scholarly journals Reflections on methodology for and the importance of indicators for campus sustainability – a Lithuanian case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Diana Cibulskiene ◽  
Vėjūnė Laurinavičiūtė ◽  
Gaivilė Nemeišytė ◽  
Renata Osockyte ◽  
Raimunda Urbelytė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Critical Feedback ◽  
Good Starting Point ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The University

Aim: Provide a summary of the discussion of focus group 2 at the workshop on “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” held in June 2016 at Siauliai University (Lithuania), as well as reflection notes each of the participant wrote after the workshop. The paper shows the outcome of the process of interaction and reflections of the authors. Design / Research methods: This article contains feedback based on the experience and ideas from third year students from sustainable business from the University of Siauliai (Lithuania). Discussion took place during the workshop in focus groups. Afterwards, a discussion took place among all participating students and lecturers. After the workshop, the authors wrote individual feedback notes. These are summarized in this paper. Conclusions / findings: When using a wider set of indicators of campus sustainability showing different types of fragilities, different stakeholders need to be used as a source of information. The reason is that when not possessing information on a certain aspect, as was confirmed by this focus group, an indicator tends to be considered irrelevant. A conclusion that should be treated with care is that indicators of lying and cheating, honesty, as well as indicators of mistakes may be a good starting point for creating indicators of campus sustainability focusing at threats for organizational viability and sustainability of the university’s external environment. Originality / value of the article: The article provides critical feedback on an innovative approach towards research on campus sustainability.

scholarly journals Reflections on methods for assessing campus sustainability from a Lithuanian perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Diana Cibulskiene ◽  
Alina Gogitidze ◽  
Vladimir Kuvshinov ◽  
Laura Malyševa ◽  
Kornelija Raišytė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Individual Feedback ◽  
Critical Feedback ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Group 1

Aim: Provide a summary of the discussion of focus group 1 at the workshop on “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” held in June 2016 at Siauliai University (Lithuania), as well as reflection notes each of the participant wrote after the workshop. The paper shows the outcome of the process of interaction and reflections of the authors. Design / Research methods: This article contains feedback based on the experience and ideas from third year students of sustainable business from the University of Siauliai (Lithuania). Discussion took place during the workshop in focus groups. Afterwards, a discussion took place among all participating students and lecturers. After the workshop, the authors wrote individual feedback notes. These are summarized in this paper.  Conclusions / findings: Students may provide limited information on university viability and sustainability of the university’s external environment due to lack of information on many indicators. Many indicators on which no information was available were considered to be irrelevant, being an example of the principle “what we do not see, does not count.”  Originality / value of the article: The article provides critical feedback on an innovative approach towards research on campus sustainability.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Governance: a reflection of sustainability from campus to industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Vania Sarahid Flores Borboa
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Great Responsibility ◽  
Critical Feedback ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Local Companies ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

Aim: The author provides a critical reflection of the questionnaire discussed at the workshop “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” held in June 2016 at the University of Sonora (Hermosillo, Mexico). This paper poses a reflection of how the sustainability perspective in high level education institutions could define the stage of change of alumni and therefore has an influence on sustainability issues of local companies. Design / Research methods: In the article, the author applies ideas and reflections regarding the research questionnaire discussed at the workshop “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” held in June 2016 at the University of Sonora (Hermosillo, Mexico) to sustainability issues in local companies. Conclusions / findings:  Universities have great responsibility in preparing students for applying principles of sustainability into business practice. In particular regarding the complexity of the world, where knowledge can be applied in a quickly changing environment. University staff and students can have a completely different view on the existence of different fragilities. Originality / value of the article: The article provides critical feedback on an innovative approach towards research on campus sustainability in the context of application to business practice. 

scholarly journals Reflections on methodology for assessing campus sustainability from a Turkish perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Serhat Basak
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Critical Feedback ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
External Sustainability

Aim: The author provides a critical reflection of the questionnaire discussed at the workshop “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” held on Friday 13 May at the WSB University in Wrocław. The author reflects from the background of his experience in Turkey. Design / Research methods: The author provides his own reflections and opinions, based on the discussions at the workshop. Conclusions / findings: It is very difficult to create a set of indicators making campus sustainability internationally comparable, as well as finding proper sources of information. A starting point in creating such indicators may be mistakes threatening organizational viability and external sustainability Originality / value of the article: The article provides critical feedback on an innovative approach towards research on campus sustainability.  

