The "Best Practices in Jesuit Higher Education Project" is a joint global effort of the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) that seeks to collect, share and discuss good practices in Jesuit mission integration, formation, and management developed by the IAJU universities and colleges around the world.  

The Program seeks to provide an organized space with opportunities for collecting, exchanging, and discussing good practices in mission integration and related topics. It is also a platform for connecting and fostering networking among faculty and staff. The best practices provide insightful and practical examples of how teaching, learning, researching, and management can be improved.   

Each issue focuses on the different strategic topics and areas of Jesuit higher education. The first two issues focused on Ignatian Pedagogy and Pedagogical Innovation through a collection of 48 good practices showing innovative methodologies and the uses of Ignatian principles and pedagogy. The third issue will collect best practices in Reconciliation, peace, and mission integration.   

In their articles, faculty members and staff describe the practices developed, specifying their objectives, methodology, results, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement. By discerning the positive and negative outcomes of the experience and highlighting the possibilities for improvement, the Best Practices Program is growing a reservoir of knowledge that helps other professionals learn and apply successful practices.   

The IAJU Best Practices Program in Jesuit Higher Education is a clear example of the potential synergies and added value of academic networking. By joining the Program, the faculty and staff of Jesuit universities can share their experiences and learn from others, which ultimately helps its institutions fulfil their mission more effectively.  

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