Governance model for sustainable development in higher education institutions
This study aims to propose a governance model for sustainable development (SD) in higher education institutions (HEIs). Based on a comprehensive literature review and questionnaires administered to subject-matter experts, the research employed a multicriteria methodology to validate the indicators proposed in the model. The fuzzy Delphi multicriteria decision-making method was applied to enhance the capacity to address uncertainty and subjectivity in expert assessments of the variables. Indicators were proposed within the five elements of university governance (teaching, research, outreach, operations and management), established in interaction with the SD factors (people, planet, peace, prosperity and partnerships). The model presents an original contribution by proposing a novel governance framework for SD in HEIs, specifically focused on university governance elements and aligned with key SD factors. It aims to fill existing gaps in the evaluative instruments currently available to HEIs on this topic.