The Asia University [2023 Sustainable Practice Deep-rooted Campus Competition] (Faculty and Staff Edition)

Purpose of the Event

In the face of challenges such as climate and environmental change, social inclusion, and economic development, it is imperative to follow the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Starting from the campus, we aim to deeply understand sustainability issues related to environmental ecology, economic development, and social inclusion. By integrating innovative teaching, we guide students in seeking creative solutions. The purpose of this competition is to encourage faculty and staff across the university to participate in sustainability practices, harnessing their expertise and passion to create a more sustainable and inclusive learning environment and contributing to societal progress and development.

Goals of the Event

  1. Develop and propose innovative strategies and action plans to implement sustainable development goals within and beyond the campus.
  2. Validate the feasibility of the proposed strategies and actions through practical application in various settings, and disseminate the accumulated knowledge and experience to expand social impact.

Organizers

Asia University Office of Sustainability and Deep-rooted Campus Program.

Target Participants

All faculty and staff of Asia University.

Event Guidelines

  1. Competition Structure:
    The competition consists of two phases:

    • Phase A - Initial Proposal Review: Submit a project proposal and introductory materials.
    • Phase B - Proposal Presentation: A 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Feedback from the judges will be announced the following day. Selected proposals will receive financial support for implementation.

  2. Theme Selection:
    Teams may choose their own project theme, ensuring it aligns with relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  3. Project Outcomes:
    Deliverables should be tangible, operable, or implementable, such as:

    • Physical products or models.
    • Service model designs (e.g., websites, apps).
    • Practical implementation results of the project.

  4. Implementation Scope:
    Project outcomes should be applicable to the campus or nearby communities. The application’s environment, scope, or target audience must be clearly defined.

  5. Intellectual Property:
    Teams are solely responsible for legal liabilities arising from infringement of copyrights, patents, etc. If found guilty by a court, the organizing committee reserves the right to revoke awards and funding.

Timeline (Subject to Change)

  • Registration and Submission:
    Register online via the provided link and complete the registration form.

    Registration Link:
    https://forms.office.com/r/Nbn6TWrfre

    Updates will be posted on the Asia University Sustainability website under "Event Highlights."

  • Submission:

    • Phase A: Submit the project proposal as a PDF via the online portal:
      https://sustainabilityau.asia.edu.tw/zh_tw/20
    • Phase B: Submit a 3–5-minute introductory video (with English and Chinese subtitles), a video thumbnail, and a project report to the same portal.
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Evaluation Criteria

Phase A - Initial Review

  • A1. Relevance to Sustainability and Campus Issues (20%):
    Understanding of sustainability and campus/community issues, and alignment with the SDGs.
  • A2. Completeness and Continuity of the Proposal (25%):
    Problem definition, experimental design, and feasibility analysis.
  • A3. Practical Impact of Anticipated Outcomes (25%):
    Clarity of outcomes, difficulty, and impact evaluation.
  • A4. Creativity (30%):
    Level of innovation and feasibility.

Phase B - Proposal Presentation

  • B1. Implementation Achievement (30%):
    Degree of realization, review, and suggestions for improvement.
  • B2. Completeness of the Report (20%):
    Consistency and thoroughness of the project report.
  • B3. Application and Impact Value (30%):
    Impact, applicability, and future development of the outcomes.
  • B4. Performance (20%):
    Creativity, presentation, and interactivity of the results.

Rewards and Quotas

  • Five teams will be selected based on evaluation results. Each team will receive NT$100,000 in funding for project implementation.

Additional Notes

  • Delayed submissions will result in disqualification.
  • The organizing committee reserves the right to review participant eligibility and revoke awards or funding if violations are identified.
  • Team composition: Each person may only lead one team, with 2–5 members per team. Team member changes must be requested in writing at least one week before the submission deadline and are subject to approval.
  • Participation implies agreement with all event regulations.

Contact Information

  • Contact Person: Mr. Lin, Office of Sustainability
  • Phone: 042-332-3456 #1794
  • Email: ausd@asia.edu.tw