TY  - CHAP
AB  - Purpose To review and understand the importance of a well-known movement among universities in Hispanic America called “university social responsibility” (USR). USR places responsible and sustainable practices in the bottom line of everyday university management processes (e.g., campus operations, teaching, research, and community outreach).Methodology/approach Through a selection of relevant literature in USR, the concept, origins, importance, and implementation of USR practices are discussed in three sections (corporate social responsibility, the importance of USR, and planning, developing, and evaluating USR).Findings Results indicate the relevance of the practice of USR in Hispanic America because it points out specific impacts and core areas that other definitions (e.g., CSR) have not considered. Practical cases from different Hispanic universities are shown as examples of the practice of USR.Research limitations This chapter does not present a complete list of all authors that have studied USR. However, it fulfills to introduce, review, and grasp the practice of USR.Practical implications It serves as a guide to all members of the university community (e.g., administrators, professors, students, researchers, and local communities) to understand the role of universities in achieving sustainable development.Originality/value of chapter USR is an emergent approach that promotes responsible everyday management. This chapter is a starting point for new reflections, theories, and discussions regarding USR around the world. It also engages in further studies regarding USR in other developing regions like Africa, Asia, or Eastern Europe.
VL  - 8
SN  - 978-1-78441-152-7, 978-1-78441-151-0/2043-9059
DO  - 10.1108/S2043-905920140000008013
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/S2043-905920140000008013
AU  - Gomez Lina
PY  - 2014
Y1  - 2014/01/01
TI  - The Importance of University Social Responsibility in Hispanic America: A Responsible Trend in Developing Countries
T2  - Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability: Emerging Trends in Developing Economies
T3  - Critical Studies on Corporate Responsibility, Governance and Sustainability
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 241
EP  - 268
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -