NEW PARADIGMS FOR UNIVERSITIES: A SUSTAINABLE PERSPECTIVE ON SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Description

In today’s world, where new definitions of universities are being sought, this book addresses sustainable university models within the context of quality assurance systems and provides a comprehensive framework for social contribution studies through both theoretical approaches and good practice examples. Placing the concept of social contribution at the heart of universities’ strategic missions, the book offers a unique perspective on new paradigms for researchers, scientists, social engineers, technology experts, students, and policymakers seeking in-depth knowledge about systems and practices grounded in a sustainable university model.

It covers a wide range of topics, including new terms and concepts for sustainable universities, green university approaches, energy systems, artificial intelligence applications, accreditation processes, and the social contribution dimension of festival organizations.

Today, higher education institutions are constantly striving to raise their standards. The sustainability-focused university model, one of today’s emerging paradigms, provides a guiding framework for decision-makers by centering on the function of social contribution. This approach not only shapes the future of higher education on a global scale but also transforms
traditional learning models to create institutions that prioritize social benefit in line with sustainable development goals, offering new opportunities to students.

We hope that this book will serve not only as an educational resource with a sustainable perspective in higher education but also as an inspiration for innovative and critical thinking, fostering the development of new learning outcomes among decision-makers, policymakers, researchers, and students—with a particular focus on social contribution and sustainability. In an era
where 21st-century competencies and artificial intelligence applications are becoming increasingly prominent in higher education, we aim for this book to contribute to the development of a sustainable university model capable of meeting the complex needs and demands associated with social contribution activities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the authors who contributed to this work, which brings together different disciplines and a shared vision from the perspectives of sustainability, universities, and social contribution.

Sincerely,