Author: Kittipong Bunlear

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University recognizes that food insecurity among staff can negatively affect their productivity, concentration, and overall quality of life. Limited access to nutritious meals may lead to fatigue and reduced focus, ultimately impacting work performance and job satisfaction. Based on diagnostics aimed at mitigating these issues, the university has provided targeted interventions in the form of occasional or one-off events that directly and practically respond to staff needs. These include the development of the Free Food Program at the Botanic Park and various events offering free meals, organized with the active engagement of multiple departments. Free Food Program at Botanic Park Walailak University has launched a key initiative to support food security and reduce hunger among its staff through the Free Food Program at Botanic Park, which…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University is committed to promoting the well-being of its campus community by providing healthy and affordable food choices for all on campus at all food outlets to ensure access on nutritious, hygienic, and affordable meals. Through the leadership of the Center of Property Management, the university has implemented a series of measures that regulate food pricing, enhance food safety, and promote healthy dietary habits for students, staff, and visitors alike. These measures reflect the university’s broader mission of fostering a supportive, inclusive, and health-conscious environment.Walailak University adopts a data-led approach to evaluate and strengthen its sustainability initiatives, particularly in the area of healthy and affordable food choices for all on campus at all food outlets. Through the leadership of the Center of Property Management, the university…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University, through its Center of Property Management, is committed to providing sustainable and inclusive food choices for all on campus including students, staff, and visitors. All food outlets recruitment follows transparent and respectful procedures to ensure fair opportunities and environmentally responsible practices. WU’s diverse all food outlets include the Cho Pradu Food Center, Student Activity Building Food Center, Walailak University Hospital Food Center, retail convenience stores, food kiosks, cafeterias, vending machines, university markets, and Kla-D shop. These all-food outlets follow the 2022 Policy on Food Preparation and Sustainable Consumption, ensuring that food options align with environmental sustainability, health, and inclusivity.Walailak University employs a data-led approach to evaluate its sustainability performance, identifying strengths, gaps, opportunities, and strategic directions across its operations. Through systematic assessment, the university gains…

Sustainability and Stewardship Eliminating hunger is an urgent priority. While establishing large-scale projects may sometimes cause delays in implementation, short-term or one-off food distribution initiatives can provide immediate assistance to students in need and help address hunger more rapidly. Based on diagnostics and a data-driven approach, Walailak University implements targeted interventions to prevent or alleviate hunger among students through various activities, with the active engagement of multiple departments, as detailed below: Food Station During Final Exams to Provide Immediate Relief Walailak University recognizes that hunger among students can negatively affect their health and learning performance, especially during final exams when students spend most of their time reviewing lessons. Many lack the time to find food, and with food outlets closed at night, some face hunger during long study hours. Figure…

Sustainability and Stewardship Food insecurity and hunger among students are pressing issues faced by many universities worldwide, including Walailak University. Despite being located in an area abundant in food resources, some students—particularly those with financial constraints—struggle to access sufficient and nutritious meals. This problem affects not only their physical and mental health but also their learning performance. Recognizing the importance of this issue, Walailak University has programs in place on student food insecurity by launching the “Free Meal Grants” Program in 2004 to provide food assistance to underprivileged students. The initiative is managed by the Center of Property Management (CPM) in collaboration with campus food vendors, with a screening system facilitated by the Division of Student Support and Development (DSSD) and academic advisors to ensure that support reaches the right…

Sustainability and Stewardship A Systematic and Sustainable System for Tracking and Managing Food Waste Across the Entire University Food waste can occur at every stage of the food production process, from production, handling and storage, processing, and distribution to consumption. The causes of food waste are diverse, ranging from inadequate market systems, improper transportation of fresh products, and production of excess food, to purchasing or displaying large quantities, oversized meal portions, and the prevailing attitude that disposal is cheaper than reuse. Recognizing these challenges, Walailak University has established a systematic approach to track and measure food waste generated within the campus from the campus population including students and employees. This monitoring system covers the whole university where food is consumed, including food centers, student dormitories, staff dormitories, academic buildings, administrative…