The Ministry officials sought information on the process of
formulation of curriculum, academic programs and accreditation. Curious
to expand the range of their international offerings, the delegates
were eager to know about AIT’s multicultural and international
outlook.
Dr. Rajendra Shrestha, Chair, Academic Senate of AIT, highlighted the
process of developing programs and curriculum at AIT. He elaborated on
the overarching role played by the AIT Academic Senate in coordinating
and monitoring academic programs. Dr. Gabrielle Groves Punyaratabandhu,
Head, External Relations and Communications Office (ERCO), AIT,
informed the visitors of the internationality of AIT, and presented the
broad range of partnerships that the Institute had developed. Mr.
Voravate Chonlasin, Head, Public Sector Capacity Building, AIT
Extension, spoke about the methodology employed to create programs and
curricula based on requirements of various partners.
The team’s visit was coordinated by Dr. Nawasit Rakbamrung, Lecturer,
Department of Chemistry, Burapha University. The Cambodian delegation
was visiting AIT as a part of their learning sessions organized by the
Thai International Cooperation Agency (TIGA) and Ministry of Higher
Education, Thailand.
