Category: Sustainability and Stewardship

sustainablility and stewardship In 2024, Walailak University organized various mentoring programs for female students to help women gain confidence, break barriers, and advance in their careers and education, and others to ensure that female students can conduct their university life successfully.Walailak University prioritizes broad participation, ensuring that at least 10% of female students across the university engage in mentoring programs, as women constitute the majority of its student body. Some programs are even organized for all female students across the campus to participate in as part of their facilities and services from WU. The mentoring programs for women at WU include various topics, such as life mentoring, health and well-being, university life, encouraging development, career development, etc. The Smile and Smart Center, operating under the Division of Student Support and…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University has partnered and engaged with Wat Khok Lek Early Childhood Development Center and Chumchon Satit Walailak Pattana Early Childhood Development Center to provide free childcare services for staff, faculty, and students. This initiative aims to support female students who have recently become mothers, allowing them to continue their university studies. The childcare centers are conveniently situated near the university in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, offering easy access for university members and the local community. Both centers implement an educational program based on the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, developed in collaboration with Walailak University. This partnership focuses on enhancing early childhood education by incorporating academic research, community outreach, and student volunteer initiatives. The program ensures that all enrolled children have equal access to quality…

sustainablility and stewardship Based on a diagnostic review, Walailak University determined that the WU policies on maternity and paternity leave should be revised. In 2025, the university updated and developed its maternity and paternity leave policies to promote a supportive, family-friendly working environment for staff members welcoming new children into their families.These updates reflect the University’s firm commitment to upholding human rights, advancing gender equality, and fostering the well-being of staff, their families, and the next generation. Maternity Leave PolicyWalailak University recognizes the importance of maternity protection in safeguarding the health and livelihood of mothers and newborns. The updated maternity leave policy ensures that all eligible employees can balance their professional responsibilities with personal and family needs. The key provisions of the policy are as follows:Eligibility and Entitlement:All staff and…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University (WU) reaffirmed its dedication to promoting inclusivity and respect for all genders by issuing its Policy on Gender Equality, Non-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment. This policy highlights WU’s unwavering commitment to eradicating discrimination and harassment against all genders, including transgender people. Walailak University revised its gender equality policy to further strengthen inclusivity and eliminate discrimination against women and transgender people. The revised policy stipulates that Walailak University shall:Guarantee equal access to education, employment, and opportunities for personal and professional development for women and transgender individuals.Foster a campus environment of respect, understanding, and inclusivity by providing training programs and awareness campaigns aimed at challenging gender stereotypes and biases.Safeguard individuals from harassment, bullying, and all forms of discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.Develop, implement, and…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University (WU) is deeply committed to upholding equality and non-discrimination as fundamental principles that guide every aspect of university life. WU strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where individuals of all genders are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. Through its policies, the university reaffirms its dedication to fostering diversity and ensuring that everyone can thrive, free from bias, marginalization, or exclusion. Figure: The WU’s policy on Gender Equality issued in 2024In 2024, Walailak University revised its policy on gender equality to be more inclusive in destroying discrimination against women. In the policy, Walailak University shall:Ensure equal access to education, employment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth for women and transgender individuals.Promote a campus culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance by providing training and awareness…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University has been operating for more than 30 years since 1992. Both male and female students can access the university without any type of discrimination. Since its foundation, women have always made up the majority in the Walailak community, demonstrating a commitment to providing equal educational access. However, Walailak University always places importance on women’s access schemes to ensure that women can access higher education as men. As Walailak University realizes that women are the majority among the WU population, diagnostic analyses of women’s applications, admissions, and participation have been conducted to better understand gender distribution and identify areas for improvement. Based on these findings, women’s access schemes at Walailak University have been developed and initiated by various organizations within the university on various platforms, including…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University is firmly committed to advancing gender equity by actively addressing and conducting diagnostic analyses of women’s applications, admissions, and participation across all academic programs. To foster a more diverse and inclusive applicant pool, the university shall promote educational opportunities for women, with particular focus on disciplines where they have been historically underrepresented. Outreach programs, workshops, and targeted communications will be implemented to encourage and support women in pursuing higher education in any field. The university’s admissions process shall be structured to uphold fairness and transparency, ensuring gender equity in acceptance rates. In addition, Walailak University will offer scholarships and financial assistance specifically designed to attract and support women, especially in STEM fields, leadership programs, and other areas with lower female representation. These efforts aim to…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University has consistently monitored female student application and acceptance rates. Since its establishment, female students have formed the majority of the student body. The university continues to track these figures to ensure that women maintain equal access to higher education.Walailak University does not discriminate against women in its admissions process and provides equal support to all female students to help them complete their studies, just as male students do. During the admission process, WU also offers guidance and recommendations to female applicants to ensure they feel safe, welcomed, and supported throughout their academic journey. Walailak University, through the Center for Educational Services (CES), is responsible for systematically measuring and tracking women’s application rate, and acceptance or entry rate. The center has a specific division, which is…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University has consistently prioritized gender equality in higher education by collaborating with universities, community groups, government or NGOs in regional or national campaigns to encourage more female students to apply to disciplines where women remain underrepresented. Walailak University recognizes that women remain underrepresented in certain fields, including engineering, architecture, agriculture, and other STEM-related disciplines. In response, the university has placed strong emphasis on conducting diagnostic analysis and promoting women’s access to higher education in these areas to foster greater gender balance and inclusivity. As a result of ongoing efforts, the proportion of female students at Walailak University has steadily increased over the years, with women now making up the majority of the university’s student population. In 2024, Walailak University strengthened this commitment by expanding its partnerships…

sustainablility and stewardship Walailak University is committed to promoting gender equality, where women, men, LGBT individuals, and others live in harmony and peace, free from any form of discrimination. In 2024, Walailak University issued a policy on Gender Equality, Non-discrimination, and Anti-harassment, B.E. 2567 (2024). The policy serves as a statement of Walailak University to demonstrate its commitment to gender equality. Walailak University recognizes the importance of diagnostic measurement and tracking of women’s likelihood of graduating compared to men’s, and implements schemes to close any gaps. Tracking the graduation likelihood among female students is one of the elements demonstrating good stewardship of gender equality and ensuring equal academic outcomes between female and male students. Walailak University has distinctive organizations that are responsible for measuring and tracking the graduation likelihood among…