Institutional philosophy and sustainable development goals: underlying linkages

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Philosophy, ,educational management, , sustainable development, higher education, substantive functions, legislation

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Julia Guadalupe García-Arce
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6028-0978
Blanca Estela Gutiérrez-Barba
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0175-1899

Abstract

Three main documents: the General Law, the University Statute, and the Institutional Development Plan,describe the philosophy with which the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEMex), describesits contribution to society, through the advancement of knowledge and management actions. Because of theimportance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), the aim of this research is to analyse the philosophical framework of the UAEMex as a support for the fulfilment of the SDGs. Hermeneutics was used as a technique with the use of Atlas.ti® Software version 9.1.6, coding the documents from keywords that indicated a narrow relationship with the corresponding definitionof one of the seventeen SDGs. It was found that the SDGs that appear most frequently are 1) education,2) decent work and economic growth, and 3) peace, justice, and strong institutions. Water, energy, and climateaction were found to have a weak presence. Based on the above, it is considered that there is a congruence of the SDGs in the philosophy and mission of UAEMex; therefore, HEIs can incorporate sustainability and SDGs within their normative framework. In addition, there is anopportunity to develop non-formal education.

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