor, Assess, and Report Sustainability in HEI (FIMARSHEI), designed to aid Brazilian federal public HEI in effectively integrating SDI into their policies and practices. Beyond the specific case study, the significance of this work lies in the adaptability and expansiveness of the proposed framework, applicable to various institution types. Thus, this research makes meaningful contributions to the scientific community by providing insights on developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to incorporating SDI in diverse educational settings.application/pdfporIntegration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutionsAlternativeTitleporIntegração, monitoramento e avaliação da sustentabilidade em instituições de ensinoVasconcelos, Claudio Ruy Portela deFerreira, Paula VarandasAraújo, Maria Madalena Teixeira deHostingInstitutionOrganizationalRepositóriUM - Universidade do Minhoe-mailmailto:repositorium@usdb.uminho.ptrepositorium@usdb.uminho.ptTID1016278152024-10-15T10:06:03Z2024-07-2320242024-07-23T00:00:00ZHandlehttps://hdl.handle.net/1822/93366http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2open accessBrazilHigher education institutions sustainabilityHolistic approach to sustainabilitySustainability assessmentSustainable development integrationAbordagem holística para a sustentabilidadeAvaliação da sustentabilidadeBrasilIntegração do desenvolvimento sustentávelSustentabilidade de instituições de educação superiorhttp://www.oecd.org/science/inno/38235147.pdfFields of Science and Technology (FOS)Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias10178315 bytesliteraturehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_db06doctoral thesis2024-07-23http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/openAccesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2application/pdffulltexthttps://repositorium.uminho.pt/bitstreams/5f533c85-a205-435f-9284-4940161ce92c/download
spellingShingle Integration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutions
Vasconcelos, Claudio Ruy Portela de
Brazil
Higher education institutions sustainability
Holistic approach to sustainability
Sustainability assessment
Sustainable development integration
Abordagem holística para a sustentabilidade
Avaliação da sustentabilidade
Brasil
Integração do desenvolvimento sustentável
Sustentabilidade de instituições de educação superior
Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
status SINGLETON
subject.fl_str_mv Brazil
Higher education institutions sustainability
Holistic approach to sustainability
Sustainability assessment
Sustainable development integration
Abordagem holística para a sustentabilidade
Avaliação da sustentabilidade
Brasil
Integração do desenvolvimento sustentável
Sustentabilidade de instituições de educação superior
subject.other.fl_str_mv Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
title Integration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutions
title_full Integration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutions
title_fullStr Integration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutions
title_full_unstemmed Integration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutions
title_short Integration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutions
title_sort Integration, monitoring, and assessment of sustainability in higher education institutions
topic Brazil
Higher education institutions sustainability
Holistic approach to sustainability
Sustainability assessment
Sustainable development integration
Abordagem holística para a sustentabilidade
Avaliação da sustentabilidade
Brasil
Integração do desenvolvimento sustentável
Sustentabilidade de instituições de educação superior
Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
topic_facet Brazil
Higher education institutions sustainability
Holistic approach to sustainability
Sustainability assessment
Sustainable development integration
Abordagem holística para a sustentabilidade
Avaliação da sustentabilidade
Brasil
Integração do desenvolvimento sustentável
Sustentabilidade de instituições de educação superior
Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
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