DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION TOWARDS THE UNIVERSITY'S GREEN CRITERIA OF RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY THANYABURI

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) to study the participation in conduct according to the green university criteria, 2) to study the factors that influence participation in conduct according to the green university criteria and 3) to study the ways to create participation in conduct according to the green university criteria of professors, staff, and students at the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. This is quantitative research using questionnaires to collect data from 400 samples divided into 2 groups: 300 students and 100 personnel of Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. Purposive sampling was used. The statistics used consisted of percentage, mean, t-test, One Way Analysis of Variance, and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results showed that 1) Students and staff participate in conduct that aligns with the green university criteria, in some instances, when considered by aspect, it is found that the waste management aspect has the highest average score, followed by energy and climate change, and water management in order. 2) Individual factors, knowledge and perceptions towards adhering to green university criteria, have a significant statistical impact on participation in conduct that aligns with the green university criteria, with a level of .05. and 3) Creating participation in green university criteria should involve setting and planning for promoting understanding and knowledge about the criteria, raising awareness among students about reducing unnecessary electricity usage, implementing efficient waste management systems within the university, and encouraging the use of public transportation.