Leadership in Higher Education : Strategies for Managing Education for Sustainability and Social Equality
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Higher education leaders play a crucial role in promoting sustainability and social equity, and effective leadership strategies that address the current global challenges facing higher education institutions are critical. This article aims to analyze higher education leadership and its implications for strategies for sustainable and social equity education management. This article examines the literature by examining and synthesizing the literature on higher education leadership. The results of the study reveal that (1) higher education institutions face structural, cultural, and financial challenges in promoting sustainability and social equity, which require structural reform and effective resource allocation. (2) Effective leadership requires the development and implementation of policies that promote sustainability, including building staff capacity and engaging communities to create sustainable impact. (3) The case studies of the University of Cape Town and Arizona State University demonstrate different approaches to driving social equity and sustainability through institutional policies and operations. In conclusion, higher education institutions face structural, cultural, and financial barriers to promoting sustainability and social equity, which require policy reform and effective resource management. However, good leadership can drive these goals through policy development, building staff capacity, and fostering community partnerships, as demonstrated by the University of Cape Town and Arizona State University.
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