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Table of Content
> Introduction to the Nominated Cabinet
> Democracy in HKUST Campus
> Platform
- Internal Affairs
- Administrative Affairs
- Welfare
- External Affairs (Local)
- External Affairs (China and Taiwan related)
- External Affairs (International)
> Proposed Year Plan
> List of members of the Nominated Cabinet
Introduction to the Nominated Cabinet
NOCTUA, which means owl in Latin, symbolizes wisdom,
knowledge, blessing and prosperity. These are the elements
that our cabinet expects to instill into the HKUST campus.
NOCTUA, is also the guardian of the woods, we hope to fight
for and safeguard the rights and interests of students in
HKUST.
NOCTUA also represents strength and endurance. We will
not hide from challenges. Instead, we would pursue
excellence, hoping that we can make the HKUST campus a
better place.
NOCTUA needs your generous support! Please vote for us
and grant us an opportunity to serve you!
Our Missions
1. Democratization on the campus
2. Strive for more transparency on school operations
3. Improve various aspects of the school campus
4. Enhance interactions between students
Democracy in HKUST
I have a dream!
I have a dream that everyone would have a say on how the school
authorities operates one day!
Fellow schoolmates, do you feel frustrated being the last ones
informed when the school makes important decisions on campus
operation? For example, the authorities raised the student hall
residence fee without listening to or notifying the students. Would
you like to see these incidents happening again?
How much do you know about the new business school building?
What do you know about the effects of the new academic system on
our school?
All these questions are closely related to our university lives. Yet, we
do not really have any say on such new plans and arrangements. This
is not acceptable, is it?
In this coming year, our nominated cabinet hopes to promote
democracy on the campus. We believe that all students should have
a say and be informed when any important decisions concerning the
school are being made. We want to show the authorities that we do
care so that they would be more willing and eager to listen to our
opinions.
Objective
1. In order to increase the degree of student involvement during
various school-related decision-making process, the nominated
cabinet would strive for the chance of having student
representatives sitting in meetings with different offices and
departments. For example, we believe that student
representatives from the house students’ associations shall be
invited to SHO meetings concerning hall fees, etc. By doing so,
we could raise the degree of transparency of school operations.
2. The nominated cabinet promises that opinions from different
student societies would be collected and listened to via
different channels (questionnaires, online forum, Facebook)
before attending meetings with the school authorities.
3. School forums would be held regularly to encourage students
participating in school-related affairs.
School Affairs
School Affairs (Internal)
Hall places
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is located in an
inconvenient area where transportations are limited. Thus, hall
places have been in extremely high demand for years. In the coming
year, thousands of new students would be newly admitted due to the
334 academic system.
1. The nominated cabinet would report to students any progress
and news regarding the three measures taken by the school
authorities.
2. Improvement of the existing hall place allocation point system
3. Examine the possibility of the implementation of “temporary
hall tickets”.
4. Raise awareness of the problem of vacant rooms.
Transportation affairs
During the time when students finish their classes, there are always
lots of students waiting for the buses or minibuses, making the
station extremely crowded. In an attempt to shorten the time for
waiting the public transports, we will strive to increase the frequency
of various public transports.
Canteen and Catering Affairs
Catering expenses
When comparing the prices of food and beverage with other
universities in Hong Kong, it is undeniable that prices of food and
beverage in HKUST are higher. Therefore, we hope that we can urge
the caterers to frozen the prices. Simultaneously, we will explore the
possibilities of giving students discounts in a specific time.
Food and the service quality of the staff
Referring to the comments related to the food and the service quality
of the staff, we will conduct surveys on a regular basis and convey
those surveys to those caterers, so as to enhance their quality of
catering service.
Security Affairs
Due to the implementation of new academic structure and the Hong
Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, it is expected that the
number of people who study in the school will increase. In a bit to
ensure the safety of the campus, we suggest that the school should
increase the number of security guards and enhance the security
system.
