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Sustainability Initiatives

To concretely implement sustainable development goals and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote a sustainable campus, our university established the "Ming Chi University Sustainable Development Committee" at the institutional level in 2023. The committee convenes at least once per semester and may hold ad-hoc meetings as necessary. Its responsibilities include formulating the university's sustainable development goals and strategies, approving and assessing the effectiveness of sustainable development action plans, and coordinating cross-departmental integration of sustainable development initiatives.

The committee is chaired by the university president, who appoints the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) as the committee's director. The committee's ex-officio members include the vice president, chief secretary, academic affairs director, student affairs director, general affairs director, research and development director, library director, international affairs director, deans of various colleges, director of the General Education Center, director of the Personnel Office, and director of the Environmental and Safety Office. Additionally, selected members with expertise in sustainable development principles, familiarity with UN development initiatives, and experience in promoting green energy and architecture are appointed by the president. Committee members serve a two-year term, with the option for reappointment upon completion. To ensure gender diversity, at least one-third of the committee members are of each gender, and all positions are voluntary.

A "Sustainable Development Office" has been established to assist in advancing relevant sustainability initiatives, coordinating resource integration among various departments and academic units, and handling other administrative tasks. The office is led by the committee's executive secretary, who concurrently serves as the director of the Sustainable Development Office and the director of the Office of Academic Affairs.

All university-related sustainability proposals are submitted to the Board of Directors when presenting institutional development plans and budget proposals. Significant events and decisions related to sustainability are documented in the Board of Directors' minutes and disclosed on the university's public website for institutional and financial information.

Sustainability Initiatives