Walailak University’s Human Resources and Organization Division Prepares for 5S Assessment

On February 2, 2024, the Human Resources and Organization Division at Walailak University, led by Dr. Permpradee Nun sang, Acting Head of the Division, prepared for the annual 5S assessment. Although the division was exempt from the assessment this year due to ongoing renovations at the main building and the temporary relocation of the department, the team remained committed to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Recognizing the importance of a tidy and efficient work environment, the Human Resources and Organization Division team proactively organized their workspace to meet the 5S standards, focusing on the principles of “Seiri” (sort), “Seiton” (set in order), and “Seiso” (shine). This proactive approach demonstrates the division’s dedication to fostering a productive and professional work atmosphere.

The division’s commitment to upholding the 5S standards, even when not required to participate in the formal assessment, reflects the organization’s broader culture of efficiency and order. This proactive stance sets a positive example for other departments within the university.

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Walailak University Empowers Staff with Professional Development Program

Walailak University Empowers Staff with Professional Development Program

Walailak University is committed to fostering a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce. As part of its strategic plan to become a leading university, the institution has implemented various initiatives to support the professional growth of its staff, particularly those in operational and administrative roles.

Training Program: A Stepping Stone to Success

To further enhance the capabilities of its employees, Walailak University has launched a comprehensive training program titled “Developing Work Performance for Professional Title Determination.” This program is specifically designed for staff members in operational and administrative positions who have reached the maximum salary level in their current roles. The primary objective is to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a strong portfolio for career advancement.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The training program offers a well-structured curriculum covering all aspects of portfolio development, including:

  • Guidelines and Procedures: A detailed explanation of the university’s regulations and procedures for applying for professional titles.
  • Job Description Manual: Training on creating clear and comprehensive job description manuals.
  • Routine to Research (R2R): Techniques and methods for transforming routine work into research or analytical projects to enhance the value of daily tasks.

Expert Faculty

To ensure the highest quality of instruction, the university has invited Mr. Jarongsak Phumnuan, a distinguished scientist from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, to serve as the program’s instructor. Mr. Phumnuan brings extensive experience in research and analysis to the training program.

Training Schedule

  • Session 1: January 3 – April 2, 2024 (8 sessions)
  • Session 2: June 6 – August 2, 2024 (8 sessions)
  • Venue: Hua Tapan Meeting Room, Walailak University Medical Center

HRO Rings in the New Year with a Morning Blessing Ceremony and an Afternoon Career-Themed Party

On December 28, 2023, the Human Resources and Organization (HRO) team kicked off the new year with a unique celebration that combined a morning blessing ceremony with an afternoon career-themed party.

Morning Blessing Ceremony: The HRO team started the day by participating in a merit-making ceremony to invite blessings for the new year. Five monks from Wat Klong Din Temple in Thasala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, were invited to receive alms. HRO members and staff from other departments joined the ceremony to receive blessings for the upcoming year.

Afternoon Career-Themed Party: Later that afternoon, the team transformed into a colorful array of professions. Staff members dressed up as various characters such as musicians, soldiers, police officers, delivery personnel, lottery vendors, and beggars, among many other creative and unique professions. The office was filled with excitement and laughter as everyone showcased their imaginative costumes. The career-themed party was filled with lively energy and engaging activities, fostering a fun and friendly atmosphere among HRO team members. A costume contest was held, with Ms. Nittiya Thongseno, also known as Nongsai, winning first place for her creative portrayal of a lottery vendor.

The HRO team’s New Year celebration not only marked the team’s achievements but also demonstrated their commitment to fostering a positive and fun work culture. As the team enters 2024, they are filled with enthusiasm and determination to face new challenges and achieve great success in the coming year.

Human Resources and Organization Division Conducts Briefing on Individual Workload Agreements

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, in Room 7301 of Building 7, the Human Resources and Organization Division held a briefing on developing individual workload agreements for departments, institutes, units, offices, and other similar entities. The purpose of this briefing was to ensure that these agreements align with the university’s established standards.

Led by Associate Professor Dr. Warit Chaojitt, Vice President overseeing personnel matters, and Dr. Premrudee Noon Sang, Acting Head of the Human Resources and Organization Division, along with department heads and performance evaluation staff, the briefing provided detailed explanations. Associate Professor Dr. Warit delivered a presentation titled “Developing Objective-Based Individual Workload Agreements.” He clarified the workload proportions for different position groups, including sub-degree, bachelor’s degree and above, academic rank holders, field operations staff, and junior management positions. Employees have the option to choose between two workload tracks: the standard track and the professional development track, which requires employees to produce work and apply for academic positions.

The briefing was well-received, with participants from various departments actively engaging in discussions and asking questions to ensure a clear understanding of the information for accurate implementation. For reference, the presentation materials can be downloaded from this link: https://hro.wu.ac.th/documents/

HRO Team set to prepare for PDCA Season

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On Friday, July 21, 2023, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the Division of Human Resources and Organization organized an activity “Presentation on PDCA topics” with the acting Vice President. (Associate Professor Dr. Warit Jawjit) Vice President overseeing Division of Human Resources and Organization participated in listening and giving suggestions to the topics of PDCA of the HRO team in order to prepare for the full PDCA submission that will arrive in September, which is the end of this fiscal year 2023, as well as having lunch together with the team.

Division of Human Resources and Organization attended the celebration of His Majesty the King’s Birthday Anniversary

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Dr. Mongkol Thirananon, Acting Assistant to the President of Walailak University along with 5 representatives from the human resources and organization department representing the celebration of His Majesty the King on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday anniversary On Friday, July 28, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at Tha Sala District Auditorium, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. There were participants and distinguished guests from heads of government agencies / state enterprises / local government organizations / private sector and the public sector. Placing Phan Phum Thong – Phum Ngoen, respectively, with the Tha Sala District Chief presiding over the ceremony.

Tha Sala District Chief led the participants to light candles to give blessings and the ceremony was finished.

HRO attend a Ceremony in Celebration of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak’s Birthday Anniversary on 4 July 2023.

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Walailak University organized a ceremony in celebration of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak’s birthday anniversary on 4 July 2023.

Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, presided over the ceremony, which was attended by university executives, representatives from government and private sectors, students, and the public.

The ceremony was held to express deep gratitude and reverence for Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn’s benevolence and dedication to the well-being of the people and the nation.

HRO staff members also attended the ceremony and placed the silver and gold bouquet in front of Her Royal Highness’s portrait to show loyalty for her birthday anniversary.

Walailak University is Ranked Joint Third in Thailand, 501+ in the World, by Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023.

Walailak University has been ranked 501+ among 605 universities across 78 territories worldwide by Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023. This achievement places Walailak University in joint 3rd in Thailand. The results were released on 3 July 2023 at 16:00 Thailand local time.

The Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings uses the same 13 indicators as THE World University Rankings, but the weightings have been adjusted to align with the missions of young universities, which are 50 years old or younger, with less weight on reputation.

Among the five assessed areas – teaching (30%), research (30%), citations (30%), international outlook (7.5%), and industry income (2.5%); Walailak University received its highest score in industry income, with a score of 37.2, followed by international outlook (36), teaching (23.3), research (15.4), and citations (14.5).

According to the THE Young University Rankings 2023, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore tops the chart. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology came in second place, followed by Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris in France in third place. Mae Fah Luang University has been ranked No. 1 in Thailand and is placed at 301-350 in the world.

Previously, Walailak University was assessed against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieved a ranking of 401-600 among 1,591 participating universities worldwide by THE Impact Rankings 2023. The university was placed at 601+ in Asia by THE Asia University Rankings 2023. Walailak University has been recognized as a world-class university by THE World University Rankings 2023 and ranked at 1501+ among 1,799 universities ranked globally. Additionally, QS Asia University Rankings 2023 placed Walailak University at 551-600 in Asia.