Academics and education officers gather for intensive training to master ASEAN-level quality assurance standards and outcome-based reporting.
The Office of Academic Service at Khon Kaen University (KKU) recently organised the fourth edition of the workshop titled ‘AUN-QA Version 4.0 (AUN-QA SAR Writing)’. Running from 28 to 29 May 2026 at the Sroi Suwanna Room, 5th Floor, Office of Academic Service, the programme aimed to empower faculty members, education officers, and quality assurance personnel with the skills needed to systematically prepare programme-level Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) in alignment with the AUN-QA Version 4.0 framework—a leading quality assurance standard recognised by higher education institutions across ASEAN.
The workshop was characterised by deep learning and practical engagement. Participants from various faculties and departments exchanged experiences, analysed specific curriculum challenges, and practised drafting SARs based on the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) concept, which prioritises student learning outcomes as its central focus.
The event featured Asst. Prof. Pawadee Pakdee, Ph.D., a specialist in educational quality assurance, who facilitated intensive workshop sessions. The training encouraged participants to ‘think, analyse, and execute’ through a process that included interpreting AUN-QA Version 4.0 criteria, analysing curriculum performance, and mastering evidence-based writing techniques. These methods ensure that reports accurately reflect the quality of a curriculum for auditing purposes.
A highlight of the workshop was the opportunity for participants to bring actual curriculum data for real-world analysis alongside the facilitator. This approach moved beyond theoretical lecturing, allowing for a ‘paradigm shift’ in quality assurance thinking directly applicable to participants’ professional contexts.
Participants reported that the workshop sessions provided a considerably clearer overview of the SAR preparation process, particularly in linking operational results to empirical evidence according to international standards. The cross-disciplinary exchange helped simplify the reporting complexities often faced by curriculum teams, and the networking among participants from diverse fields further fostered a collaborative environment for future curriculum development aimed at meeting the demands of students, society, and the future labour market.
This project underscores the central role of the KKU Office of Academic Service in supporting the enhancement of higher education quality. By developing personnel capacity and promoting international quality standards, the Office continues to drive the University towards sustainable regional excellence.
