On May 7, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, the Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, organized an operational plan seminar for the fiscal year 2027 at Meeting Room A, Mak Mai Restaurant, Sila Subdistrict, Khon Kaen Province. Over 50 executives, lecturers, and support staff participated to collectively define the direction of operations and drive the organization towards shared goals effectively. 
Assistant Professor Dr. Angkana Boonyued, Dean of the Faculty of Science, delivered a special lecture on “Direction of Science Faculty Administration and Framework for Fiscal Year 2027 Operational Plan.” This aimed to foster understanding of the organizational development approach, key objectives, and strategies of the faculty among all levels of personnel, ensuring their systematic participation in the operational plan’s development. The plan will be driven by four core strategies:
Education: Elevate to international standards, producing highly competent graduates with 9 key skills (6+3), emphasizing practical application and lifelong learning to truly prepare students for the future.
Research: Transform theoretical research into “commercial innovation” by supporting collaborative research groups to generate high-impact research.
Academic Services: Utilize expertise to create value for society through the Sci-Center mechanism and innovation joint ventures, allowing society to perceive the value of science.
Management: Strive to be a Green Faculty and achieve Net Zero, developing modern Digital HR and other systems to elevate organizational quality standards to TQC criteria.
The seminar emphasized a participatory work process, dividing attendees into six task groups based on their responsibilities:
- Educational Services and Student Development, and Student Development-related tasks.
- Research and Academic Services, Scientific Instrument-related tasks, and International Relations.
- Finance and Procurement, Strategy and Quality Assurance-related tasks, Finance and Accounting-related tasks, and Procurement-related tasks.
- Administrative tasks, Building and Vehicle-related tasks, and Human Resources-related tasks.
- Technology-related tasks, and Corporate Communications-related tasks.
- SCi Center and SCiUS-KKU.
Each group had executives present to provide suggestions and guide the development of operational plans in alignment with faculty policies and strategies.
Throughout the seminar, personnel brainstormed, analyzed operational approaches, and developed the fiscal year 2027 operational plan through small group meetings, exchanging suggestions, and presenting each group’s work results. This fostered a comprehensive view of the organization and enabled the linking of plans across all dimensions.
This seminar reflects the commitment of Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Science to real data-driven organizational management, providing opportunities for staff participation, and creative collaboration. These are crucial elements in driving the organization towards excellence in science and innovation.
The seminar’s outcomes will lead to the development of clear operational plans with measurable goals and indicators, fostering a shared understanding of plan implementation. This will enable the faculty to generate knowledge and innovation, and produce high-quality graduates, serving as vital forces for the sustainable development of the nation.