Library Affairs
Since there were incidents about valuables being stolen in the library,
we suggest the school install the surveillance system in the library,
so as to prevent the same cases from happening and to enable
students to use the library at ease.
Add value machines
Due to the fact that quite a number of students cannot reload their
student cards through the add value machines, we will take the
initiative to investigate the reasons behind and report these
problems to the school, as well as asking for improvement.
Additionally, as there are not sufficient add value machines, we will
strive for acquiring more add value machines in the campus, so as to
shorten the waiting time for students to reload their cards and bring
more convenience to students.
The new Business Academic Building Affairs
We will take the initiative to collect more information about the new
teaching building and will announce the first-hand information to all
students. Meanwhile, we will also urge the school to announce more
information related to this new building, such as the traffic affairs of
this building, classroom allocation and facilities in the building.
School Affairs (Welfare and Publications)
Co-operation Shop
This Year, the Co-operation Shop has already been moved to LG5.
With the better position, it is believed that it can provide more
convenience for students to purchase various types of products
related to learning and daily necessities. In the coming year, we will
concentrate on fighting for more diversity of products and asking for
more discounts of the products, so as to lower the selling prices.
Print Shop
Similar to the Co-operation shop, the Print Shop has already been
moved to LG5. We will continuously provide the services of
photocopying and binding. Furthermore, students can pay for the
services through the Octopus Card, which can bring more
convenience to all students.
Mega Sales
We will continuously organize two mega sales in the term of service.
Simultaneously, we will discuss with more exhibitors, as well as
keeping up with the diversity of goods and striving for better prices
for students' benefits.
Welfare Products
In addition to the schedule book that we plan to distribute to all
members in September, we will also collect students’ opinions
through different kinds of surveys, so as to produce and distribute
more practical and attractive welfare products to all members.
Store Discounts
In an attempt to provide more store discounts for students and to
enable students to enjoy more benefits outside the campus, we will
continuously cooperate with Hong Kong Joint-University Welfare
Union. In addition, we will fight for more discounts provided by the
Students’ Union membership card, so as to enhance the usability of
it.
X POST
Our nominated cabinet of the Students' Union plans to publish two 'X
posts' within the term of service, the purpose is to let HKUST
students know more about the daily operation, internal structure and
the work progress of the Students' Union and enhance the
transparency of the Students' Union. In addition, we also look
forward to introducing more creative columns, to allow schoolmates
to publish different kinds of articles in the 'X post', such as the views
and opinions of schoolmates towards the school.
X-EXPRESS
If there are any campus emergencies or important social incidents,
we will understand the incident as soon as possible and publish them
through the 'X-Express', so that students can understand more about
the development trend of the particular incident as quickly as
possible and have a grasp of latest information.
Orientation Booklet
In the coming year, the old and new 334 educational structure will
be implemented comprehensively in universities, there will be more
new students coming to HKUST. In order to let the new students
adapt to the new environment, understand the campus information
and activities as soon as possible, the Students' Union will distribute
Orientation Booklets during the registration period of new comers, so
that they can obtain more information about HKUST.
Information Technology Affairs
Notebook Ownership Program
We plan to organize 'Notebook Ownership Program' again this year
to order notebooks for HKUST students. This year, we hope to
increase the number of computer brands and models. In addition, we
will seek to accelerate the speed of the pickup.
Reflect comments of students towards campus information
technology
In view of the comments of students towards the school's SIS system,
campus wireless network and other relevant information technology
issues, we will take the initiative to collect and convey the comments
to the relevant responsible departments.
Recreational Affairs
Orientation Camps
As always, we plan to organize orientation camp for freshmen during
the summer holiday, we would like to give a warm welcome to the
new students and help them adapt to the new university
environment as soon as possible. Since there will be two groups of
new students this year; therefore, we hope to hold two orientation
camps to meet students' needs.
