Nurturing values as a way to sustainable development: the case of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University
Keywords:
Ukraine, war, higher education, universities, values, development strategy, the third mission of the university, corporate cultureSynopsis
This chapter presents a comprehensive case study of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University (BSPU), focusing on its strategic adaptation to the challenges associated with the war, displacement and the urgent need for operational transformation. Against the backdrop of the war and Berdyansk's occupation, the innovative response of the BSPU, which is characterized by the adoption of the "University without walls" model and the updated Development Strategy, is an example of resilience and sustainable growth in the face of adversity. Through a detailed analysis of the university's strategic documents, this study explores the reorientation of BSPU's goals to core values, alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the integration of a third mission that emphasizes societal contribution beyond traditional educational and research functions. Using a qualitative methodology, we examine strategic change, the integration of values into operational planning, and the university's efforts to contribute to global sustainability initiatives in the face of crisis. The analysis shows how BSPU's focus on values, such as honesty, innovation, inclusiveness and global citizenship, strengthened its ability to navigate the challenges of new realities, ensuring not only survival, but also paving the way for significant development and contribution to community sustainability. The findings offer valuable insights for other universities facing similar crises, highlighting the importance of flexibility, community engagement and the commitment to sustainability as foundational elements for navigating an uncertain future. This study contributes to the broader discourse on the resilience and adaptability of educational institutions in conflict zones by offering a model for strategic planning and value-based education in the changing world.
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Nurturing values as a way to sustainable development: the case of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University. (2024). In N. Tsybuliak, H. Lopatina, A. Popova, I. Bohdanov, Y. Sychikova, I. Glazkova, S. Khatuntseva, M. Nesterenko, O. Hurenko, H. Mytsyk, K. Petryk, S. Kovachov, O. Kurylo, O. Kryvylova, H. Aleksandrova, M. Bohdanova, A. Shulzhenko, & N. Rula, REDEFINING HIGHER EDUCATION: INNOVATION, INCLUSION, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DURING WARTIME (pp. 182–213). Kharkiv: TECHNOLOGY CENTER PC. https://doi.org/10.15587/978-617-8360-07-8.ch6
