GOAL 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Embracing the ideals of the Sustainable Development Goals, Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) strides forth with a strong commitment to transform the world. At its core lies a commitment to nurturing Peace, Justice, and Robust Social Institutions. The university firmly stands with the principle that for a world to be peaceful and fair, it needs sustainable development as much as peace, justice, and strong social structures are built upon it.
This commitment is evident in the inclusive governance approach of the institution. From elected representation that values diverse viewpoints to the students’ union advocating for student rights, BASC champions inclusivity and accountability in governance. Engaging with local stakeholders, promoting academic freedom, and fostering transparency and integrity further solidify BASC’s dedication to justice, peace, and ethical governance.
BASC aims to promote peace and justice, and reinforce its strength as an academic entity.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION 2023 – 2024
| Indicators | Evidence Link |
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16.2 University governance measures |
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| ‣ 16.2.1 Elected representation Have elected representation on the university’s highest governing body from: students (both undergraduate and graduate), faculty, and staff (non-faculty employees) |
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‣ 16.2.1.1 students (both undergraduate and graduate) | |
‣ 16.2.1.2 faculty | |
‣ 16.2.1.3 staff (non-faculty employees) | |
| ‣ 16.2.2 Students' union Recognise an independent students’ union |
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‣ 16.2.2.1 Union provides governance input to university | |
‣ 16.2.2.2 Union provides support for students | |
‣ 16.2.2.3 Union provides social activities | |
| ‣ 16.2.3 Identify and engage with local stakeholders Have written policies and procedures to identify local stakeholders external to the university and engage with them | |
| ‣ 16.2.4 Participatory bodies for stakeholder engagement Ensure that local stakeholders in the university – including local residents, local government, and civil society representativels (which may include groups such as refugee resettlement agencies) – have a meaningful mechanism or for participating in university decision making. | |
| ‣ 16.2.5 University principles on corruption and bribery Publish the university's principles and commitments on organized crime, corruption & bribery | |
| ‣ 16.2.6 Academic freedom policy Have a policy on supporting academic freedom (freedom to choose areas of research and to speak and teach publicly about the area of their research) |
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‣ 16.2.6.1 Research freedom for senior academics | |
‣ 16.2.6.2 Research freedom for junior academics | |
‣ 16.2.6.3 Teaching freedom for senior academics | |
‣ 16.2.6.4 Teaching freedom for junior academics | |
| ‣ 16.2.7 Publish financial data Publish university financial data | |
16.3 Working with government |
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| ‣ 16.3.1 Provide expert advice to government Provide specific expert advice to local, regional or national government (for example through policy guidance, participation in committees, provision of evidence) |
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‣ 16.3.1.1 Local | |
‣ 16.3.1.2 Regional | |
‣ 16.3.1.3 National | |
| ‣ 16.3.2 Policy- and lawmakers outreach and education Provide outreach, general education, upskilling and capacity-building to policy and lawmakers on relevant topics including economics, law, technology, migration and displacement, and climate change | |
| ‣ 16.3.3 Participation in government research Undertake policy-focused research in collaboration with government departments | |
| ‣ 16.3.4 Neutral platform to discuss issues Provide a neutral platform and ‘safe’ space for different political stakeholders to come together to frankly discuss challenges | |
16.4 Proportion of graduates in law and civil enforcement |
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| ‣ 16.4.1 Proportion of graduates in law | |
‣ 16.4.1.1 Number of graduates | |
‣ 16.4.1.2 Number of graduates from law and enforcement related courses | |