External Issues
As University students, we all hope to get well paid jobs with good
career prospects and make stable livings. We grab every chance
including internship and exchange opportunities to create resumes
that would impress employers. We pay great emphases on quizzes
and exams, making HKUST the University of Stress and Tension.
Before you lose your way in this stressful atmosphere, and while you
are still conscious, please bear in mind that we are saddled with the
expectation to become the future pillars of our society. University
students should have their own values, dreams, responsibilities, and
expectations of the future society.
In the area of external relations, we hope to encourage students to
get to understand current issues and broaden their horizons.
Furthermore, we will continue our contact with the students in other
Universities to share ideas and develop good relationships with them.
Hong Kong Affairs
Concern about the democratic process in Hong Kong
Although the Government has promised that the Chief Executive will
be elected by universal suffrage in 2017, the details (such as the
nomination process) are yet to be finalized. We believe that the
members of the Nomination Committee must have broad
representation. Besides, the nomination process must be fair, just
and transparent. After the vote-rigging incident in the recent District
Council Election, it is necessary for the Government to review on the
voter registration system and close possible loopholes in the
registration and election process. The Government should also
improve the electoral system to prevent similar incidents in the
future. As university students, we must fulfill our civic responsibility,
including voting, monitoring the government electoral system and
expressing our opinions, so as to contribute to the development of a
democratic political system in Hong Kong.
Concern about social and livelihood issues
As we all know, the wealth gap in Hong Kong is one of the largest in
the world. The lower income group has to suffer from hardship and
serious inflation. The high land price policy has led to the emergence
of real estate hegemony, thus exacerbating the problem. Even
though the Government has proposed a number of measures to
address the problem, their effectiveness are questionable. For
example, the distribution of six thousand dollars to every permanent
residence aged over 18 has cost the Government huge sums, yet for
those really in need of help, the benefit is very short term. As
university students, we should foster social responsibility and
compassion in our society and try to help those living in deep distress.
As the Students’ Union, we will pay attention to livelihood issues,
arouse concern among students and press the Government to
implement more effective policies to address the poverty problem.
Defend freedom of speech and the press
Freedom of speech is people's basic rights. And freedom of press
helps the public to effectively monitor the performance of the
Government. But in the past few months, several incidents show that
the freedom of expression and press freedom are under suppression.
For example, during Li Ke-qiang’s visit to Hong Kong last year, there
was friction between the police, the public and the press. We take a
positive attitude towards the Central officials' visits to Hong Kong
and to communicate with the public and students. However, the
Government should ensure that normal activities in schools and
other places should not be affected by such visits. The general public
should also have the opportunity to express their views directly to the
visiting officials, and not confined to far away demonstration areas.
In addition, the media should have the right to report on all events,
and not be restricted to report only certain activities or can only
obtain official released information, which is completely on the
contrary of the concept of freedom of the press.
Concern about cultural integration between China and Hong Kong
Since Hong Kong's reunification with the People's Republic of China,
the Government has promoted national education and Hong Kong
people are more aware of the development of China in different
areas, thus increasing their sense of belonging. However, in the
accelerated process of integration, because of culture, habits,
behavior and other differences, contradictions gradually emerge.
Mainland pregnant women taking up medical facilities in Hong Kong,
mainland people purchase property or conduct speculation in Hong
Kong, mainland people rush to buy milk powder in Hong Kong, and
so on reflects a spate of conflicts between the culture of Hong Kong
and China. We hope all parties could adopt a rational attitude
towards cultural differences, and not to deliberately create and
expand the conflict. The Government should avoid any contradictions
and conflicts in the integration process at the policy level.
Country Affairs
Concern about democracy development and human rights situation
in China
Since the reform and opening up of China, the process of economic
development is rapid, which is a remarkable achievement. However,
the process of political system development has hardly made any
progress. The lack of effective monitoring of the government by
people combined with the varied quality of officials have lead to
numerous social problems. we hope the Chinese Government can
implement democratic reforms as soon as possible. Regarding
human rights, the Chinese government has been suppressing dissent
of intellectuals. People are not free to express their ideas. We hope
the Chinese government could give the people the basic freedom of
speech, and stop the monitor of private messaging.
