Sustainability on Campuses
- Campus Sustainability HubThe Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education website resource database. To limit to a particular kind of course material content (e.g. Syllabus), click on the "by content types tab, then the "course materials" button. Then click on Resources and use the Material Type facet in the left column of the results list to limit to a material. Types include syllabus, assignments, exercises, course presentations and instructor resources.
Sustainability Integration into Courses
Research showing how to integrate sustainability into courses and potential challenges practitioners may face.
- Teacher professional development and online instruction: Cultivating coherence and sustainabilityPaesani, K. (2020). Teacher professional development and online instruction: Cultivating coherence and sustainability. Foreign Language Annals, 53(2), 292-297.
- Engaging College Students in the Transition to Sustainability Through Design-Based ApproachesMouchrek, N. (2018). Engaging College Students in the Transition to Sustainability Through Design-Based Approaches. Consilience, 20, 88–103.
- A Design Thinking Approach to Teaching SustainabilityManna, V., Rombach, M., Dean, D., & Rennie, H. G. (2022). A Design Thinking Approach to Teaching Sustainability. Journal of Marketing Education, 44(3), 362–374. https://doi.org/10.1177/02734753211068865
- Sustainability Awareness in Engineering Curriculum through a Proposed Teaching and Assessment FrameworkAbd-Elwahed, M. S., & Al-Bahi, A. M. (2021). Sustainability Awareness in Engineering Curriculum through a Proposed Teaching and Assessment Framework. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 31(3), 633–651. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-020-09567-0
- Shaping Future Business Leaders through Responsible Management Education: A Model of RME ImplementationJennifer Susan Malarski, & Erica Berte. (2023). Shaping Future Business Leaders through Responsible Management Education: A Model of RME Implementation. Journal of Education for Business, 98(8), 471–482. https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2023.2232924
- Embedding the Sustainable Development Goals into Higher Education Institutions' Marketing CurriculumBarbara Tomasella, Bilal Akbar, Alison Lawson, Richard Howarth, & Rebecca Bedford. (2024). Embedding the Sustainable Development Goals into Higher Education Institutions’ Marketing Curriculum. Journal of Marketing Education, 46(2), 155–174. https://doi.org/10.1177/02734753241231182
- Leaving the Lectures Behind: Using Community-Engaged Learning in Research Methods Classes to Teach about SustainabilitySoyer, M., McCrackin, G., Ziyanak, S., Givens, J., Jump, V., & Schad, J. (2023). Leaving the Lectures Behind: Using Community-Engaged Learning in Research Methods Classes to Teach about Sustainability. Teaching Sociology, 51(2), 151–160. https://doi.org/10.1177/0092055X221114688
- Developing Awareness and Attitude towards Sustainability through an Activity-Based InterventionKaur, J., & Kaur, K. (2022). Developing Awareness and Attitude towards Sustainability through an Activity-Based Intervention. Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science, 15(4), 212–220.
- A teaching strategy based on active learning which promotes strong sustainability that empowers students to have a different type of relationship with the environment.Quintero-Angel, M., Duque-Nivia, A. A., & Molina-Gómez, C. A. (2024). A teaching strategy based on active learning which promotes strong sustainability that empowers students to have a different type of relationship with the environment. Environmental Education Research, 30(4), 560–579. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2023.2211757
Campus Sustainability for Educational Purposes
Sustainability initiatives showing how college campuses can be used to teach sustainability
- Campus dining sustainability: A perspective from college studentsYoon, B., Lee, J., & Lim, H. (2023). Campus dining sustainability: A perspective from college students. Sustainability, 15(3), 2134.
- Students' attitudes towards campus sustainability: a comparison among three universities in Sweden.Ulkhaq, M. M., & George Joseph, R. S. (2024). Students’ attitudes towards campus sustainability: a comparison among three universities in Sweden. Environment, Development & Sustainability, 26(6), 16289–16313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03295-w
- An evaluation of environmental arrangement on recycling and contamination rate on a college campusAtkinson, R., Simonds, K., Parry-Cruwys, D., Wilson, J., & MacDonald, J. (2023). An evaluation of environmental arrangement on recycling and contamination rate on a college campus. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 23(1), 24–35. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000250
The Three Legs of Sustainability
The three legs of sustainability are economic, social, and environmental.
- Transforming Education for Sustainability : Discourses on Justice, Inclusion, and AuthenticityMaría S. Rivera Maulucci, Stephanie Pfirman, & Hilary S. Callahan. (2023). Transforming Education for Sustainability : Discourses on Justice, Inclusion, and Authenticity. Springer.
