Congratulations to the lecturers of School of Languages and General Education who have received 4.5 or higher teaching performance evaluation scores from students in term 1/2022
SOLGEN organized a camp for conservation of natural resources
and the environment term 2/2022
General Education Department, School of Languages and General Education organized a camping project to conserve natural resources and the environment for term 2/2022 between 10 – 11 December 2022 at the Ban Phaendin Samer Border Patrol Police School Learning Center. Khlong Thom Nuea Subdistrict, Khlong Thom District, Krabi Province. The purpose of the course is to make students see the value and benefits of camping, know how to manage a campsite, learn about conservation of natural resources and the environment in the camp. Practicing life skills in a world of change Relationship building activities Setting up a tent Cooking, hiking, tourism and nature studies. Throughout the campfire activities, in addition to teaching theoretical principles in various subjects, there are physical and mental health development activities that focus on students having a healthy body. Have perfect mental health able to live a quality life Have process skills in solving life problems correctly and appropriately by integrating them with subjects in the general education category. There will be outside activities such as camping to practice outdoor living in the course. It is considered a useful activity. Focus on practicality Train students to learn from real experiences in camping. The purpose of the course is to teach students the value and benefits of camping. Know how to manage a campsite. Learn about conservation of natural resources and the environment in the camp. Practicing life skills in a world of change Relationship building activities Setting up a tent Cooking, hiking, tourism and nature studies. Throughout the campfire activities, in addition to teaching theoretical principles in various subjects, there are physical and mental health development activities that focus on students having a healthy body. Have perfect mental health Able to live a quality life Have process skills in solving life problems correctly and appropriately by integrating them with subjects in the general education category. There will be outside activities such as camping to practice outdoor living in the course. It is considered a useful activity. Focus on practicality Train students to learn from real experiences in camping.
SOLGEN inaugurated a workshop on
“Financial and Investment for a Lifelong Wealth Planning”
On 30th November, 2022, SOLGEN inaugurated a workshop on “Financial and Investment for a Lifelong Wealth Planning” for university students. The main objective of the project is to foster 21st century skills which will empower WU students in the dimension of financial literacy which is a significant skill that will not only empower students to be financially wise but also will enhance the quality of their living standard in the long run. Since the socio-economic context of the world nowadays is highly fluctuated and unstable, proper financial planning is no longer just an option. It has become a vital tool for people from all disciplines and fields of studies in order to achieve economic and occupational security.
The keynote speaker was Miss Treethida Intrawongchote, a well-known specialist on financial planning who had over 5- years -experience in the field and served as both governmental and private investment consultant. The workshop was held at meeting room 4, 2nd floor of the Science and innovation park, WU from 12.30 – 16.30. Over 30 students from various faculties had joined the workshop.
According to the result from the project evaluation form, over 90 % of participants rated the score of the project as “excellent” and believed that the skill and the mindset initiated by the workshop would be helpful for them in the near future and reward them with more job opportunities. The workshop initiated by Assistant Professor Dr. Taweeluck Pollachom and fully supported by Assistant Professor Piyachart Sungtee, Acting Deputy Dean of SOLGEN and all the staffs with the high hope that it will bring great benefits to the students.
Cultural heritage to design and develop batik products under the cultural festival project of civilization city: The city of Ligor
On November 22-25, 2022, Walailak University, led by Assistant Professor Suvita Kaewareelap from the School of Languages and General Education, together with the Culture Department of Nakhon Si Thammarat, organized activities to transfer knowledge of cultural heritage for the year 2022 under the Cultural Festival of the Flourishing Civilization City of Ligor project. The batik course is an activity that shares knowledge of batik creations. The target group is the people in Nakhon Si Thammarat province who do not have or have a career and want to develop their career, and a group of 30 interested students. The activity was arranged at the Saopao sub-district, Sichon district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province to create knowledge for the community and further your career in batik making in the future.
1st knowledge transfer regarding batik creation in 2022 focuses on providing knowledge, development, and promoting career skills. Teaching and learning are integrated for students from the beginning of the process by starting to teach from the design, production, and marketing process. This work was done in cooperation with non-formal teachers and batik entrepreneurs, the Lai Sen group, who ultimately have in-depth knowledge to transfer knowledge.
In addition, the project has prepared raw materials and equipment for use in actual practice, including food and snacks for all students. Students will be able to learn theoretical and practical lessons that align with the 4th and 17th goals of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are Quality Education and Partnerships for the Goals.
