From
Thursday, October 31 - Saturday, November 2, 2024, the International Affairs
Division held the International Affairs Networking and the Policy Steering
Committee Meeting 1/2024 at Eastin Resort Rayong. The seminar welcomed over 79
participants from various departments and campuses.
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On
Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 02:00 p.m., participants arrived at the venue in
the Ballroom. They joined the team-building course titled “Heartflow
Facilitation: Engage to Inspire,” led by the Daily Happiness with YO team: Ms.
Supang Chirarattanawanna, along with Coach Maam (Ms. Chutchada Lekcharoensuk),
Coach Ly (Ms. Lakthip Limkangvanmongkol), and Coach Kaew (Ms. Gesraporn
Hancke). Ms. Thiwara Thatthana, Foreign Relations Officer, Operational Level,
moderated the session. Through various activities conducted by the coaches,
participants got to know each other better, practiced teamwork, and enhanced
their creative thinking skills.
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On
Friday, November 1, 2024, at 09:00 a.m., the opening ceremony commenced with a
welcome address delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr.rer.Soc Supapatpimol Simlee,
Assistant to the President for International Affairs. Following this, at 09:30
a.m., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath, Assistant to the President for Research
and Internationalization, introduced and shared Kasetsart University's
internationalization policies. The participants were then divided into 3
groups—Group A, Group B, and Group C—to conduct a brainstorming session on
analyzing the components of Kasetsart University’s internationalization
strategy. At 01:00 p.m., each group presented critiques, feedback, and
suggestions on the draft internationalization strategy, as well as drafted
action plans. Group representatives began presenting their brainstorming
outcomes at 03:45 p.m. (each group was allocated a maximum of 15 minutes).
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At 06:00
p.m. onward, a networking party took place, featuring enjoyable activities
organized by the International Affairs Division to foster stronger interactions
among all participants. This created a positive and memorable experience for
the 2024 International Affairs Networking event, KU international affairs
network is set to play an essential role in advancing Kasetsart University’s
path toward internationalization.
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On
Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 09:30 a.m., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath
summarized the draft internationalization strategy for Kasetsart University and
officially closed the seminar, along with Mrs. Hathaitus Semchuchot, Acting
Director of the International Affairs Division. Many participants suggested
that the next seminar include training sessions on the use of information
technology, language skills development, and skills for working in
international relations.