Merit University adopts a centralized–decentralized sustainability governance model, combining strategic leadership, operational management, and faculty-level implementation. This structure ensures that sustainability is embedded across education, research, campus operations, healthcare services, and community engagement.
This governance structure below positions Merit University to become a leading sustainable medical university, ensuring that sustainability is not a standalone function but an integrated institutional priority embedded in decision-making, operations, and culture.
2.1 University Leadership (Strategic Oversight)
Chair: University President
Members: Deans and Vice Deans
Role:
- Approve sustainability strategy and policies
- Ensure alignment with Egypt Vision 2030 and SDGs
- Allocate resources and institutional support
- Monitor high-level performance
2.2 Sustainability Committee (Core Governance Body)
Chair: University President
Members:
- Sustainability Director / Chief Sustainability Officer
- Representatives from:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Biotechnology
- Director of Facilities & Operations
- Director of Quality Assurance
- Student Representative
- External advisor (optional – industry/NGO)
Role:
- Develop and oversee sustainability strategy
- Coordinate implementation across faculties
- Monitor KPIs and performance
- Prepare sustainability reports (THE/QS)
- Ensure integration of sustainability into all university functions
2.3 Sustainability Office (Operational Unit)
Head: Sustainability Director / CSO
Team:
- Environmental Specialist
- Data & Reporting Analyst
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Training & Awareness Officer
Role:
- Day-to-day implementation of sustainability initiatives
- Data collection, monitoring, and reporting
- Organizing training and awareness programs
- Supporting research and projects
- Managing partnerships
2.4 Faculty Sustainability Coordinators
Each faculty appoints a Sustainability Coordinator.
Role:
- Implement sustainability initiatives at faculty level
- Integrate sustainability into curricula
- Coordinate research and student activities
- Report performance to Sustainability Office
2.5 Student Sustainability Council / Club
Members: Student representatives from all faculties
Role:
- Lead student engagement and awareness
- Organize campaigns and initiatives
- Support community outreach
- Promote sustainability culture
2.6 Technical & Operations Units
Includes:
- Facilities Management
- Energy & Utilities Team
- IT & Digital Systems
- Procurement Office
Role:
- Implement green campus operations
- Manage energy, water, waste systems
- Ensure sustainable procurement
- Support digital sustainability solutions
2.7 External Advisory Board (Optional but Recommended)
Members:
- Industry experts
- Healthcare sector leaders
- Environmental specialists
- International partners (e.g., University of East London)
Role:
- Provide strategic guidance
- Support benchmarking and innovation
- Strengthen international positioning
- Faculty Coordinators → Sustainability Office → Sustainability Committee → University Leadership
- Annual Sustainability Report → Public Disclosure
- Top-down leadership + bottom-up implementation
- Integration across all university sectors
- Data-driven monitoring and reporting
- Strong student engagement
- Alignment with global rankings and standards