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 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 Reflections on developing indicators for campus sustainability from a fragility perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Monika Paradowska ◽  
Santa Bukauskaitė ◽  
Gytys Rimkus ◽  
Alexander Heller ◽  
Akim Sharapov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Individual Feedback ◽  
Critical Feedback ◽  
Multi Level

Aim: Provide a summary of the discussion at the workshop on “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” held on Friday 13 May at the WSB University in Wrocław, 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 regarding the methodology of assessing campus sustainability using a fragility approach. Design / Research methods: This article contains feedback based on the experience and ideas from students from Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan and 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: Although there are promising element that can be developed into a framework of assessing campus sustainability from a fragility perspective, many challenges appear. In particular challenges in defining unambiguous indicators as well as finding proper sources of information were identified. Originality / value of the article: The article provides critical feedback on an innovative approach towards research on campus sustainability.

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 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.  

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.

Development of an Industrially Sponsored Senior Design Capstone Program: A University and Sponsor Perspective

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vito Moreno ◽  
Eric Cutiongco ◽  
Vinay Patel
Keyword(s):  
Academic Community ◽  
Capstone Course ◽  
Senior Design ◽  
Program Manager ◽  
Design Program ◽  
Critical Feedback ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Local Companies ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

The University of Connecticut Department of Mechanical Engineering Senior Design (Capstone) Course utilizes projects that are sponsored by local companies. While this approach offers many immediate benefits to near-graduating seniors, it introduces many unique problems to the academic community. Developing and sustaining an industrially-sponsored capstone design program requires an understanding of the synergies and differences between academia and industry.[1] Key issues that are addressed in this paper are project identification, oversight, mentorship and critical feedback. This paper is a collaboration between the Program Manager and 2 of the industry Sponsors from the 2015 2016 academic year. Following a brief discussion of several projects, sponsor comments on the value and areas of continued improvement are provided.

scholarly journals Reflections on the questionnaire at the workshops: Methodology for assessing the cam-pus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Robert Daniel Poskart
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
Research Workshop ◽  
Critical Feedback ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Personal Reflections

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 2016 at the WSB University in Wrocław. The aim is to make a general diagnosis of the current situation in higher education in Poland, and to propose a direction of change than can enable its survival and improve its quality.Design / Research methods: In the article, the author gives his personal reflections regarding the research questionnaire discussed at the workshop “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” in the context of the viability of higher education in Poland.Conclusions / findings:  The author selected, in his opinion, the most important elements of the questionnaire discussed at the research workshop. The main conclusion is that significant changes seem to be necessary due to the dynamic developments in the external environment, in particular the declining number of students resulting from the deepening demographic decline.Originality / value of the article: The article provides critical feedback on an innovative approach towards research on campus sustainability.

scholarly journals Efl undergraduate students’ self-regulation in thesis writing: help-seeking and motivation-regulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Concilianus Laos Mbato ◽  
Anastasia Cendra
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Asian Context ◽  
High Level ◽  
Thesis Writing ◽  
The University ◽  
Undergraduate Thesis

Type Undergraduate thesis writing necessitates EFL students to self-regulate themselves, particularly in overcoming the difficulties they encounter and maintaining their motivation. To date, there has been little research on EFL undergraduate students’ self-regulation, help-seeking, and motivation-regulation in thesis writing, especially in Asian context. Under explanatory mixed-method framework, this research aimed to investigate how Indonesian EFL undergraduate students self-regulated their thesis writing process and to what extent their self-regulation assisted them to seek help and regulate their motivation. The results showed that the students generally demonstrated a high level of self-regulation, help-seeking, and motivation-regulation. Furthermore, it was revealed that self-regulation had a positive, significant, and moderate correlation with help-seeking (r=.461), and a positive, significant, and high correlation with motivation-regulation (r=.648). The findings suggested that self-regulation, help-seeking, and motivation-regulation were important for students to finish their challenging undergraduate thesis. However, even when the overall measured results were good, the support from other people including from the university staff were needed, especially in cultivating students’ self-regulatory mechanism. This research offers implications for the university and thesis advisors.

Towards an interdisciplinary knowledge exchange model

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Santiago DE FRANCISCO ◽  
Diego MAZO
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
The United States ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Interdisciplinary Knowledge ◽  
One Year ◽  
The University ◽  
Common Situation

Universities and corporates, in Europe and the United States, have come to a win-win relationship to accomplish goals that serve research and industry. However, this is not a common situation in Latin America. Knowledge exchange and the co-creation of new projects by applying academic research to solve company problems does not happen naturally.To bridge this gap, the Design School of Universidad de los Andes, together with Avianca, are exploring new formats to understand the knowledge transfer impact in an open innovation network aiming to create fluid channels between different stakeholders. The primary goal was to help Avianca to strengthen their innovation department by apply design methodologies. First, allowing design students to proposed novel solutions for the traveller experience. Then, engaging Avianca employees to learn the design process. These explorations gave the opportunity to the university to apply design research and academic findings in a professional and commercial environment.After one year of collaboration and ten prototypes tested at the airport, we can say that Avianca’s innovation mindset has evolved by implementing a user-centric perspective in the customer experience touch points, building prototypes and quickly iterate. Furthermore, this partnership helped Avianca’s employees to experience a design environment in which they were actively interacting in the innovation process.

A New Step in the Study of the History of the Russian Prosecutor’s Office

2019 ◽  
pp. 94-98
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Russian Empire ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Russian Empire ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

The paper is a review on the textbook by A. V. Yeremin, «The History of the National Prosecutor’s office» and the anthology «The Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Empire in the Documents of 1722–1917» (authors: V. V. Lavrov, A. V. Eremin, edited by N. M. Ivanov) published at the St. Petersburg Law Institute (branch) of the University of the Prosecutor’s office of the Russian Federation in 2018. The reviewers emphasize the high relevance and high level of research, their theoretical and practical significance. The textbook and the anthology will help the students increase their legal awareness, expand their horizons.

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