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13. Institutional Social Responsibility in Higher Learning Institutions

Author : Christo Joseph

Published in: The Components of Sustainable Development

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

Higher education institution plays a crucial role in society. They have garnered interest and generated various important discussions. The following research paper discusses the role of institutional social responsibility (ISR) in higher learning institutions. It gives a thorough literature discussion of the concepts of how higher learning institutions have impacted societies. Also, the research paper describes the various strategies that the higher institution should take in order to be accountable for their activities. Finally, there will be some recommendations of the best practices that the higher education institutions can implement in order to effectively conduct its operations and activities.

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Metadata
Title
Institutional Social Responsibility in Higher Learning Institutions
Author
Christo Joseph
Copyright Year
2019
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
The Components of Sustainable Development

Print ISBN: 978-981-13-9208-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-13-9209-2

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9209-2_13

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