On 15 June 2026, the Institute of General Education, in partnership with the Bureau of Academic Administration and Development and the Education Quality Assurance Division, hosted “KKU Education Landscape: Curriculum Intelligence and Quality Assurance – Igniting Energy Before the Semester Begins”.
The event was presided over by Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University (KKU). Additionally, Assistant Professor Denpong Soodphakdee, Ph.D., Vice President for Education and Digital, delivered a lecture and exchanged viewpoints on utilizing data for curriculum development. The seminar was attended by executive administrators, faculty members, and educational personnel across various departments at Room GL315, 3rd Floor, Poj Sarasin Building, Khon Kaen University.
The seminar’s primary objective was to build understanding and confidence in using the “KKU Education Landscape” and “Curriculum Intelligence” platforms. These systems are designed to support curriculum management aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) guidelines and data-driven educational quality assurance.
Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University,noted that the university’s core mission is to produce graduates equipped to meet societal demands in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI).
“The university must adapt and develop curricula that prioritise critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical questioning, and adaptability to new challenges. Our ultimate goal is not merely ensuring students graduate, but producing individuals who are workforce-ready and capable of navigating future global shifts.”
Assistant Professor Denpong Soodphakdee, Ph.D., Vice President for Education and Digital, stated that the KKU Education Landscape and Curriculum Intelligence platforms were developed as essential tools for Data-Driven Education.
These platforms provide administrators and curriculum chairs with a comprehensive, systematic overview of their programs, encompassing:
- Student enrolment statistics
- Curriculum structures and active course offerings
- Faculty teaching workloads
- The alignment of learning outcomes across individual courses
This integrated data allows departments to analyse strengths, identify areas for improvement, and design learning experiences suited to the needs of 21st-century learners.
“Every curriculum must answer the question: Are we ready for AI? Because the professional landscape is transforming rapidly because of artificial intelligence, the university must have data that accurately reflects the current status of its programmes — including course content, skills acquired by learners, and alignment with labour market demands — to ensure timely and targeted curriculum planning.”
The system also enables tracking and analysis of learning outcomes from the course level up to the programme level. By mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs), instructors can record, monitor, and evaluate student progression. This confirms whether students have the skills and competencies required by the curriculum, informing curriculum improvement under the OBE framework and quality assurance processes.
The KKU Education Landscape initiative demonstrates Khon Kaen University’s commitment to improving curriculum management and educational standards through digital technology. By enabling data-based decision-making, the university aims to ensure its graduates are equipped to think critically, solve complex problems, and contribute to society in the AI era.