In this regard, Assistant Professor Suvita Kaewareelap, as the speaker, presented content within 5 days, as follows;
Day 1: Provide knowledge regarding the design and development of Batik. The activity creates inspiration for products, practicing, and researching. Design Clinic is built for talking to exchange ideas and provide advice on batik design and demonstration.
Day 2: Creating a pattern, writing a pattern on paper, writing a pattern on fabric (designing patterns from a culture), hands-on training (candle making and painting, batik painting)
Day 3 Practice (candle painting and painting, batik painting) (take additional fabric to sew at home).
Day 4: Training to provide knowledge on product presentation, photography, and product presentation.
Day 5: Giving knowledge on product presentation and merchandising.
From the training content, participants will be able to apply their knowledge further and be able to pursue a career to create income for themselves in the future.
SOLGEN English Club Inauguration
On 16th November,2022, SOLGEN Student Affairs inaugurated an English club with the primary purpose of fostering friendly and encouraging conditions for students to converse in English, particularly those who speak little or are shy.
In addition, to engage in activities organized by the departments of languages and general education (Internal & External).
In accordance with the “Smile, Smart, Happy, and Intelligent Students” strategy, this will allow children to build interpersonal and leadership skills through activities such as debates, speech contests, music time, storytelling, English camp, and community outreach.
The Club was inaugurated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vorayuth Somsak, Vice President of Student Affairs, and was supported by Dr. Mark Treve, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and other SOLGEN lecturers.
SOLGEN participates in Loy Krathong Day 2022
On Tuesday night, November 8, 2022, administrators, faculty, and support staff from the School of Languages and General Education participated in the Thai Traditions project on Loy Krathong Day in 2022, at the Ploenta Ground, Thai Buri Building, Walailak University to continuing the good cultural heritage of Thailand and sending encouragement to Ajarn Uswatun khasana, Lecturer in the Languages Department, who represented the School in Miss Noppamas competition, and Ms.Pawirasa Praditsorn, Lecturer in the General Education Department, who served as MC of the committee.
This opportunity was honored by Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, also chair of the ceremony, and presented certificates of honor as a souvenir to the contestants in the Miss Noppamas contest.
Congratulations to SOLGEN lecturers for receiving EXCELLENT performance appraisal
Congratulations to 25 lecturers of School of Languages and General Education who received a performance appraisal of more than 90 score (Excellent level) for fiscal year 2022.
SOLGEN received an internal educational quality assessment at the School level for academic year 2021
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the School of Languages and General Education received an internal educational quality assessment at the School level for the academic year 2021. Professor Doctor Mullica Jaroensutasinee, Acting Dean of the School of Languages and General Education, Executive Committee, and Chair of the Working Group and staff of the School, presented a self-assessment report (Self-Assessment Report, SAR) at the School level according to the WUQA-S criteria, which was honored by Assistant Professor Chanthira Rattanarat, Deputy Dean of the School of Science, as chairman along with Professor Dr. Poramet Hemarachatanon, a lecturer in the School of Medicine, as a committee member and Associate Professor Doctor Wipawee Dechapanya, a lecturer at the School of Engineering and Technology, as a committee member and secretary. In the academic year 2021, the School received internal educational quality assessment results: 4.67 out of 5.00 points, which is at the “very good” level. The School has listened to various suggestions from the committee to improve and future operations.
SOLGEN Congratulation to Associate Professor Rewat Suksikarn on Intellectual Property Patents
Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Rewat Suksikarn whose proposed patent on “Earrings”, “Pendants”, “Rings”, and “Bracelets” has been copyrighted on intellectual property patents. It was announced by WU Science and Technology Park.
Congratulations to the lecturers who have been appointed as
Assistant Professor
The School of Languages and General Education would like to congrats to the following lecturers for being appointed as assistant professor,
1. Dr. Taweeluck Pollachom was appointed Assistant Professor in the field of Social Sciences, sub-major: Women Studies.
2. Dr. Chuthamat Rattikansukha was appointed Assistant Professor in the field of Environmental Science.
3. Ms. Nur Lailatur Rofiah was appointed Assistant Professor in the field of English.
4. Ms. Phitsinee Koad was appointed Assistant Professor in the field of English.
5. Mr. Kiki Juli Anggoro was appointed Assistant Professor in the field of English.