- Assessing Building Sustainability: Economic, Environmental, and Social Dimensions Explored.Biancone, P., Brescia, V., & Lanzalonga, F. (2023). Assessing Building Sustainability: Economic, Environmental, and Social Dimensions Explored. European Journal of Social Impact & Circular Economy, 4(3), 58–77. https://doi.org/10.13135/2704-9906/8539
- Teaching the Three E's of Sustainability through Service-Learning in a Professional ProgramReames, T. G., Blackmar, J. M., & Pierce, J. C. (2020). Teaching the Three E’s of Sustainability through Service-Learning in a Professional Program. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 161, 73–82. https://doi.org/10.1002/tl.20374
- Transformative Education: Towards a Relational, Justice-Oriented Approach to SustainabilityWalsh, Z., Böhme, J., Lavelle, B. D., & Wamsler, C. (2020). Transformative Education: Towards a Relational, Justice-Oriented Approach to Sustainability. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 21(7), 1587–1606. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-05-2020-0176
- Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice in Higher Education: A Critical (Eco)feminist Service-Learning Approach in Sports SciencesCuenca-Soto, N., Martínez-Muñoz, L. F., Chiva-Bartoll, O., & Santos-Pastor, M. L. (2023). Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice in Higher Education: A Critical (Eco)feminist Service-Learning Approach in Sports Sciences. Teaching in Higher Education, 28(5), 1057–1076. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2023.2197110
- Diving into the business strategy: The strategy tripod's influence on supply chain sustainability orientation.Ponte, R. C. D. V., Viana, F. L. E., & Silva, M. E. (2023). Diving into the business strategy: The strategy tripod’s influence on supply chain sustainability orientation. Business Strategy & the Environment (John Wiley & Sons, Inc), 32(4), 2155–2174. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3241
- A comparison of economic, environmental and social performance of European countries: a sustainable development goal index.Anselmi, D., D’Adamo, I., Gastaldi, M., & Lombardi, G. V. (2024). A comparison of economic, environmental and social performance of European countries: a sustainable development goal index. Environment, Development & Sustainability, 26(8), 20653–20677. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03496-3
Assessment of Sustainability Learning Outcomes
Reflection and reviews of sustainability learning outcomes in high education
- The role of STEM-based sustainability in business and management curricula: Exploring cognitive and affective outcomes in university studentsCraig, C. A., Petrun Sayers, E. L., Gilbertz, S., Karam, R., & Feng, S. (2022). The role of STEM-based sustainability in business and management curricula: Exploring cognitive and affective outcomes in university students. Journal of Management Education, 46(4), 656-684.
- Sustainability Assessment and Benchmarking in Higher Education Institutions—A Critical ReflectionCaeiro, S., Sandoval Hamon, L. A., Martins, R., & Bayas Aldaz, C. E. (2020). Sustainability assessment and benchmarking in higher education institutions-A critical reflection. Sustainability, 12(2), 543.
- Assessment of Sustainability Awareness and Practice in a Campus CommunityEric Urbaniak, Rebecca Uzarski, & Salma Haidar. (2024). Assessment of Sustainability Awareness and Practice in a Campus Community. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 25(9), 94–110.
- Methods for Assessing Sustainability Performance at Higher Education Institutions: A ReviewGutiérrez-Mijares, M. E., Josa, I., Casanovas-Rubio, M. del M., & Aguado, A. (2023). Methods for Assessing Sustainability Performance at Higher Education Institutions: A Review. Studies in Higher Education, 48(8), 1137–1158
- Assessing the Provisions for Sustainability in Economics Degree ProgrammesWalter Leal Filho, Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis, Maria F. Morales, María Semitiel-García, Pedro Noguera-Méndez, Salvador Ruiz de Maya, María-del-Carmen Alarcón-del-Amo, Nuria Esteban-Lloret, & María Pemartín. (2024). Assessing the Provisions for Sustainability in Economics Degree Programmes. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 25(6), 1156–1179. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-08-2023-0382
- Finnish University Students' Views on Climate Change Education and Their Own Ability to Act as Climate EducatorsYli-Panula, E., Jeronen, E., Koskinen, S., & Mäki, S. (2022). Finnish University Students’ Views on Climate Change Education and Their Own Ability to Act as Climate Educators. Education Sciences, 12.
- Sustainable Maritime Education: Integrating Environmental Science for Global CompetenceDamoyanto Purba, & Marudut Bernadtua Simanjuntak. (2024). Sustainable Maritime Education: Integrating Environmental Science for Global Competence. Journal of Biological Education Indonesia (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), 10(1), 310–319.
