A framework for higher education institutions sustainability

A multi-method study

Bibliographic Data

ID22189201
AuthorsAmran Md Rasli (0000-0002-4847-4614, INTI International University), Fei Zhou (0000-0001-6207-6236, Bharath University), Zhou Fei (0000-0002-3753-9224), Imelda Hermilinda Abas (0000-0002-1328-436X), Mcxin Tee (0000-0001-7990-8377, INTI International University), Silvi Asna Prestianawati (0000-0002-4811-0909, University of Brawijaya), Surianti Lajuma (0000-0002-2089-6452, INTI International University), Rorlinda Yusof (0000-0002-9485-3471, National University of Malaysia)
Year2024
Volume8
Issue5
Pages3566
Publication date2024-05-06
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Infrastructure Policy and Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2572-7923 • E-ISSN: 2572-7931
PublisherEnPress Publisher (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.24294/jipd.v8i5.3566
OpenAlexW4396676482
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited20

The COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique opportunity for educators and policymakers to reconsider education systems and rethink what is essential, necessary, and desirable for future generations. A sequential generic qualitative approach was used in this study. Based on the systematic literature review, a content analysis was conducted to identify dimensions that contribute toward higher education institutions sustainability. Subsequently, the Expert Opinion method that involved five professors holding key positions in respective universities from Malaysia, the Netherlands, India, and Bangladesh was applied to propose a post-COVID-19 sustainable framework. Four themes: 1) educational reform; 2) digital transformation; 3) resilience and change management; and 4) sustainability coupled with agility and flexibility formed the framework for HEIs’ sustainability during the post-COVID-19 pandemic. We propose that the themes be examined from an integrated perspective to ensure HEIs can be sustainable in the long run. Finally, other scholars are recommended to conduct a tracer study as well as develop qualitative instruments based on the themes and dimensions identified from the systematic literature review and the Expert Opinion Method to better understand the phenomenon of HEI sustainability

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental economics · Environmental resource management · Higher education · Political science · Sustainability · Computer Science · Environmental Science · Sustainability in Higher Education · Ecology

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