Income inequality is a global problem that requires global solutions. This involves improving the regulation and monitoring of financial markets and institutions, encouraging development assistance and foreign direct investment to regions where the need is greatest. Facilitating the safe migration and mobility of people is also key to bridging the widening divide. (Source: sdgfund.org)
Public Access to Buildings
The University is very fortunate to have a rich cultural background as manifested in its historical buildings which the public can easily access, such as the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center and the Gilberto P. Romulo Farmersโ Training Center.ย The GOT Multipurpose Center, also called as the TAU Gymnasium, is named after the Social Security Services Administrator, and the FTC is named after the father of Carlos P. Romulo, a former UN Secretary from Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines.ย
Public Acess to Libraries
The Library Services and Learning Resource Centers of the University cater to the library needs of various stakeholders through a number state-of-the-art tools conducive for learning โ one of which is the Open Public Access Catalog (OPAC) which allows easy access of public users by just a click on the button to look for print and non-print references from an online database.
Public Access to Museums
The University has an existing public museum which can be accessed by stakeholders upon observance of access protocols set by the TAU Library Services and Learning Resource Centers.ย The museum contains authentic and replicas of some farming implements, and pre and post Japanese Era antiques.ย
Public Access to Open and Green Spaces
TAU owns and provides public access to open and green spaces, ranging from its forest reserve to a number of food production areas, plant nurseries athletic oval.ย
Arts and Heritage Contribution
Arts and heritage are truly alive at TAU as the University nurtures different cultural groups namely TAU Performing Guild, TAU Chorale and TAU ComboMAXX, which perform on or off the campus.ย These groups arouse public interest in performing arts while promoting local and Filipino arts and culture through public theatrical acts and musical performances.ย
Record and Preserve Cultural Heritage
The University, through its Library Services and Learning Resource Centers, protects and preserves valuable cultural property for the appreciation of future generation.ย
Sustainable Practice Targets
Committed to support the University mandates by providing quality, convenient, and safe transportation services, the TAU Motorpool Services has crafted procedures that are compliant with applicable transportation laws and regulations in order to meet its clientsโ satisfactionย
Promote Sustainable Commuting
The University supports sustainable modes of transportation and promotes the safe and responsible use of vehicles. TAU has an established policy, rules, and designated areas within the campus which vehicles can only access.ย
Allow Remote Working
With the advent of Covid19 pandemic, the University has crafted a policy which promotes remote working for its employees through the work from home scheme.
Affordable Housing for Employees
The University has been providing housing support to its employees whose services are needed beyond the working hours and to those coming from distant places who bring with them their families.
Pedestrian's Priority in Campus
Pedestriansโ safety is of highest priority in designing roads and walkways at the University. At TAU, walkways foster healthy lifestyle through brisk walking or jogging while creating a safe haven for pedestrians and motorists alike.
Local Authority Collaboration Regarding Planning and Development
TAU partners with various stakeholders, including local government units, in addressing sustainable planning issues which focus in the establishment of sustainable housing for local residents.ย
Planning Development
TAU infrastructures have been built in compliance with building construction standards, including but not limited, to the National Building Code of the Philippines, Plumbing Code of the Philippines and the Philippine Electrical Code.ย
Building on Brownfield Site
The University, in fulfilling its commitment for infrastructure development, has continuously rehabilitating, renovating, reusing dormant building into more useful and economically-potential facilities.ย