The initiative, titled “Building Teacher Education Networks in the Northeast,” saw leaders from both universities share strategies for sustainable development and performance excellence.

On 11 March 2026, the Faculty of Education at Khon Kaen University hosted a collaborative project titled “Building Teacher Education Networks in the Northeast.” The event brought together academic leaders and staff from Khon Kaen University (KKU) and Mahasarakham University (MSU) to strengthen regional cooperation in teacher education.

Associate Professor Issara Kanjak, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Education at Khon Kaen University, along with his management team and staff, formally welcomed a delegation from Mahasarakham University led by Associate Professor Chowwalit Chookhampaeng, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Education at MSU. The visit was aimed at fostering collaboration and exchanging knowledge on best practices for developing high-quality educators in the region.

The programme featured several key sessions:

• A Focus on Innovation and Sustainability: During a meeting in the ED-TEAL room, Associate Professor Kanjak presented KKU’s strategic management approach, which prioritises the creation of educational innovation and ensures sustainable organisational growth.

• A Pathway to Excellence: Assistant Professor Prakrittiya Taksino, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Strategy and Organisation Development, delivered a presentation on “EdPEx (Education Criteria for Performance Excellence),” detailing the framework used by the faculty to elevate its operations towards international standards.

• In-Depth Knowledge Exchange: A comprehensive question-and-answer session on EdPEx categories 1–7 followed, during which associate deans and heads of various departments from KKU shared their experiences and provided detailed insights.

To conclude the event, staff from both institutions participated in friendly sporting activities. The occasion was marked by a warm and convivial atmosphere, which helped to foster unity and strengthen the professional relationship between the two leading faculties.

This networking event provided an invaluable opportunity for staff from both universities to learn about systematic management approaches for organisational excellence. The collaboration is expected to significantly contribute to raising the standard of teacher preparation in Northeast Thailand, ensuring that future educators are equipped to meet the demands of a changing world.