Extent of Sustainability Practices in San Beda University: The Basis for Action Plan Formulation

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Higher educational institutions play an important role in the realization of SDGs as an institution and as a member of a society. San Beda University launched the realignment of its programs and projects with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) starting the academic year 2019-2020. An Office was created to oversee the promotion and realization of the SDGs in the University’s programs and projects. This study was conceptualized primarily to look into the extent of implementation, promotion and realization of SDGs in the University’s programs and projects. The University is in infancy stage when it comes to the implementation of SDG. However, at this stage it has demonstrated practices that are aligned with SDGs particularly with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnership for Goals). 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