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The Role of SDGs in the Management of Higher Education Institutions for Sustainability

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  The Role of SDGs in the Management of Higher Education Institutions for Sustainability By Wannarasmi Chanthakut             The United Nations member states have agreed to work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve society, the economy, and the environment by 2030. This includes 17 development goals covering five areas: Social, Economic, Environmental, Peace and Institutions, and Partnership. Education plays a crucial role in achieving the social development goals, especially in ensuring equal access to quality education for all. In Thailand, education is seen as the primary mechanism for leading the country to stability and sustainable prosperity. The United Nations has set goals to end poverty, hunger, promote good health, ensure quality education, achieve gender equality, provide clean water and sanitation, and ensure access to clean energy and decent work. ( Sinthuwongsanont et al., 2023 )   ...

Risk Management in Higher Education: Navigating the New Normal

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Risk Management in Higher Education: Navigating the New Normal                                                               B y Wannarasmi  Chanthakut              Risk is an uncertain future event that may or may not occur, with a certain probability or likelihood . If it does occur, it will have a negative impact that causes loss, damage, and failure to achieve objectives and goals. Risk = Chance of occurrence (Probability/Likelihood)   X Impact (Impact/Consequence)           ( Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand, 2020 )    In the past, higher education institutions primarily focused on traditional risk factors such as policy/strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks. However, with the advent of digital disruption, universitie...

Enhancing Quality Assurance through Technology in Higher Education

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 Enhancing Quality Assurance through Technology in  Higher Education By Wannarasmi  Chanthakut               Harvey & Williams (2010) stated that t he history of quality assurance in education in the USA and Europe can be understood through different periods of development as follows; 📌Early Beginnings In the medieval university system, quality was maintained by apprenticeships and examinations to ensure competence. As nations started national education systems, basic quality standards were introduced to maintain a minimum level of education. 📌The Modern Era Following World War II, the rapid expansion of higher education raised concerns about maintaining quality, leading to systematic quality assurance efforts. Accreditation bodies established standards, governments regulated higher education, and international quality assurance standards and frameworks developed. 📌Key Developments and Trends Quality assurance shift...