Community Engagement for Sustainable Practices in Higher Education: From Awareness to Action

By Rachna Bansal and Prabhat Mittal

Book Overview

This book provides a deeper understanding of the concept of community engagement in higher education, encompassing crucial aspects such as stakeholder involvement, collaboration, community organization, and mobilization. It highlights the pivotal role of student engagement in promoting sustainable practices within higher education. The book goes beyond theory by showcasing real-world case studies and best practices from various institutions on successful student-led sustainability projects, campaigns, and initiatives. Furthermore, it uniquely highlights students' efforts in digitalizing communities, reflecting the relevance of technology in modern sustainability practices. It offers actionable insights to effectively engage students and empower them to translate their passion for sustainability into tangible actions. In doing so, the book equips readers to bridge the awareness-action gap, empowering students to implement sustainability practices in real life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031639804
• ISBN13: 9783031639807
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 7.9"