SI 1.1 Healthy Policy 10.11.69

SI 1 Healthy University Policies

Healthy University Rating System (HURS) 2026 – SI 1.1, SI 1.2 and SI 1.3

University Siam University
Country Thailand
Web Address https://sustainability.siam.edu

SI 1.1 Healthy University Policy Statement according to HUF

Selected level

51–75% Implementation – 37.5 of 50 points

Policy approved by the University Council on 30 October 2024 and signed by the President; activities documented in 11 of 15 faculties and colleges (73.3%) in 2025–2026 (Table SI 1.1.2). The Healthy University goal is part of the Strategic Plan 2567–2571 (strategy 20).

Description

Siam University has established a university-wide Healthy University Policy as part of its “Vision, Mission and Policies for Sustainable Future”. The policy states that “health and well-being of the university is one of our priorities” and applies to all students, staff and campus users. It covers the main areas of the Healthy University Framework (HUF): health promotion services, mental health, healthy lifestyles, safe buildings, a clean and green environment, smoke-free settings and a healthy food environment.

The policy is implemented together with the University’s “Sustainable University, Sustainable District” and “Action for the Goals” policies, which were revised and approved by the University Council on 30 October 2024. The signed policy document (3 pages, signed by the President, Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit) confirms this approval date.

Strategic plan. The Siam University Strategic Plan, academic years 2567–2571 (revised 2569/1) builds health into its fifth strategy, Sustainable Future. Strategy 20 commits the University to develop as a sustainable university, “in particular to achieve carbon neutrality and a Healthy University”, and strategy 18 commits it to raise staff engagement in line with quality of work life. KPI 19 tracks the number of faculties implementing the Safe, Green and Clean Campus Policy, with targets rising from more than 5 faculties in 2567 to more than 10 in 2571 (Table SI 1.3.1).

Table SI 1.1.1 – Components of the Siam University Healthy University Policy

Sub-policy Key commitments Related HUF area
1. Health and Well-being Policy On-campus health services including preventive care, medical consultation and vaccination; campus fitness facilities; access to counselling and mental-health awareness campaigns; nutrition and food security; social well-being. Health promotion services; mental health; healthy lifestyle
2. Safety Policy A safety management system with safety audit and continual improvement. Safe buildings and infrastructure
3. Green and Clean Campus Policy Encourage a “No Smoking” campaign and advice, including e-cigarettes. Zero-tolerance area (smoke-free); green environment
4. Waste Management Policy Measurement of waste sent to landfill or recycled, as part of campus waste management. Safe, clean, green environment
5. Water Management Policy Management of water use on campus. Safe, clean, green environment
6. Ethical Sourcing of Food and Supplies Policy Food service providers must use fresh, locally sourced meat, milk and eggs; free drinking water is provided in all buildings. Healthy food environment

Source: Siam University SDG Report 2024–2025, pp. 8–10; Vision, Mission and Policies for Sustainable Future (web page).

Implementation across faculties and units

The policy is put into practice through faculty and university units. Table SI 1.1.2 lists one or more documented activities for each of the 15 faculties and colleges (GI 4) in academic year 2025–2026. Following the Healthy University Framework, activities on the zero tolerance areas and on a healthy campus environment are counted together with direct health promotion.

Table SI 1.1.2 – Faculty implementation matrix, academic year 2025–2026

No Faculty / college Documented activity under the policy HUF area Source
1 Medicine Siam Cares for Health: health-literacy infographics and videos; road-safety and child-in-van safety training at a local school (20 May 2026); food-sanitation training for canteen vendors (13 June 2026) Health promotion; safety SR pp. 26, 49–50
2 Dentistry Dental Center opened on 17 June 2026 for staff, students and the public; community oral-health study in Poon Bampen Community Health services SR pp. 47, 53
3 Pharmacy The Last Puff smoking cessation; World No Tobacco Day speech 2026; Kidney-Friendly University campaign (19 August 2026); Mental Health Advisory Committee Zero tolerance – tobacco; health promotion; mental health SR pp. 44–48; THE 3.3.5–3.3.6
4 Nursing Annual physical and mental health screening for students and staff; anonymous counselling via the Nursing Siam University Line account; Nursing Academic Service Center Mental health; health services SR p. 36; THE 3.3.5, 3.3.7
5 Optometry First students admitted in Semester 1/2025; no activity documented yet – [Add]
6 Science Center for Academic Services in Science, Technology and Environment: food quality analysis for food safety Healthy food SR p. 25
7 Engineering Renewable energy and electric vehicle education Green environment SR p. 76
8 Information Technology Students in the “My Space Is Smoke-Free” team (SIAM ThinkLab+, Second Runner-Up) Zero tolerance – tobacco SR p. 44
9 Business Administration “My Space Is Smoke-Free” team; financial literacy upskilling Zero tolerance – tobacco; economic well-being SR pp. 44, 64
10 Liberal Arts “Love Siam, Love the Planet” Year 9: 30 students and lecturers collected plastic waste for two months Green environment SR p. 123
11 Communication Arts NCD risk-reduction action research evaluation forum, Phasi Charoen District Node (22 March 2026); child-rights reporting Health promotion; zero tolerance – violence SR pp. 51, 138
15 International College Student Conduct and Performance Policy (ICO-SIAM/STU/2025-V02) protecting gender diversity; places for refugee students Zero tolerance – harassment; inclusion SR pp. 72, 101
Total 11 of 15 faculties and colleges = 73.3% (9 of 15 = 60.0% counting only health and zero tolerance activities) 51–75%

Green: health or zero tolerance activity; light green: healthy campus environment; yellow: evidence still needed. SR = Sustainability Report 2025–2026; THE = Impact Ratings evidence pages on the sustainability website (3.3.5, 3.3.6, 3.3.7).

Supporting evidence

Additional information found (public sources, checked 29 October 2026)

  • Policy continuity: The same Healthy University Policy statement (health and well-being as a priority, with the safety, green and clean campus, waste, water and ethical sourcing of food sub-policies) is already published in the Sustainability Report 2023–2024, showing the policy was in force before the 2024–2025 reporting year. Source: https://sustainability.siam.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SDG-report-2023-2024_5nov.pdf

  • Health-promotion network: Siam University joined the AUN-HPN Central Thailand Network, an academic collaboration that promotes the role of universities in healthy lifestyles and environments using a health promotion approach. Source: Sustainability Report 2021–2022 – https://sustainability.siam.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2021-2022.pdf

  • Number of faculties (for GI 4 / coverage %): GI 4 reports 15 faculties and colleges (13 faculties, the Superstar College of Arts and the International College). This is the denominator used in SI 1.1 and SI 1.2.

Additional information from the sustainability website (checked 8 November 2026)