Managing green transition in higher education: the case of Central Asian universities

• Autorzy: Olzhebayeva Gulbakhyt , Buldybayev Timur , Omeljanciuk Aleksej , Pavalkis Dainius , Zhidebekkyzy Aknur

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.17512/pjms.2024.30.1.13

Warianty tytułu

PL

Zarządzanie zieloną transformacją w szkolnictwie wyższym: przypadek uniwersytetów Azji Centralnej

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The study explores the readiness of Central Asian universities for the green transition, focusing on their capacity to manage the integration of green skills and sustainability practices. The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive examination of the managerial challenges and opportunities faced by universities in this region as they align with global sustainability goals. The study aims to assess the management of adopting green practices in Central Asian universities and the development of green skills among students. A qualitative research methodology, combining content analysis and in-depth interviews with 22 experts from 11 universities across Central Asia, was employed to evaluate how higher education institutions are managing the integration of green practices. The findings reveal a mixed picture, with some universities incorporating green economy concepts into their curricula, while others face significant financial and regulatory barriers. Key themes such as policy integration, campus greening, the role of green skills in preparing students for the labour market, and the societal impact of these initiatives were identified. The study concludes that, although some progress has been achieved, Central Asian universities require better management strategies and external support to fully align with green transition goals.

PL

Badanie analizuje gotowość uniwersytetów Azji Centralnej do zielonej transformacji, koncentrując się na ich zdolności do zarządzania integracją zielonych umiejętności i praktyk zrównoważonego rozwoju. Nowatorski charakter tego badania polega na kompleksowym zbadaniu wyzwań i możliwości zarządczych, z jakimi mierzą się uniwersytety w tym regionie, dostosowując się do globalnych celów zrównoważonego rozwoju. Celem badania jest ocena zarządzania wdrażaniem zielonych praktyk na uniwersytetach Azji Centralnej oraz rozwijania zielonych kompetencji wśród studentów. Zastosowano metodologię badań jakościowych, łącząc analizę treści i pogłębione wywiady z 22 ekspertami z 11 uniwersytetów w Azji Centralnej, aby ocenić, w jaki sposób instytucje szkolnictwa wyższego zarządzają integracją zielonych praktyk. Wyniki pokazują zróżnicowany obraz: niektóre uniwersytety włączają koncepcje zielonej gospodarki do swoich programów nauczania, podczas gdy inne napotykają znaczące bariery finansowe i regulacyjne. Zidentyfikowano kluczowe tematy, takie jak integracja polityk zrównoważonego rozwoju, zazielenianie kampusów, rola zielonych kompetencji w przygotowaniu studentów do rynku pracy oraz społeczny wpływ tych inicjatyw. Wnioski wskazują, że mimo pewnych postępów uniwersytety Azji Centralnej potrzebują lepszych strategii zarządczych oraz wsparcia zewnętrznego, aby w pełni dostosować się do celów zielonej transformacji.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

green transition management; sustainability policy integration; higher education management; Central Asia; academic excellence

PL

zarządzanie zieloną transformacją; integracja polityki zrównoważonego rozwoju; zarządzanie szkolnictwem wyższym; Azja Centralna; doskonałość akademicka

• Wydawca: Czestochowa University of Technology
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Management Studies
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 30, No. 1
• Strony: 224--239
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Olzhebayeva Gulbakhyt

• Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4964-2747

autor

Buldybayev Timur

• Department of Science, Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-653X

autor

Omeljanciuk Aleksej

• Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania

• https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9502-8061

autor

Pavalkis Dainius

• Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania
• Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/GNN-0103-2022

autor

Zhidebekkyzy Aknur

• Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3543-547X

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).