Abstract
Over the past few years, National Chi Nan University (NCNU) has made significant achievements in its development as a “green university.” Besides continuing to implement sustainable development of its campus, NCNU has also been implementing the “Citizenship Cultivation Plan,” “University without Boundary Project” and “University Social Responsibility (USR) Plan,” using the local community as a test-bed, and working actively to integrate NCNU’s curriculum with the community, so as to enhance awareness of local environmental issues among students, faculty members and local residents, and build consensus of sustainable environmental development. NCNU has implemented a range of action plans and practical courses of environmental education to work together with local residents for environmental issues, such as water resources, air quality, waste, etc. Through these activities, NCNU’s students and faculty members and local residents are able to develop a better understanding of the environment, and how they can make a bigger contribution towards environmental protection. Regarding the international voluntary service activities, NCNU has endeavored to fulfil its social responsibility as a university. Under the dynamic leadership of President Dr. Yuh-Long Su, College of Science and Technology and College of Management have joined forces with “Chunghwa International Sunshine Charitable Association” established by Taiwanese businesspeople in Southeast Asia, using NCNU’s knowhow and technology to build the water purification systems in Cambodia, providing clean and safe drinking water for people in remote and disadvantaged areas. NCNU has strongly rooted in the local community with the content of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to build capabilities in four key areas - educational development, local action, industry-academia collaboration, and global integration - and to expand the scope of its activities from the local to the international. In the future, NCNU will continue devoting itself to sustainability and environmental issues, working wholeheartedly to meet its social responsibility goals as a university.
Highlights
A Vision of Transforming National Chi Nan University into a Green UniversityTo effectively implement the vision of being a green university, National Chi Nan University (NCNU) has adopted a campus plan which incorporates ecological principles and environmental protection measures into the university's operations management, fostering an ecologically diverse campus and a more sustainable living environment [1] [2]
Practitioner of corporate social responsibility p Set up multiple communication channels and create trustworthy, win-win relationships with an open attitude p Create a safe culture of mutual care and discipline p Value school management and shape school ethics p Promote school culture, deepen societal care, and coexist with society
In addition to encouraging faculty and students to get involved in the community, the concepts of sustainable development and environmental protection are integrated into the university's core educational mission to construct a learning environment which integrates pedagogical knowledge and community life and provides opportunities for practical, hands-on participation [3] [4]
Summary
To effectively implement the vision of being a green university, National Chi Nan University (NCNU) has adopted a campus plan which incorporates ecological principles and environmental protection measures into the university's operations management, fostering an ecologically diverse campus and a more sustainable living environment [1] [2]. In addition to encouraging faculty and students to get involved in the community, the concepts of sustainable development and environmental protection are integrated into the university's core educational mission to construct a learning environment which integrates pedagogical knowledge and community life and provides opportunities for practical, hands-on participation [3] [4]. NCNU students and faculty have established a long-term presence in six communities to carry out local engagement and develop action plans for issues that impact the local community, such as eco-towns, social welfare, green economy, cultural revitalization, and civic engagement. NCNU's vision for achieving sustainable development combines local characteristics with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) formulated by the United Nations [5] This vision considers social welfare service providers, friendly environment participants, sustainable. University's knowledge and specialized competencies in Methods for implementing the civic development program are contingent on the following: 1. Collaborative learning and sharing: Aims to form a collaborative learning environment and atmosphere for students, faculty, and local residents in a way that facilitates sharing and experience exchange among participants, thereby promoting action and continuous advancement
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