Introduction and Overview: "The United Nations Global Compact is the world?s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. Organisations join the Global Compact because they share the conviction that busi-ness practices rooted in universal principles contribute to more stable and inclusive economies, more prosperous and thriving societies, and a more educated citizenry. The Global Compact has been widely adopted by businesses, but until now the process for adoption by HEIs has not been clearly mapped. With the publication of this Guide, HEIs are encouraged to participate in the Global Compact as deeply and meaningfully as the thousands of traditional corporate and organisational participants that have adopted its principles for over a decade. Thousands of participating companies from nearly 140 countries, as well as many non- business participants report regularly on their progress. The Communication on Progress (COP) has become a hallmark of the Global Compact, since it provides organisations with a tangible reference point as they continue to improve processes and operations to create more optimal social conditions at home and in the world. A unique feature of the Global Compact is that participation not only commits the institu-tion as a whole, but specifically its leadership. Within education, the personal involvement of top administrators is an important signal to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stake-holders that the institution?s citizenship engagement is a strategic and operational priority. An institution-wide commitment can thus have tremendous influence o n the quality of Global Compact implementation..."