CSR & Community
The University Charter of Social Responsibility is established to guide the conduct of activities at CECOS University so that the University operations can be managed sensibly and responsibly, giving due consideration to its impact on the environment and society and balancing growth with sustainability. The Charter covers the areas of Ethics, Students, Employees, Community, Environment, Health and Safety. All the Staff Members of the University are required to comply with this Charter.
Ethics
- The University is committed to promote ethical standards to be adopted by students, faculty and other staff members. This should include standards relating to behavior of students and staff, research, academic, administrative and other activities. The University should ensure that there are associated codes of conduct covering the required standards.
Students
- The University is committed to:
- Providing a stimulating learning environment for students;
- Helping students to achieve their maximum potentials;
- Making students aware of the importance and nature of social responsibility a part of their education at the University; for example the need to protect the environment and show care and concern for those in need;
- Preparing students, so that when they graduate, they can make a positive contribution to the community.
- The University is committed to:
Employees
- The University should:
- Adopt the best practice in its Human Resources Management policies;
- Assist staff to develop their full potentials as members of the University workforce and provide opportunities for professional development;
- Observe the fundamentals of human rights, safety and non-discrimination;
- Provide fair compensation and implement a minimum wages policy;
- Involve employees in the decision-making processes, where appropriate; for example, through the Board of Studies, Academic Council and other formal University bodies
- The University should:
Community
- The University should:
- Communicate with organizations and local residents on the long-term development of the University to ensure that these are beneficial to all;
- Consider giving access to the facilities of the University as appropriate in support of the development of the community;
- Promote Knowledge Transfer as a core means of contributing to technological, social and other developments in the community.
- The University should:
Environment, Health and Safety
- The University should:
- Ensure that developments in the University are sustainable and do not have a negative impact on the environment;
- Promote the concepts of the 3 Rs of Reduction, Reuse and Recycling and eliminate the use of non-degradable materials, where possible;
- Provide equipment, training and other resources to ensure a healthy and safe environment for the students and staff.
- The University should: