The meeting focused on the main contents: plan to implement student work at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year at the units; unifying and thoroughly understanding the contents that need to be periodically reported to the Student Affairs Committee, VNU; plan to organize the program "VNU Board of Directors meets students of the QH.2018 course"; visiting the field, sharing experiences on the model of implementing student work at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hoa (Vice Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities) delivered a welcoming speech to the delegates.
On behalf of the leaders of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hoa (Vice Rector) delivered a welcome speech, expressing her joy when the University hosted the annual meeting of leaders of the Student Affairs and Student Affairs Departments throughout VNU. This department plays an important role in the training activities of each unit, and is the direct contact of the University to care for, guide, protect the rights and implement student support services. In recent times, this area of activity has had many innovations at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in the direction of: putting students at the center of all activities, improving the spirit of serving students, implementing the one-stop process, enhancing career guidance, internships, and practical activities... However, the activities of this department are also facing many challenges in the new context. With that meaning, in-depth meetings and exchanges like this will help the University learn a lot of experiences from other units.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Van Huong (Head of the Department of Politics and Student Affairs, VNU) chaired the meeting with leaders of the departments/divisions of politics and student affairs of VNU at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.
Assessing the activities of student affairs at VNU in recent times, Associate Professor, Dr. Dinh Van Huong emphasized that the student affairs departments of the units have joined forces and worked together, and have had connections and linkages, thereby truly improving the effectiveness of this work. In addition, the important role and position of this work have been deeply understood by the leadership team and specialists. Thanks to that, student affairs activities have been stable and have developed in the direction of innovation, creativity, closely following practical requirements and aiming to catch up with the development of universities in the region and the world.
The project to innovate the work of student affairs has been initially successfully implemented by member units with specific tasks and products that can be measured. VNU has piloted online registration and consideration of non-budget scholarships; opened creative and start-up spaces at some units; promoted student surveys; developed alumni networks; activities at dormitories have made some changes; organized delegations to visit and learn from experiences abroad, etc.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu (Head of Student Affairs and Support Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities) shares the school's experience in student affairs and support.
Sharing about the innovations in the student affairs activities of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu (Head of the Student Affairs Department) said: Unlike previous years, this year, during the integration week for new students, the University has included topics on ethics, political education and lifestyle to orient students early in their studies and training. In the official opening ceremony on September 22, in addition to the main ceremony, there will be an exchange event between students and successful businessmen to inspire students. The evening is a welcoming activity of the University's Student Union and Association with many rich and attractive forms.
To make the integration week for new students more effective, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu suggested that it should be implemented in the form of study topics and certificates should be issued. In addition, the University also proposed to increase the room fund for international students at VNU dormitories.
Regarding the issuance of multi-function cards for VNU students, the representative of the Student Affairs Department also proposed a mechanism for close coordination with the supplier, BIDV bank, so that students can access services more conveniently.
MSc. Hoang Trong Nghia (Director of Student Support Center, VNU)
Representative of the Student Support Center, VNU - MSc. Hoang Trong Nghia (Director) informed about the outstanding activities of the Center recently such as: successfully hosting a national conference on boarding work in universities, thereby exchanging and learning experiences from many other schools; deploying a mobile application to help declare and register for boarding online, increasing interaction and feedback between the Center and students; having a solution to prioritize room funds for international students; promoting coordination with units to determine accommodation needs, having a plan to renovate and improve the quality of rooms and accompanying services...
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh (Head of Student Affairs and Policy Department, University of Natural Sciences) suggested innovating the activities of the Citizen Integration Week at the beginning of the school year. Accordingly, it is necessary to focus on career guidance, internships, practice, jobs and many other contents that are more practical to the needs of students.
Regarding scholarships for students, Dr. Binh suggested that procedures should be reduced so that students can access scholarships more easily and better understand the meaning and value of different types of scholarships.
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh (Head of Student Affairs and Policy Department, University of Natural Sciences)
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh also recommended having fairer and more realistic assessments when calculating training scores for students. Accordingly, the criteria for scoring training scores need to be specified.
Regarding the need to increase the number of rooms for boarding students, especially international students, Dr. Binh said that this need is real and increasing. In the context of limited land fund, VNU needs to be more flexible in finding other locations to rent and manage to meet the above needs.
MSc. Ha Thi Thanh Thuy (Deputy Head of Student Affairs and Student Affairs Department, University of Education) proposed that both the multi-purpose student card and the old-style student card issued by VNU could be used in parallel for more convenience and flexibility for students. Units also need to have a specific contact point to work with BIDV to resolve cases of lost or damaged cards for students.
In addition, Ms. Ha Thi Thanh Thuy also acknowledged that member units of VNU still face difficulties in establishing alumni networks. This issue needs to be discussed and more drastic solutions proposed. Thereby, each unit in particular and VNU in general can not only utilize the potential of this team to contribute to common activities, but also help create communication effects and enhance the brand of the unit.
Acknowledging the opinions and contributions from the units, Associate Professor, Dr. Dinh Van Huong summarized the discussion contents. At the same time, the leaders of the Political and Student Affairs Department of VNU requested the units to continue to promote connection, association, and close cooperation to make this work increasingly stronger. This month, VNU will organize the event "VNU Board of Directors meets students of the QH.2018 course". At the end of this year, VNU plans to organize the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of Decree 97/CP on the establishment of the National University. These events all require the active, proactive, and creative participation of the Political and Student Affairs Department of the units.
Author:Thanh Ha
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