The proposed course targets small (< 10,000 students) educational institutions. It describes the process to embrace the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the successful example of Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU), in Lebanon. The example covers all SDGs. It merges key elements of managerial structure, implementation strategy and process pilot testing. The proposed course aims at training the different constituents of educational institutions (students, educators and staff members) on managing sustainability and integrating SDGs in the institutional culture. It describes the framework components and accelerators that are expected to boost efficiency, engagement, value creation, innovation, as well as entrepreneurial spirit.

The following success determinants of the model will be thoroughly explained:

• multi-disciplinary task force incorporating passion-driven entities (working groups) operating under a parallel management structure, allowing for emergence of multiple group leaders;
• comprehensive, yet realistic, unified action plan aiming at implementing the new institution’s vision through strategic initiatives;
• partnerships and stakeholders engagement;
• dynamic approach favoring innovation and creativity in overcoming barriers and allowing for evolution and institutionalization of needed changes;
• agility and speed in ceasing opportunities and celebrating achievements.

Project resources are available at:

• https://bb.ndu.edu.lb/