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Service Learning Policy: Engaging local stakeholders for university education and SDGs

Since 2014, Thammasat University though Academic Affairs Department has promoted “service learning” approach in the university education by providing a special funding to support faculties who want to initiate service learning course. Under this funding guideline, it requires faculty substantial engaging with communities and stakeholders to the teaching and learning process.

In 2019, the university support 100,000 – 300,000 baht for the approved service learning courses. The amount of the funding is based on the size of the project. At the end of the year, the university gives awards to projects that are proved to be sustainable, efficient, participatory, and engaging several external partners.

Please see the university’s policies and regulations on service learning:

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Thammasat University recognises Student Union and Student Council since 1979

Since 1979, Thammasat University recognises the role of Student Union and Student Council by providing democratic elections for both types of student governing bodies. Annually, Thammasat Students elect their own representatives directly through election without interference from university.

The Student Union is responsible for administering and facilitating all matters regarding student activities, such as clubs and each faculty’s student committee. The matters regarding student activities include the allocation of financial activity support from the university, rules for governing club activities, facilitation for the faculty’s student committees, and other policies and activities promoting students’ well-being.

The Student Council checks and balances the propositions of the Student Union (e.g. policies, allocation of the financial support, etc.). The council also plays role in evaluating the Student Union’s performance and has the power (2/3 of the council members) to impeach and remove the Student Union from duty.

In recent years, The Student Union and Council play more important roles in protecting student rights in university and promoting democracy and freedom of expression, not only in the university but also in Thai society.

Please see detail of the university’s regulation here.

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Elected representation on the university’s highest governing body

Thammasat University is governed by committees and councils at the university and faculty levels. At the highest level of the university, Thammasat University Council is the main governing body. The council is composed of representatives from several stakeholders. Elected representatives of key internal stakeholders, namely, faculties and university staff, are also included as members of the council.

The composition of the university council is as follows:

  1. Council members by position: The council members in this part include the rector, the Thammasat Association under the King’s patronage, the president of faculty’s council, and the president of the university staff council.
  2. Council members – External Experts: The council members in this part include 14 external experts from various sectors, including governmental organisations, private sector, academic sector.
  3. Council members from a vice rector position: The council member in this part is for a vice rector, selected by the rector. This position is also the secretary of the council.
  4. Council members from faculty’s deans: The council members in this part include deans from 2 faculties.
  5. Council members from institute’s director: The council member in this part includes one director from an institute in the university.
  6. Council members from elected representative from faculties: The council member in this part includes 2 elected university lecturers.
  7. Council members from university staff representative: The council member in this part includes 1 elected university staff
  8. Secretary Assistants

Please see detail of the Thammasat University Council here:

https://tu.ac.th/board

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Thammasat Royal Dental Unit offered free dental service in Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani province (2020)

On August 7, 2020, Thammasat Royal Dental Unit, under Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, organised a dental service project, offering free dental service to approximately 200 people (including children, youth, elders, monks), at Nonthaburi municipal office, Nonthaburi province. Then, on September 2, 2020, the unit offered the free dental service to the people at Wat Phosoppolcharoen, Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani Province.

Both projects was funded by the Royal Dental Fund under His Majesty the King and Alumni Relation Office. Approximately 45 medical staff participated in the project.

Please see the project detail here:

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Thammasat Mobile Medical Unit at Si Saket Province (2019)

In 2019, Thammasat University Hospital organised its 12th Mobile Medical Unit project at Benyalak district, Si Saket Province. Objectives of this project were to provide medical, dental and health services to poor people; offer medical supply to Buddhist temples; and provide financial support to community hospitals in the area. Moreover, books, stationaries, sport equipments, and donated money were offered to students in local primary schools. From November 22 to 25, 2019, approximately 400 people received the medical and dental services.

Please see the project detail here:

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