Allow Remote Working at Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University (2024)
Promote or allow telecommuting or remote working for employees as a matter of policy or standard practice, including online sessions and condensed working weeks, to reduce commuting and support sustainability.
Plant Genetic Conservation Project Online Coordination
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University announces the 2024 operational outcomes of its program promoting and supporting the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (RSPG) to local development.
On July 24, 2024, Acting President Dr. Sompong Raksatham assigned Assistant Professor Dr. Damrongphan Jaihaoveerapong, Vice President for Local Development, Corporate Communications, and Procurement, to deliver the opening remarks and welcome distinguished experts. The meeting focused on advancing and reporting the operational progress of the “Project for Promotion and Support of the Plant Genetic Conservation Project Under the Royal Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (RSPG) for Local Development, Fiscal Year 2024.” Proceedings took place at the Sudhom Conference Room in the Office of the President at Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, with a concurrent online format. Dr. Piyarat Parinyapong Chareonsap, Secretary of the Plant Genetic Conservation Project Under the Royal Initiative, served in the role of honored expert speaker and offered recommendations concerning the progress report for the 2024 local development support project under the Royal Initiative.
Online Training on Education Criteria for Performance Excellence (EdPEx)
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University held a Zoom session to enhance understanding of the 2024–2027 Education Criteria for Performance Excellence (EdPEx). The Vice President of Chiang Mai University, also serving on the Subcommittee for the Development and Elevation of Educational Quality to Excellence, was the guest expert. Acting President Dr. Sompong Raksatham chaired the opening ceremony.
The training aimed to deepen understanding of the 2024–2027 EdPEx criteria. It also prepared attendees to develop the self-assessment report for the 2023 academic year, covering academic support units, faculties, and the university as a whole. The target audience comprised the executive team, deans, directors of offices and institutes, and the faculty and personnel responsible for educational quality assurance across academic support units, faculties, and the university. Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University began applying EdPEx within its academic support units in 2014, and the 2023 academic year marks the second use of EdPEx criteria for internal quality assurance at the faculty and university levels. Adoption of the criteria advances the university toward international standards and promotes sustainable quality in educational management. Accordingly, the Standards and Quality of Education division organized this session to guide preparation of the self-assessment report in line with EdPEx guidelines and to support internal quality assessment for the 2023 academic year.
Online Meeting for Internal Quality Assurance
The Standards and Quality of Education division held an online meeting of the committee tasked with preparing for the internal quality assurance assessment for faculties in the Science and Technology group for the 2024 academic year.
Hands-on Workshop: Using Technology to Enhance Instructional Management
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University hosted a hands-on workshop titled “Using Technology to Enhance Instructional Management in Learning Design, Instructional Media Development, Measurement, and Evaluation.” This program formed part of the university’s initiative to build everyday technology skills. The workshop aligns with the Rajabhat University Strategy for Local Development and is part of the Digital Community project, supporting a 21st-century society.
The training enabled participants to acquire new techniques in instructional design, create engaging learning materials, and develop appropriate measurement and evaluation methods through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), an essential tool of the digital era. Another aim was to encourage educators to develop modern technological skills and use them effectively to enhance their teaching methods.
Through online meetings, virtual workshops, and telecommuting policies, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University promotes remote working practices that reduce commuting, enhance efficiency, and support sustainable development in higher education.
