Business Professors Recognized by PRME for Innovative Pedagogy that Champions Sustainable Development
June 18 2024 - 3:00PM
Today, the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME),
an initiative of the UN Global Compact, awarded business and
management school faculty in the United States, Brazil, Hungary,
and India with the 2024 PRME Faculty Teaching Award for their
excellence in teaching sustainable development and responsible
management practices in business education.
The Award honors impactful pedagogical innovations that
accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) across a variety of business school disciplines: management;
accounting and finance; marketing; and operations and analytics.
Submissions were received from over 800 institutions in more than
90 countries from PRME’s extensive community of business and
management schools. Many of the submissions showcased an array of
classroom interventions demonstrating creativity, thoughtfulness,
pedagogical excellence, and a profound commitment to equipping
students with the skills needed to drive sustainable development
forward.
A select group of disciplinary experts from PRME schools formed
the judging committee and chose five winners based on classroom
interventions that demonstrated impactful pedagogical work, which
contributed to advancing the SDGs, promoted student skill
development, and established relevance across disciplines. The
committee also looked for submissions that demonstrated alignment
with the goals of PRME’s Impactful Five (i5) pedagogical
framework.
"The quality of this year's submissions was truly exceptional,
reflecting a profound commitment to integrating sustainable
development into business education," said Dr. Omid Aschari, Senior
Advisor at PRME. "The innovative teaching methods and impactful
projects presented by these educators are truly inspiring and set a
new standard for excellence in our field."
The Faculty Teaching Award winners were selected for their
innovative and impactful contributions to education, which have
significantly enhanced student learning and personal development.
These educators have implemented programs and teaching methods that
go beyond traditional classroom instruction, incorporating
immersive experiences, practical applications, and reflective
practices. Their approaches not only prepare students for
successful careers but also emphasize the importance of ethical
leadership, sustainability, and meaningful engagement with societal
challenges. By fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and
empathy, the awardees have created transformative educational
experiences that inspire students to become thoughtful and
responsible leaders.
The awardees and their interventions recognized at the virtual
2024 PRME Global for their contributions to advancing
sustainability education in business and management schools
worldwide included:
1. Accounting & Finance: Lucy U. Diala, California State
University, Fresno, USA
Prof. Lucy Diala implemented an innovative case study in
large accounting classes to teach students to think like managers,
collaborate effectively with teams, and find meaning, impact and
relevance in learning business accounting.
2. Management: Andrew Hoffman, Ross School of Business,
University of Michigan, USA
Prof. Andrew Hoffman’s "Management as a Calling" program
distinguishes itself through its immersive offsite retreats, where
students participate in reflective exercises, mindfulness
practices, and community engagements to formulate personal mission
statements.
3. Management: FGV EAESP, Brazil
a. Fernanda Carreira
b. Ricardo Barretto
c. Mayara Souza
d. Julia Pacheco
e. Gabriela Alem
f. Marcio Halla
The "Sustainable Leadership: The Rainforest Perspective"
program offered by FGV EAESP immersed MBA students in the Amazon
rainforest and surrounding territories, emphasizing community-based
tourism, indigenous wisdom, and alternative organizational models,
challenging traditional leadership models.
4. Marketing: Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
a. Katalin Ásványi
b. Réka Matolay
c. Márta Frigyik
The Community-Engaged Research and Learning approach
offered by Corvinus University demonstrates the innovative
integration of academic inquiry with societal needs by fostering
meaningful collaboration among students, educators, and local
partners to ensure mutual benefits as well as address real-world
issues through co-created knowledge and experiential learning.
5. Operations & Analytics: P Balasubramanyam, Goa Institute
of Management, India
The approach of Dr. P Balasubramanyam from the Goa
Institute of Management incorporates critical topics such as
sustainable marketing and customer development, while also
integrating critical thinking, sustainability, and active learning
into a transformative educational experience.
Their award-winning programs and initiatives included immersive
offsite retreats, innovative case studies, integration of the SDGs
into curricula, and community-engaged learning. These methods
bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world
applications, enhancing students' digital competencies and
addressing real-world issues through co-created knowledge. The
recognition of these educators highlights their commitment to
excellence and their ability to adapt and innovate in response to
the evolving needs of students and society. Their dedication to
fostering meaningful and impactful learning experiences exemplifies
the best practices in utilizing the i5 framework and sets a high
standard for future teaching excellence.
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