NPUST’s practice on achieving sustainable development goals

¹ President, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
² Dean, Office of General Affairs, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
³ Dean, International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

^* Corresponding author: jcleong@mail.npust.edu.tw

Abstract

The National Pingtung University of Science and Technology was established as an agricultural institution in 1924. Since then, this educational institution has been one of the key role players in developing the agricultural advancement in Taiwan. For years, the university has seriously planned and carried out projects that strengthen her identity, “being green”. Under the scope of university’s uniqueness and responsibility, measures taken in the university directly involves administrative affairs, such as teaching, research, university development, student welfare, etc. As a matter of fact, initiating new policies, measures, and projects is only the beginning of everything. Without proper planning, enforcement, and funding, any one of these policies, measures, and projects may end up going nowhere. In other words, sustainability is absolutely the most critical element that dictates the success of the policies, measures, and projects. This sustainability covers financial allocation, manpower, negotiation, evaluation, and adjustments. The university has invested a lot of funding and effort to achieve the aforementioned goals through various means in the aspects of administration, education, research and development.