Rivalry, excludability and positive transport externalities – case study of a private university in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1290-1312
Author(s):  
Monika Paradowska
Keyword(s):  
Private University ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
External Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Positive Externalities ◽  
Transport Behaviour ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of rivalry and excludability in transport systems on the positive external effects important for the functioning of a large private university in Wroclaw (Poland). In the context of campus sustainability, policy implications supporting sustainable transport are discussed. Design/methodology/approach Four research questions were formulated, which were tested by way of questionnaire research among students of the Bachelor and Engineer Programmes in Logistics and taking part in the course Transport Economics at the WSB University in Wroclaw (Poland). Findings Car use seems to be the most important for the positive transport externalities enabling the functioning of the university. Levels of rivalry and excludability did not have a significant impact on the levels of external transport benefits or the transport behaviour of students. To sustain/enhance the levels of positive external effects of transport and stimulate sustainable commuting, the university should support the development of alternative modes of transport, by improving transport infrastructure on the campus, and develop cooperation with the Wroclaw municipality to develop synergies between their transport policy goals. Research limitations/implications The research should be interpreted with care, as it is a case study of one large private university in Poland. Further research should be conducted among different private and public universities that are characterised by different levels of accessibility (location, development of infrastructure). The case study is based on students' transport behaviour, not considering transport behaviour of academic and non-academic workers, which could function as a role mode. Practical implications Policy aiming at banning cars is likely to be unsuccessful and/or could lead to a decrease in positive externalities in a short term. For this reason, more attention should be given to marketing and promotion of more sustainable means of transport, including e.g. better information on the possibilities of reaching the campus by train or urban public transport, facilitations for non-motorised students and improvements in cycling and walking infrastructure. To support campus sustainability in the field of transport, stronger cooperation with local administration is needed to undertake joint, consistent actions aimed at sharing and supporting the idea of sustainable commuting among students. Originality/value While many activities for supporting campus sustainability focus on reducing negative environmental externalities, positive externalities are not so often considered. In this context, the levels of rivalry and excludability can become an indicator of the contribution of transport systems to social and economic sustainability.

scholarly journals Estratégias para orientação espacial e wayfinding: avaliações a partir de um estudo de caso no campus da UFSC em Florianópolis/SC | Strategies for spatial orientation and wayfinding: evaluations from a case study on the UFSC campus in Florianópolis/SC

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
Isabela Guesser Schmitt Kerchner
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Orientation ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Final Destination ◽  
Orientation Process ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Mind Maps ◽  
The University

A orientação espacial se relaciona aos processos cognitivos, perceptuais e comportamentais pelos quais uma pessoa passa para achar seu caminho desde o ponto de partida até seu destino final. Por entender que o ambiente nem sempre está adequado e contribui para as tomadas de decisão durante este processo, esta pesquisa possui como objetivo avaliar as estratégias de orientação espacial e wayfinding de alunos no campus da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, em Florianópolis/SC, a partir de uma rota pré-estabelecida. Foram selecionados dois métodos para pesquisa. O primeiro, consistiu na produção de Mapas Mentais do campus universitário pelos participantes da pesquisa, e o segundo, na aplicação do método Passeio Acompanhado. Ao longo do percurso os participantes encontraram dificuldades em encontrar o destino final, demonstrando que os recursos gráficos não estavam dispostos em locais estratégicos, e a quantidade/qualidade dos recursos atuais é insuficiente. Ao final são propostas algumas recomendações – espaciais – que melhorem o deslocamento dos usuários no campus universitário.                  *****Spatial orientation process is related to the cognitive, perceptual and behavioral process that a person goes through to find his way from the starting point to his final destination. By understanding that the environment is not always adequate and contributes to decision making during this process, this research aims to evaluate the spatial orientation and wayfinding strategies of students on the campus of the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, in Florianópolis/SC, from a pre-established route.Two research methods were selected. The first consisted of the production of Mind Maps on the university campus by the research participants, and the second, the application of the Accompanied Stroll method. Along the way, the participants found it difficult to find the final destination, demonstrating that the graphic resources were not available in strategic locations, and the quantify/quality of current resources is insufficient. At the end, some recommendations are proposed – spatial – that improve the displacement of users on the university campus.

scholarly journals Lesson for the Wolf by R. & S. Qitsualik-Tinsley

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Face Length ◽  
Good Starting Point ◽  
The University