- Students' Perspectives of Sustainable Development Goals in a Japanese Higher Education InstituteThomas E. Jones, Lindsay Mack, & Oscar A. Gómez. (2024). Students’ Perspectives of Sustainable Development Goals in a Japanese Higher Education Institute. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 25(1), 182–201. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-12-2022-0380
- Enhancing sustainability performance of universities: A DMAIC approach.Hamdan, A., Hamdan, S., Alsyouf, I., Murad, N., Abdelrazeq, M., Al, A. S., & Bettayeb, M. (2024). Enhancing sustainability performance of universities: A DMAIC approach. Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 41(1), 153–172. https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2942
Sustainability in Higher Education
Resources showing campus wide sustainability initiatives
- Sustainability education at higher education institutions: pedagogies and students’ competencesWang, Y., Sommier, M., & Vasques, A. (2022). Sustainability education at higher education institutions: Pedagogies and students' competences. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 23(8), 174-193
- Sustainability in higher education institutions: analysis of academic publication linked to management.Alves de Sousa Barbosa, A., Giesta Cabral, L. C., Chaves Nobre, F., & Paula Perlin, A. (2024). Sustainability in higher education institutions: analysis of academic publication linked to management. Brazilian Journal of Management / Revista de Administração Da UFSM, 17(2), 1–17.
- Green University and academic performance: An empirical study on UI GreenMetric and World University Rankings.Atici, K. B., Yasayacak, G., Yildiz, Y., & Ulucan, A. (2021). Green University and academic performance: An empirical study on UI GreenMetric and World University Rankings. Journal of Cleaner Production, 291, N.PAG.
- Community Colleges and the Emerging Green Economy: A Call to ActionColumbia University, C. C. R. C. (CCRC). (2024). Community Colleges and the Emerging Green Economy: A Call to Action. In Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University.
- University Social Responsibility and Sustainability. How They Work on the SDGS and How They Communicate Them on Their WebsitesMaría Victoria Carrillo-Durán, Tania Blanco Sánchez, & María García. (2024). University Social Responsibility and Sustainability. How They Work on the SDGS and How They Communicate Them on Their Websites. Higher Education Quarterly, 78(3), 586–607. https://doi.org/10.1111/hequ.12470
- Does the intensity of use of social media influence the economic sustainability of the university?Gelashvili, V., Martínez-Navalón, J. G., & Gómez-Borja, M. Á. (2024). Does the intensity of use of social media influence the economic sustainability of the university? Journal of Technology Transfer, 49(1), 19–43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-022-09984-4
- How to increase students' motivation to engage in university initiatives towards environmental sustainability.Juma, M. I., Ruiz, M. M., Gil, S. I., & Belda, M. S. (2023). How to increase students’ motivation to engage in university initiatives towards environmental sustainability. Journal of Consumer Affairs. https://doi.org/10.1111/joca.12527
- Green Campus and Student Proactivity Initiatives: The Importance of a Participatory ApproachJucelia Appio Frizon, Teresa Eugénio, & Nelson Natalino Frizon. (2024). Green Campus and Student Proactivity Initiatives: The Importance of a Participatory Approach. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 25(6), 1279–1296. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-11-2022-0362
Sustainability by Discipline
Showing how different disciplines, not specifically sustainability adjacent, can add sustainability into their courses.
Business
- An Examination of Sustainability Offerings in Marketing Curriculum and a Framework for AdvancementLangan, R. J., Onel, N., & Weidner, K. (2024). Addressing the UN’s sustainable development goals: An examination of sustainability offerings in marketing curriculum and a framework for advancement. Journal of Marketing Education, 46(2), 175-188.
- How to increase sustainable production in the food sector? Mapping industrial and business strategies and providing future research agendaSadraei, R., Biancone, P., Lanzalonga, F., Jafari‐Sadeghi, V., & Chmet, F. (2023). How to increase sustainable production in the food sector? mapping industrial and business strategies and providing future research agenda. Business Strategy and the Environment, 32(4), 2209-2228
Transdisciplinary
- Transdisciplinary Research, Sustainability, and Social Transformation : Governance and Knowledge Co-ProductionDedeurwaerdere, T. (2023). Transdisciplinary research, sustainability, and social transformation : Governance and knowledge co-production. Taylor & Francis Group.
Databases
- ERIC (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new window
ERIC EBSCOhost is a key database in the field of education, providing access to bibliographic records of journal and non-journal literature. About one third of the content is accessible in full text from within the database.
- SPEC Kits This link opens in a new windowAlthough this databases' contenet is in the context of academic library the content may have some relevance universities courses as well. It contains guides from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member institutions on current research library practices and policies. The kits contain results and documentation. Do a search for sustainability and see what comes up.
- BuildingGreen This link opens in a new window
Use BuildingGreen to read recent and past issues of the Environmental Building News, see hundreds of case studies, browse the CSI classification and LEED credit.
According to the BuildingGreen website, the publisher of this database, BuidlingGreen is an independent company providing information designed to help building-industry professionals and policy makers improve the
environmental performance, and reduce the adverse impacts, of buildings. - GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
GreenFILE draws on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. The database covers topics such as climate change, green building, renewable energy, and recycling.
- Chronicle of Higher Education This link opens in a new window
Access the full text of The Chronicle of Higher Education as well as job ads.
