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The Sustainable Development Goals for Education and Research in the Ranking of Green Universities of Mahasarakham University

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  • Woraluck Sribanasarn

    (Division of Building and Grounds, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand)

  • Rapeepat Techarungruengsakul

    (Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand)

  • Mathinee Khotdee

    (Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design & Creative Arts, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand)

  • Sattawat Thuangchon

    (Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand)

  • Ratsuda Ngamsert

    (University Industry Cooperation Center, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand)

  • Anujit Phumiphan

    (School of Engineering, University of Phayao, Phayao District, Phayao 56000, Thailand)

  • Ounla Sivanpheng

    (Faculty of Water Resources, National University of Laos, Vientiane 01020, Laos)

  • Anongrit Kangrang

    (Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand)

Abstract

This research aims to review the educational and research operations of Mahasarakham University and propose development directions for the university to meet the sustainable development criteria for ranking as a green university. This involves gathering data and analyzing the results of operations over the past 3 years, then using this analysis to synthesize the lessons learned and develop guidelines for sustainable development in the coming years. The study utilizes a robust methodology involving policy analysis, strategic planning, performance evaluation, and data integration. The study found that the university’s policies and strategies implemented following the annual performance evaluation criteria align with the green university assessment criteria for education and research. This has resulted in minor improvements in the curriculum for sustainability. However, community service projects for sustainability have increased by 89.10%, while funding for sustainable research and academic publications related to sustainability has decreased. In summary, the projects under the university’s development strategy adequately support and drive suitable development activities. Nevertheless, the university must continuously review its operations to adapt to changing contexts, budget constraints, evolving competition, and long-term development towards the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to develop in the future.

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  • Woraluck Sribanasarn & Rapeepat Techarungruengsakul & Mathinee Khotdee & Sattawat Thuangchon & Ratsuda Ngamsert & Anujit Phumiphan & Ounla Sivanpheng & Anongrit Kangrang, 2024. "The Sustainable Development Goals for Education and Research in the Ranking of Green Universities of Mahasarakham University," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-13, April.
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