https://hdpublication.com/index.php/jev <p><strong>Journal Educational Verkenning ISSN 2709-622X</strong> covers all research areas in education such as Collaborative learning, College, Comparative education, Compulsory education, Management education, Women education, Educational management, Teacher education, Population education, Vocational education, Value education, Psychological education, Moral education, Philosophy of education, University systems, E-learning, Library and etymology, Board of education, Textbook, Educational counseling, Educational technology, Education theory, Educational experiences, Special education, School curriculum, Curriculum theory, Academic disciplines, English Language Studies.</p> Hoedspruit Development Publication en-US Journal Educational Verkenning 2709-622X https://hdpublication.com/index.php/jev/article/view/321 <p>Imagine a world where every classroom is a Launchpad for a greener future, where students are not just learning about the world but are equipped to reshape it. Welcome to the era of Education for a Sustainable Economy—a transformative approach that blends learning with actionable impact. This study discusses the role education plays in sustaining the economy. Education for a sustainable economy focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to support and advance economic practices that are environmentally sustainable, socially equitable, and economically viable. This study discusses education for a sustainable economy and stresses its significance in building a more sustainable future. It also examines the concept of sustainability, the three pillars of sustainability, and the components of education for a sustainable economy, the role of education in a sustainable economy and the challenges of education for a sustainable economy. The paper suggests that the National Universities Commission should propose the inclusion of place-based learning, where sustainability education is contextualized within local environments, making it more relevant and engaging for students.</p> Chikendu Rebecca Ebonam John Amaoge Wordu Copyright (c) 2025 Journal Educational Verkenning http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ 2025-12-31 2025-12-31 6 4 1 13 10.48173/jev.v6i4.321 https://hdpublication.com/index.php/jev/article/view/364 <p>Higher education plays a strategic role in shaping individual competitiveness and national development. In an increasingly competitive educational environment, a university’s image becomes a crucial factor influencing students’ decisions when choosing a higher education institution. Muhammadiyah University of Pontianak, as a private university with strong accreditation and achievements, faces ongoing competition that requires maintaining and strengthening a positive institutional image. This study employed a causal associative quantitative approach to examine the influence of university image on students’ decisions. The population consisted of all active students of Muhammadiyah University of Pontianak from the 2021–2023 cohorts, with a total population of 4,346 students. Samples were selected using Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling and determined through the Slovin formula. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using validity and reliability tests, simple linear regression, correlation coefficient, and coefficient of determination (R²). The findings show that all research instruments were valid and reliable. Simple linear regression analysis indicated a positive and significant effect of university image on student decision-making, supported by a significance value below 0.05. The correlation coefficient of 0.768 demonstrated a strong relationship, while the R² value of 0.590 indicated that university image explained 59% of the variation in student decisions. The study concludes that university image has a strong, positive, and significant influence on students’ decisions to choose Muhammadiyah University of Pontianak, highlighting the importance of institutional image in higher education competitiveness.</p> Rosalina Rosalina Samsuddin Samsuddin Copyright (c) 2025 Journal Educational Verkenning http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ 2025-12-31 2025-12-31 6 4 14 21 10.48173/jev.v6i4.364