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Greening the Campus Intentions: A Study of the University of the Aegean Non-Academic Staff

Authors :
Bellou, Chrysanthi
Petreniti, Vassiliki
Skanavis, Constantina
Source :
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2017 18(4):520-532.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to focus on the University of Aegean's non-academic staff's environmental sustainability attitudes and behavior both at work and at home, their perceptions for sustainability enforcement and their active participation skills. Design/methodology/approach: The research participants were the 101 non-academic staff working at the Xenia Hill campus in Lesvos island. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire consisting of 45 questions, which was sent via e-mail during the summer of 2014. Findings: The analysis of the results brings light on the environmental profile of the University's non-academic staff on their intentions for greening their campus and the barriers that obstruct their attempts to promote sustainability at the University. Originality/value: The paper provides useful insights which allow a better understanding of the role of non-academic staff's environmental sustainability attitudes and behavior both at work and at home, their perceptions for sustainability enforcement and their active participation skills.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1467-6370
Volume :
18
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1138566
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-05-2015-0102