Enhancing Smart Universities with Emotional Intelligence

Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka is Assistant Professor and Erasmus+ Coordinator in the Faculty of Management at Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland.Shashi Kant Gupta is an Adjunct Professor, Lincoln University College, Malaysia.Muhammad Shahbaz is Professor of Economics at the Beijing Institute of Technology, China, and Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, UK.Markus A. Launer is Full Professor for Business Administration and Service Management at the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany, where he also teaches at the ZWIRN Center in Sustainability and Risk Management.

“This book is of great value for all teachers and researchers implementing emotional intelligence in their work to increase competencies in digital-age learning environments at smart universities."—Cihan Cobanoglu, Dean and McKibbon Endowed Chair Professor of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHRM) in the Muma College of Business, Sarasota-Manatee Campus, at the University of South Florida, USA"In a world increasingly driven by modern technologies, in which artificial intelligence shapes industries and societies, the need for human emotional intelligence (EQ) has never been more crucial. This groundbreaking book bridges the gap between the heart and the machine, exploring how EQ can enhance our understanding and application of AI to create more empathetic, ethical, and impactful outcomes."—Wing-Keung Wong, Chair Professor in the Department of Finance at Asia University, Taiwan, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong"I highly recommend this book for anyone invested in the future of education, innovation, and emotional intelligence. Its unique exploration of the interplay between digital transformation and human-centric skills offers valuable insights and practical frameworks for creating adaptive and inclusive learning environments."—Izabella Jonek-Kowalska, Professor in the in the Department of Economics and Computer Sciences at Silesia University of Technology, Poland

• 1. Introduction to Smart Universities Issue 2. The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Education 3. Digital Transformation and Smart Learning Environments 4. Emotional Intelligence in a Digital Era 5. Emotional Intelligence in Smart Universities in the Digital Era 6. Blending EI and Digital Literacy for Future Competencies 7. Teachers' Function in Promoting Emotional Intelligence 8. Smart Universities: Practical Case Studies 9. Measuring the Impact of Emotional Intelligence in Smart Universities 10. Competencies of the Future