Promoting collaboration with leading public universities in the United States.

The main issue discussed by representatives from both schools was improving the quality of tourism.,To develop sustainable tourism, thereby moving towards opening more joint undergraduate and master's degree programs in Tourism Studies; and to jointly organize research seminars and workshops on topics related to Tourism Studies, which are strengths of both universities.

Associate Professor Tran Thi Minh Hoa proposed implementing a collaborative training model with support from relevant parties. Arizona State University would be a partner providing faculty, training programs, and degrees. This program would be supported through the U.S. government and the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, which would be the main sponsor for students. Simultaneously, the university would seek additional sponsorship from tourism businesses and hotels. Training hotel management professionals through this program would provide a local workforce for these businesses and hotels.

The Vice Rector's proposal received support from the representatives of the Faculty of Resources and Community Development. The success of the cooperation program will depend on skillful communication with the Vietnam National Tourism Administration, the US Embassy, ​​and securing funding from both universities.

The delegation from Arizona State University poses for a commemorative photo with representatives from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Photo: Hieu Luong).

Arizona State University, founded in 1885, is the largest public university in the United States and is ranked among the top 60 universities in the world with nearly 65,000 students. This is the first time a delegation from Arizona State University has visited the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Several departments at Arizona State University are related to departments at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, including: arts and sciences, engineering, global leadership and management, journalism and mass communication, law, social sciences, public programs and sustainable development, etc.