Academic Social Responsibility and Quality Assurance in the Developing World: A Framework for Implementation

Academic Social Responsibility in the Context of the War in Ukraine: Navigating the Educational Landscape for Social Change

“…One dominant perspective equates it with the corporate social responsibility of business. Banik and Mitra (2021) contend that academic social responsibility is being implemented globally in academic institutions to achieve sustainable development and ethical responsibility towards society. This approach emphasizes the role of academia in improving health and livelihoods and contributing to social progress (Banik, Mitra, 2021, p. 3).…”

“…Academic social responsibility should be a priority for all institutions, as it can positively impact society and contribute to the sustainability of higher education (Anand, 2019). Banik and Mitra (2021) propose a framework for implementing academic social responsibility in developing countries, which involves integrating academic social responsibility into quality assurance mechanisms in higher education institutions. Academic social responsibility should be included as a critical performance indicator for academic institutions and measured using appropriate tools and metrics.…”

“…Academic social responsibility should be included as a critical performance indicator for academic institutions and measured using appropriate tools and metrics. They argue that implementing academic social responsibility can lead to greater accountability, transparency, and trust in higher education institutions and can contribute to the overall development of society (Banik, Mitra, 2021). Bradshaw and Bekoff (2001) argue for the re-embodiment of science, which involves a shift towards a more socially responsible approach to scientific research.…”