⚖️ SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions NSTRU: Upholding Good Governance and Inclusive Representation

👤 Faculty Elected Representatives on the University Council:

• Faculty Council President: One representative from the Faculty Council President.
• Elected Faculty Members: Four faculty representatives **elected from the university’s full-time lecturers**.

💡 Role in Governance:

• Council members serve **three-year terms**.
• They actively participate in meetings to offer opinions and recommendations concerning university **policies, administration, and the development of educational quality**.

📣 Independent Students’ Union and Democratic Governance (Year: 2024)

💡 Structure and Management:

• ▪ **Elected Leadership:** The executive committee of the Division of Student Development is **elected by students** and is responsible for formulating operational plans, defining roles, and overseeing student club activities.
• ▪ **Financial Autonomy:** The committee also has the authority to **manage its own budget and activities**, working cooperatively in accordance with democratic principles.

📅 Selected Activities Organized by the Student Union (2024):

• **Student Leaders Potential Development Workshop** (May 23–25, 2024, at Khanom Sunrise Resort & Hotel).
• Participation in the **2nd Southern Rajabhat University Student Leaders Seminar** (Nov 11–13, 2024).
• **Enhancing Community Innovation through Social Engineering Processes** Project (Dec 21–22, 2024), focusing on developing soft skills and applying social engineering tools in community-based activities.

🔗 Reference Link:

• ► Facebook Post (Student Leaders Workshop Details)

🛡️ Principles on Anti-Corruption and Bribery (By 2024)

🚫 Key Policies and Actions:

• ▪ **“No Gift Policy”:** A formal declaration forbidding the **acceptance of gifts or gratuities** of any kind in the course of official duties, signifying a collective pledge to reject all forms of corruption and unethical conduct.
• ▪ **Anti-Corruption Oath-Taking Ceremony:** Held at the Nilpayak Conference Hall to demonstrate the university’s strong determination to combat misconduct and promote **morality, ethics, and integrity** among its staff.

📢 Dissemination and Public Awareness:

• Principles are disseminated through the official website, **www.nstru.ac.th**, and various internal communication channels.
• The university organized a large **campaign on International Anti-Corruption Day** with more than **400 participants**, including administrators, faculty members, and students.

🔗 Reference Link:

• ► Facebook Post (Anti-Corruption Campaign Details)

🎁 NSTRU’s Commitment: Strict **“No Gift Policy”**

⚖️ Strengthening Good Governance:

This strict policy serves as a critical measure to prevent corruption and bribery, reinforcing the university’s commitment to **transparency, fairness, and accountability** as part of the broader **SDG 16** initiative on promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions.

📊 **ITA Success: Enhancing Integrity and Organizational Transparency**

📅 Key Steps in Integrity and Transparency Assessment (2024):

• ▪ **Jan 16:** Preparatory meeting for the **ITA for the Fiscal Year 2024**.
• ▪ **Jan 24:** Workshop to review the **ITA criteria** with an expert from NACC to enhance understanding and review assessment standards.
• ▪ **Feb 8 & Mar 28 & Apr 4–5:** Committee meetings, **Univ ITA Clinic** participation, and monitoring activities to ensure comprehensive implementation.

🤝 Collaborative Efforts and Youth Engagement:

• Sep 30: Signing of an **MOU for the national anti-corruption strategy project, “Honest Youth,”** in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Foundation and 25 leading higher education institutions to build anti-corruption resilience among students.
• Dec 9 & 13: Participation in committee meetings and provincial events to reaffirm commitment on **International Anti-Corruption Day** and to enhance ITA performance.

✅ Result: High Integrity and Transparency Rating:

💡 Expert Advice and Policy Guidance to Government (Year: 2024)

✅ Policy Outcomes and Collaboration:

• Government agencies have incorporated university recommendations on **utilizing cultural capital and promoting grassroots economic development** in the draft development plan for Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
• The effort strengthens collaborative networks between the university and local administrative organizations to support **sustainable development** at the community level.

🗓️ Key Advisory Participation (Asst. Prof. Sujaree Kaewkong):

• ▪ **April 24, 2024:** Participated in the presentation of public policy proposals for the **“Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Development Plan, Year 15,”** demonstrating the university’s commitment to supporting **evidence-based policymaking**.
• ▪ **June 23, 2024:** Took part in the **dissemination of the Year 15 Public Policy Plan** organized by the Civic Political Development Center, aiming to strengthen collaboration between academic institutions and local government organizations for **sustainable provincial development**.