School of Languages and General Education would like to extend its congratulations to our personnel on successfully passing the General Knowledge and Ability Test of Walailak University,
held on May 21, 2024.
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The School of Languages and General Education #SOLGEN would like to extend its congratulations to our faculty members on the academic promotion:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Budi Waluyo has been appointed as Associate Professor in English Language, subfield in English as a Foreign Language.
Ajarn Thinley Wangdi has been appointed as Assistant Professor in Education, subfield in English Language Teaching.
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The General Education Department, under the School of Languages and General Education, organized a training workshop titled “General Education for a Changing World: The 21st Century Skills Mapping and the Power of Inquiry-Based Learning (1st Session)” for instructors teaching general education courses. The event took place on 24 May 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at the Conference Room in Academic Building 6, Walailak University.
The workshop featured esteemed guest speakers from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, including:
1. Ajan Panalert sirivongse, Deputy Dean of Educational and Learning Development
2. MR. Kraisila kanont, Assistant Dean of Educational and Learning Development
3. Ms. Rasita raksakul, Education Development Officer
The speakers conducted lectures and training sessions for 33 participating faculty members, focusing on Inquiry- Based Learning (IBL), enabling them to apply this knowledge effectively in questioning techniques, classroom management, activity design, and assessment.
11 May 2025 – The School of Languages and General Education, in collaboration with the Division of Student Development and Promotion, organized an orientation session to foster understanding and readiness among first-year students participating in the Pre-English Course, a 20-day intensive English foundation program.
The event was honored by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Charun Bunyakan, Vice President and Chair of the Pre-English Course Committee, who delivered a warm welcome address to the new students.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surin Maisrikrod, Vice President and Dean of the School of Languages and General Education, outlined Walailak University’s English language education policy and emphasized the purpose and significance of the Pre-English Course in supporting students’ academic success.
Foreign lecturers and the academic teaching team joined in facilitating activities and co-planning learning strategies with students, ensuring that they are well-prepared and confident for their English studies.
The orientation was conducted in two vibrant sessions—morning and afternoon—with 1,500 students participating in each round, totaling 3,000 students. The event featured engaging activities designed to promote English learning through interaction, participation, and fun, with enthusiastic cooperation from all attendees.
9 May 2025 – UniMAP Engagement
The School of Languages and General Education (SOLGEN) and the School of Informatics from Walailak University had a joint academic engagement with Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP).
The day began with a breakfast session where each institution shared insights about their programs, academic goals, and areas of expertise. This was followed by separate group discussions tailored to each school’s discipline.
SOLGEN met with representatives from the Faculty of Business and Communication and the Language and General Studies unit. The conversation focused on potential collaboration in research, leadership, language and soft skills camps, academic conferences, and co-teaching of some General Education (GE) courses.
It was a productive and inspiring exchange, laying the groundwork for meaningful academic partnerships in the future.
8 May 2025 – Morning Engagement
A delegation from the School of Languages and General Education (SOLGEN) led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kannika Thongkhao, paid a courtesy visit to the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The delegates included three lecturers from the General Languages Department—Asst. Prof. Khalid Midam, Dr. Sanhanut Kesornsit, and Dr. Jatuporn Parnthong—as well as two lecturers from the Languages Department, Aj. Ronaldo Cheed Wyeth Somoso Reye and Aj. Jose Luis Jacobson.
The delegation was warmly received by Dr. Khairul Azhar Jamaludin, Deputy Dean of Industrial Network Affairs, and Prof. Madya Dr. Harwati Hashim, Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation. Also in attendance were Dr. Hanita Hanim Ismail, Coordinator of International Relations, along with Dr. Nur Syafiqah Yaccob and Dr. Wong Wei Lun, lecturers at the Center for Innovation Studies for Learning and Teaching.
The meeting focused on exploring meaningful opportunities for academic and research collaboration between SOLGEN and the Faculty of Education, UKM. Both parties expressed a strong commitment to fostering a sustainable partnership and impactful academic exchange between the two institutions.
