Reflections on methodology for assessing campus sustainability from a Turkish perspective

Authors

  • Serhat Basak Bilkent University, Ankara Wroclaw University - International Relations and Global Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29015/cerem.344

Keywords:

campus sustainability, sustainability management, fragility, antifragility, methodology

Abstract

Aim: The author provides a critical reflection of the questionnaire discussed at the workshop “Methodology for assessing the campus sustainability from the perspective of multi-level antifragility” held on Friday 13 May at the WSB University in Wrocław. The author reflects from the background of his experience in Turkey.

 

Design / Research methods: The author provides his own reflections and opinions, based on the discussions at the workshop.

 

Conclusions / findings: It is very difficult to create a set of indicators making campus sustainability internationally comparable, as well as finding proper sources of information. A starting point in creating such indicators may be mistakes threatening organizational viability and external sustainability

 

Originality / value of the article: The article provides critical feedback on an innovative approach towards research on campus sustainability.

 

 

Author Biography

Serhat Basak, Bilkent University, Ankara Wroclaw University - International Relations and Global Studies

American Culture and Literature B.A.

International Relations and Global Studies M.A

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Published

2017-02-08

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2016)

Section

Articles

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