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Does a student driven Ranking make sense to push ESD forward?

Does a student driven Ranking make sense to push ESD forward?. Evaluating European Business Schools on their contribution to Sustainable Development. Heiko Spitzeck (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland) Claude Patrick Siegenthaler (Hosei University Tokio, Japan). The influence of Rankings.

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Does a student driven Ranking make sense to push ESD forward?

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  1. Does a student driven Ranking make sense to push ESD forward? Evaluating European Business Schools on their contribution to Sustainable Development Heiko Spitzeck (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland) Claude Patrick Siegenthaler (Hosei University Tokio, Japan)

  2. The influence of Rankings „Being aware of the pitfalls of rankings one must, however, recognise that our efforts to belong to one of the internationally accepted research institutions are reflected in our ranking reputation“ Homepage of the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) refers currently to their excellent standing in two rankings (SwissUp and Wirtschaftswoche) The University of Mannheim celebrated its Ranking-Successes togehter with students. Source Quotation of Prof. Winiger Dean of the University of Bonn (Germany) Rankings influence on University policy and their strategic orientation.

  3. Rankings – Motivation for ESD? Mapping the territory Results Pitfalls Design of BESD Ranking

  4. Mapping the territory I

  5. Mapping the territory II

  6. Methods of Evaluation I

  7. Methods of Evaluation II

  8. Mapping the territory III – BESD Ranking Method Publishing • Self-declaration of institutional support, course-work and faculty research of 100 institutions • Expert panel supervision (sustainability experts, business representatives, academic advisors) • Initiated by WRI and the Aspen Institute • Schools on the leading edge (6) • Schools with significant activity (9) • Schools with moderate activity (21) Beyond Grey Pinstripes • Global Outreach • 17 European Schools • MBA-Programs only Outreach

  9. Results Low generalESD focus BESD evaluation concentrated in MBA education No Ranking in Europe (only EABIS Database)

  10. Pitfalls to be considered • Pitfalls • No sustainability standard • Media hype • Resource intensity and complexity • Possible Reaction • Focus strictly on a stakeholder perspective • Scientific and stakeholder-dialogue approach • Start with students questionnaire

  11. Aim of BESD Ranking Creating a platform for dialogue Best Practice Sharing Create a leverage for sustainability oriented students organisations Facilitate a “Race to the Top” in BESD Education

  12. Summary BESD Rankings are a good leverage for BESD Rankings currently reflect low ESD orientation especially in Europe A student driven BESD ranking could motivate Business Schools to integrate ESD objectives Ranking

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