SGU ARCS or Academic Research and Community Service is a forum for Swiss German University members to carry out researches and community service activities. SGU ARCS is under the coordination of the Deputy of Rector for Academic Affairs (Vice Rector I) starting in 2012. The development of SGU ARCS is a Swiss German University strategy for quality improvement and development of science, technology, arts, social and humanities, as well as business in tertiary institutions and its implementation in society, and at the same time facilitates the implementation of tridharma duties which include education, research, and community service.