Policy Briefs for Enhancing Academic Engagement in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review

• Annisa Fitria Suherman

  Indonesia University of Education

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• Tati Kustiawati

  Indonesia University of Education

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• Nadia Aulia Nadhirah

  Indonesia University of Education

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The transformation of higher education demands enhanced academic engagement as a key measure of learning effectiveness and institutional resilience. However, many educational policies remain insufficiently grounded in empirical research. This study identifies and analyzes existing research on policy development as a strategic instrument to enhance academic engagement in higher education. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was employed, drawing literature from Scopus, DOAJ, and Google Scholar databases (2015-2025). Five articles meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed, covering educational policy, transformational leadership, and academic engagement themes. Findings reveal that policy briefs serve as crucial bridges between research and practice, fostering inclusive academic climates, strengthening institutional resilience, and cultivating sustainable learning cultures. The study demonstrates that evidence-based educational leadership and participatory approaches are essential in shaping policies that promote student wellbeing and academic sustainability. Enhanced academic engagement contributes not only to improved learning outcomes but also to building adaptive and equitable higher education systems. These findings provide a foundation for developing responsive policy briefs that address digital era challenges and advance inclusive, resilient, and sustainable transformation in higher education.

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