Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure

In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to effectively coordinate sustainability initiatives across administrative and academic units, the University has established the Sustainable Development Promotion Committee as its highest-level governing and decision-making body for sustainability. The Committee is responsible for developing the University’s sustainability objectives, strategies, and implementation framework. Administrative support and coordination of sustainability-related affairs are provided by the Office of Sustainability Governance.

Sustainable Development Promotion Committee
The Sustainable Development Promotion Committee consists of 13 to 21 members, appointed by the President from among relevant university administrators, faculty representatives, and external scholars and experts. The Committee is convened by the President. Ex officio members include the Vice President, Secretary-General, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Student Affairs, Chief of General Affairs, Dean of Research and Development, Vice President for International Affairs, Chief Accountant, Director of Personnel, Chief Sustainability Officer, and one student representative. Committee members serve a two-year term and may be reappointed upon expiration of their term. When necessary, an Executive Director may be appointed to oversee administrative coordination and the planning and implementation of work programs.

University Social Responsibility (USR) Steering Committee
The University Social Responsibility (USR) Advisory Committee consists of 5 to 9 members. The University may appoint experts and scholars from industry, government, and academia with experience in social engagement, local community development, and regional industrial collaboration to serve as committee members.

Institutional and Departmental Accreditation Executive Committee
The Institutional and Departmental Accreditation Executive Committee consists of 23 to 29 members, appointed by the President from among university administrators and faculty members involved in accreditation-related affairs. The Vice President serves as the convener. The Chief Sustainability Officer of the Office of Institutional Research and Sustainable Development and the deans of each college serve as ex officio members. Committee members serve a one-year term and may be reappointed upon expiration of their term.

Institutional and Departmental Accreditation Steering Committee
The Institutional and Departmental Accreditation Steering Committee consists of 7 to 11 members, appointed by the President. At least three-fifths of the committee members must be external members, and the committee must include industry representatives. The President serves as the convener, while the Chief Sustainability Officer of the Office of Institutional Research and Sustainable Development serves as the Executive Secretary. Members generally serve a three-year term and may be reappointed upon expiration of their term.

Institutional Research Advisory Committee
The Institutional Research Advisory Committee consists of the Dean of Research and Development, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Career Development, Chief Information Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and one to three additional university administrators or faculty members appointed by the President. The convener is designated by the President, and the Director of the Center for Institutional Research and Accreditation serves as the Executive Secretary. Committee members serve a one-year term and may be reappointed upon expiration of their term.

On 1 August 2024, the University established the Center for Net-Zero Transition and Sustainability Capacity Building to serve as a platform for integrating campus-wide sustainability research, innovation, and community engagement resources. The Center provides professional consulting and technical support to industry partners, develops net-zero transition and adaptation professionals, and advances industry-academia collaborative research and innovation. Through these efforts, the University actively supports and contributes to the implementation of national net-zero transition objectives.。