Walailak University

Walailak University’s HRO Joins Cooperative Fair Under “Honest Trade” Project to Promote Institutional Integrity and Community Engagement

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Walailak University’s HRO Joins Cooperative Fair Under “Honest Trade” Project to Promote Institutional Integrity and Community Engagement

On December 15, 2025, representatives from the Division of Human Resources and Organization (HRO) at Walailak University participated in the Savings Cooperative Market Fair, held in conjunction with the cooperative’s annual general meeting under the theme “Honest Trade” (Khai Sue Sue Sat).

The event aimed to foster staff participation, support cooperative initiatives, and strengthen relationships among university personnel. Key highlights of the initiative include:

  • Ethical Culture and Integrity: Promoting trading practices grounded in honesty, transparency, and fairness, reinforcing core organizational values of integrity and ethical conduct.

  • Community Engagement: Creating an open space for staff and cooperative members to exchange goods and services, enhancing camaraderie across university divisions.

  • Mutual Cooperation: Supporting the fundamental principles of the cooperative movement through mutual assistance, shared economic growth, and community welfare.

HRO’s involvement underscores its commitment to cultivating a supportive, ethical, and collaborative work environment, continually strengthening community bonds within Walailak University.

HRO Hosts Financial Readiness Workshop to Promote Savings and Investment for Staff and Provident Fund Members

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HRO Hosts Financial Readiness Workshop to Promote Savings and Investment for Staff and Provident Fund Members

On November 18, 2025, the Welfare and Benefits Unit under the Division of Human Resources and Organization (HRO) at Walailak University organized the “Financial Readiness Program” at the Khao Luang Meeting Room, Cooperative Education Building. The workshop was designed to enhance personal financial literacy, promote strategic saving and investment habits, and support long-term financial security for university personnel and Provident Fund (PVD) members.

Co-sponsored by the university’s Provident Fund fund managers—Kasikorn Asset Management Co., Ltd. (KAsset) and Bualuang Asset Management Co., Ltd. (BBLAM)—the session brought together 70 staff members and fund participants.

Key Focus Areas and Outcomes:

  • Personal Financial Planning: Equipping employees with practical techniques for structured budgeting, saving, and managing personal finances effectively.

  • Provident Fund Optimization: Educating PVD members on strategic asset allocation and investment options to maximize long-term wealth accumulation for retirement.

  • Sustainable Quality of Life: Empowering staff to apply sound financial management principles to achieve lasting stability and improved well-being.

HRO Inspects Renovation Progress at “Walai Nivas” Staff Housing to Enhance Employee Welfare

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HRO Inspects Renovation Progress at "Walai Nivas" Staff Housing to Enhance Employee Welfare

On October 5, 2025, the Welfare and Benefits Unit under the Division of Human Resources and Organization (HRO) at Walailak University conducted an on-site inspection to monitor the progress of the ongoing “Walai Nivas” staff housing renovation project. The initiative is designed to upgrade residential facilities and ensure optimal service delivery for university personnel.

The inspection aimed to ensure construction progress aligns with set timelines and operational standards, verify the quality of work, and assess site readiness. Key focus areas of the renovation project include:

  • Safety and Living Standards: Upgrading facilities to create a clean, safe, and secure living environment for staff members.

  • Quality and Cost-Efficiency: Standardizing infrastructure improvements to ensure high quality and value for institutional resources.

  • Welfare Enhancement: Improving overall residential infrastructure as part of HRO’s broader commitment to staff well-being and quality of life.

The Welfare and Benefits Unit will continuously track construction milestones to guarantee timely completion and operational readiness, reinforcing Walailak University’s commitment to supporting its workforce.

HRO Hosts Intensive Workshop on Writing Academic Textbooks for Rank Advancement, Guiding Faculty on Ethical AI Integration

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HRO Hosts Intensive Workshop on Writing Academic Textbooks for Rank Advancement, Guiding Faculty on Ethical AI Integration

On October 18, 2025, the Division of Human Resources and Organization (HRO) at Walailak University organized a workshop titled “Writing Textbooks and Books for Academic Position Applications.” Held at the Bhadra Dharamabhorn Meeting Room, 9th Floor, Walailak University Hospital, the seminar brought together 96 faculty members seeking to elevate the quality of their scholarly works to meet academic promotion standards.

Walailak University President Prof. Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong presided over the opening ceremony following a report delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Warit Jawjit, Vice President for Administration and Sustainable Development. President Sombat highlighted that authoring academic books is a core faculty responsibility—one that not only transfers knowledge to students and supports lifelong learning, but also advances university research standards globally while demonstrating professional ethics.

The workshop focused on structural compliance, academic integrity, and publication standards. Notably, the session addressed the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing academic books, outlining clear guidelines to ensure AI utilization remains productive, high-quality, and compliant with the rules set by Walailak University’s Academic Position Committee.

