The purpose-driven university : transforming lives and creating impact through higher education /
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| Author / Creator: | Haski-Leventhal, Debbie, author. |
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Imprint: | Bingley, UK : Emerald Publishing, [2020] |
| Description: | 1 online resource (169 pages) |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12662340 |
| Summary: | What is the purpose of universities, and what is their role in our world? Many would say that it is to educate students and conduct research. This is true, but somehow, the narrow focus on these two goals led universities to be perceived as ivory towers and detached elitist institutions. <br> In an era when many organisations shift towards purpose, responsibility, and sustainability, universities have a role to play in becoming a force for good. While many higher education institutions are focused on being the best for the world, some are changing to become the best for the world. A movement has begun. <br> A purpose-driven university utilises its resources, knowledge, talent and people to continuously and intentionally contribute to the communities and the environment in which it operates: through research, education, programmes and service. <br> This timely book offers the why, how and what of a purpose-driven university, utilising cases, research, concepts and a framework which can be implemented in any university interested in making a difference. This book tells the stories of purpose-driven universities and other organisations, and serves as a call for action by academic leadership to change higher education for good. |
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| Item Description: | Chapter 1. On Purpose, Impact, Vision and Mission -- Chapter 2. The Multi-level Benefits of a Strong Purpose -- Chapter 3. Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions: A Holistic Approach -- Chapter 4. Leading Universities towards Purpose: The Role of University Leadership -- Chapter 5. Purpose-related Stakeholders -- Chapter 6. Measuring Impact and Storytelling -- Chapter 7. Leading the Change -- Chapter 8. The Purpose-Driven University Model: Six Steps for Holistic Implementation -- Chapter 9. The Way Forward in Higher Education. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (169 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781838672836 1838672834 1838672850 9781838672850 9781838672843 |