8 May 2025 – Afternoon Engagement
The SOLGEN delegation visited CITRA (School of Liberal Studies), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), for a collaborative engagement focused on academic development and future partnerships. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Dr. Daing Zairi Ma’arof, Deputy Dean of Industry & Society Network Affairs, along with members of CITRA’s management and administrative team. Also present was Mrs. Tuti Martini Mahmud, Head of Administration. During the session, both parties exchanged insights on their respective curricula, approaches to English language teaching, and various school activities. They also discussed current issues and challenges faced in language education, fostering a meaningful dialogue on shared experiences and solutions. The meeting further explored opportunities for collaboration in research, student development, and intercultural initiatives. Key highlights included SOLGEN’s potential participation in CITRA’s flagship event, the BRAVEHEART Carnival, and future joint academic and co-curricular programs.
Both institutions expressed a strong commitment to developing a long-term, impactful partnership that promotes innovation, global engagement, and academic excellence.
Assistant Professor Dr. Chuthamat Rattikansukha, Assistant Professor Dr. Rungruang Janta, and Assistant Professor Jenjira Kaewrat, lecturers from the School of Languages and General Education, along with their research team, participated in providing knowledge and raising awareness about natural resources and environmental conservation. They led activities exploring coastal benthic animals during the 4th EGCO Rak Talay Camp.
The event was organized by Khanom Electricity Generating Company Limited (KEGCO), in collaboration with Hat Khanom – Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park at the Khanom Power Plant in Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Nearly 100 elementary school students participated in this educational initiative.
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Lecturers from the School of Languages and General Education participated in the “Walailak Songkran: Continuing Traditions” Festival on April 9, 2025, at the AD Building. The event was held to celebrate and preserve the beauty of Thai traditions during the Thai New Year.
Activities included a water blessing ceremony from respected elders to bring good fortune, bathing of the Buddha image as a symbolic act for blessings at work, traditional performances, retro-style circle dancing, and lively long drum music to add festive fun. The school also hosted a food booth where participants could enjoy making khanom krok (traditional Thai coconut pancakes).
Photo credit: The Center for Library Resources and Educational Media, Walailak University.
On April 1, 2025, the School of Languages and General Education (SOLGEN) held a meeting at Meeting Room 1, Academic Building 5, to discuss guidelines for providing remedial teaching for students who received grades lower than C in Semester 2/2024. The purpose of the initiative is to support students by offering opportunities to review course content, enhance learning development, and improve academic performance. The meeting was attended by the Deans and representatives from various schools, with approximately 20 participants.
From the discussion, SOLGEN outlined the following remedial teaching guidelines:
1.The respective schools must compile and submit the list of students who wish to attend remedial classes to SOLGEN via DOMS.
2.SOLGEN will prepare teaching schedules, group arrangements, and classroom assignments (in coordination with the Center for Educational Services), and provide the contact information of instructors or coordinators to the respective schools via DOMS.
3.Conduct an orientation session with the students regarding the remedial teaching program.
4.Implement remedial teaching during May 2025.
5.Hold a meeting to consider the correction of “I” grades.
6.Complete the correction of “I” grades within the first week of June 2025.
SOLGEN emphasized that the program will be carried out under the following key principles:
Transparency – Involvement of respective schools inthe remedy, including teaching and learning and following up on students’ performance.
Fairness – The highest grade students in this group can achieve will not exceed grade C.
Uversity’s Quality and Reputation – The second chance given to students must be transparent, verifiable, and strictly adhere to academic standards, without compromising the reputation of the university.
Student Willingness – Participation in the remedial program requires students’ own determination and commitment to seize this opportunity for academic success.
On March 26, 2025, at the Moklan Room, 3rd floor of Professor Dr. Vijit Srisa-arn Building, Walailak University, Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, presided over the ceremony to present flower bouquets to staff members who have brought recognition to the university. University executives, lecturers, and staff attended as witnesses to this important occasion.
One of the main highlights of the ceremony was congratulating lecturers from the School of Languages and General Education who received the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) Fellow certificate, an international benchmark for teaching and learning in higher education. The awardees were:
1.Ms. Krisna Rica Osorio Baron
2.Mr. Miguel Lorenzo Borja Garcia
3.Mr. Suthai Ketima
Receiving the UKPSF Fellow certificate is a testament to the recipients’ competence and expertise in teaching according to international standards. It also reflects Walailak University’s strong commitment to developing staff potential to a world-class level, which directly benefits students and strengthens the overall education system of the university.
The School of Languages and General Education gratefully acknowledges the sources of the event photographs.
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