| Overall Rating | Reporter |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Tatiana Molina Velásquez |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Universidad CES
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Tatiana
Molina Jefe sostenibilidad Sostenibilidad |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of sustainability culture?:
Which of the following best describes the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered::
A brief description of how and when the cultural assessment(s) were developed and/or adopted:
EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE AND ACCREDITED HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MEDELLÍN
Inter-institutional research is proposed with the objective of analyzing the process of incorporating sustainability in high-quality private universities in Medellín.
The proposed methodology includes quantitative research in which, using a proven instrument, data will be obtained for the participating universities and multivariate analysis will be carried out to infer the sustainability factors that affect performance.
A copy or sample of the questions related to sustainability culture:
A sample of the questions related to sustainability culture or the website URL where the assessment tool is available:
Some of the questions:
The university enhances its academic reputation by investing in teaching and research
The university prefers to have groups with few students to achieve a better individual orientation to the student by the professor The results of the investigations are found in high-impact scientific publications
Research groups are highly recognized
The university has enhanced the impact of research by promoting technological developments, such as patents and utility models
New graduates are easily employed
There is a wide variety of continuing education courses considering the needs of various types of public.
Consulting and training services are offered to the government, the productive sector and other social groups.
There is a high international mobility of teachers and students making use of inter-institutional agreements.
There is a high number of foreign students enrolled in the institution There is a high number of foreign professors The university offers excellent academic support services (for example: books and databases in the library, provision of laboratories and technological resources).
The high quality of the physical infrastructure is reflected in the design and provision of classrooms, and physical spaces within the campus
The university has diversified its sources of income (example: co-financed research, extension services, tuition, stock market, etc.)
The name of the University has a high position in the middle
The university has a high performance Sustainability is part of the strategic planning of the institution (Mission, vision, higher purpose, institutional educational plan and/or strategic plan)
There is a sustainability coordination (committee, office and/or person), identified in the institutional organization chart that integrates all areas of the university In the academic programs, students acquire sustainability skills (systemic thinking, critical thinking, teamwork, solution of sustainability issues, vision...
Students learn about sustainability topics in their academic programs
There is an offer of academic programs in sustainability
The campus is used in the courses to learn about sustainability practices
Interdisciplinary research projects that contribute to sustainable development are favored
The university promotes research to solve the challenges in sustainable development The innovation processes of the University contribute with sustainable solutions and potential social, economic and environmental impact on the environment The university community is informed about existing sustainability practices within from campus
There is an offer of continuing education courses in sustainability
The university provides services to the community to improve their quality of life (example: legal office, business office, etc.)
The university does external consulting on sustainability issues
The university participates in the creation of public policies at the local, regional, national or international level
The university participates in sustainability networks
The university has inter-institutional agreements to develop collaborative activities in sustainability
The University's Environmental Management Program includes aspects such as consumption and reuse of water, minimization and separation of waste and efficiency in energy consumption (air conditioning and ...
The campus buildings have been designed and built under sustainability guidelines.
The university's Landscape and Biodiversity program includes landscape maintenance with integrated pesticide management; care, conservation and protection of ecosystems, fauna and flora The university promotes the purchase and consumption of organic food, locally produced, with green seals and/or marketed fairly
The university encourages the use of public transport and cycling to reduce the use of private vehicles
The university is sustainable
There is a university unit that watches over equity, inclusion and human rights for students and employees
Students and professors participate in university wellness programs
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
A statistical sample was used that led us to survey a minimum population of 247 teachers, 256 administrators and 12 managers. The minimum sample was exceeded to have statistical relevance with final results of 324 teachers (131%), 268 administrative staff (104%) and 12 directors (100%).
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment:
Relevant factors are found in the categories investigated in terms of sustainability and culture: Strategy-structure, Teaching-learning, Research, Outreach, Networking, Campus, Governance, Assessment-report.
The results will be published in 2022-2023 in an indexed journal (in process).
Website URL where information about the assessment of sustainability culture is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.