Leadership Strategies for Promoting Social Responsibility in Higher Education

by Enakshi Sengupta, Patrick Blessinger, Craig Mahoney

Overview

In keeping with the phenomena of globalization and privatization of education institutions and the ever-growing competition in the higher education industry, many higher education institutions are adopting a corporate approach in the changing face of the industry. Institutions are discovering the importance of corporate image, identity, and reputation and the use of corporate social responsibility as a reputation and an advantage building strategy. These strategies are helping the university to move beyond the classroom and to establish deeper relationships with society and to work collaboratively on local issues.Higher education leaders are crucial to these developments, and guide the strategy for institutions adopting this more corporate approach. This book explores the theoretical underpinnings and interventions of CSR practiced by universities across the globe and the role their leadership plays in promoting this. It provides international examples from the US, Africa, Europe and Asia, with implications and insights for university leadership, staff, and students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839094279
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date:	08/03/2020
Series:	Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning , #24
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Enakshi Sengupta serves as Associate Director of HETL, USA. She is also the Director of the Center for Advanced Research in Education (CARE). 

Patrick Blessinger is adjunct associate professor of education at St. John's University, USA. He is also a chief research scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association. 

 Craig Mahoney is the Principal and Vice Chancellor of University of the West of Scotland, UK.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Role of Corporate Social Responsibility

Chapter 1. Introduction to Civil Society and Social Responsibility in Higher Education Enakshi Sengupta, Patrick Blessinger and Craig Mahoney
Chapter 2. Corporate Social Responsibility Ahmed Ankit and Tharwat E- Sakran
Chapter 3. Civil Society, Higher Education Institutions and Corporate Social Responsibility in Zambia Fred Moong
Chapter 4. Current Understanding of Global Competency in Shaping Globally Engaged Citizens Jacqulyn Ann Williams and Christine Schiwietz
Chapter 5. Teaching Sustainability Activism to Student Scientists Jesse Priest
Chapter 6. Imaging a More Inclusive UniversityMary Andall-Stanberry
Chapter 7. Geroco: A model for Integrating Sustainability in Management Education at HEI's Anne-Karen Hueske and Caroline Aggestam Pontoppidan
Part 2. Leadership and Management
Chapter 8. Educational Leadership, Accountability, Social Responsibility the California Community Colleges Fabienne S. Chauderlot
Chapter 9. Ethical Leadership in Higher Education Daniel J. Harper and Laura M. Harrison
Chapter 10. Experience, Skill and Competence Hazel Messenger and Wendy Bloisi
Chapter 11. The Institution as Learner Nicholas J. Shudak and Yasuko Taoka
Chapter 12. The Competition of an American Public Good Shelley R. Price-Williams, Roger & Mitch, Nasser, Jr., and Pietro A. Sasso

Editorial Reviews

This book tackles the significance of relationships between academia and industry, addressing the dynamic systems and presenting promising strategies.

Professor. Abhilasha Singh

Concepts of civil society and social responsibility are complex and multi-faceted. This book describes corporate responsibility, leadership, sustainability activism, and inclusivity from many parts of the world. By bringing real-world issues into higher education, students have opportunities to make a difference, setting the stage for generations of global citizens.

Alice Cassidy