The event featured comprehensive morning and afternoon sessions:

  • Keynote Lectures & Panel Discussion: Prof. Dr. Thanet Aphornsuvan delivered a lecture on institutional textbook regulations, followed by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Siriwan Jirasiritam, M.D., on textbook writing fundamentals. Moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Apichai Wattanapisit, MD, a panel titled “Traps and Pitfalls in Writing Textbooks and Books” brought together senior experts via Zoom—including Prof. Dr. Udom Thumkosit, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Somchit Hanucharurnkul, Prof. Emeritus Peerasak Chantharaprateep, Prof. Dr. Santi Maensiri, and Prof. Dr. Thanet Aphornsuvan—to share critical precautions.

  • Discipline-Specific Focus Groups: Afternoon sessions broke out into three academic tracks: Health Sciences, Science & Technology, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Faculty members presented proposed book topics, outlines, chapter structures, and literature reviews to receive direct, personalized feedback from expert evaluators.

This initiative serves as a vital mechanism to drive academic standards and showcase the scholarly achievements of Walailak University faculty on a national level.

HRO organized an annual appreciation event for its retiring employees for the fiscal year 2025

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HRO organized an annual appreciation event for its retiring employees for the fiscal year 2025

On September 4, 2025, Walailak University organized a retirement appreciation event for its personnel for the fiscal year 2025 to express gratitude and honor the contributions that the staff have made to the university and society. Associate Professor Dr. Charan Boonkarn, Vice President of Walailak University, presided over the ceremony.

Associate Professor Dr. Charan Boonkarn stated that every staff member is a valuable resource and a driving force that has led to the university’s progress until today. For the 2025 fiscal year, there are 13 retiring personnel, and 7 of them attended the event today, including:

  • Mr. Paradon Jinchawna from the Division of Student Affairs and Development

  • Mr. Suban Koomad from the Walailuk Botanic Park

  • Mrs. Wannee Muenpetch from the Central Service Division

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Jannet Polpetch from the School of Nursing

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Wittaya Arporn from the School of Political Science and Public Administration

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weeranuch Nispatorn from the School of Science

  • Mrs. Sumalee Saetan from the Walailak University Hospital

Additionally, the Vice President thanked all the retiring personnel for their knowledge, abilities, sacrifice, dedication, as well as their honesty, perseverance, and responsibility in developing the university and bringing pride to the education sector and the community. The success of each person serves as a role model and an inspiration for the younger generation. In closing, the Vice President wished everyone good health, happiness in their post-retirement life, and warm, valuable time with their families.

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Walailak University Organizes WU Innovation Day 2025 for the Third Consecutive Year

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Walailak University Organizes WU Innovation Day 2025 for the Third Consecutive Year

The Division of Human Resources and Organization, Walailak University, hosted WU Innovation Day 2025 from 25–27 August 2025 at Hua Taphan Conference Room, Walailak University Hospital. The event was graciously presided over by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Warit Jawjit, Vice President of Walailak University, who delivered the opening address. The ceremony was held in an impressive manner and drew significant attention from participants.

Now in its third consecutive year, WU Innovation Day aims to serve as a platform for showcasing innovations and process improvements developed by various university units, including schools, colleges, the graduate school, centers, institutes, divisions, and offices. The presented works reflect tangible achievements resulting from creativity and development initiatives that can be practically applied, in line with the university’s LEAN concept: reducing procedures, saving time, and optimizing budgets.

On the first day, executives and staff members from numerous units gathered for the opening ceremony and visited the poster exhibition of innovative works. Each unit had the opportunity to present their projects directly to university executives, fostering an atmosphere of learning, knowledge exchange, and inspiration that stimulated further creativity.

The presentations were divided into two main sessions:

  • 25 August 2025: Presentations by schools and colleges, with randomized order to ensure fairness and maintain excitement throughout the session.

  • 26–27 August 2025: Presentations by support units, where each unit was accompanied by staff members who enthusiastically supported and cheered for their teams.

This event served as a significant opportunity to create a learning platform and disseminate best practices from successful innovation initiatives across the university. It also enabled participants to adopt and apply these practices to enhance work processes at both individual and organizational levels, thereby contributing to continuous improvement and the advancement of the university in the future.

HRO Holds Second New Employee Orientation of Fiscal Year 2025 – Empowering Staff with Knowledge for the Walailak WayAuto Draft

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HRO Holds Second New Employee Orientation of Fiscal Year 2025 – Empowering Staff with Knowledge for the Walailak Way

Walailak University, through its Division of Human Resources and Organization, organized the “New Employee Orientation, Second Session of Fiscal Year 2025” during 13–14 August 2025 at Hua Taphan Conference Room, Walailak University Medical Center Building, and Moklan Conference Room, Professor Dr. Vijit Srisuant Building. A total of 76 participants attended, comprising both academic staff and professional support staff.

The program aimed to provide new employees with knowledge and understanding of the university’s policies, goals, vision, mission, philosophy, values, and management approaches, as well as workplace regulations, rights and benefits, and organizational culture. These are considered essential elements in enabling new staff to work effectively and in alignment with the university’s development objectives.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, who delivered an opening address and a keynote lecture on “Result-Based Management: Monitoring, Supervision, and Innovation Development in the Workplace.” This was followed by a lecture on “Walailak Identity – The Spirit, Ethics, and Good Governance” by Associate Professor Dr. Warit Jawjit, Vice President, and a session on “Welfare and Benefits” by Dr. Premrudee Noonsang, Acting Head of the Division of Human Resources and Organization.

