Next to India, Thailand, France, Bangladesh and Myanmar are the other
top countries of origin of the new students.
At the Orientation program held on 6 January 2014, Prof. Sivanappan
Kumar, Vice President for Academic Affairs, AIT, stated that since its
inception, AIT has remained committed to building capacity among young
professionals. “You are joining AIT during momentous times, since the
Asia-Pacific region is expected to be a leader in the 21st century,”
Prof. Kumar remarked. He urged students to build interpersonal and
leadership skills at AIT, along with satiating their quest for
knowledge.
AIT alumni now hold prestigious positions in the government, business
and industry, international organizations and the academia, Prof. Kumar
said, adding that an AIT alumnus is the recipient of the prestigious
Ramon Magsaysay Award.
Addressing the students, Prof. Kanchana Kanchanasut, Vice President
for Research, stressed that one of the best ways to acquire knowledge
was through research.
The incoming students were introduced to the three AIT schools by the
respective deans, Prof. C Visvanathan of School of Environment,
Resources and Development (SERD), Prof. Voratas Kachitvichyanukul of
School of Engineering and Technology (SET), and Dr. Donyaprueth Krairit
of School of Management (SOM). President of the AIT Students Union, Ye
Wana Hilang, informed the students of the activities of the Students
union. Dr. Tenzin Rabgyal, Coordinator, Admissions and Scholarships,
was the event host.
The students were also introduced to AIT policies including the
Student Code of Conduct and Ethical Behavior, the AIT anti-harassment
Policy, Academic Requirements, Languages and Student Welfare, Academic
Requirements and Practices, Language Center Services and the English
Language Requirements, Student Welfare, Placement and Counseling
Services, Use of SIS, Computing & Network Facilities and Services
and Internet Ethics, Student Accommodation and Facility Management, and
Educational Visa and Government Relations Services.
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