How Is UTP’s University Social Responsibility Strategy Governed?
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) governs its University Social Responsibility (USR) through a dedicated USR Steering Committee that sets strategic direction. Day-to-day operations and community engagement programmes are co-ordinated by the USR Secretariat under Stakeholder Planning, ensuring transparent alignment with PETRONAS corporate social responsibility and sustainability standards.
STEERING COMMITTEE
University Social Responsibility (USR) at a Glance
13-Year Social Impact Track Record (Established 2013):
UTP launched its formal University Social Responsibility (USR) programme in 2013, shifting institutional community engagement from short-term charitable aid to sustainable capacity building and skills transfer.
Centralised Operational Hub & Contact Point
Day-to-day USR operations, stakeholder relations, and project proposals are co-ordinated by the USR Secretariat under Stakeholder Planning, situated at Level 4, Chancellor Complex, UTP Seri Iskandar, Perak (usr@utp.edu.my).
Executive Steering Committee Governance
Strategic direction, capital allocation, and compliance for UTP’s social responsibility investments are governed by the USR Steering Committee, aligning institutional goals with PETRONAS corporate sustainability benchmarks.
Triple-Pillar Execution Architecture
All community engagements administered by the USR Secretariat operate across three core impact pillars: Education (STEM literacy), Environment (ecosystem restoration), and Socio-Economic development (rural empowerment).
VERIFIED INFORMATION
Sustainability Steering Committee
Get direct, authoritative answers to the most common questions regarding UTP’s Sustainability Impact commitment
1: What does the UTP USR Steering Committee do?
The USR Steering Committee sets high-level strategic direction, approves project funding, and monitors overall impact for UTP’s social responsibility portfolio. Aligned with PETRONAS enterprise standards, the Committee evaluates community initiatives to ensure all projects deliver long-term capacity building rather than short-term aid.
2: How does the Steering Committee relate to the three USR pillars?The Steering Committee provides overarching policy direction and performance oversight across UTP's three core USR pillars:
– Education: Directing STEM literacy, youth mentoring, and scholarship support.
– Environment: Governing ecosystem restoration, mangrove conservation, and river cleanup projects.
– Socio-Economic: Oversight for community livelihood programmes, off-grid water deployments, and rural entrepreneurship.
Strategic guidance cascades from the Steering Committee down through pillar-specific academic leads, the USR Secretariat, and student execution groups (e.g. MPU3412 RISE and UTPrihatin).
3: Who do I contact for UTP USR enquiries or community partnerships?
For project proposals, general enquiries, or partnership opportunities, contact the USR Secretariat (managed by Shariza Mohamed Shuhidan, Manager, Stakeholder Planning):
– Email: usr@utp.edu.my
– Office Location: USR Secretariat, Level 4, Chancellor Complex, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
Contact Us at
USR Secretariat: usr@utp.edu.my