The program also featured the “Pride of Walailak” activity to foster a sense of pride in being part of the university community, alongside training sessions on key topics such as research support systems and research standards, academic writing and publication, ethical approvals for research involving humans and animals, biosafety, career advancement, basic information systems, personnel regulations, financial procedures, and procurement.

The orientation was conducted smoothly and was marked by the enthusiasm and active participation of the attendees, reflecting the readiness and determination of new staff members to perform their duties effectively and grow alongside Walailak University in a sustainable manner.

Human Resources and Organizational Department to Host a Microsoft Office Training for Improved Work Efficiency

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Human Resources and Organizational Department to Host a Microsoft Office Training for Improved Work Efficiency.

The Human Resources and Organizational Department (HRO) recently hosted a “Microsoft Office Training for Improved Work Efficiency” to enhance the digital skills and potential of Walailak University personnel. The workshop took place on the afternoon of Friday, August 8, 2025.

The course provided attendees with tips and techniques to speed up their work using Microsoft Office, covering key topics such as:

  • Formatting Cells: Organizing data in Excel tables to be neat and easy to read.

  • Learning Calculation in MS Excel: Performing complex calculations quickly and accurately.

  • Data Manipulation: Managing and analyzing data like a professional.

The training session was well-attended, demonstrating a strong commitment among the staff to continuous self-improvement. The content focused on practical ways to use Microsoft Office more efficiently and effectively.

Following the training, participants gave overwhelmingly positive feedback, noting that the knowledge and techniques they gained could be applied immediately to their daily tasks, significantly reducing steps and increasing work speed.

The Human Resources and Organizational Department would like to thank everyone who participated in this professional development activity and hopes to see tangible results as this new knowledge is applied in the workplace, ultimately boosting the overall efficiency of the university.

Walailak University Hosts Module 5 Training to Enhance the Capacity of Mid- and Junior-level Administrators through Strategic Planning Presentations

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Walailak University Hosts Module 5 Training to Enhance the Capacity of Mid- and Junior-level Administrators through Strategic Planning Presentations

On July 17, 2025, the Division of Human Resources and Organization of Walailak University organized a training activity under the program “Capacity Building for Mid- and Junior-level Administrators of Walailak University” . The focus of this fifth module was “Research Report Preparation and Presentation.” The training was held at Hua Taphan Conference Room, Walailak University Hospital, with Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, presiding over the event. He was joined by 12 senior administrators, including vice presidents and assistant to the presidents, who attended the presentations and provided constructive feedback to all participant groups.

The program participants, who are mid- and junior-level administrators at the university, were divided into six groups to prepare research reports and present strategic plans for managing Walailak University over the next four years. These plans were developed by applying the knowledge, experience, and tools acquired from the previous four modules of the course:

  1. Self Management

  2. Team Management

  3. Driving Performance Excellence

  4. Study Visits and Experiential Learning, which included visits to Banpu Public Company Limited, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), and Kasetsart University (Bang Khen Campus).

The aim of this activity was to enable participants to effectively utilize the tools provided throughout the course to plan, improve, and develop university management systems, fostering efficient internal operations that align with future changes and challenges.

On this occasion, Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong expressed his appreciation for all participant groups for delivering high-quality strategic plans. He emphasized the importance of integrating technology into administrative tasks and organizational management. He noted that modern administrators must possess the knowledge and skills to leverage technology effectively, both in operational functions and human resource management. This, he stressed, is crucial for propelling Walailak University toward sustainable excellence in the years ahead.

Walaikak University organized Module 3 of the “Driving Performance Excellence” training course to enhance the skills of middle and lower-level executives.

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Walaikak University organized Module 3 of the "Driving Performance Excellence" training course to enhance the skills of middle and lower-level executives.

The Division of Human Resources and Organization, Walailak University, successfully conducted Module 3 of the training course on “Developing the Potential of Middle and Lower-Level Managers at Walailak University,” titled “Driving Performance Excellence.” The training was held from May 22-24, 2025, at the Hua Tapan Room, Walailak University Hospital.

The objective of this training was to equip the university’s middle and lower-level executives with the skills necessary for effective management and for achieving organizational goals. Key topics included:

  • Supervision, Control, Performance Monitoring, and Improvement, with a special lecture by Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University.

  • Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS or OpEx), led by Dr. Kanokkan Ketkaew, Acting Associate Dean of the School of Management.

  • Innovation Development with Design Thinking, presented by Ajarn Songphan Chanthong, a lecturer from the School of Liberal Arts.

  • Relevant Laws for Managers, taught by Assistant Professor Jintana Unhavaitaya, Head of the Legal Division.

The training environment was collaborative and lively. Participants actively engaged in Q&A sessions, exchanged ideas with the speakers, and enthusiastically participated in hands-on workshops. This approach fostered a deeper understanding and developed practical skills applicable to their management roles. This course marks another significant step in Walailak University’s commitment to empowering its personnel for sustainable excellence.