Qitsualik-Tinsley, Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley.  Lesson for the Wolf.  Illus. Alan Cook. Iqaluit, NU:  Inhabit Media, 2015. Print.The writing duo of Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley are back with a story about being comfortable in your own skin, literally.  The wolf in this story is not happy to be a wolf, so with the help of “the magic of the land”, he acquires owl’s feathers, the wolverine’s tail and the caribou’s antlers.  But he cannot fly like the owl or eat lichen like the caribou and he is too different from the wolves, so he becomes sad, lonely and starves.  Eventually he learns the beauty of being himself and the magic of the land restores him.  The story is a lovely Arctic fable on the lesson of being true to one’s self. Alan Cook’s paintings capture the wildness of the Arctic, with sweeping brush-strokes and suggestions of distant landscapes.  The animals are all cartoon-like creatures, sometimes verging on caricature.  Both the wolves and the caribou are drawn with over-accentuated face length and extreme thinness of the abdomen. Children who are struggling to be satisfied with and confident in their identities may be able to identify with the wolf.  This book would be a good starting point for discussion.  Highly recommended for elementary school libraries and public libraries.Highly recommended:  4 stars out of 4Reviewer:  Sandy CampbellSandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines.  Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give. 

scholarly journals A fragility approach to campus sustainability – methodological explorations

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Platje
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Environment Design ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
The University

Aim: Often, the approach towards entering a path of sustainable development is that intervention needs to take place. This may lead to unwanted side effects. This paper presents the basis for explorative research on campus sustainability. The aim is to create a basis for developing a methodology for identifying fragilities, threats to organizational viability and sustainable development of the external environment. Design / Research methods: The ideas presented in this paper were developed through literature study and discussed during three explorative research workshops organized in May and June 2016 at the WSB University in Wrocław (Poland), the University of Sonora (Hermosillo, Mexico) and Siauliai University (Lithuania). The ideas developed are the basis for future research on the issue. Conclusions / findings: Although more elements are included in the survey, representing elements of organizational viability and mental models directing the path of change. The survey presented and discussed in reflection papers in this volume will be the base for further research on how to improve campus sustainability by eliminating unsustainabilities. Originality / value of the article: While the traditional approach towards campus sustainability is what action should be undertaken in order to support this aim, in this paper focus is on what not to do. It can be expected that this approach leads to less undesired side-effects than an interventionist approach.

Surveying as Unsettlement: The Protocols Alignment Survey at the University of Nevada, Reno

2021 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-61
Author(s):  
Kimberly Anderson ◽  
Jessica Maddox
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Native American ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
University Archives ◽  
The University

ABSTRACT This article describes a collections survey project undertaken by the staff of the University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, to begin the archives' alignment with the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials. The method devised to survey the collection is assessed for its validity and potential application to further survey work. The analysis of the Protocols alignment survey as a case study also offers insights about critical self-reflection and ways for non-Indigenous archivists to strive toward social justice and Protocols alignment using existing discovery and description frameworks as a starting point.

scholarly journals Mobile Apps for Green Food Practices and the Role for Consumers: A Case Study on Dining Out Practices with Chinese and Dutch Young Consumers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjuan Mu ◽  
Gert Spaargaren ◽  
Alfons Oude Lansink
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Sustainability Transitions ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Food Practices ◽  
Green Food ◽  
Starting Point

Mobile applications (apps) have become popular among consumers to facilitate their existing food practices like cooking, shopping, and dining out. However, the feasibility of using mobile apps to facilitate sustainability transitions in food consumption is not well researched. In this study, we, therefore, propose a conceptual framework to illustrate how mobile apps can be developed in linking everyday food practices with sustainability transitions. Through the case study of dining out and with the help of focus group discussions, we seek to illustrate that practice theory might serve as a useful starting point for understanding the dynamics of food practices, their relevant sustainability dimensions, and the ways in which mobile apps can be used for changing current food practices into more sustainable ones. Among our main results are the findings that consumers prefer the sustainability food app to be integrated with dominant or mainstream apps, which are already used by consumers in the context of dining out. Besides being simple, functional, flexible, and rewarding, the information provided by the app should be reliable and trustworthy. Moreover, both science-based and practice-based information is necessary to provide sufficient guidance to consumers on how changes in food practice can be operationalized and implemented.

Work-Integrated Learning in Postgraduate Design Research

2011 ◽  
pp. 164-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kin Wai Michael Siu
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Chinese Mainland ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Regional Collaboration ◽  
Work Integrated Learning ◽  
Research Students ◽  
The University

Instead of only staying in the university to carry out research, postgraduate research students nowadays are expected to gain knowledge and experience through work-integrated learning. The advantages of this kind of learning include better support and facilities for research and more comprehensive and in-depth experience in the research area. The learning also provides an opportunity for students to gain other research experience and explore other research interests. However, sometimes such kind of learning opportunity is not available or not the best available locally, therefore work-integrated learning is necessary or better to be carried out in remote regions. Taking regional collaboration of work-integrated learning for postgraduate design research students between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong as a case study, this chapter discusses the advantages, merits, issues, and problems of regional collaboration. The chapter then identifies possibilities for improvement and directions for further investigation.

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