Organizational adaptation for inclusive education in universities amidst war
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Olha Hurenko 
, Natalia Tsybuliak , Hanna Mytsyk , Anastasiia Popova , Yevheniia Lyndina , Hanna Lopatina , Yana Suchikova
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Abstract
In the evolving landscape of Ukrainian higher education, implementing inclusive education is both a challenge and an opportunity, intensified by the backdrop of war and post-war recovery. This study, centered on the experiences of the Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, a displaced and borderless institution, seeks to understand the unique hurdles and prospects in this journey. Engaging with 36 management representatives across four hierarchical levels, the research sheds light on effective strategies to ensure equal access for individuals with special educational needs. Key findings highlight the pivotal role of digitalization (Shuayb, 2020), the importance of adhering to European standards of inclusive education (Veidemane et al., 2021), and the transformative potential of a “university without walls” concept. These insights offer a deep understanding of the present scenario and chart a path forward, emphasizing collaborative, adaptive, and globally informed approaches. The outcomes are crucial for policymakers, educators, and the global academic community, providing a nuanced understanding of inclusive education in conflict-affected settings and underscoring the potential challenges.
Keywords: War, Ukraine, Inclusive Education, University, Institutional Policy, Institutional Strategy
Authors’ individual contribution: Conceptualization — N.T., H.L., and Y.S.; Methodology — N.T.; Formal Analysis — A.P.; Investigation — A.P.; Data Curation — A.P. and Y.L.; Writing — Original Draft — H.M., H.L., and Y.S.; Writing — Review & Editing — A.P. and Y.S.; Visualization — Y.S.; Supervision — O.H.; Project Administration — O.H.
Declaration of conflicting interests: The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
JEL Classification: M12, M14, I23, M54, O15
Received: 04.10.2023
Accepted: 03.06.2024
Published online: 05.06.2024
How to cite this paper: Hurenko, O., Tsybuliak, N., Mytsyk, H., Popova, A., Lyndina, Y., Lopatina, H., & Suchikova, Y. (2024). Organizational adaptation for inclusive education in universities amidst war [Special issue]. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 13(2), 339–353. https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv13i2siart10
