Investigating role of community college and student responses towards awareness on electric vehicles as a solution to environmental problems

Abstract

Environmental concerns have emerged as burning issue worldwide. Transportation sector is the major contributor causing environmental damage. Adopting electric vehicle can possibly address the issue with its potent benefits. Community colleges play crucial role in disseminating knowledge and creating awareness about environmental issues among youngsters. The present study is qualitative in nature and aims to explore the efforts of a private university and steps taken by the institution in creating environmental awareness through educational transformation among future leaders. The data was collected through conducting in-depth interviews and using observations. The findings of the study revealed that the students had fair understanding of environmental problems and university provide enough support facilitating quality courses and conducting expert sessions and workshops. The results of the study are likely to transform and address the major challenges of environment protection encouraging students through disseminating conceptual and technical knowledge towards sustainable transportation.