Support for vindication of June Fourth Incident
The June Fourth Incident occurred more than twenty years ago;
however, the Chinese government still avoid discussion on the
student movement. We truly believe that the central government
should disclose the complete course of the events of the June Fourth
Incident and compensate the victims.
Support peaceful reunification
Taiwan is China's inherent territory, so we adhere to the One China
principle and support the peaceful reunification between Taiwan and
the Mainland. Since Ma Ying-jeou became President of Taiwan, there
were major breakthroughs in cross-strait relations including the
establishment of direct navigation and setting up tour association.
Trade cooperation between the two places has brought benefits to
companies on both sides. Ma Ying-jeou’s success in winning the re-
election would help to maintain the current development trend.
Therefore, we support the idea that Taiwan and the Mainland could
further strengthen exchanges on the basis of the consensus reached
in 1992 and lay the foundation for peaceful reunification.
International
Maintenance of world peace
Nuclear proliferation is the biggest crisis human beings are now
facing. Just from the nuclear power plant leakage incidence in Japan
last year we can imagine the scale of destruction that can be caused
by nuclear weapons. To reduce nuclear threat to humanity, we
believe that the major countries should put aside their own interests
and work together to stop nuclear proliferation.
In addition, in meeting the needs for economic growth, many
countries are competing for the Earth’s limited resources, and this
has lead to numerous territorial disputes. We oppose the use of
military force to resolve territorial disputes. We advocate peaceful
negotiations or international arbitration as the means for settling
territorial disputes.
Future Objectives:
1. To invite political celebrities to hold talks, so as to arouse
students’ awareness of political affairs
2. To arouse students’ interests in discussing political affairs
through the online platform. In the online platform, we will
show the stance of political affairs, as well as the declarations.
3. To organize Current Affairs Discussion Forum, so as to arouse
students’ interests in discussing current affairs
Proposed Year plan
2012
April
May
June
The 20th Students' Union Executive Committee Inauguration Ceremony
Celebrity Forum
June 4th Incident Commemorative Event
August Distribution of Orientation Booklets
Orientation Camps
September Distribution of Welfare products - Schedule Book
First Publication of X-POST
October Mega-Sale
School Forum
November 20th Anniversary Celebration of HKUSTSU
2013
February Second Publication of X-POST
Mega-Sale
Distribution of Welfare products
Members of the Nominated Cabinet
Nominated President
LAM Wing Sum Green APHY 1
Nominated Vice-President (Internal)
TANG Siu Ting Davidson BBA 1
Nominated Vice-President (External)
LAW Lok Yi Larissa BBA 1
Nominated Internal Secretary
LAM Chung Kwan Edwina ACCT 1
Nominated External Secretary
CHAU Oi Man Cecily BBA 1
Nominated External Secretary
CHAN Chin Kiu Tiffany ACCT 1
Nominated Financial Secretary
WONG Ting Ting Emma BBA 1
Nominated Current Affairs Secretary
LEE Sze Chung Will BBA 1
Nominated Public Relations Officer
IP Ka Kiu Marco APHY 1
Nominated Information Technology Secretary
IP Yui Yin Charlie CIVL 1
Nominated Administrative Secretary
MAK Ka Chuen Reid BICH 1
Nominated Academic Affairs Secretary
CHENG Ching Sum Bonnie ACCT 1
Nominated Welfare Officer
YIP Wai Wing Vivian ACCT 1
Nominated Publication Officer
HUNG Wai Shan Christine BBA 1
Nominated Social Affairs Officer
AU Chin Pong Oscar BBA 1
Nominated Marketing Secretary
YEUNG Kin Lun BBA 1