Change Management of the Extracurricular Activities in Higher Education Institutions for Sustainable Development in Times of Crisis

The article discusses the change management in the context of the crisis in extracurricular activities in Ukrainian higher education institutions. Based on the changes in the global social and economic environment, the article focuses on the need for adaptability and flexibility of management strategies to ensure the effective functioning and further development of higher education institutions. The article examines the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the Ukrainian response to this initiative through the national report “Sustainable Development Goals: Ukraine”. In particular, the article examines the impact of these goals on the educational process in Ukraine, especially on the quality of higher education and extracurricular activities. The basic concepts of change management are explored, starting with the work of Kurt Lewin, who in the mid-twentieth century first identified approaches to change in groups. Further analysis is devoted to the methods of change management, in particular, the Kotter and ADKAR models. The article emphasises the importance of understanding and using different change management models to achieve success in change management. The article analyses the challenges faced by higher education institutions in Ukraine today in the context of military operations. After a detailed analysis, recommendations for change managing in times of crisis are offered, including adaptation, staff support, development of new forms of activity, partnership, innovation, strategic planning and social responsibility.