BUUIC Proudly Celebrates Its 10 Th Anniversary
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June – August 2013 BUUICExcellent academics, cross-cultural Newsletter friendships, vibrant campus life BUUIC Proudly Celebrates its 10 th Anniversary The Global Understanding Teleconference Forum Burapha University and BUUIC welcomed delegates from Appalachian State University, USA; Beijing International Studies University, China; Chien Hsih University of Science and Technology, Taiwan; and Duy Tan University, Vietnam. They were here to participate in the Global Understanding Teleconference Forum which was hosted by BUUIC. (June 9th, 2013) Welcome 428 new students summer semester 2013 2 BUUIC Newsletter • June - August 2013 th Contents Page BUUIC Students Attend “The 14 ASEAN + 3 June Educational Forum & Young Speaker Contest” • BUUIC Students Attend “The 14th ASEAN + 3 Educational........ 2 Forum & Young Speaker Contest” in Indonesia in Indonesia • The Global Understanding Teleconferencem...................................... 3 • BUUIC students field visit factory................................................. 4 • Two BUUIC Students Selected as Exchange Students.............. 4 at Far East University in Korea July • Thai Logistics for ASEAN............................................................. 5 • Quality Assurance Day.................................................................. 5 • Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) Workshop in Hong Kong......... 5 • Welcomed the President and staffs from Tri Duc Education..........6 Services J.S Co., Vietnam • ASEAN Tourism & Hotel Leadership Camp 2013....................... 6 • English and Thai for Everyday Use.............................................. 7 • BUUIC Represented at “2nd Annual International Conference....... 7 on Tourism and Hospitality Research” • Associate Deans of BUUIC Attend International Conference...... 8 “Asia as One: Balance between Individuality and Integration of Asian Tourism Concepts” • BUUIC Internal Quality Assessment (IQA)................................... 8 • Exchange Student from Far East University, South Korea......... 9 August • Celebration of Mother’s Day......................................................... 9 • BUUIC organizational development workshop............................. 10 • BUUIC Welcomes Delegation from UIB, Indonesia..................... 10 • Orientation for New Students from Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata....11 Trisakti (STPT), Jakarta, Indonesia • Orientation Exchange Students Fall Semester 2013................... 11 • Erusmus Mundus Scholarship 2014............................................. 12 • BUUIC Scholarship....................................................................... 12 • Welcome Visitors From Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University,..... 13 Japan and Banchangkarnchanakul Wittaya School, Rayong • New Instructor............................................................................... 13 • New Staffs..................................................................................... 14 • Massage from Dean..................................................................... 16 BUUIC Students Attend “The 14th ASEAN + 3 Educational Forum & Young Speaker Contest” in Indonesia Mr. Samart Plangpramool, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Chairperson, Department of International Tourism & Hotel Management, led two BUUIC students, Mr. Suwicha Chotitimemo and Mr. Peerapat Onsrithong on a visit to Institut Teknologi Bandung, West Java, Indonesia during 3rd – 9th June 2013. The students participated in the “14th ASEAN + 3 Educational Forum & Young Speaker Contest” which was organized by the ASEAN University Network (AUN). Summer 2013 3 The Global Understanding Teleconference On June 9, 2013 a group of administrators from Burapha University and BUUIC welcomed delegates from Appalachian State University, USA; Beijing International Studies University, China; Chien Hsih University of Science and Technology, Taiwan; and Duy Tan University, Vietnam. They were here to participate in the Global Understanding Teleconference Forum which was hosted by BUUIC. This was the third Global Understanding Teleconference. The first teleconference was held in the fall of 2012 between Appalachian State University and Burapha University International College and the second took place in the spring of 2013 and involved four institutions. BUUIC’s Ms. Sirintorn Thepmonkorn is serving as the Program Director. It is hoped that in the future additional members will be added to the forum. Burapha University Administrative Team 1. Prof. Suchart Upatham, Member of University Council 2. Assist. Prof. Wirot Ruengprathuengsook Vice -President for Administrative Affairs 3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pichan Sawangwong, Vice-President for International Relation (Tentative) 4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seree Chadcham , Vice-President for Academic Affairs (Tentative) 5. Assist. Prof. Somtawin Jaritkaul, Assitant to President for Research Affairs Burapha University International College Administrative Team 1. Associate Prof.Dr.Rana Pongruengphant, Dean of Burapha University International College 2. Dr.Kumutinee Worasuwan, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs 3. Mr.Samart Plangpramool, Associate Dean for Students Affairs 4. Ms.Sirintorn Thepmongkorn, Associate Dean for Global Affairs Delegates 1. Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Provost & Executive Vice-Chancellor of ASU 2. Dr.Jessi L. Lutabingwa Associate Vice Chancellor, International Education & Development, ASU 3. Prof. Anthony Gene Carey, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, USA 4. Prof. Ray Miller, Professor of Dance and Theatre, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, USA 5. Prof.Li Xiangmin School of Applied English Beijing International Studies University, PR. China 6. Prof.Wang Yuange School of Applied English Beijing International Studies University, PR.China 7. Nga Vu (Ms.) Office of International Relations, Duy Tan University, Vietnam 8. Kuei-Min Huang, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Applied Foreign Languages Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology (Ching-Yun University) 4 BUUIC Newsletter • June - August 2013 BUUIC students field visit factory Thai Asia Pacific Brewery in Nontaburim United Dairy Food in Samutprakarn A group of BUUIC students recently visited two companies. On June 24, 2013, they were the guests of the Thai Asia Pacific Brewery in Nontaburim. Then on the first of July they visited United Dairy Food in Samutprakarn. The purpose of these visits was to give the students an opportunity to see how these companies run their business in terms of management, structure, production, logistics, strategies and culture. Two BUUIC Students Selected as Exchange Students at Far East University in Korea Ms.Tanyalak Kanwiboon, majoring in Management and Mr.Pichayapat Kittisukhsan, majoring in International Business Management, will go study at Far East University, Korea during June 24th – August 24th 2013 as part of the “Global Leadership Development Program” project. The objective of this project is to provide students from many countries with an opportunity to exchange culture and gain valuable international experience. The students will be able to transfer the credits of the course from Far East University to Burapha University International College at the completion of their studies. Summer 2013 5 Thai Logistics for ASEAN Burapha University recently collaborated with Thai TV Channel 3 in setting up a seminar entitled “Thai Logistics for ASEAN” at the Thamrong Buasri Bulding. The event, which took place on July1, 2013, featured a BUUIC booth headed by Dr. Hermann Gruenwald and some of the students majoring in logistics. Quality Assurance Day On July 5, 2013, BUUIC attended a Quality Assurance Day at Burapha University and presented data relating to its academic performance. Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) Workshop in Hong Kong Mr. Samart Plangpramool, an instructor and Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Chairperson, Department of International Tourism & Hotel Management, BUUIC was selected to join the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) Workshop which was organized by the American Hotel & Lodging Association in cooperation with the School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The workshop was held at the School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University during 8th – 12th July 2013. Mr. Plangpramool received his certification after having successfully passed the written CHE examination. 6 BUUIC Newsletter • June - August 2013 Welcomed the President and staffs from Tri Duc Education Services J.S Co., Vietnam On 11 July 2013 Assoc.Prof. Rana Pongruengphant, Dean of Burapha University International College and selected Faculty members welcomed the President and staffs from Tri Duc Education Services J.S Co., Vietnam. During their visit they received a tour of BUUIC and discussed the topic of educational cooperation. ASEAN Tourism & Hotel Leadership Camp 2013 During 16-23 July 2013 Assoc .Prof. Rana Pongruengphant, Dean of Burapha University International College and other Faculty members were pleased to welcome two groups of exchange students from Indonesia as part of the “ASEAN Tourism & Hotel Leadership Camp 2013” program. One group included Professor Ms. Judith A. Sari and exchange students from SEKOLAH TINGGI PARIWISATA SAHID SURAKARTA. The second group of students was from SEKOLAH TINGGI PARIWISATA SAHID SURAKARTA and was led by Professor Ms. Judith A. Sari. The Indonesian students hope to gain social, economic and cultural experiences in Thailand as well as serving to promote