ISCN 2017: Sustainable University, Sustainable District

Pornchai Mongkhonvanit

Chanita Rukspollmuang

Sustainable University,

Sustainable District:

Siam University

as a case study

Siam University (SU)

SU is the only university in PhasichareonDistrict, suburban area of Bangkok.

Phasichareon District consists of 54 former agricultural communities.

Rapid changes - industrialization + urbanization.

SU Policy: “Sustainable University, Sustainable District”

• Sustainable University, Sustainable District

Policy

• Sustainable Development

• Sufficiency Economy Philosophy

Strategy

SD + SEP

• Students

• Staff

• Surrounding Communities

Targets

(The 3 Ss)

Planning and Implementation

• Nurturing “mindset” through “general education” + training

Awareness

Building

• Academic, research, USR projects

• Networking

Community

Engagement

• Virtual museum

• Learning resource center

Lifelong Learning Platform

Example of Activities and Projects

Learning and Appreciating SEP

Lertsuksom Community

Community Problems

Environment: “slum-like” area under the new highway flyover + polluted river.

Social: weakening sense of belonging to the community, migrant members.

Economic: income, losing areas for pandan farm, coconut trees, etc.

SU Research Center for Community Development (RCFCD) runs the “Healthy Space” project funded by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.

Before

and

After

Learning center for under flyover management

Learning Center for SEP Application

Community Greening

Learning Center for Pandanand Organic Agriculture

Community Center for Cultural activities