Recognising that many universities have approached 'decolonisation' in superficial and tokenistic ways, this article invites readers to critically and reflexively consider the possibilities and challenges of pursuing reparations as a response to universities' colonial entanglements. It suggests that meaningful reparations would entail both…

This study aims to analyze the influence of the discourse of international organizations on university social responsibility (USR), from international organizations, in the policy and management frameworks of the State University System in Colombia. Then, we reviewed institutional documents of global and regional organizations, as well as…

This study aimed to show a quantitative synthesis on the effect of the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model (TPSR) on personal and social responsibility within physical education (PE) context. To achieve this, a systematic review and meta-analysis on experimental studies was developed. The initial search yielded 874 articles, with 6…

Background: In agile software engineering team projects, effective collaboration and communication between members are essential for promoting agility and lean software development. Agile methodologies, which emphasize iterative development, collaboration and adaptability, are well suited to dynamic educational environments. However, agile teams…

Social entrepreneurial skills are becoming increasingly valuable for art therapists. A mixed-methods survey was administered to practicing art therapists with a master's degree or equivalent. The purpose was to better understand their experiences with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Qualitative data was analyzed for themes using grounded…

Background/purpose: This article analyses the importance of University Social Responsibility (SRU), which is driven by a change in the vision of academics. The SRU initiatives appropriately enhance the reputation and brand image of universities. When universities actively engage in social and environmental initiatives, they are seen as an agent of…

Since the funding of higher education has shifted from public to private modes, universities have adopted business models to finance their operations. On the one hand, social responsibility initiatives help universities attract and retain students. On the other hand, it plays a significant role in the development of society as a whole by enhancing…

Ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability are important areas to address in marketing education. While they are distinct constructs, the terms are often used interchangeably. Understanding their differences and relationships to one another is important in teaching these subjects. Ethical decision-making is based on organizational…

Ethical, legal and social implications (ELSIs) in forensic genetics investigations (FGIs) also involve conducting a careful assessment of the potential benefits and responsible use of genetic information. FGIs have become an invaluable tool in solving crimes and identifying individuals in various legal and investigative contexts. Moreover,…

This exploratory research documents the implementation of the PRME Indicator System for University Social Responsibility (PISUSR) in the process of preparing the SIP report of 11 Colombian higher education institutions between 2020 and 2021. The study's objectives are twofold: first, to validate the precision, balance, clarity, comparability,…

An increased interest in social entrepreneurship at the organizational level has a broad impact on human resource development (HRD) professionals. Organizations with an enhanced social consciousness may employ HRD training to create awareness of social issues and facilitate social movement learning. At present, HRD literature lacks guidance on…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which the concept of learning organization can support the embedding of responsible innovation (RI) in organizations. Design/methodology/approach: Based on literature in the fields of corporate social responsibility, learning organizations and quadruple helix collaborations, the…

The aim of this study is to identify the ethical challenges, solutions and needs of educational technology (EdTech) companies. Qualitative data was collected in interviews with seven experts from four companies, and the data was analysed using inductive content analysis. The four main areas of challenges were ambiguous regulations, inequalities in…

Purpose: This paper aims to discuss the practical dilemmas of institutional change to tackle the climate crisis in a UK university, identifying key assumptions and issues that block meaningful change. The research was part of an initiative to define a theory of change (ToC) to meet the university's institutional climate commitments.…

In an era where digital and media literacy is as fundamental as reading, writing, and arithmetic, the role of school librarians transcends traditional boundaries. They are the perfect teachers to nurture digital citizenship among learners, an increasingly vital role. This article delves into how these unsung heroes and digital leaders use their…