Empowering Deans for Sustainability Transformations at Academic Departments: Obstacles, Strategies and Roadmaps

Ben Jongbloed, Anete Veidemane

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on the intermediate level of universities, in particular on the role of deans and heads of departments in supporting transformational change for embedding sustainability in the department’s education, research and engagement portfolios. Deans will need specific tools and approaches to facilitate this transformation process. The chapter sheds light on obstacles faced by deans when embedding sustainability and the strategies and tools used to cope with them, providing guidelines for academic leaders looking for the building blocks of sustainability roadmaps for their departments.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainability in Higher Education
Subtitle of host publicationStrategies, Performance and Future Challenges
EditorsFederico Rotondo, Lucia Giovanelli, Rodrigo Lozano
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages117-140
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-54026-4
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-54025-7, 978-3-031-54028-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2024

Publication series

NameStrategies for Sustainability
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2212-5450
ISSN (Electronic)2452-1582

Keywords

  • Sustainability
  • Organisational change
  • Higher education institutions
  • Leadership for sustainability
  • 2024 OA procedure

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