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South and Southeast Asian University Network (S&SE ASIAN UN) – Sub-committee Charter

Updated: 2022-06-09

Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1 Name of the Sub-committee

South and Southeast Asian University Network Sub-committee of Journalism & Communication

Article 2 Character of the Sub-committee

This sub-committee is a non-profit and unincorporated academic exchange platform that accepts business guidance from the S&SE ASIAN UN, adhering to the concept of mutual consultation, co-construction, sharing and win-win cooperation. It aims to achieve the goals of resource sharing, complementary advantages, mutual benefit, mutual promotion and overall improvement.

Article 3 Mission of the Sub-committee

This sub-committee aims to promote cooperation among members in the field of journalism and communication, enhance the development of journalism and communication in universities in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia, and build an international platform for disciplinary cooperation and common development.

Article 4 Cooperation Content of the Sub-committee

4.1 Disciplinary construction: Strengthen cooperation among members in the journalism and communication disciplines to achieve complementary advantages;

4.2 Talent training: Promote joint projects among members such as international student enrollment, cooperation in running schools and exchange of students and staff members;

4.3 Scientific research cooperation: Strengthen exchange and cooperation among scientific researchers, encourage joint application of scientific research projects and build joint laboratories, etc.;

4.4 Resource sharing: Establish an information and resource sharing platform between members and open up cooperation channels.

Chapter II Organization

Article 5 Council

The council is the highest discussion and decision-making body of the sub-committee, including one rotating chairperson of the board of directors and several directors. The rotating chairperson is elected by the council, with a term of two years each, and is responsible for presiding over the work of the council. The directors are authorized representatives of the council units, which consist of member units. The responsibilities of the council include but are not limited to:

5.1 Review and decide on the sub-committee charter and internal management system;

5.2 Review and decide on the development plan and work plan proposed by the liaison office;

5.3 Review and decide on the entry and withdrawal of members;

5.4 Review the proposals for major development issues.

Article 6 Liaison Office

The sub-committee has a liaison office, including one director and several commissioners. The liaison office is specifically responsible for the daily operation and management of the sub-committee, including drafting various documents, drawing up plans, financial management, logistics services, public relations and publicity, etc. The operating expenses are raised by the secretariat of the network. The liaison office is responsible to the council and reports work to it.

Chapter III Sub-committee Members

Article 7 Membership

The members of the sub-committee are colleges, departments, research institutions in the journalism and communication field under the network's member universities or specially invited units.

Article 8 Rights and Obligations of Members

Members of the sub-committee have equal status. They can use the shared information and resources of the sub-committee to establish cooperative relations with member universities, participate in various major affairs and daily activities of the sub-committee, supervise the work of the sub-committee, and make suggestions for the construction and development of the sub-committee.

At the same time, members of the sub-committee shall abide by this charter, follow the resolutions and decisions of the council, actively participate in various activities organized by the sub-committee, and jointly promote its development.

Article 9 Entry and Withdrawal

Colleges, departments, research institutions or invited units that initiated the sub-committee are founding members.

Institutes interested in joining the sub-committee can submit an application for membership to the liaison office and can become a member of the sub-committee with the approval of more than half of the members of the council.

Members of the sub-committee can voluntarily apply to withdraw from the network, but they must notify the liaison office in writing 30 days in advance.

Chapter IV Supplementary Provisions

Article 10 This charter must be reviewed and approved by the council meeting and must be announced to all members. It will take effect from the date of publication.

Article 11 The council meeting is responsible for the revision of this charter. Any revision must be made after the approval of two-thirds of the member universities present at the meeting.

Article 12 The council is responsible for the interpretation of this charter.