Reconstructing Undergraduate Courses Based on OER in Public Universities: An Exploratory Study in Zhejiang University

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhua Zhang ◽  
Yuqing Guo ◽  
Jiajia Yao ◽  
Yan Li
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities

Public University Use of Social Infrastructure Public–Private Partnerships (P3s): An Exploratory Examination

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 298-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard L. Levey ◽  
Ashley W. Connors ◽  
Lawrence L. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public University ◽  
Student Housing ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Housing Project ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Deep Dive ◽  
History Of ◽  
Using Data

Using data from the 50 states, this exploratory study looks at public university use of public–private partnerships (P3s) for a particular type of social infrastructure, student housing. The relation between state social infrastructure P3s enabling legislation and public university P3 student housing project closures is analyzed. A deep dive is conducted into the legislative requirements of four states (California, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia) that have specific enabling legislation governing public university use of P3s for social infrastructure. The study finds that public universities have a 20-year history of utilizing social infrastructure P3s for student housing. A relationship is found between state social infrastructure P3 enabling legislation and increased public university use of P3s for student housing. The study also finds that states with specific public university P3 social infrastructure enabling legislation place decidedly different requirements on their use.

An exploratory study of sustainable development at Italian universities

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emidia Vagnoni ◽  
Caterina Cavicchi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
National Level ◽  
Current Status ◽  
University System ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Issue

Purpose – This paper aims to outline the current status of the implementation of sustainability practices in the context of Italian public universities, highlighting the strengths and gaps. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a qualitative approach, an exploratory study design has been outlined using the model of Glavič and Lukman (2007) focusing on the Deming Cycle. The Plan–Do–Check–Act components of the model were used as a framework for collecting and analyzing data from the official Web sites and other related Web pages of Italian universities. Findings – The results of this exploratory study allow one to depict a university system addressing the challenge posed by international agendas in a fragmented way, even if many universities are showing a strong commitment to the sustainability challenge. Sustainability is mainly detected at the “Do” dimension, when referring to training programs and research projects associated to the sustainability issue. Research limitations/implications – Limitations of the data collection method are addressed when the timeliness of update of Web sources and the different emphases that universities can put on Internet disclosure are considered. However, the study contributes to the debate on sustainability by providing findings at a national level, which were derived from the official Web sites of Italian public universities. Furthermore, the study could have implications for policy makers and universities’ decision makers. Practical implications – The study points out the importance of managing the sustainability process in all its phases (planning, activities, monitoring, further actions), and highlights the elements that are relevant for measuring and monitoring the process of implementation of sustainability in the specific context of higher education. Social implications – The paper can contribute to increase the academics’ awareness of the sustainability actions, and stimulate them to fill the gaps. Originality/value – This study explores sustainability issue in the Italian university system, and it is based on a Web-based method of data collection, whereas other contributions are based on case studies.

scholarly journals Bélgica Pacheco-Blanco, Maria Jose Bastante-Ceca, Green Public Procurement as an Initiative for Sustainable Consumption. An Exploratory Study of Spanish Public Universities (Zielone zamówienia publiczne jako inicjatywa na rzecz zrównoważonej konsumpcji. Badania rozpoznawcze przeprowadzone w hiszpańskich uniwersytetach publicznych), „Journal of Cleaner Production” 2016, vol. 133 (opr. Konrad Różowicz)

2019 ◽  
pp. 211-212
Author(s):  
Konrad Różowicz
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Cleaner Production ◽  
Green Public Procurement ◽  
Spanish Public Universities

Bélgica Pacheco-Blanco, Maria Jose Bastante-Ceca, Green Public Procurement as an Initiative for Sustainable Consumption. An Exploratory Study of Spanish Public Universities (Zielone zamówienia publiczne jako inicjatywa na rzecz zrównoważonej konsumpcji. Badania rozpoznawcze przeprowadzone w hiszpańskich uniwersytetach publicznych), „Journal of Cleaner Production” 2016, vol. 133 (opr. Konrad Różowicz)

scholarly journals The Influence of Resilience on Psychological Well-Being of Malaysian University Undergraduates

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Izazol Idris ◽  
Ahmad Zamri Khairani ◽  
Hasni Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The University ◽  
University Undergraduates

Psychological well-being is fundamental to the overall health of undergraduates, particularly to enable them to address challenges at the university. A review of related literature showed that there are various factors influencing individual’s psychological well-being. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of resilience on the psychological well-being of university undergraduates. For this purpose, a total of 200 undergraduates from local public universities (male = 90, female = 110) participated in this exploratory study. Responses were analysed using Smart PLS 3.0 to model the influence of the two variables. Results demonstrated two significant findings. Firstly, reliable and valid adapted instruments measuring resilience and psychological well-being were established, and secondly, resilience is a significant predictor and it explained 48.2% variance in psychological well-being. The findings are discussed in relation to the development of a model that relates the two constructs.   

scholarly journals Do Codes of Ethics Reveal a University’s Commitment to Sustainable Development? Evidence from Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Mion ◽  
Angela Broglia ◽  
Angelo Bonfanti
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
The University

Higher education institutions, such as universities, formulate strategies and undertake initiatives to support sustainable development (SD). Scholars draw up and examine sustainability reports as the main institutional documents to assess and communicate universities’ efforts towards SD. However, the presupposition of a commitment to SD by the university community is the declaration included in their codes of ethics, which can subsequently be verified and included in their sustainability reports. Thus, although codes of ethics orient strategies, no studies have yet attempted to examine if they can be considered as a communication tool able to express a university’s commitment to SD. This exploratory study aims to investigate if and how the codes of ethics of the Italian public universities reflect their commitment towards SD. Content analysis was carried out using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. The findings suggest that SD is a common aim among Italian universities, although it is not explicitly communicated in their codes of ethics, and that each university contributes to SD in different ways. In practical terms, this study suggests to adopt an approach that is better directed towards SD to improve universities’ codes of ethics and compliant strategies.

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